The Charlotte Hornets will take on the LA Clippers on Saturday, and they're expected to do so with Brandon Miller back in the lineup.

On one side of Los Angeles, the LA Lakers are thriving with health and an 11-4 record, but the other side is just as dark. The LA Clippers have lost nine of their last 10, desperate to gain some momentum and compete in the cutthroat Western Conference.

The Hornets had two cracks at tying the game in the closing seconds, but Miles Bridges missed a turnaround jumper in the lane with 2.6 seconds remaining and Collin Sexton’s putback attempt with two-tenths left got blocked by Scottie Barnes at the buzzer, sending the Hornets (4-10) to their third straight loss.

CHARLOTTE — Monday Charlotte Hornets star guard Brandon Miller took a major step toward returning from injury. The team announced Miller is back to basketball activity. He’s been out for several weeks with a partially dislocated shoulder. Monday the Hornets assigned him to their G-League affiliate for practice, then recalled him back.

The 22-year-old star was recalled after practice, though it’s unclear if he’ll be able to play as soon as possible. The Hornets are set to play the Indiana Pacers at the Gainbridge Fieldhouse on Wednesday before returning home on November 22. Miller didn’t join the team on the trip, so he’s likely ruled out against the Pacers.

The team announced Tuesday that Ball and veteran center Mason Plumlee are being sent to practice with the Greensboro Swarm G League team. Ball, 24, has missed the last three games with a right ankle impingement and only played in 69 games the previous two season with similar injuries.

Some Charlotte Hornets have the size, speed, and athleticism to make an NFL practice squad— but which ones could actually pull it off? We break down the players who might surprise on the football field and those who probably wouldn’t stand a chance.

Garaway had the chance to take all the momentum in the Division VI Region 21 regional final against Kirtland on Nov. 21.

On one side of Los Angeles, the Lakers are thriving with health and an 11-4 record. The other side is just as dark. The Clippers have lost nine of their last 10, desperate to gain some momentum to compete in a cutthroat Western Conference.