LaMelo Ball Sidelined for Hornets' NBA Cup Match Against Knicks

The Charlotte Hornets face significant challenges with six key players, including Ball, out due to injuries.

LaMelo Ball, averaging 31.1 points per game this season, is out with left calf soreness sustained during Wednesday's game against the Miami Heat.
Charlotte's injury list includes six rotation players, such as Miles Bridges, Nick Richards, and Grant Williams, further depleting their roster.
The Hornets, currently 6-12, have struggled in recent weeks, losing 10 of their last 14 games despite Ball's standout performances.
Ball's absence marks a setback in his otherwise strong season, which has seen him lead the NBA in usage rate and rank second in points per game.
Charlotte will rely on a heavily adjusted lineup, with players like Brandon Miller and Vasilije Micic expected to take on larger roles against the Knicks.