The Los Angeles Lakers say point guard Lonzo Ball will be re-evaluated in a week.
Team physicians on Thursday determined Ball needs more "healing and recovery time" because of a bone bruise related to his Grade 3 ankle sprain suffered Jan. 19. The team says Ball will meet with team physicians in a week and his status will be updated again at that point.
Ball will miss his 15th straight game Friday night against Milwaukee because of the ankle injury. The Lakers will also be without Lance Stephenson, who has been ruled out because of a sprained toe suffered Wednesday against New Orleans.