Hornets’ Ball leaves preseason game with sprained ankle


              Charlotte Hornets guard LaMelo Ball (1) guards against Washington Wizards guard Monte Morris, right, in the first half of an NBA preseason basketball game in Charlotte, N.C., Monday, Oct. 10, 2022. (AP Photo/Jacob Kupferman)
            
              Charlotte Hornets guard LaMelo Ball (1) tries to block a shot from Washington Wizards center Kristaps Porzingis in the first half of an NBA preseason basketball game in Charlotte, N.C., Monday, Oct. 10, 2022. (AP Photo/Jacob Kupferman)
            
              Charlotte Hornets guard LaMelo Ball (1) drives to the basket while guarded by Washington Wizards forward Kyle Kuzma in the first half of an NBA preseason basketball game in Charlotte, N.C., Monday, Oct. 10, 2022. (AP Photo/Jacob Kupferman)
            
              Charlotte Hornets guard LaMelo Ball brings the ball up court in the first half of an NBA preseason basketball game against the Washington Wizards in Charlotte, N.C., Monday, Oct. 10, 2022. (AP Photo/Jacob Kupferman)
Hornets’ Ball leaves preseason game with sprained ankle