Preseason play gets underway tonight for the Charlotte Hornets as they welcome in the New York Knicks. First-year head coach Charles Lee will look to spread out minutes throughout the entire roster, giving some serious run for non-rotation guys at some point.
Usually, I'm all for the starters playing in each preseason game in the NBA, but for Hornets point guard LaMelo Ball, I think you have to proceed with caution. If you remember, two years ago Ball injured his ankle during a preseason game against the Washington Wizards. That marked the start of the ankle injuries that he's dealt with over the last two seasons.