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LaMelo Ball Injury: Leaves for locker room

Written by RotoWire Staff

Updated on February 2, 2026 at 2:19pm

Ball (face) exited to the locker room during the first quarter of Monday's game against the Pelicans, Sam Perley of the Hornets' official site reports.

Ball collided with head coach Charles Lee while diving for a loose ball, taking a shot to the side of his face. The star guard headed for the locker room to be evaluated, and his return can be tentatively deemed questionable until the Hornets provide a status update.

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