LaMelo Ball’s night in Toronto ended much earlier than the Hornets expected. The star guard exited less than three minutes into the second half after tweaking his ankle, halting what had been one of his most encouraging starts in recent weeks.

No. 4 overall pick in 2025 NBA Draft posted 13 points in Hornets’ 119-104 loss to New York Knicks on Wednesday night.

LaMelo Ball exits early vs. Raptors as lingering ankle soreness raises fresh concerns amid growing tension with the Hornets.

The Hornets would still have Bridges, Collin Sexton, Tre Mann, Sion James, Josh Green, and Grant Williams as depth pieces to supplement their starting unit, making them a legitimate threat for a deep run in the Eastern Conference in the immediate future with Antetokounmpo as their centerpiece.

The New York Knicks hope not to be stung by holiday travel. The Knicks can be grateful for a Thanksgiving gift in the form of a matchup against the reeling Charlotte Hornets, who host the Knicks at the Spectrum Center on Wednesday night.

LaMelo Ball’s name surfaces in trade buzz with Kings, Timberwolves, and Pelicans as Hornets struggle through a slow start.

The Charlotte Hornets (6-15) travel to Madison Square Garden to face the New York Knicks (13-7) in this Wednesday night NBA matchup.