This article was originally published on www.si.com/nba/hornets/onsi as LaMelo Ball's status revealed for home matchup with Timberwolves. Moments ago, the Charlotte Hornets announced that point guard LaMelo Ball (ankle impingement) has been upgraded from probable to available and will start tonight's game against the Minnesota Timberwolves.

The Los Angeles Lakers entered Wednesday’s matchup against the Minnesota Timberwolves undermanned yet determined to extend their early-season momentum. Without LeBron James, Luka Doncic and several veterans, head coach JJ Redick relied on his younger rotation to keep the offense moving.

Defense and point guard play are two major issues for the Wolves, who lost to a Lakers team missing LeBron James and Luka Dončić.

The Hornets entered the game with a back-to-back looming, playing the Minnesota Timberwolves on Saturday and the Utah Jazz on Sunday. Star guard LaMelo Ball was questionable headed in; however, the guard ended up being cleared and started for the Buzz.

Anthony Edwards asked, “Who is Jake LaRavia?” as the Lakers forward scored 27 points in a breakout win over the Minnesota Timberwolves.

We have our standard, we have our defense. We know where we’re supposed to be. It’s not supposed to be rocket science in any sort of way.”

Former Timberwolves second-round pick and reserve forward Josh Minott, who could never truly crack the rotation in Minnesota, is now seizing an opportunity and breaking out as a starter with the Boston Celtics early in the 2025-26 season.

The Minnesota Timberwolves unveiled a new "state-of-the-art" stage lighting system at Target Center during Sunday's home opener. The move is part of an effort by the team's new owners, Marc Lore and Alex Rodriguez, to enhance the gameday experience for fans attending in person. The two purchased the franchise for $1.5 billion in June.

The Minnesota Timberwolves hit the road to face the Charlotte Hornets on Saturday after a tough 116-115 loss to the Lakers. Sitting at a 2-3 record, the Wolves are still trying to find their rhythm early in the season.