Charlotte Hornets DVOA, Stats, & NBA Rankings

Charlotte Hornets point guard LaMelo Ball (ankle) is not listed on the injury report ahead of Monday's contest against the Brooklyn Nets. Ball recently returned from an ankle sprain but did not play against the Detroit Pistons on Sunday when Charlotte began a back-to-back. KJ Simpson will likely make way for Ball in the starting lineup. In his first game back from injury, Ball recorded 24 points, four rebounds, and 10 assists across 36 minutes in a win over the San Antonio Spurs. He appears ready to handle his regular workload on Monday.

Charlotte Hornets guard LaMelo Ball (ankle) won't play on Sunday against Detroit. In Friday's win over the San Antonio Spurs, the 23-year-old had 24 points and 10 assists. He popped up on Sunday's injury report due to ankle soreness, so it seems there's a good chance he'll be back on Monday in Brooklyn. With Nick Smith Jr. (back) also sidelined, Miles Bridges should take over as Charlotte's top offensive option. In addition, KJ Simpson, who had 15 points, three assists, and one steal in his only start of the season, definitely deserves starting consideration in all fantasy setups.

Charlotte Hornets guard LaMelo Ball (ankle) is questionable for Sunday's game against the Pistons. He had 24 points and 10 assist in Friday's narrow win over the San Antonio Spurs. However, the 23-year-old is now in danger of missing Sunday's contest because of ankle soreness. If Ball isn't available, KJ Simpson, who had 15 points, three assists, and one steal in his only start of the season, is worth streaming. Simpson will also draw interest from DFS managers, even more so if Nick Smith Jr. (back) can't get on the floor.

According to ESPN's Shams Charania, the trade between the Lakers and Hornets involving center Mark Williams and forward Dalton Knecht was voided. Both teams agreed on the deal ahead of the deadline. However, it was contingent on both players passing a physical. Per Charania, Williams failed his physical, with the Lakers medical staff finding "multiple issues," none of which were related to his pre-existing back injury. It's unknown if Williams is healthy enough to play. But if he is sidelined, Jusuf Nurkic, who was acquired by the Hornets from the Suns, and Moussa Diabate will handle things in the middle.

According to Los Angeles Lakers head coach JJ Redick, center Mark Williams won't play on Saturday versus Indiana. The trade that will send him from Charlotte to Los Angeles isn't complete, although it looks like he'll make his debut on Monday against the Utah Jazz. Without Williams in the equation, Jaxson Hayes, who had 11 points, three rebounds, one steal, and one block in Thursday's win over the Warriors, will likely stay in the starting lineup. However, Jarred Vanderbilt logged 21 minutes on his way to 14 rebounds on Thursday, so he remains in line for more work, especially with Luka Doncic (calf) and LeBron James (ankle) officially ruled out.