Hornets guard LaMelo Ball will miss the rest of the season as he undergoes two procedures

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Charlotte Hornets guard LaMelo Ball celebrates after scoring against the Orlando Magic during the second half of an NBA basketball game, Tuesday, March 25, 2025, in Charlotte, N.C. (AP Photo/Chris Carlson)

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Orlando Magic forward Paolo Banchero shoots over Charlotte Hornets guard LaMelo Ball during the second half of an NBA basketball game, Tuesday, March 25, 2025, in Charlotte, N.C. (AP Photo/Chris Carlson)

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Orlando Magic guard Gary Harris vies for a loose ball with Charlotte Hornets guard LaMelo Ball during the second half of an NBA basketball game, Tuesday, March 25, 2025, in Charlotte, N.C. (AP Photo/Chris Carlson)

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Charlotte Hornets guard LaMelo Ball won’t play again this season and will have arthroscopic surgery on his right ankle as well as a minor procedure on his right wrist.

The team said Friday that Ball is expected to return to full basketball activity within four to six weeks and is expected to make a full recovery.

Ball was the No. 3 pick in the 2020 draft and averaged a career-high 25.2 points, 7.4 assists and 4.9 rebounds in his fifth season.

He is the franchise’s all-time leader in triple-doubles (10) and ranks fifth in franchise history in both 3-pointers (705) and assists (1,710).

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