For a player who’s been nothing short of sensational, LaMelo Ball’s exclusion from the All-Star starting lineup has sparked a wave of controversy. The youngest

Miles Bridges was asked about LaMelo Ball’s All-Star case, he answered by praising his teammate’s game, saying he’s the most exciting player in the league, and he should

Charlotte, which has now won five of its past eight games, dominated against Zion Williamson and the Pelicans.

Some good news on the injury front has arrived for the Charlotte Hornets on Saturday afternoon as the team has announced that guard LaMelo Ball (wrist), forward Miles Bridges (back spasms), and guard Seth Curry (ankle) are probable for tonight's home contest against the New Orleans Pelicans.

: @hornets guard LaMelo Ball, forward Miles Bridges and guard Seth Curry have all been downgraded to OUT. Cody Martin has been upgraded to available.Source: Twitter

Lee was told postgame of Ball’s latest status. MRI results on his left ankle confirmed that it is a left ankle sprain, and the Hornets said their guard will be re-evaluated in one week, news that the head coach welcomed but still leaves his team in a bit of limbo at present.

The Charlotte Hornets have faith that LaMelo Ball's ankle injury won't keep him away too long. Ball has a long history of injuries.

LaMelo Ball scored 25 points, Miles Bridges had 22 and the Charlotte Hornets beat the New Orleans Pelicans 123-92 on Saturday night