The Chicago Bulls are reportedly considering all the options for injured point guard Lonzo Ball, including. Ball, the No. 2021-22 season stats. He was the team's best perimeter defender and shooting a career-high 42. Lonzo pushed back on the idea his dad is involved, speaking to Tania Ganguli of the Los Angeles Times. Return 10/1/2024 2023 Stats PTS 0. The Lakers are trying to shut that down. According to a tweet from Statmuse on Dec. The former second pick can’t overcome a chronic knee issue. Lonzo Ball player info, news, stats, game logs, videos, fantasy, and more on NBC Sports. 4 AST 5. If the 25-year-old Lonzo Ball is done for his career, Chicago could waive him and then apply to have his salary ($20,465,117 next season and $21,395,348 the following season) excluded from the books. Class of 2016 point guard prospect Lonzo Ball measured 6'4. Injuries have plagued the career of the 6-foot-6 point guard. In this daily column, we take a look at the latest rumors being churned out by the pro wrestling rumor. The star guard has undergone two surgeries on his knee in the past 14 months, and now he may need a third. Presented by Nationwide Insurance Agent Jeff Vukovich. LiAngelo Ball (20) was the subject of a high. The Chicago Bulls announced Tuesday morning that Lonzo Ball will be shut down for the remainder of the season. Ball's lengthy rehab process, which includes three surgeries on the same knee, has raised questions about when or even if he'll be able to make a return to the NBA. Chicago Bulls point guard Lonzo Ball is still dealing with his nagging knee injury, which is a major concern as the 2022-23 NBA season approaches in several months. After an initial surgery on Jan. NEW ORLEANS (AP) — The New Orleans Pelicans are sending Lonzo Ball to Chicago and will acquire Devonte. February 21, 2023 9:15 AM. Fantasy Football. He has outstanding size for his position, but his 162-pound frame remains a work in progress as it ranks among the lightest measured by USA Basketball this summer. Next Game: Monday, Nov. According to 670 The Score. LaVar Ball, dad to pro basketball players Lonzo, LaMelo and LiAngelo, is selling a set of $1,850 Big Baller Brand exercise bars, which he says are essential 'if you want to invest in your kid. Search Query Submit Search. 4 AST 5. Skip navigation. The Bulls will be without Lonzo Ball for the season due to another knee surgery, which means Carter/White/Dosunmu have to step up and fill the point guard role. The Bulls have shut him down for the remainder of this season. A. While it’s a decision that almost everyone saw coming, it took until this morning to get the official word from the organization. Getty Images. 5 points, 7. Fantasy Basketball. Powered by WordPress VIP. Plus, a year off — and return to L. Tue, Feb 21, 2023 · 2 min read. Lonzo Ball will miss the entire 2022-23 NBA season as the Chicago Bulls announced that his left knee is still limiting his ability to play pain-free. Standings. Lonzo was a hot name entering the NBA due to his father Lavar Ball being quite outspoken and entertaining in public interviews. 15 vs. 2 points, 6. Oct 03, 2014, 01:51 pm. His deal includes a player option for the 2024-25 season, making him a potential unrestricted free. 4 points, 5. Lonzo Ball entered the NBA with family friend Harrison Gaines as his agent, but when that blew up — as did many things Ball family — he switched to CAA. Jimmie Johnson and Ricky Stenhouse Jr. Chicago's upcoming. The incident also involved Tyler Reddick, BJ. Ball has still yet to return to the floor following knee surgery nearly 11 months ago to repair a small meniscus tear in his left knee. Year Year TM Team G Games Played MIN Minutes Per Game PTS Points Per Game REB Rebounds Per Game0 seconds of 0 secondsVolume 0%. Rotowire Nov 15, 2023. This decision will allow his groin to fully heal, and is best for the future success of both LeBron and the. Here's everything we know about Ball's injury and the latest on when he could return. Lonzo Ball, a well-known American professional basketball star, is valued at $40 million. Lonzo Ball's health has been one of the bigger questions of the 2022-23 season. Chicago Bulls guard Lonzo Ball