CHARLOTTE, N.C. (CAROLINA SPORTS LIVE) -- As the Hornets prepare to host the Lakers Monday night, both teams’ biggest stars are sidelined with injuries.

Hornets (3-6) guard LaMelo is once again out for the third straight game with an ankle injury. Meanwhile, Los Angeles’ Lebron James is recovering from a back injury.

Charlotte is looking to break a two-game losing streak back at the Spectrum Center.

In addition to Ball, wing Brandon Miller is still out with a shoulder injury, but Miles Bridges was upgraded to probably after battling back spasms over the weekend.

Amid the injuries, Hornets rookie Kon Knueppel has scored at least 20 points in three-straight games, including 30 against Miami Friday night. Fellow newcomer Ryan Kalkbrenner posted 10-point, four-block outings in the losses t

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