So today I wanted to really dig into LaMelo Ball’s ankle situation. Kept hearing conflicting stuff online, drives me nuts. Needed to figure out what’s really going on with him.
Where I Started
First thing, I hit up my usual NBA news spots. Wanted the latest official word. Found that initial report saying he’d be re-evaluated. Kinda vague, right? Like, “re-evaluated” could mean anything.
Hitting a Wall
Problem was, every site seemed to just parrot that same basic line. “Re-evaluated in one week.” Super frustrating. No details on how bad the sprain was, how he looked during the injury, nothing deeper. Felt like hitting a brick wall.
So I shifted gears:
- Tracked down post-game pressers: Scrolled through team interviews looking for Coach Clifford or anyone from the Hornets staff. Mostly got coach-speak – “day-by-day,” “being cautious,” blah blah.
- Checked injury trackers: Looked at sites dedicated solely to NBA injuries. One tracker actually flagged it as a “Grade 2” sprain based on the mechanism they saw on video – that felt like a solid hint, more than the official releases gave.
- Looked for pattern recognition: Pulled up his past injury history, especially ankle stuff. Guy has been unlucky with these ankles for real. Saw timelines for previous sprains – usually kept him out weeks, not days. That past trend worried me.
Putting the Pieces Together
Okay, gathered all this crap. Official report says “re-evaluated,” which sounds kinda temporary. But the injury tracker hinting at Grade 2? That’s more serious, usually means ligament damage needing weeks to heal. Plus, his history? Big red flag.
Started to think the “re-evaluated in one week” is mostly PR spin. Makes it sound less bad, maybe gives fans false hope he’s coming back quick. Reading between the lines, the history and the suspected severity point to this being another lengthy absence. Betting he misses way more than just this week.
The Final Gut Feeling
Honestly? After doing all this legwork today, I’m worried. Feels like the Hornets are downplaying it a bit. They know his ankle history is fragile. A Grade 2 sprain (if that’s true), plus his track record? Man, I’ll be shocked if he’s back on the court consistently anytime soon. Looks like another tough break for Ball and a real problem for the Hornets season.
