Mark Williams and the Charlotte Hornets fell short of a dramatic comeback last night. Trailing by 20 at the end of the first quarter, the Hornets made a game of

His sophomore season offered a glimpse of what could be. Earning a starting role, playing in 19 of Charlotte’s first 20 contests, the big man played 26.7 minutes per game, averaging, 12.7 points, 9.7 rebounds, and 1.1 blocks. Unfortunately, a back contusion ended his season, putting him on the shelf for the final 62 games of the 2023-24 campaign.

Lee was told postgame of Ball’s latest status. MRI results on his left ankle confirmed that it is a left ankle sprain, and the Hornets said their guard will be re-evaluated in one week, news that the head coach welcomed but still leaves his team in a bit of limbo at present.

The Hornets look like a much different team when Mark Williams, LaMelo Ball, Miles Bridges, and Brandon Miller are all in the lineup.

It's been a career season for Mark Williams, who is currently having the best stretch of his three-year NBA career. Williams on the season is averaging 15.7 points, 9.4 rebounds, and 2.4 assists, while shooting over 62% from the field.

Nets 109, Hornets 106. Both teams have been significantly impacted by injuries recently. LaMelo Ball is out the bac

BOTTOM LINE: The Los Angeles Clippers visit the Charlotte Hornets in non-conference play. The Hornets are 8-16 in home games. Charlotte ranks third in the league with 13.0 offensive rebounds per game led by Mark Williams averaging 3.3 offensive boards.

Charlotte Hornets star LaMelo Ball is out for at least one week after MRI results confirmed he sustained a left ankle sprain in the loss to the Los Angeles Lakers on Monday night, the team announced Wednesday.

A Charlotte Hornets skeleton crew shot just 33.7% from the field as they lost to the Brooklyn Nets, 104-83.

It's a big one at Spectrum Center tonight as the Charlotte Hornets look to continue playing good basketball as they welcome in LeBron James, Anthony Davis, and

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Keon Johnson led a balanced Brooklyn attack with 18 points, and the Nets snapped a seven-game losing streak with a 104-83 win over the Charlotte Hornets on Wednesday night. Jalen Wilson added 15 points and Tosan Evbuomwan had 14 for the Nets, who never trailed.

The Charlotte Hornets stole a win on the road ... The group featuring LaMelo Ball, Brandon Miller, Mark Williams, and Miles Bridges combined for 103 points. After the game, Williams reflects ...