LaMelo Ball Hit With Bad News

BYAlexander ColePublished on October 11, 20227.9K 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 Managing Editor of HotNewHipHop. He started at HotNewHipHop back in 2018 where he began as a Sports and Sneakers writer. During this time, he has shown an expertise in Air Jordans, Yeezys, and all things that have to do with Nike. His favorite kicks are the Air Jordan 1 High OG, the Air Jordan 4, the Air Jordan 6, and the Adidas Yeezy Boost 350 V2 in the "Beluga 2.0" colorway. Although his collection might not be the biggest, he is always looking to add new styles to it. When it comes to sports, Alex has a particular interest in the NBA and the NFL. His favorite teams are anywhere LeBron goes, and the Kansas City Chiefs. As a Montrealer, the Montreal Canadiens hold a special place in his heart, even if they haven't won the Stanley Cup in his lifetime. Alex also works for the Concordia Stingers, where he provides play-by-play and color commentary for the football, hockey, and basketball teams His favorite hip-hop artists are Kendrick Lamar, Playboi Carti, Travis Scott, and Lil Uzi Vert.