Hornets coach Steve Clifford said he expects Ball (ankle) to be ready in time for training camp, Roderick Boone of The Charlotte Observer reports.

The Hornets announced Thursday that Ball (ankle) will miss the remainder of the season.

Ball (ankle) won't play in Wednesday's game versus the Cavaliers.

Ball (ankle) has been ruled out for Monday's game against the Cavaliers.

Ball (ankle) has been ruled out for Saturday's game against the Hawks.

Ball (ankle) has been ruled out for Tuesday's game against the Magic.

Ball (ankle) is out for Saturday's game versus the 76ers.

Ball (ankle) won't play in Friday's game versus the Suns, Roderick Boone of The Charlotte Observer reports.

Hornets head coach Steve Clifford said Monday in an interview with "The Wes & Walker Show" of 102.5 The Block Charlotte that Ball (ankle) is "doing more and more" work on the court but remains without a clear timeline to return to game action, Schuyler Callihan of SI.com reports. "He had a good workout [Monday], and did some live," Clifford said of Ball. "I feel like he's getting closer but not quite there yet."

Hornets head coach Steve Clifford said Thursday that Ball (ankle) hasn't progressed any further in his recovery and doesn't feel healthy enough to play, James Plowright of SI.com reports. "He's doing the same stuff now he was doing two weeks ago. He does whatever they [the Hornets' medical team] allow him to do," Clifford said. "He wants to be back, but again he doesn't feel healthy enough or comfortable enough to play...I know he wants to get back, there's just a lot of factors."