PHOENIX – After sitting out the past six games, it’s possible Lonzo Ball will return to the court Thursday at Phoenix, but the point guard is listed as questionable to play against the Suns, with a right adductor strain. New Orleans (5-9) would welcome the chance to see its injury list be reduced again, as was the case Tuesday vs. Portland, when Brandon Ingram and Frank Jackson were back in action.
“We just want all healthy players,” fifth-year head coach Alvin Gentry said after Thursday’s morning shootaround in Arizona. “Obviously (Ball) had played well in a couple games, and I think he was beginning to understand exactly what we wanted from him.