Ball closed Monday's 123-113 loss to the Bucks with 26 points (9-23 FG, 6-13 3Pt, 2-2 FT), seven assists, two rebounds and one steal across 29 minutes.

EDGE Analysis

Ball knocked down six-plus three-pointers for the third time this season, finishing as Charlotte's second-leading scorer in the loss. The Hornets continue to be mindful of the 24-year-old's playing time after an injury-riddled start to the season. While he hasn't logged more than 29 minutes in any of his last six appearances following a three-game absence due to a left ankle bone bruise, he has scored at least 22 points in five of those outings. The star point guard also led the first unit in assists Monday, dishing out at least seven for the third time in his last four outings.

Ball posted 22 points (7-20 FG, 4-10 3Pt, 4-6 FT), seven rebounds, five assists and one steal over 29 minutes during the Hornets' 120-105 win over the Magic on Friday.

EDGE Analysis

It wasn't an efficient night from the field for Ball, but he still managed to lead the Hornets in scoring and extended his streak of 20-plus points to three games. Since returning from a five-game absence due to an ankle injury, Ball has averaged 20.8 points, 8.4 assists, 3.6 rebounds, 4.8 threes and 1.0 steals over 26.0 minutes per game. Kon Knueppel left in the second quarter and was unable to return due to a right ankle injury, so Ball would be in line for more usage on offense if the former were to miss time.

Ball had 23 points (7-12 FG, 4-9 3Pt, 5-6 FT), two rebounds, nine assists, one block and one steal over 25 minutes during Tuesday's 126-109 victory over Washington.

EDGE Analysis

Ball scored 14 of his 23 points in the second half and was one assist shy of recording his fifth double-double of the season. The All-Star point guard has scored 20-plus points in three of his last four games and has been red-hot from three over that span, connecting on 54.1 percent of his 9.3 three-point attempts per game.

Ball contributed 23 points (8-16 FG, 6-10 3Pt, 1-1 FT), nine assists and four rebounds across 24 minutes in Monday's 139-132 loss to the Cavaliers.

EDGE Analysis

After scoring eight points on 3-of-14 shooting in Saturday's blowout loss to Detroit, Ball bounced back in a major way, albeit in a losing effort. The star point guard knocked down a game-high-tying six triples en route to a team-best 23 points. He also led the Hornets in assists and has dished out at least nine in four of his last six outings. Ball is seemingly still on a minutes restriction following a three-game absence due to an ankle injury, and his status will be worth monitoring ahead of the second leg of Charlotte's back-to-back set Tuesday against the Wizards.

Ball (wrist) is available to play Monday against the Cavaliers.

EDGE Analysis

Ball carried a probable tag coming into Monday's contest, and as expected, he will officially shed his injury designation. In 18 games this season, Ball has averaged 19.2 points, 8.6 assists, 5.6 rebounds, 1.2 steals, 0.3 blocks and 2.7 threes across 28.6 minutes. While Ball will suit up Monday, it's likely he'll rest during the second half of Charlotte's back-to-back set Tuesday against Washington.

Ball is probable for Monday's game against the Cavaliers with right wrist soreness.

EDGE Analysis

Ball's wrist was bothering him Saturday against the Pistons, as he shot 3-of-14 from the field in 23 minutes before fouling out. Monday's game is the front end of a back-to-back set, but it sounds like Ball will give it a go against Cleveland.

Ball amassed 28 points (10-16 FG, 8-11 3Pt), four rebounds, 13 assists and one steal over 29 minutes during Thursday's 133-126 win over Atlanta.

EDGE Analysis

Ball secured a double-double in his return from an ankle injury by shooting with efficiency while also finding his teammates for buckets. He was reportedly on a minutes restriction Thursday, but the fact that he nearly logged 30 minutes is presumably a sign that his ankle was feeling strong.

Ball (ankle) is available and starting Thursday's game against the Hawks.

EDGE Analysis

As expected, Ball has been given the green light to return Thursday evening. He's expected to be on some sort of restriction, but the Hornets did not provide an exact number of minutes he'll be held to.

Ball (ankle) will be on a minutes restriction Thursday against the Hawks if he's cleared to play, Will Palaszczuk of Sports Radio WFNZ reports.

EDGE Analysis

Ball is considered probable to take the court Thursday after missing the last three games with a left ankle bone bruise. If all goes according to plan, he'll suit up, but the team intends to ease him back into action in an effort to avoid having him aggravate his injury.

Ball (ankle) is probable for Thursday's game against the Hawks.

EDGE Analysis

After initially being listed as questionable, Ball is expected to return from a three-game absence due to a left ankle bone bruise. The star guard is likely to push Sion James to the bench Thursday. On the campaign, Ball has averaged 19.4 points, 8.5 assists, 6.0 rebounds and 1.1 steals in 28.9 minutes through 16 games.