LaMelo Ball is questionable for Monday's game against the Bucks with a right wrist contusion. The Timberwolves are already without Anthony Edwards and Donte DiVincenzo, so his status matters for tip-off at 8:00 p.m. ET.
What happened
LaMelo Ball is questionable for Monday's game against the Bucks with a right wrist contusion, according to the injury report posted at 5:53 p.m. ET. His status is day-to-day, unchanged from the previous report. The report lists the injury as wrist, arm, right. An earlier Monday entry had the wrist and arm issue on the left side. The report's comment reads: "Ball is questionable for Monday's game against Milwaukee due to a right wrist contusion." The expected return date is listed as Nov. 2, the day of the game. Tip-off is at 8:00 p.m. ET.
What it means for the Timberwolves
Minnesota is 4-3, in 10th place, and lost its last game. Ball has played all seven games, averaging 25.2 minutes, 14.4 points, 3.3 rebounds and 6.3 assists. The Timberwolves are 4-3 with him and have not played a game without him, so there is no record to compare. The report also lists Edwards (right knee) and DiVincenzo (right Achilles) as out. In the rotation, Jaden McDaniels averages 33.3 minutes and Jonathan Kuminga 30.5. Ayo Dosunmu is at 29.2 minutes and 15.3 points, and Terrence Shannon Jr. at 22.0 minutes and 12.0 points.
What to watch
The next report is not announced. Ball's availability for the Bucks game will be clear by tip-off at 8:00 p.m. ET. The report lists his expected return as Nov. 2, the same day as the game. No timeline beyond that is announced. Watch whether his status moves from questionable, and whether Edwards or DiVincenzo change status. Minnesota's 10th-place position makes each result count early in the season.
Is LaMelo Ball playing vs the Bucks?
He is questionable for Monday's game against the Bucks, with tip-off at 8:00 p.m. ET. The injury report lists a right wrist contusion and a day-to-day status.
When will LaMelo Ball be back?
The report lists his expected return as Nov. 2, the day of the Bucks game. No further timeline is announced.