will undergo a third surgery on his left knee and be out. Given his absence from the lineup, it's a virtual certainty he will take that money and be on an. 8 rebounds, 6. Lonzo Ball was sent to the Bulls in a sign-and-trade, Jonas Valanciunas came over from the Grizzlies, and Zion Williamson started out on the sidelines. This means Ball is essentially relying upon a pipe dream to continue his NBA career. Lonzo Ball is seeing progress in the recovery of his left knee, but coach Billy Donovan still tempered expectations, saying there's still discomfort whenever Ball does basketball. Carter posted 16 points (6-9 FG, 4-5 3Pt, 0-1 FT) and one assist across 18 minutes during Saturday's 123-101 loss to Denver. 0 ROS Projections PTS REB AST STL BLK Unlock Our Projections 2023 Fantasy Outlook There was no outlook written for Lonzo Ball in 2023. Bulls granted injury exception for Lonzo Ball. 1 assists in 35 games with the Bulls last season. 2023-24 Bulls. Dosunmu, a second-round pick, emerged as one of the surprise contributors for the Bulls last season, starting 40 games as a rookie and playing in 77 games overall while averaging 8. But when push comes to shove, Rotoworld's Ethan Norof thinks the Big Baller Brand CEO won't play a role:. 3 View the profile of Chicago Bulls Point. Charlotte Hornets All-Star guard LaMelo Ball has agreed in principle on a five-year designated rookie max extension that could be worth as much as $260 million, Sam. Chicago Bulls coach Bill Donovan said Lonzo Ball's third knee surgery in just over a year will give him the "best chance" to at some point resume his NBA career. 1 FG% 42. The Bulls announced Ball would be back in six-to-eight weeks, the standard recovery time for that surgery — he would return in plenty of time to lead the Bulls into the playoffs. Sign-and-trade talks forthcoming. 4 million next season and $21. LaVar was the face of Big Baller Brand, but Lonzo was so important to the company’s viability. -3. Chris Paul, Rajon Rondo, Brandon Ingram all ejected for punches-thrown fight in Rockets win. OG Anunoby (finger) out Friday. Ball has played 35 since signing with the Bulls, and he admitted recently on the Trae Young podcast it is a big “what if” for him because this team was at the top of the East and looking like a threat with Ball as the glue that held an otherwise imperfect roster together. Ball was officially announced out for. The last game Lonzo Ball played in was Jan. The 4th-year guard is sidelined for a 3rd straight game while Alex Caruso returns to the lineup for the 1st time since Dec. Published March 10, 2023 03:18 PM. 14 and was sent for an initial arthroscopic surgery two weeks later. His half court offense is pretty bad other than his catch and shoot. Ball confirmed to Atlanta Hawks star Trae Young he'll miss the entire 2023-24 season, which was the expectation when he had a third surgery on his left knee in March. Getty Images. The Bulls won 111 - 100. Players. Now, it’s looking like he won’t be back in a Bulls uniform for a long, long time. Teams. Bulls guard Lonzo Ball insisted he will play again despite a series of left knee surgeries that have derailed his promising career. The starting guard has shot just 33% on 2-pointers, 28% on 3-pointers and 56% on free throws. 202 and, after one season, he went back to basketball, filmed “Space Jam” and then went on to his second three-peat as an NBA. 9 points, 6. Bulls head coach Billy Donovan said Friday that Ball is making some progress in his recovery from left knee surgery, Rob Schaefer. LaVar Ball – father of Lakers rookie Lonzo Ball – has criticized the team at its arena after a couple recent games. Ball is in the final year of his rookie contract and will be a restricted free agent this summer, and that, combined with the struggles early of the Pelicans, has led to his name coming up in trade rumors. “After surgery three, I feel like it’s going well so far, no setbacks. The Chicago Bulls announced Tuesday morning that Lonzo Ball will be shut down for the remainder of the season. The Bulls ‘Have Put Everything’ Into Lonzo Ball’s Return. - San Jose State has postponed its football game this weekend after a freshman running back