Charlotte Hornets star guard LaMelo Ball was left out of the group of starters for the 2025 NBA All-Star Game in San Francisco. Jalen Brunson (N ...

Despite leading all Eastern Conference guards in scoring and finishing a top the fan votes Ball won't be a starter in this season's All-Star game.

Ball is fourth in the NBA in scoring at 29 points per game, while also tallying 7.5 assists per game, good for eighth.

He underwent surgery Thursday performed by Dr. Michelle Carlson at the Hospital for Special Surgery in New York City.

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Despite the actual NBA Draft being several months away, there is enough information to mock prospects to certain teams. The prospects of this current draft cycle have been one of the more talented ...