Ahead of the Knicks' matchup in Charlotte, Ball is listed as probable, and he's likely to play as New York rolls into town. The Knicks' wings are going to have to be dialed in when it comes to guarding Ball, as they need to rely more on their defensive prowess with Brunson sidelined.

The Charlotte Hornets, winners of three of their last five contests, will be without a key cog when they take on the Atlanta Hawks on Tuesday evening at the Spectrum Center. With less than an hour to go before the game tips off,

LaMelo Ball received an important injury update ahead of the Hornets' game on Tuesday night against the Hawks.