lamelo ball Involved in Uptown Charlotte Car Crash, Expected to Play Thursday
Charlotte Hornets guard lamelo ball was involved in a car crash in Uptown Charlotte on Wednesday evening, with emergency crews treating one person for non-life-threatening injuries. Ball was not injured and is expected to suit up for the team’s game the following night.
Crash details and immediate aftermath
The collision occurred at approximately 4: 45 p. m. ET on Wednesday, Feb. 18, at the intersection of East Trade Street and North Tryon Street in Uptown Charlotte. First responders arrived at the scene and confirmed one person received treatment for injuries that were not life-threatening. There were no public reports of fatalities.
It has not been confirmed whether lamelo ball was driving the vehicle involved in the crash. Authorities and team officials have not released additional details on the circumstances that led to the collision, and investigators were on scene to document the incident and manage traffic while emergency personnel rendered aid.
Player status and team impact
Ball was reported to be uninjured following the incident and was expected to play in the Hornets’ matchup on Thursday, Feb. 19, against the Rockets. The guard has been a near-constant presence in the lineup this season, appearing in every game so far.
At 6-foot-7, Ball has started 42 of his 45 appearances this season and is averaging 19. 3 points, 4. 8 rebounds and 7. 4 assists per game. His availability is viewed as a key factor for the team’s offense and playmaking, and the coaching staff indicated little reason to expect a lineup change stemming from the crash.
Season context and outlook
Since being drafted No. 3 overall in the 2020 NBA Draft, Ball has developed into the primary playmaker for his team. The guard’s combination of scoring and assists has been central to the club’s game plan this season, and maintaining his health is a priority as the team navigates the remainder of the schedule.
With the immediate medical assessment indicating no injury to Ball, the focus shifts back to on-court preparations and road travel. Team officials and medical staff will continue monitoring any potential aftereffects, but current information suggests the incident will not sideline the guard.
Local authorities handled traffic control following the crash and continued standard investigative steps to determine the factors involved. Fans and teammates expressed relief that Ball escaped harm, and the organization moved quickly to confirm his status ahead of the next game.
This developing situation will be monitored for any new information about the circumstances of the crash or updates to player availability. For now, the Hornets prepare to take the floor with Ball listed to play and the team focused on the near-term stretch of the season.
