LaMelo Ball Ankle INJURY Update | Heat Want Pick Back? | Kon Knueppel LEARNING Curve
LaMelo Ball is back on the injury report with a left ankle bone bruise following a slip against the Raptors, and the frustration is mounting. We discuss the reality of his recurring ankle issues and ask the uncomfortable question: Is it time for the Charlotte Hornets to consider moving on from their franchise star? With Tre Mann, Collin Sexton, and Moussa Diabate also sidelined, the team’s depth is being tested, and we analyze how the front office might view this latest setback.
We also recap a tough outing against the Denver Nuggets where Nikola Jokic did whatever he wanted against a depleted roster. Brandon Miller continues to battle through a shoulder issue that has him heavily wrapped up, while rookie Kon Knueppel faced a true “Welcome to the NBA” moment as the Nuggets’ defense focused in on him.
Finally, the Terry Rozier saga takes a strange turn. As Rozier pleads not guilty to sports betting charges, reports surface that the Miami Heat are frustrated they weren’t informed of the investigation prior to the trade. We examine if there is any actual risk of Charlotte having to return the draft assets acquired in that deal or if this is just noise from South Beach.
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30 plus years of blaming players. Who's holding the OWNERS, and only the OWNERS ACCOUNTABLE for using this organization as a tax write off. I see the OWNERS relying on the consistent fanbase, T.V. money, Concerts, Monster Jams to make them money but not investing in the main thing that brings passionate fans in every year. Which is High Talented NBA Stars. 30 plus years yall. Unacceptable. Unacceptable. Even if Lamelo is injury prone we have to stop abandoning ship on players that help build chemistry on the court. Shaun Livingston is a great example.
McNeely is now 40% from 3, just sayin'. might need to add his minutes here and there.
Here's the real question in my eyes on LaMelo. Is his in and out of the lineup situation due to injuries, does that have a cause and effect on the development on Brandon Miller and The iKon?
I NEED YOU GUYS TO KNOW THAT MARK WILLIAMS MADE A 3 VS MINNESOTA
If it was up to Doug Lamelo would already be gone he’s done good luck to y’all lol 😂
wtf is wrong w Melo's ankles medically
I think Lamelo needs to switch those shoe
Let’s Go!!! 🍻🍻🍻
I’m a big Ttime LaMelo Ball fan, but I’m just tired of it with the Hornets. He needs a new star. I like him the Orlando Magic.
Lamelo just needs to get away from pumas but he make too much bread from those shoes
Mark Williams over kalkbrenner
My question is trade Lamelo and then what he trash again for 10 more years you see Kon cooling down he’s not the #1 option you see when he sees those doubles he’s ineffective
If they just had a consistent back up point guard I would feel better.
Good morning Doug and Walker my guys…felt like a dark pod today..hope we can get through w on the next one…I love the effort the guys gave in the Denver game
The next time lamelo is healthy for 15 straight games that’s when you trade him let his value go up and ship him for a 1st rounder and a player. Or trade him for Ja or young just to shake it up
"what do you do?" its actually really easy. You TRADE him. This team will never win more than 40 games with him in and out of the lineup every season. The best way to create a winning culture or build "Hornets DNA" is by winning games. Winning helps everything. TRADE him.
Trading LaMelo doesn't make the team better. Getting rid of him for nothing is a terrible idea. Waving and stretching is an even worse idea! why are you guys in panic mode?? Injuries patterns like this wont just go away over night, the best you can hope for is with each injury they are smaller and smaller till they are negligible. He's done a lot to change his style of play to be a little more controlled and team oriented. Im sure they are being far more cautious with him as he rebuilds that ankle strength. Hopefully this one doesn't keep him out for months. But we cant discount that any time he's sitting out for this that the Org isn't holding him out just a little more to be 100% sure he gets more time on the court each round.
It’s funny how Melos contract is such a big issue when OkC pays multiple guys and you don’t hear a peep. Melos name is just used for rage bait and internet chatter bcuz those other names don’t move the needle. Thts why Doug can’t keep it out his mouth. This team has zero relevancy w/o melo hence his name being slung around repeatedly. You want him gone focus on the replacement or solutions to go along with the savior kon would be better usage of time
Lame-lo stans have to come to the realization that their boy is not who they think he is. Kon is the future. Brandon Miller is a building piece.
you HAVE to think of lamelo ball as a potential all star at 240 million dollars Doug c'mon now
Maybe let’s look at his shoes? I feel like his shoe is designed w a high bottom sole and being narrow at the same time. I think we gotta look at the shoes at this point
But you do have to move on! If you don't want to resign him at contracts end you get no assets or value other than how much he entertained the fans minus how much he frustrated the fans and the team.