As Mark Williams slowly works back into form following the rescinding of the Lakers trade, Jusuf Nurkic is settling into his role as Charlotte’s reserve center.

Find out if the Charlotte Hornets star LaMelo Ball is playing against the Los Angeles Lakers for their Wednesday matchup.

Alongside the saga with Williams, the Hornets are dealing with a series of injuries that could impact their performance against the Lakers. Key player LaMelo Ball, who boasts averages of 27.3 points, 7.2 assists, and 5.1 rebounds, is probable with right ankle soreness. Charlotte has gone 1-18 this season when he's not in the lineup.