For the game, they could be without their best player, as LaMelo Ball is on the injury report. The 2022 NBA All-Star has missed the team's last two games, so this would be his third straight out of action (if he doesn't play).
The Charlotte Hornets dropped their sixth straight on Saturday night, falling to the 11-48 Washington Wizards. With said loss, the team has now been swept in the season series by Washington, losing all four games.
LaMelo Ball is doubtful to suit up for the Charlotte Hornets’ game against the Washington Wizards on Saturday.
The availability of Hornets guard LaMelo Ball is one of the stars several executives who spoke with HoopsHype will be monitoring on the trade market this summer.
With a quarter of the NBA regular season remaining, teams are already looking towards the future and an offseason with as much potential for movement as the trade deadline. Heading into the home stretch of the season,
The Wizards have won 11 games, including a four-game season sweep against the 14-win Hornets. Washington shot 45.5 percent from the field, draining 17 3-pointers. Of its 88 attempts from the field, 50 were from 3-point range. Eight Wizards made at least one 3-pointer, led by three apiece from Couilbaly, Bub Carrington and Kispert.
LaMelo Ball and the Charlotte Hornets took on the Golden State Warriors on Monday night. The Hornets are coming off a six-game losing streak after the defeat against the Washington Wizards last Saturday. Ball put up 20 points, seven rebounds and three assists against the Wizards.
The Washington Wizards are on track to have one of the worst seasons in franchise history. No doubt, injuries have played a huge role in this situation. However
Khris Middleton and Bilal Coulibaly each scored 17 points and the Washington Wizards defeated the Charlotte Hornets 113-100 in a battle of the NBA’s two worst teams.