LaMelo Ball’s Injury Report for Tonight’s Preseason Game: Is the Charlotte Hornets’ Star Playing Against the Oklahoma City Thunder? (October 9, 2025)

Charlotte Hornets star LaMelo Ball will play tonight, October 9, 2025, against the Oklahoma City Thunder. His minutes will be carefully managed by the team’s medical staff. This game is crucial for Ball to find rhythm and for the Hornets to build chemistry before the regular season begins. Ball’s health is vital for Charlotte’s playoff aspirations.