For a player who’s been nothing short of sensational, LaMelo Ball’s exclusion from the All-Star starting lineup has sparked a wave of controversy. The youngest

Charlotte, which has now won five of its past eight games, dominated against Zion Williamson and the Pelicans.

However, Toumani Camara, Donovan Clingan, Kris Murray, and Anfernee Simons, the Trail Blazers' leading scorer, are all expected to play tonight. Clingan, Portland's first-round pick (7th overall in 2024), was sidelined for the past five games due to an ankle injury.

Some good news on the injury front has arrived for the Charlotte Hornets on Saturday afternoon as the team has announced that guard LaMelo Ball (wrist), forward Miles Bridges (back spasms), and guard Seth Curry (ankle) are probable for tonight's home contest against the New Orleans Pelicans.

Anthony Davis #3 of the Los Angeles Lakers defends a shot by Miles Bridges #0 of the Charlotte Hornets during the second half of an NBA game at Spectrum Center on Feb. 5, 2024. Photo: David Jensen/Getty Images

The Charlotte Hornets are still only 11-28 and destined for the lottery, but there are a few positive signs. The Hornets won their third game in a row and fourth in past five tries Monday over the Dallas Mavericks,

LaMelo Ball and Miles Bridges each scored 23 points and the Charlotte Hornets held on to beat the Dallas Mavericks 110-105.

It’s called a winning streak. @hornets win their third in a row, 110-105 over the Dallas Mavericks. 23 apiece from Miles Bridges and LaMelo Ball, 19 from Nick Smith, Jr. & a

SportsLine's model has simulated the Charlotte Hornets vs. Los Angeles Lakers matchup 10,000 times and revealed its NBA picks for Monday

The Los Angeles Lakers can secure a fourth consecutive win with victory over the Charlotte Hornets in Monday's clash at the Spectrum Center.

What the BPI says. According to the ESPN Basketball Power Index (BPI) matchup predictor, the Hornets have just a 44.3% chance to come out on top tonight. The visiting Pelicans hav

LaMelo Ball and Miles Bridges each scored 23 points and the Charlotte Hornets held on to beat the Dallas Mavericks 110-105. The win Monday extended Charlotte's winning streak to a