The Athletic’s Shams Charania has reported that Charlotte Hornets guard LaMelo Ball suffered a Grade 2 left ankle sprain against Washington and is expected to miss the start of the regular season.
Charlotte Hornets All-Star LaMelo Ball has been diagnosed with a Grade 2 left ankle sprain and is expected to miss time to start the regular season, sources tell @TheAthletic @Stadium.
— Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) October 11, 2022
Ball turned his ankle while being fouled on a layup attempt in the second half of Monday night’s preseason game.