LaMelo Ball ruled out as Hornets visit Pelicans

LaMelo Ball (Charlotte Hornets)
November 2025

LaMelo Ball remains out with right-ankle impingement after missing Sunday’s win over Utah. He is averaging 23.3 points, 7.8 rebounds and 9.8 assists this season, a heavy on-ball load that drives Charlotte’s transition play and pick-and-roll tempo. Without Ball, Charlotte rely on half-court execution and secondary creators to hold efficiency. The schedule turns friendlier with six of the next ten at home, giving medical staff time to manage swelling and movement pain while preserving long-term availability.