Hornets guard LaMelo Ball sprained his ankle Monday night, leaving the rising star likely unavailable for Charlotte’s season opener on Oct. 19.
Per The Athletic’s Shams Charania, Ball has a Grade 2 sprain in his left ankle, which is expected to cause him to miss time to start the season.
The All-Star point guard left the court in the third quarter of Monday night’s preseason game against the Washington Wizards after his foot was stepped on by Anthony Gill.
