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LaMelo Ball will not lace up his sneakers to play in the Charlotte Hornets vs LA Lakers game on Monday. Ball is on the sidelines for the fourth straight game due to a right ankle impingement. The Hornets' injury list is getting lengthy as the season progresses.They are hosting the Lakers with four players confirmed to be on the sidelines, while two are listed as questionable for the matchup. Apart from LaMelo Ball, Grant Williams remains on the sidelines. He has been in rehab since December, following a right knee surgery, and has yet to make his 2025-26 season debut.Josh Green remains on the sidelines as well, as he is still recovering from an offseason shoulder injury. He is also due to make his debut for the Hornets this season.Brandon Miller is on the sidelines with a left shoulder subluxation. He suffered the injury in a 125-121 loss to the Philadelphia 76ers on Oct. 25. The Hornets announced on Nov. 3 that Miller is due for a re-evaluation in two weeks.Drew Peterson and Miles Bridges are questionable for the game. Their participation will depend on their medical status and the coach's decision before the game. It would be hard for the Hornets to contain the Lakers, who are coming into the matchup with an in-form Luka Doncic.The five-time All-Star has been on a tear, averaging 37.0 points, 10.0 rebounds and 9.5 assists per game. The Lakers are hungry for a win after suffering a 122-102 loss against the Atlanta Hawks on Saturday.LeBron James and Austin Reaves will not be playing in the game, which gives Charlotte a chance to fight back and pull off an upset. However, it would be a challenging task to accomplish, given that Doncic has been in stellar form, Deandre Ayton is getting better with each passing game, and the Hornets are missing their star players.Charlotte Hornets has had a rough start to their season. They are 12th in the East standings with a 3-6 record. Their last game was against the Miami Heat on Friday, which ended in a 126-108 loss.How to watch Charlotte Hornets vs. LA Lakers?Charlotte Hornets fans can watch their team compete against the Lakers on FanDuel Sports Network- Southeast- Charlotte. The NBA League Pass will provide online streaming options. The game will tip off at 7:00 p.m. ET.
