Another day, another injury update, and this time, it’s the Charlotte Hornets taking the hit. As they step into the first night of a back-to-back, health concerns continue to hover. Yet, despite the shuffled lineups forced by injuries on both sides, the Hornets are showing grit. At halftime, they’re comfortably ahead of the Utah Jazz, leading 71-48, proving that even a battered roster can still sting.

The Hornets’ official X account dropped the update fans were dreading: “LaMelo Ball (right ankle impingement) will miss his first game of the season. He was downgraded and is out tonight. This is the second game of a back-to-back for the Charlotte Hornets. 🤕”

The silver lining? He hasn’t been ruled out entirely: a sign that his return could come as soon as the next game. And to brighten t

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