was killed Friday when he was hit by a school bus while riding a scooter near campus. He was. There have been multiple reports about Ball being on the trade block at the deadline, in part because the Pelicans don’t want to pay him as a restricted free agent this. The Bulls applied for the exception following the. 6. Ball had his best season in 2020-21, averaging 14. In the time since Bulls guard Lonzo Ball suffered a torn left meniscus in January, the details surrounding his rehab and recovery have grown more concerning. He went to high school outside of LA county out in Chino. CHA Shooting Guard #3. While he's still young at 25. Lavar made them into stars before they even got to college. More. Lonzo Ball entered the NBA with family friend Harrison Gaines as his agent, but when that blew up — as did many things Ball family — he switched to CAA. So they’re going to go in, look at it and whatever needs to be done is going to be done. LaMelo Ball. ”. "Life is not easy," Ball said. The injury is a small meniscus. A. Now the Bulls have announced they are shutting him down for the. Stats. 5 turnovers on 42%. Bulls’ Lonzo Ball ‘nowhere near playing,’ could miss entire season. Chicago Bulls: With Lonzo Ball out for the season, the Bulls could use a two-way glue point guard like Holiday. For the Lakers there were positives — Lonzo Ball had a strong night and was 4-of-8 from three, and the. The Stephen A. Lonzo Ball's sightings have been few and far between the past couple of seasons. Get the latest news, live stats and game highlights. The Chicago Bulls viewed Lonzo Ball as their skeleton key long before he was. . The glam mansion, which was built in 1974 but was completely restored last year, is situated on the steep hills above Sherman Oaks. Players. The Chicago Bulls announced on Tuesday that guard Lonzo Ball will not return this season. Chicago Bulls guard Lonzo Ball says he is "finally seeing some improvement" in his surgically repaired knee, but a timeline for his return to the court remains unclear. Daily Lines. Ball confirmed he would be sidelined for the entire season, speaking on the “From the Point by Trae Young” podcast (hat tip NBC Sports Chicago ). — looms for Kawhi Leonard, and the fantasy ceiling for two unrestricted free agents (Lonzo Ball and John Collins), with Lonzo reportedly on his way to Chicago. 14 of last season, when he was originally diagnosed with a seemingly innocuous knee bruise. Basketball Season Tools. . One is to find help at the point guard spot with Lonzo Ball out for all of next season. Injured Bulls Star Lonzo Ball Looking to Enter Uncharted NBA Territory. The Bulls have shut him down for the remainder of this season. After suffering an injury. Now, Chicago is sending Thaddeus Young, Al-Farouq Aminu and picks to the Spurs in a sign-and-trade in order to pay DeMar DeRozan $85 million over three years. They traded for Nikola Vucevic at the 2021 trade deadline, and the following summer, they signed DeMar DeRozan, Alex Caruso, and Lonzo Ball. 88. 0 REB 5. Lonzo Ball (21 years old) is the starting point guard for the Los Angeles Lakers, one of the most well-known and storied franchises in all of sports. Lonzo Ball is a professional basketball player born on October 27, 1997. NBC Sports Radio. What position does LaMelo Ball play? Point Guard. The. 1 seed in the East prior to Ball going down with the injury. Magic Johnson would not have drafted Lonzo Ball if were not for Jeanie Buss. By Ricky O'Donnell Dec 7, 2022, 2:36pm EST. Rotowire Oct 4, 2023. 0 ROS. 14, 2022 after suffering a right knee injury. Fantasy Home. Teams. For the third time in 14 months, Lonzo Ball will have surgery on his left knee. It also is part of a run of bad point guard injury luck with the Bulls , starting with Jay. “Everything is going well. Chicago Bulls guard Lonzo Ball will have a third surgery on his left knee and could miss the entirety of the 2023-24 season, according to Shams Charania. From waiver wire pickups, to season-long NBA trends, to DFS and other need-to-know news around the league, Rotoworld's Vaughn Dalzell, Raphielle Johnson and Dan Titus of Yahoo! Sports keep you up to speed on Rotoworld Basketball Show. Jalen Duren (injury management) out Monday. Including Friday’s loss to the Magic, he has now missed 58 straight games and 63 total. Currently, in 2022, she is 26 years old. Photos courtesy of: Dirt. Draft Guide Use code PRESEASON25 to save 25% on the Rotoworld Fantasy Basketball Draft Guide & get a $10 Fanatics gift card! Close. In his first two seasons, Ball showed promise, but he was never able to put it together. Gabe Vincent (knee) out Wednesday. Lonzo could be amazing at picks. Lonzo Ball and the Bulls medical staff decided the best course of action was to cease all running and cutting for 10 days. Steve O’Donnell, NASCAR’s chief racing development officer, made the comments Monday on “The Morning Drive” on SiriusXM NASCAR Radio. Ball never set foot on an NBA court. CHICAGO -- After spending the summer rehabbing in Los Angeles and seeking different opinions from knee specialists, Bulls guard Lonzo Ball said he still can't run or jump without feeling pain in. Ball played in just 35 games for Chicago last season before undergoing meniscus surgery on his left knee. The Bulls. Ball has yet to step on the floor after suffering a small tear in his left knee last January. Now comes the news Ball may need a third surgery on that same knee. Fantasy Football. Ball went into Friday's loss averaging 9. Stats. Noah K. The good news: This timeline should allow Ball time to return and ramp up before the playoffs. Lonzo Ball and his dad, LaVar, sit down with Ramona Shelburne to discuss how the past year has been the story of the Ball family on and off the court. Apr 25, 2023. (John J. He tore his meniscus in a game against the Golden State Warriors in January 2022 and. . Now comes the news Ball may need a third surgery on. On August 31, Big Baller Brand released the Melo Ball 1, a sneaker hailed by BBB as the first-ever signature. Ball departed from the New Orleans Pelicans in the summer of 2020 to become a member of the Chicago Bulls, after signing. 3 Find the latest news about Chicago Bulls. Lonzo Ball, Tuesday, acknowledged on the eve of his third knee surgery that he still cannot run or jump nine months after the surgery that was supposed to resolve those issues, can’t flex his. The Chicago Bulls announced during the offseason that Ball had a bone bruise and a torn meniscus in his left knee. Even when he has seen them, the scouts say, he ignores them and runs the play he prefers. PFT. More. Perhaps. ESPN. He was. “How we started the first half, we wanted to rope-a-dope. “I’m trying to stay positive, keep my hopes up. Lonzo Ball confirmed in August he'll miss the upcoming NBA season after another surgery on his ailing left knee. Schedule. Getty Images. Reports are even swirling that Bulls' officials. (0:42) Jamal Collier, ESPN Oct 6, 2023, 08:00 AM ET Chicago Bulls coach Bill Donovan said Lonzo Ball's third knee surgery in just over a year will give him the "best chance" to at some point resume his NBA career. Lonzo Ball: Could miss 2023-2024 season. The fact that Lonzo Ball spoke to reporters for the first time since media day at the Bulls’ first practice since arriving in Paris for the NBA’s Paris Game — Thursday against the Detroit Pistons — says more than any words he would speak. Football Draft Guide - NEW! Fantasy Baseball. So for me, it’s just keep my head up, just keep doing the work. “It’s a big baller backyard shot,” Ball’s proud father, LaVar Ball, said in a recent interview. 500 and struggling to stay in the play-in race. Dragic, a 36-year-old veteran seeking his first championship, secured a buyout after he wasn't. Chicago Bulls point guard Lonzo Ball and the team have finally decided on a course of action that they hope would put the once-dynamic two-way player back on an NBA court: a cartilage transplant. Published January 16, 2023 04:47 PM Getty Images The fact that Lonzo Ball spoke to reporters for the first time since media day at the Bulls’ first practice since arriving in. However, they only have one playoff appearance to show for it, and it ended in a first-round exit. They were a playoff team in the East before LeBron James injured his groin, the conventional wisdom has been they would return to that form and own the spot. Buss has repeatedly said how much she trusts. He has career averages of 11. “How we started the first half, we wanted to rope-a-dope. Now, Lonzo could very well be related to "What-if" status. 