{"id":108038,"date":"2025-06-18T20:30:20","date_gmt":"2025-06-18T20:30:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nba\/108038\/"},"modified":"2025-06-18T20:30:20","modified_gmt":"2025-06-18T20:30:20","slug":"will-lamelo-ball-play-tonight-against-the-washington-wizards-latest-update-on-the-charlotte-hornets-stars-injury-report-march-1-2025-nba-news","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nba\/108038\/","title":{"rendered":"Will LaMelo Ball play tonight against the Washington Wizards? Latest update on the Charlotte Hornets star’s injury report (March 1, 2025)) | NBA News"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"WillIs LaMelo Ball playing tonight? (Image via NBA) The Charlotte Hornets<\/a> face another challenging game as they prepare to host the Washington Wizards on Saturday, March 1, at the Spectrum Center. However, all eyes are on star guard LaMelo Ball, who is listed as questionable due to an ankle injury. His potential absence could significantly impact the Hornets\u2019 already struggling season. <\/p>\n

Is LaMelo Ball playing tonight? Charlotte Hornets injury report for tonight\u2019s game against the Washington Wizards (March 1, 2025)<\/p>\n

LaMelo Ball<\/a> might be absent from tonight\u2019s game. There is a lot of uncertainty as he is listed as GTD on the team\u2019s injury report. LaMelo Ball, who leads the team with an average of 26.3 points per game, has been a bright spot in an otherwise disappointing campaign for Charlotte. His ability to score and create opportunities for teammates has been crucial, but his lingering ankle issue has raised concerns. The Hornets are already without key players like Grant Williams (ACL), Brandon Miller (wrist), and Tre Mann (back), all ruled out for the season.
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Hornets injury report March 1 (Image via NBA)<\/p>\n

The Hornets\u2019 injury report also includes Jusuf Nurkic (illness) and Tidjane Salaun (ankle), both listed as questionable. With so many players sidelined, the team has struggled to find consistency, currently sitting at 14-44. Their offensive output ranks 28th in the NBA, averaging just 105.2 points per game, while their defense allows 112.8 points, ranking 13th. <\/p>\n

LaMelo Ball\u2019s recent performance and impact on the Charlotte Hornets squad<\/p>\n

Ball\u2019s recent performances have been limited, averaging only 7.6 points, 2.0 rebounds, and 2.7 assists over the last 20 games. His absence or limited availability could further hinder the Hornets\u2019 chances against the Wizards, who are also dealing with their own injury woes. <\/p>\n

Washington Wizards injury report for tonight\u2019s game against the Charlotte Hornets (March 1, 2025)<\/p>\n

Washington Wizards<\/a>‘ injury report includes Alex Sarr (ankle) as questionable, while Jordan Poole (elbow), Malcolm Brogdon (ankle), and Saddiq Bey (knee) are out. Despite their 10-48 record, the Wizards have shown flashes of competitiveness, led by Bilal Coulibaly, who averages a team-high 12.5 points per game. <\/p>\n

When and where to watch the Charlotte Hornets play tonight against the Washington Wizards (March 1, 2025)?<\/p>\n

The game tips off at 6 p.m. ET and will be broadcast on FDSSE and MNMT. Fans can also stream the matchup on Fubo, though regional restrictions may apply.
As the Hornets navigate a season marred by injuries, Ball\u2019s status remains a critical factor. His presence on the court could provide a much-needed spark, but his absence would leave the team even more vulnerable. With both teams battling injuries and poor records, Saturday\u2019s game could come down to which squad can overcome adversity and capitalize on limited opportunities.
For now, Hornets fans will anxiously await updates on Ball\u2019s condition, hoping their star guard can suit up and help turn the tide in what has been a difficult year for Charlotte basketball.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Is LaMelo Ball playing tonight? (Image via NBA) The Charlotte Hornets face another challenging game as they prepare…\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":108039,"comment_status":"","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[3780],"tags":[7,22694,22693,21404,22692,6,9513,682,468,3892,683],"class_list":{"0":"post-108038","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-washington-wizards","8":"tag-basketball","9":"tag-charlotte-hornets-vs-washington-wizards","10":"tag-hornets-injury-report-march-1-2025","11":"tag-lamelo-ball-injury-update","12":"tag-lamelo-ball-questionable-status","13":"tag-nba","14":"tag-nba-injury-news","15":"tag-washington","16":"tag-washington-wizards","17":"tag-washingtonwizards","18":"tag-wizards"},"share_on_mastodon":{"url":"https:\/\/channels.im\/@nba\/114706266962941020","error":""},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nba\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/108038","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nba\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nba\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nba\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nba\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=108038"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nba\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/108038\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nba\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/108039"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nba\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=108038"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nba\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=108038"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nba\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=108038"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}