For the game, they could be without their best player, as LaMelo Ball is on the injury report. The 2022 NBA All-Star has missed the team's last two games, so this would be his third straight out of action (if he doesn't play).

Friday's matchup has draft lottery implications, as the Hornets are four games behind the Wizards for the NBA's worst record. Washington has lost seven of its last eight games following a three-game win streak in early February.

The Charlotte Hornets face a crucial game against the Washington Wizards with star guard LaMelo Ball listed as questionable due to an ankle injury. His absence could impact the Hornets, already struggling without key players like Grant Williams and Brandon Miller.