Report: LaMelo Ball Likely Out For Season With Fractured Wrist

Hornets guard LaMelo Ball is expected to miss the rest of the season due to a fractured right wrist, according to ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski.

Ball injured his wrist in Saturday's loss to the Clippers. He did not return to the game.

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Charlotte guard LaMelo Ball -- rookie of the year frontrunner -- is expected to miss the rest of the season with a fracture to his right wrist, source tells ESPN. He's seeking a second opinion to confirm the diagnosis.
— Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) March 22, 2021

Charlotte's point guard has shined in his rookie season after being selected with the No. 3 pick in the 2020 NBA draft. He is averaging 15.9 points and 6.1 assists per game in 2020-21, shooting 37.5 from three in the process. Ball trails only Timberwolves forward Anthony Edwards in points among rookies.

The Hornets entered Monday night sitting No. 7 in the Eastern Conference at 20–21. They are seeking their first postseason berth since 2016.