LaMelo Ball has suffered an injury in the leadup to the 2022-23 NBA season.
In Charlotte's penultimate preseason game, Ball sprained his ankle on a drive to the basket and did not return after leaving the contest. He is set to undergo more tests to determine the severity of the injury.
After winning Rookie of the Year in 2020-21, Ball earned the first All-Star selection of his career in 2021-22. Still only 21 years old, he's one of the NBA's best young stars.
What's next for Ball? Here's everything we know about his injury and the latest news on when he may return to the court.