For the game, they will be without their best player, as LaMelo Ball has been ruled out. Ball is averaging 25.4 points, 5.1 rebounds, 7.2 assists and 1.2 steals per contest while shooting 40.3% from the field and 33.

What about LaMelo Ball? Sources said the Hornets have no interest in moving on from their star guard. But setting aside the questions about Williams moving

Things don't sound like they will improve for the Hornets, at least against the Thunder Friday night, as the team announced LaMelo Ball would miss the game managing his right ankle injury. Center Mark Williams, who was almost traded to the Los Angeles Lakers before a failed physical, will also miss the game with a left foot injury.