LaMelo Ball Expected to Suit Up for Wednesday's Opener Against Miami

Minnesota Timberwolves star point guard LaMelo Ball is expected to play in Wednesday's regular-season opener against the Miami Heat after resting during the team's preseason finale. Ball averaged 9.5 points, 5.8 assists, and 3.3 rebounds in 19.4 minutes per game across four preseason appearances as he prepares for his regular-season debut with Minnesota.