Lonzo Ball has not played in an NBA game for two and a half years due to multiple knee problems. He is still recovering, but he is showing that he is progressing.
The lynchpin of this Chicago Bulls' roster era is Lonzo Ball. His presence alongside Zach LaVine, DeMar DeRozan, and Nikola Vucevic had the Bulls atop the Eastern Conference in the first half of the 2021-22 season.
The Chicago Bulls had high hopes when they acquired Lonzo Ball from the New Orleans Pelicans prior to the 2021-22 season. However, the talented guard has not been seen since that season because of a slew of knee injuries that he has suffered.
It’s been a long time since Lonzo Ball stepped on an NBA court, too long if you ask Ball and the Chicago Bulls. But perhaps that is about to be fixed. “It’s coming along, man.
One of the biggest questions the Chicago Bulls are facing this upcoming offseason is the health of Lonzo Ball, who hasn’t played a single NBA game since the 2022-23 season.
Chicago Bulls guard Lonzo Ball hasn’t been seen in an NBA game since Jan. 2022, but the long wait for his return may soon be over. “It’s coming along, man.
Much like many of the other underperforming teams in the NBA this season with All-Stars, the Chicago Bulls have a plethora of decisions to make. The team has to figure out what they're going to do with Zach LaVine, Nikola Vucevic, and DeMar DeRozan.
On Saturday, Chicago Bulls guard Lonzo Ball exercised his $21.4 million player option for the 2024-25 NBA season. Ball's player option also represents the final year of his four-year contract with the Bulls.
Chicago Bulls point guard Lonzo Ball, who has missed the past two-plus seasons with chronic knee issues, picked up his $21.3 million option for the 2024-25 season, ESPN and NBC Sports Chicago reported Saturday.
Lonzo Ball has made his decision.
Ball hasn’t played a game since January 2022 due to knee problems.
The Chicago Bulls’ ongoing success in filling seats relies heavily on the legacy of Michael Jordan, keeping fans nostalgic for past glories. Since Derrick Rose’s MVP era, the team’s relevance in the basketball world has dwindled, lacking the necessary talent and draft assets to signal any imminent change.
Basketball's Kardashians, the Ball family, have been grabbing headlines since the late 2010s. This is mostly because the patriarch of the family, Lavar Ball, loves attention and getting his sons in the spotlight.
LaVar Ball thinks his son, Chicago Bulls guard Lonzo Ball, will play five-on-five, full-contact basketball in four or five months. Lonzo hasn’t played in an NBA game since January 14, 2022.
Ball's injury has left Chicago lingering in NBA purgatory. His return would at least provide the franchise with some direction. That alone should generate some excitement within the fanbase.
Will we see Lonzo Ball play basketball next season?
At this point, any news about Lonzo that doesn’t involve a setback is good news. And this latest update from the Chicago Bulls point guard definitely falls into that category.
Chicago Bulls point guard Lonzo Ball posted a video of him dunking twice. The second overall pick in the 2017 draft hasn’t played in an NBA game since January 14, 2022.
Will we ever see Lonzo Ball realize his potential?
When Ball does return to the rotation, it will be a significant upgrade for the Bulls.
Chicago needs to act in the best interest of the franchise.
Lonzo Ball has not played for two full calendar years now, and the Chicago Bulls may finally be done waiting on him.
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