Lonzo probable to return Friday vs. Hornets

Hollywood won't be without their star anymore.

The Los Angeles Lakers have officially listed starting point guard Lonzo Ball as probable to return Friday against the Charlotte Hornets. Ball missed the Lakers' last six games with a shoulder injury.

Although Ball isn't cited as officially set to play, Lakers head coach Luke Walton told reporters that if Ball "stays on schedule, he should play tonight," according to Mike Bresnahan of Spectrum SportsNet.

The Lakers lost all six games in Ball's absence, falling to 11-26 on the season and last place in the Western Conference.

Ball is averaging 10 points, 7.1 assists, and 6.9 rebounds in 31 games so far in his rookie season.