Hornets awaiting MRI on LaMelo Ball’s injured left ankle
By STEVE REED
AP Sports Writer
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — The Charlotte Hornets say All-Star point guard LaMelo Ball will have an MRI on his injured left ankle. Ball left the Hornets’ last game with what the team called a left ankle sprain after his foot was stepped on by Washington’s Anthony Gill as he was driving toward the basket. Ball collapsed to the floor and remained there for several minutes before getting up, limping to the foul line and shooting two free throws. He then exited the game and headed to the locker room. Hornets coach Steve Clifford says Ball will not travel with the team to Philadelphia for Wednesday’s preseason finale.
