Hoops Rumors

The Hornets are seeking “creative” answers to their rotation with star guard LaMelo Ball out with an ankle injury, according to The Charlotte Observer’s Alex Zietlow. “It’s hard to make up Melo’s production,” head coach Charles Lee said. “With all that he does, and he does it in such a unique way, and he’s able to sustain it for an entire game, and create so much open space and … [Read more...] about Southeast Notes: Hornets, Okogie, Harris, Wizards, Young

After suffering an alarming mid-game injury on Monday, All-Star Hornets point guard LaMelo Ball appears to have avoided a long-term issue. Rod Boone of The Charlotte Observer reports that the 6’7″ pro is slated to be sidelined for at least a week before his status is reappraised. During the second quarter of an eventual 112-107 defeat to the Lakers, Ball hurt his ankle after … [Read more...] about Hornets’ LaMelo Ball Shelved With Ankle Sprain At Least One Week

Grizzlies head coach Taylor Jenkins told reporters a few weeks ago that he was hoping to have injured swingman Vince Williams back on the court at some point in January. However, that won’t happen, as Damichael Cole of The Memphis Commercial Appeal writes. Williams is still week-to-week as he continues to recover from a grade 3 ankle sprain, a team spokesperson announced on … [Read more...] about Injury Notes: V. Williams, Suggs, Harris, Ball, Curry