vox888 The LA Lakers will be without point guard Lonzo Ball for several more weeks, with the 20-year-old reportedly still struggling with a bruised left ankle. vox888

The second-year veteran, who has been out since January 19, is initially assessed to have a severe ankle sprain, with third-degree damage, and is set to return to team basketball activities next week, according to the LA Times.  ( vox888 )

But from the latest symptoms, the team has to wait patiently because the current situation is ranked 10th in the West, not far from the playoff area. It’s better to let Ball recover fully and compete for the post-season.

All together, the ball has been rested for more than 6 weeks.

“We miss the missing piece that we have, Lonzo, we miss him a lot, but in the meantime, we have to work together, wait for the right time and show that we can handle it,” LeBron James said of his younger brother.

Ball’s average performance this season is 9.9 points, 5.4 assists and 5.3 rebounds from 47 games played.