LaMelo Ball lands on injury report ahead of Hornets' crucial matchup with Miami Heat

LaMelo Ball is nursing a bit of an injury ahead of tonight's matchup.

Nov 19, 2024; Brooklyn, New York, USA; Charlotte Hornets guard LaMelo Ball (1) takes a shot against Brooklyn Nets forwards Dorian Finney-Smith (28) and Cameron Johnson (2) during the first quarter at Barclays Center. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-Imagn Images / Brad Penner-Imagn Images

The Charlotte Hornets have had a bevy of injuries to start the 2024-25 season, but LaMelo Ball has largely been the picture of health. In years past, his health has been a struggle, specifically with his ankles. So far, that hasn't been an issue, but he did land on the injury report ahead of tonight's bout with the Miami Heat.

LaMelo Ball earns injury designation ahead of Hornets-Heat

UPDATE: @hornets guard LaMelo Ball (R Wrist Soreness) has been added to the Injury Report as probable for tonight's game https://t.co/1CGTlHV6zt

— Charlotte Hornets PR (@HornetsPR) November 27, 2024

LaMelo Ball had a wrist injury in his rookie season that cost him 21 games, and his wrist has been a slight nuisance at times since. He is currently probable with "right wrist soreness" ahead of the home tilt with division rival Miami.

Since he's probable, he's very unlikely to be out tonight or even limited. Ball has, so far, carried the Hornets load at an improbable rate. Currently, he has the third-highest usage rate in NBA history and is averaging 31 points per game.

The Hornets are 6-11 on the season, but the main reason they've been competitive at all is the emergence of Ball as an All-NBA caliber of player. Any time someone of that nature lands on the injury report, it's worth keeping an eye on even if it appears to be nothing serious.

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