LaMelo Ball Cleared to Play Monday Against Bucks After Wrist Scare

LaMelo Ball is officially playing Monday night against the Milwaukee Bucks, which means you can safely take him off your fantasy basketball injury ward for now.

Underdog NBA confirmed the Minnesota Timberwolves point guard has been cleared after dealing with a right wrist contusion that originally had him tagged as questionable.

"Underdog NBA reported Ball is available to play Monday."

Ball is off to a weirdly quiet start in his new Minnesota home. Through seven games this season, he is averaging just 14.4 points and 6.3 assists on 39.3 percent shooting from the floor.

For context, that is a massive drop from the 20-plus points he was casually dropping during his Charlotte Hornets tenure. Going from being the entire offense in Charlotte to sharing the floor in Minnesota is like trading a solo stadium tour for a spot in a very crowded jazz ensemble. You get less time on the mic, and suddenly everyone cares about your efficiency.

His return is still a massive swing for anyone looking at Monday's game lines or player props. A healthy LaMelo completely changes the Timberwolves' spacing and pace, even if his current shooting splits look like a typo.

Keep an eye on how his wrist looks against Milwaukee's perimeter defense. If he is still hesitating on his jumper, Minnesota might have to lean even heavier on the rest of the rotation to survive the week.