Currently in the midst of an eight-game losing streak, Los Angeles Lakers rookie point guard Lonzo Ball was officially ruled as questionable by the team earlier today for their upcoming game against the Charlotte Hornets.

Ball, who has missed the Lakers' last seven contests due to a shoulder ailment, emphasized the importance of the team staying positive during such a low point in their season.

Per a tweet from ClutchPoints' own Ryan Ward earlier today:

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In last night's 133-96 trouncing at the hands of the Oklahoma City Thunder, the Lakers really showed how badly they need Ball's services back in the lineup. When asked about what he took away from the loss, Ball opened up to Ward and said that he was really glad to be a full participant in team practice again.

“It was kind of crazy, I was wondering how guys were going to come in today after that loss we had yesterday, but everybody came in and got after it. So, I was very happy to be out here with them,” Ball said on Thursday afternoon.

The Lakers, who host the Hornets tomorrow night at Staples Center, will try to finally snap their eight-game losing skid in what has been an extremely frustrating stretch for the organization and fans.