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How long is LaMelo Ball out? Ankle injury timeline, return date, latest updates on Hornets star

Hornets point guard LaMelo Ball suffered a right ankle fracture that could sideline him for the rest of the 2022-23 season.

The injury occurred during the third quarter of Charlotte's game against Detroit on Feb. 27. He immediately left the game for an x-ray, which showed the fracture in his ankle.

Ball, the No. 3 overall pick in the 2020 NBA Draft, was in the midst of the best season of his young career. He has averaged 23.4 points, 8.5 assists, and 6.4 rebounds per game in the 2022-23 campaign.

Here are all the latest updates on Ball's injury, including updates on the severity of the fracture and his expected return date:

What is LaMelo Ball's injury?