LaMelo Ball injury update: Hornets star upgraded to questionable vs. Pistons, 'hopeful' to return
LaMelo Ball is nearing a return to Game action for the Charlotte Hornets. After missing 11 Game s with an ankle sprain, Ball was upgraded to questionable for Charlotte's matchup with the Detroit Pistons on Wednesday night, per the team. The star guard is " hopeful " to make his return , according to ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski. Ball has been sidelined since Nov. 16 when he exited a Game against the Indiana Pacers after stepping on the foot of a courtside fan and rolling his left ankle. LaMelo Ball just rolled his left ankle stepping on the foot of a fan sitting courtside. pic.twitter.com/QdeXDrZNdw — Bally Sports: Hornets (@HornetsOnBally) November 17, 2022 The left ankle has been a lingering issue for Ball all season. He missed Charlotte's first 13 Game s after spraining the ankle during preseason play. The Game against Indiana was just Ball's third G...