Hornets star LaMelo Ball injured in NBA preseason game against Wizards.

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NC-CHARLOTTE Just as the Charlotte Hornets received a new face, their most entertaining player got hurt.

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Anthony Gill trod on Ball's foot on a drive to the basket, sending him sprawling to the ground.

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He sank both free throws, then hobbled back to the locker room with Joe Sharpe to be assessed.

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Ball was hurt a little over a week before the big game.

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Gordon Hayward warmed up an hour before tipoff, practising moves and shooting jumpers.

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It wasn't how the Hornets wanted to end their preseason.

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