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LaMelo Ball has emerged as a shining star in the early stages of the season, captivating fans with his electrifying style of play on the court. With an outstanding average of 31.1 points per game, along with 6.9 assists and 5.4 rebounds, Ball has reached new heights in his career. Not only does he excel in the game, but he also dominates social media platforms with his remarkable highlights, captivating audiences worldwide. Witnessing Ball back in action has undoubtedly been a delightful highlight of the current season.

Lamelo Ball doesn’t care AT ALL. This is insane.

HAND DOWN MAN DOWN pic.twitter.com/Bg24ohN2D3

— Mark Jackson’s Burner (@casualtakeking) November 26, 2024

We're going to be without that for a couple of weeks (at least). Ball has been diagnosed with a strained left hamstring and is out for two weeks when he will be reevaluated,

Charlotte announced

The

injury appeared to happen on the final play of the Hornets’ loss to the Heat

Ball has a long history of injuries — he played in just 58 games total across the previous two seasons — so anything that sidelines him is concerning. Still, this appears minor, and Ball should return to action in a couple of weeks.

Charlotte also announced that Tre Mann is suffering from a disc irritation in his back and also will be reevaluated in two weeks. Mann already has missed Charlotte's last four games due to low back soreness. He is averaging 14.1 points a game while shooting 40% from 3.