CHARLOTTE, N.C. — The Charlotte Hornets are set to open their season Wednesday night against the San Antonio Spurs. But they'll be playing with one of their star players unable to play.
The team confirmed Tuesday afternoon that point guard LaMelo Ball is out for the season opener, citing a sprain in his left ankle. The announcement came less than a day after the Hornets published their starting roster against the Spurs. Ball was set to hit the court along with guard James Bouknight, who is now facing DUI charges in Mecklenburg County.
The Hornets will be on the road for the opener in Texas.