The timetable for LaMelo Ball's return remains unclear after Charlotte Hornets coach Charles Lee could not provide a straightforward answer to a couple of questions about the star that were thrown at him on Monday. One of the apprehensions surrounding Ball now is whether he can be healthy enough to suit up more often in a jersey than in street clothes. Lee's statements did nothing to dissipate those concerns.
Asked if the team is worried about Ball's situation, considering that the surgery he underwent in April was supposed to correct his ankle issues. Lee did not seem to directly answer the question, saying, "I'm actually excited about the progress he's been making every day.