The Hornets have issued an update on LaMelo Ball‘s right ankle sprain, announcing on Friday that he has resumed individual work and will be re-evaluated in one week.
Ball, who injured his ankle on November 26, reportedly suffered a severe sprain, with reports at the time indicating he was expected to be out for a while. It sounds like he’s making good progress in his recovery, having shed his walking boot and crutches earlier this week, per Rod Boone of The Charlotte Observer, but that doesn’t mean he’ll be ready to return when he’s evaluated again at the end of next week.
According to Boone, Ball has yet to take part in a practice with the Hornets but has been spotted after practices taking some jump shots and putting his full weight on the injured ankle.
An All-Star in 2022, Ball was off to a hot start this season, averaging career highs in points per game (24.7) and field goal percentage (44.3%), among other categories, through his first 15 games.
The Hornets are 1-3 in his absence, with veteran guard Terry Rozier taking on more ball-handling responsibilities. Rozier has averaged 24.0 points and 8.0 assists per night in the four games since Ball went down.
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