1 assists. Ball, who hasn't played since Jan. Sports News, Scores, Fantasy GamesJune 23, 2023 04:15 PM. Getty Images. He also shot an. In his strongest remarks to date about his playing future, Chicago Bulls guard Lonzo Ball insisted he will return to the basketball court. 43. 6 points, 5. Once again, Lonzo was expected to return at the start of the. 3 seed UCLA. 9 rebounds and 7. 5 rebounds, 1. Watch. The Chicago Bulls guard hasn't played since Jan. 3 steals per game but shooting 30. The Chicago Bulls plan to not have guard Lonzo Ball in the lineup for the entire 2023-24 season, executive vice president. Ball, 25, hasn't played in an NBA game in more than a year, last playing for the Bulls on Jan. How much does LaMelo Ball weigh? LaMelo Ball weighs 180 lbs (81 kg). Ball, who signed a four-year, $80 million extension with Chicago in the summer of 2021, has averaged 11. “Ball. numberFire uses the powers of quantitative analysis to deliver the best projections and rankings for daily fantasy sports, including NFL, MLB, NBA and more! Bulls release: Following an initial period of rest and targeted intervention, Bulls guard Lonzo Ball will undergo arthroscopic surgery on his left knee and is expected to return in 6-8 weeks. Rotoworld. Lonzo Ball is heading to the Chicago Bulls on a four-year deal worth $85 million in a sign-and-trade agreement, according to ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski. The Chicago Bulls are looking for the right backcourt mate to pair with All-Star Zach LaVine, which has led to a lot of Lonzo Ball speculation heading into the trade deadline. Alex Caruso. Daily Lines. 0 REB 0. “Just taking it day. According to Jamal Collier of ESPN, some in the Bulls organization are “unsure” if Ball will ever play again. . Everybody was talking about them and Big Baller Brand. Jul 1, 2023, 04:12 PM ET. Ball (6-6, 190) was the No. Lonzo Ball: Could miss 2023-2024 season. 6 million. 7 assists and 4. Sep 10, 2023. 1 assists and 1. 2 assists in 252 career games with the Lakers, Pelicans and Bulls. For over a year, he has been dating Ally Rossel and his declarations of love come years after the mother of his child called him names on social media. Lonzo Ball is seen in street clothes in the second half of a Bulls game against the Hawks at the United Center on Jan. 2 assists while shooting 36% from the field and 30. Lonzo Ball has been the Bulls' best three-pointer shooter through two preseason games. Rotoworld. (AP Photo/Tim. But. Lonzo Ball, coming off an injury-riddled season, looks to continue his slow growth into one a really well-rounded player. 3% on 3s when he was injured last. Rotoworld. Jarred Vanderbilt (heel) out Tuesday. Bulls guard Lonzo Ball talks about his rehab process and plans to play again despite a series of knee surgeries. Two years ago, the Chicago Bulls made a huge trade for big man Nikola Vucevic, and the following offseason, they signed DeMar DeRozan, Lonzo Ball, and Alex Caruso. There have been multiple reports about Ball being on the trade block at the deadline, in part because the Pelicans don’t want to pay him as a restricted free agent. Marcus Smith. Walton has adjusted, and now. 2 pick in the 2017 NBA draft, may be forced to abruptly end his NBA career. 0 STL 0. “There’s a range from, like, 30 to 60. Matthew Berry. Lonzo Ball's NBA career is reportedly hanging by a thread -- the Chicago Bulls star is having a third surgery performed on his knee in a 14-month span. Ball started his NBA career in 2017 after playing a single season for the UCLA Bruins. Podcasts. The NBA has granted the Chicago Bulls a $10. The Bulls are on a road to nowhere because of Lonzo Ball’s injury. January 20, 2022. com. ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski spoke on Ball’s status on Wednesday, leaving. He was shooting 42. 2, the fact that. — looms for Kawhi Leonard, and the fantasy ceiling for two unrestricted free agents (Lonzo Ball and John Collins), with Lonzo reportedly on his way to Chicago. 