The 42nd overall pick out of Colorado, Simpson has been solid over the previous few weeks for the Hornets. Since February 4th, the rookie has averaged 12.2 points, 4.3 rebounds, and 3.8 assists, while shooting 42.6% from the field and 33.3% from three.

LaMelo Ball scored 27 points, including a driving layup with 14.2 seconds remaining, as the visiting Charlotte Hornets pulled off a 100-97 victory in a make-up game Wednesday over the Los Angeles Lakers.

As the Philadelphia 76ers are currently grouped with the Charlotte Hornets in the Eastern Conference, they land in a category of teams who continue to struggle

The Charlotte Hornets will host the Washington Wizards on Saturday at Spectrum Center. LaMelo Ball is questionable on the team’s injury report due to right ankle soreness. Here’s everything we know about Ball’s injury and playing status vs.

For the game, they could be without their best player, as LaMelo Ball is on the injury report. The 2022 NBA All-Star has missed the team's last two games, so this would be his third straight out of action (if he doesn't play).