Charlotte Hornets point guard LaMelo Ball has cleared the NBA’s health and safety protocols, but will not play Wednesday night against the San Antonio Spurs.
Ball did not make the trip to San Antonio as he continues to work on his conditioning.
The Hornets assigned last year’s NBA Rookie of the Year to practice with the G League’s Greensboro Swarm on Wednesday after missing five games — a strategy the team has used to help all of their players returning from league's protocols.
It's unclear if Ball will rejoin the Hornets for their game Friday night at Portland.