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LaMelo Ball Injury Update: February 7 vs. the Spurs

LaMelo Ball Injury Update: February 7 vs. the Spurs

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Updated:

By: Stan Son

UPDATE: Ball is now available to play tonight.

LaMelo Ball has missed the last five games due to a sprained left ankle. He could return on Friday as he’s been designated as questionable against the San Antonio Spurs.

With Vasilije Micic now in Phoenix, K.J. Simpson would get the start at point guard if Ball is unable to go. Simpson is only 6-foot and 189 pounds but he’s very quick and provides juice on the offensive end. Since Ball has been out, Simpson has averaged 9.6 points, 2.8 rebounds and 3.8 assists in 26.2 minutes.

Isaiah Wong would likely get the backup point guard minutes behind Simpson if Ball is out.

Stan Son
Stan joined DraftKings in December of 2020. It was a glorious time, except for that whole COVID thing, when we got Madden streams and boisterous bat flips from the KBO. I was brought on board to bring some West Coast flavor. I especially love hoops, and most of my content is in that arena. When I walk along the beach, strumming my guitar, the beat that I hear is not one of crashing waves. No, it is the beat of the ball bouncing off the hardwood with highs provided by the squeaks of the sneakers. Ball is life.
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