We didn't know it at the time, but LaMelo's last game in the 2024-25 season was on Wednesday night against the Orlando Magic when he poured in an efficient 25 points before fouling out of the contest. While that was assuredly Ball's last game in a Hornets uniform this spring, could it be the last one in his career?

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.

OFFICIAL: LaMelo Ball will undergo arthroscopic surgery to address a right ankle impingement. He will also have a minor procedure on his right wrist. Ball is listed as out for tonight’s game vs TOR and will miss the remainder of the season.

LaMelo Ball will miss the rest of the 2024-25 season to undergo procedures addressing ankle and wrist issues, ESPN's Shams Charania reported Friday. Ball "is expected to heal and have a full offseason,

The Charlotte Hornets will not have the services of their star LaMelo Ball for the remainder of the season, according to ESPN's NBA insider Shams Charania. The 23-year-old guard must undergo "two minor procedures to address ankle and wrist issues.

Ball will miss the rest of the 2024-25 NBA season as he undergoes two minor procedures to address ankle and wrist issues, Shams Charania of ESPN reports. Ball has been in and out of the Hornets' lineup all season while dealing with multiple injuries.