LaMelo Ball Out for Hornets Due to Ankle Injury Against Nuggets on February 20, 2025

LaMelo Ball is out for the Hornets due to an ankle injury, marking another absence this season where he has missed 21 games. He has averaged 27.3 points, 5.1 rebounds, and 7.2 assists per game in the 34 games he has played.

This injury comes ahead of the game against the Denver Nuggets on February 20, 2025, which may impact players like Nick Smith Jr. and Miles Bridges in the starting lineup. Ball has scored in 34 straight games, maintaining his streak of producing 9+ fantasy points during this period.