Is LaMelo Ball playing tonight vs the Portland Trail Blazers? Latest update on the Charlotte Hornets star's injury report (March 10, 2026)

The Charlotte Hornets play the Portland Trail Blazers on March 10, 2026, at the Moda Center. Both teams enter the game with similar records. Charlotte is 32–33, while Portland is 31–34.One of the main questions before the game was the availability of LaMelo Ball. The latest injury report does not list Ball among the inactive players. He is expected to play and lead the Hornets’ offense.Charlotte Hornets injury report for March 10Charlotte will still be without a few players due to injuries. Three players are ruled out for the game, which reduces the team’s bench depth.Player Injury Status Estimated ReturnCoby White Calf Out Around March 11Tidjane Salaun Calf Out Around March 11Liam McNeeley Ankle Out Around March 11These injuries affect the rotation but do not impact the main starters.

Ball remains the team’s primary playmaker.Portland Trail Blazers injury reportPortland also enters the game with key players unavailable, particularly in the backcourt.Player Injury Status Estimated ReturnShaedon Sharpe Lower leg Out April 2Damian Lillard Achilles Out OctoberDamian Lillard continues to recover from an Achilles injury and remains out long term. Shaedon Sharpe is also unavailable due to a lower leg injury.

LaMelo Ball’s recent performanceBall has played an important role for Charlotte this season. He averages 7.3 assists per game with 2.8 turnovers in 27.7 minutes.In the previous meeting between the teams on February 28, Charlotte won 109–93. Ball finished with 15 points and eight assists while shooting 6-for-19 from the field.Key players for both teamsCharlotte’s offense also relies on Brandon Miller, who leads the team with 20.6 points per game while shooting 43 percent from the field.

Miles Bridges plays a major role on the wing. Moussa Diabate averages 8.7 rebounds per game, and Mark Williams provides interior defense and rebounding.The Hornets also use players such as Tre Mann, Collin Sexton, and Grant Williams in supporting roles.Portland’s offense is led by Deni Avdija, who averages 24.3 points and 6.7 assists. Donovan Clingan leads the team in rebounding with 11.5 per game. Jerami Grant and Toumani Camara also play key roles in the lineup.Game outlookCharlotte enters the game as a 3.5-point favorite. The projected total for the game is 227.5 points.The Hornets average 115.9 points per game. Portland allows about 118 points per game on defense. Ball’s availability gives Charlotte a clear advantage in playmaking, especially against a Portland backcourt that is missing two rotation guards.