LaMelo Ball Hit With Bad News

BYAlexander ColePublished on October 11, 20224.1K Views

LaMelo Ball #1 of the Charlotte Hornets reacts after he is fouled and injured during the third quarter of the game against the Washington Wizards at Spectrum Center on October 10, 2022 in Charlotte, North Carolina. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Jared C. Tilton/Getty Images)

LaMelo Ball and the Hornets have been hit with a setback.

LaMelo Ball is heading into his third season in the NBA, and fans are ready for him to take a leap. He is one of the reasons why the Hornets are one of the most fun teams to watch in the NBA. Unfortunately, the Hornets haven't given Melo all of the pieces necessary to succeed. That said, the team is looking to compete this year, and they'll need Melo to be on point.

Unfortunately, Melo suffered an ankle injury against the Washington Wizards last night during preseason play. The injury immediately had Hornets fans panicking, especially since they need Melo to be good this year.

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Today, an update was given on Melo, and for the most part, it isn't good. According to Shams Charania of The Athletic, Melo has a Grade 2 left ankle sprain which means he will have to miss a bit of time at the start of the regular season. This is certainly not ideal for the Hornets, however, it could have been a lot worse.

Moving forward, Melo will reportedly get some treatment on the ankle, and the Hornets will go from there.

Stay tuned to HNHH for more news from around the NBA.

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Alexander Cole

Alexander Cole is the current editor-in-chief of HotNewHipHop. He started at HotNewHipHop back in 2018 where he began as a Sports and Sneakers writer. It was here where he began to hone his craft, putting his journalism degree from Concordia University in Montreal, Quebec, to good use. Since that time, he has documented some of the biggest stories in the hip-hop world. From the Kendrick Lamar and Drake beef to the disturbing allegations against Diddy, Alex has helped HotNewHipHop navigate large-scale stories as they happen. In 2021, he went to the Bahamas for the Big 3's Championship Game. It was here where he got to interview legendary figures like Ice Cube, Clyde Drexler, and Stephen Jackson. He has also interviewed other superstar athletes such as Antonio Brown, Damian Lillard, and Paul Pierce. This is in addition to conversations with social media provocateurs like Jake Paul, and younger respected artists like Kaycyy, Lil Tecca, and Jeleel!

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