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    Former Illawarra Hawk LaMelo Ball has recovered from his fractured right wrist and been cleared to start individual basketball activity as he looks to return to action with the NBA's Charlotte Hornets

    Former Illawarra Hawk LaMelo Ball has recovered from his fractured right wrist and been cleared to start individual basketball activity as he looks to return to action with the NBA's Charlotte Hornets


    The 19-year-old suffered a right wrist fracture in a fall during a road loss to the Los Angeles Clippers a month ago and underwent surgery three days later.

    He averaged 15.9 points, 6.1 assists and 5.9 rebounds in the 41 games he played before the injury.

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