LaMelo Ball remains sidelined with a right ankle impingement as the Hornets meet the Lakers. Get injury updates and matchup implications.

Luka Doncic had 38 points, Rui Hachimura scored 13 of his 21 points in a pivotal third quarter and the Los Angeles Lakers pulled away in the second half to beat the Charlotte Hornets 121-111

LaMelo Ball will not lace up his sneakers to play in the Charlotte Hornets vs LA Lakers game on Monday. Ball is on the sidelines for the fourth straight game due to a right ankle impingement.

Kon Knueppel's excellence -- paired with recurring injuries to LaMelo Ball and Brandon Miller -- might have the Charlotte Hornets re-thinking their outlook.

Charlotte Hornets face a significant injury crisis ahead of their clash with the Los Angeles Lakers. Star point guard LaMelo Ball is out with an ankle

Against the Lakers, he recorded 19 points, 10 rebounds, and nine assists, reaching an historic milestone for the former Duke star. Knueppel became the first player in NBA history to total 150-plus points and 30-plus three-pointers in the first 10 games of his career, according to NBA Stats.

At this point, Charlotte and LaMelo may be better off going their separate ways. Ball was ruled out for Monday night's home tilt against the Los Angeles Lakers, marking his fourth consecutive game missed to do an ankle impingement.

Lakers’ five-game win streak ends with a 20-point loss, but JJ Redick’s squad eyes redemption Monday against the Hornets.

Before the Los Angeles Lakers beat the Charlotte Hornets, the team got some encouraging news on LeBron James' injury return.

Tonight, the Charlotte Hornets will return home to Spectrum Center looking to snap a two-game skid against Luka Doncic and the Los Angeles Lakers. LeBron James