Lee was told postgame of Ball’s latest status. MRI results on his left ankle confirmed that it is a left ankle sprain, and the Hornets said their guard will be re-evaluated in one week, news that the head coach welcomed but still leaves his team in a bit of limbo at present.

The Hornets will re-evaluate star guard LaMelo Ball in one week after he sprained his left ankle in Monday's loss to the Lakers, sources told ESPN.