Charlotte Hornets' LaMelo Ball suffers fracture in right ankle

Charlotte Hornets star LaMelo Ball suffered a fracture in his right ankle in Monday night's win over the Detroit Pistons, the team announced after the game.

Ball appeared to turn the ankle early in the third quarter while dribbling the ball behind his back. He immediately went down in pain and was subbed out of the game shortly after.

Ball, 21, has battled multiple left ankle injuries this season and has played just 36 games.

The third-year guard is averaging 23.4 points and 8.5 assists this season, after making the All-Star game last year.

The Hornets have struggled with injuries all season and at 20-43 own the fourth-worst record in the league.