Will LaMelo Ball play tonight against the Sacramento Kings? Latest update on the Charlotte Hornets star's injury report (February 24, 2025)

The Charlotte Hornets, battling through a tough season with a 14-41 record, will have their star player LaMelo Ball available for Monday night’s game against the Sacramento Kings. Ball, who leads the team with 26.7 points per game, is not listed on the injury report and is expected to take the court at the Golden 1 Center.

Is LaMelo Ball playing tonight? Charlotte Hornets injury report for tonight’s game against the Sacramento Kings (February 24, 2025)

LaMelo Ball will be playing tonight. Despite Ball’s availability, the Hornets continue to struggle with a lengthy injury list. Six players are sidelined, including Grant Williams (out for the season with an ACL injury) and Brandon Miller (out for the season with a wrist injury). Mark Williams, a key contributor in the paint, is listed as day-to-day for non-injury-related reasons, while DaQuan Jeffries (knee) and Josh Okogie (hamstring) are also dealing with injuries.

LaMelo Ball’s influence on the Charlotte Hornets squad

Ball’s presence is a significant boost for a team that ranks 28th in the NBA in scoring, averaging just 106 points per game. His ability to create plays and knock down 3.9 three-pointers per game has been a rare bright spot in an otherwise disappointing season. The Hornets will need Ball at his best to compete against a Kings team that comes into the game with a 28-28 record and no players on the injury report.


Sacramento, led by Domantas Sabonis and his league-leading 14.6 rebounds per game, boasts a balanced offense that ranks eighth in the NBA with 116.6 points per game. Their ability to dominate the boards and shoot efficiently from beyond the arc poses a significant challenge for the shorthanded Hornets.

When and where to watch the Charlotte Hornets play tonight against the Sacramento Kings (February 24, 2025)?

The game tips off at 10:00 PM ET on Monday, February 24, at the Golden 1 Center in Sacramento. It will be broadcast on NBCS-CA and FDSSE, with live streaming available on Fubo.

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For the Hornets, Ball’s availability offers a glimmer of hope as they look to navigate a challenging season and build momentum for the future.

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