Charlotte Hornets point guard LaMelo Ball is expected to make his 2022-23 season debut Saturday night against the Miami Heat after recovering from a left ankle sprain, per ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski.
Ball suffered the ankle sprain during a preseason matchup against the Washington Wizards on Oct. 10, when Anthony Gill accidentally stepped on his left foot.
The 21-year-old averaged 20.1 points, 7.6 assists, 6.7 rebounds and 1.6 steals per game last year. He earned his first All-Star appearance en route to leading Charlotte to a 43-39 record.
Ball earned Rookie of the Year honors the season before thanks to 15.