LaMelo Ball

LaMelo Ball will miss the remainder of the season after suffering a right-ankle fracture on Monday.

Fantasy Impact

Ball has been dealing with various ankle injuries that have left him sidelined for most of the year so far, and he has now suffered a right-ankle fracture that will knock him out for the remainder of the season. It's unclear exactly how severe of a fracture it is, but the early presumption is that he should be good to go before next season. Fantasy managers can expect Terry Rozier and Dennis Smith Jr. to both get a big increase in usage and fantasy value while Ball remains out for the rest of the season.

LaMelo Ball (wrist/ankle) is questionable to play in Thursday night's game against the Chicago Bulls.

Fantasy Impact

Ball is dealing with wrist and ankle injuries that will leave him questionable for Thursday. He hasn't been able to play over the past few games, and the team is taking him day-to-day for the time being. If he's out, Dennis Smith Jr. should be in line for more work in the star guard's absence.

LaMelo Ball (wrist/ankle) is officially questionable for Tuesday's game vs the Suns.

Fantasy Impact

Ball has missed the last two games due to both wrist and ankle injuries and is in danger of missing another one Tuesday. This will end up being a game-time decision, with the Hornets' next game coming on Thursday. Dennis Smith Jr. and Terry Rozier should see additional time with Ball out.

LaMelo Ball (wrist/ankle) is questionable to play in Monday night's game against the Utah Jazz.

Fantasy Impact

Ball is dealing with injuries to his wrist and ankle that will leave his status for Monday up in the air. He's listed as questionable to play, and the team will make a decision about his availability closer to game time. Fantasy managers can look for Terry Rozier and Dennis Smith Jr. to see additional minutes if the star guard is out against the Jazz.

LaMelo Ball (ankle) won't return to Wednesday's game against the Houston Rockets.

Fantasy Impact

Ball suffered an apparent ankle injury during the middle of Charlotte's matchup against the Rockets, and he will not be available to return. The young guard had to miss significant time earlier this season for issues on the same ankle, so this is somewhat concerning for his availability moving forward. This is a situation worth monitoring for fantasy managers as we learn more about his injury and the exact severity of it.