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Hornets' LaMelo Ball wears protective ankle braces in first practice since February fracture
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What to watch for as Raptors take on LaMelo Ball's Hornets
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Charlotte Hornets: Steph Curry gives high praise for LaMelo Ball
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LaMelo Ball, three other Hornets in NBA's COVID protocol
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LaMelo Ball among four Charlotte Hornets players placed in NBA's health and safety protocols, NBA News
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Bridges scores 38, Hornets beat Knicks without Ball
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While the Sixers are especially snakebit, COVID-19 had a league-wide impact this week
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It's a case of the NBA having a COVID-19 problem - The Boston Globe
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LaMelo Ball among four Charlotte Hornets players placed in NBA's health and safety protocols, NBA News
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Tatum Scores 51, Celtics Beat Hornets for 7th Straight Win
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Charlotte Hornets have four players, including LaMelo Ball and Terry Rozier, enter COVID-19 protocols - ESPN
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Five Hornets out vs. Kings under health and safety protocols