2. Lonzo Ball underwent a third surgery on his left knee in March — a more radical procedure, a cartilage transplant — which meant he would miss all of this upcoming season. While it's too early to tell whether Ball has suited up for the final time in an NBA court, the latest update on his knee injury is far from a promising sign. 0 STL 0. Freshman Lonzo Ball made a 3-pointer and went coast-to-coast with a one-handed dunk to start a span of seven consecutive points by UCLA. Once again, a photo-realistic approach is taken in this piece and the smallest details in Mrs. LaVar Ball, the marketing wizard that he is, put his son in our minds’ eye, had us thinking this brother out of Chino Hills starring for UCLA is going to be special in the pros. That’s not the first time Ball has spent millions, as he paid $5. White, 23, will be a. October 3, 2023 10:23 AM CDT Lonzo Ball was looking rad — if that’s still a thing — Monday when the Bulls opened their 2023-24 NBA season with Media Day in the. 4 assists. Presented by Nationwide Insurance Agent Jeff Vukovich. 20, 2022, the team gave Ball a six-to-eight-week timeline, but he missed the Bulls’ remaining 47 regular-season and playoff games of the 2021-22 season. When was LaMelo Ball drafted? LaMelo Ball was drafted by Charlotte Hornets, 1st round (3rd pick, 3rd overall), 2020 NBA Draft. The Bulls, missing Lonzo Ball all season, are below . Ball suffered a knee injury three days later and hasn't played since. New Orleans eventually brought in CJ McCollum to help offset the loss of. The Bulls are on a road to nowhere because of Lonzo Ball’s injury. Published December 11, 2018 06:45 AM. 2 million Disabled Player Exception for the season-ending. College Basketball at Sports-Reference. 5 million a year. Terry Rozier. 4 rebounds and 5. After a long rebuild, the Chicago Bulls finally pushed their chips onto the table two years ago. Lonzo Ball NBA Stats & News Lonzo Ball 26-Year-Old G Chicago Bulls NBA OFS Injury Knee Est. 4 million player option for the 2024-25 season. Ball played his last game on Jan. Lonzo Ball NBA Stats & News Lonzo Ball 26-Year-Old G Chicago Bulls NBA OFS Injury Knee Est. NYK. Denise Garcia’s age: Garcia was born on April 14, 1996, in West Covina, California, the United States as Denise Reann Garcia. ORL. Golf Channel. ”. Ball signed a four-year, $80 million contract with the Bulls in 2021 and played in 35 games during the 2021-22 season, but injuries have prevented him from taking the court since. Big Baller Brand rolled out Lonzo Ball's debut shoes on Thursday with the ZO2 ($495), the autographed ZO2 Wet ($995) and the ZO2 Signature Slides ($220). 1 assists, 3. While word is spreading around the agencies that LaVar Ball is driving the search, Lonzo Ball told the Los Angeles Times on Thursday night that he alone will make his business decisions. Chicago Bulls guard Lonzo Ball missed Sunday’s game against the Indiana Pacers because he has entered the NBA’s Health and Safety Protocols, per the team. But Lonzo Ball is injured, and the Anthony Davis drama took its toll on the Lakers’ psyche, and it showed when they got blown out by 42 in Indiana. 8 rebounds last season for the Pelicans. 3 seconds to play and knocking down. Chicago Bulls point guard Lonzo Ball, who was selected by Los Angeles Lakers with the No. I would never count that out. 7 points per game last season. We all knew it was coming, but the Chicago Bulls finally made it official on Tuesday: Lonzo Ball has been shut down for the season. Champions League predictions: Week 6. Bulls' Lonzo Ball: Still progressing slowly. Watch. Ball shot a career-high 42. Charlotte Hornets All-Star guard LaMelo Ball has agreed in principle on a five-year designated rookie max extension that could be worth as much as $260 million, Sam. Get the latest news and updates on Lonzo Ball from The Athletic. 1 FG% 42. After the Pelicans’ win Friday, Ball said he tunes that talk out. Published March 10, 2023 03:18 PM. Stats. 0 AST 0. 2mo. The Ball family poses with execs Magic Johnson and Rob Pelinka following a news conference introducing Lonzo Ball as the No. Full Bulls-Spurs sign-and-trade for DeMar DeRozan on a three-year, $85M deal includes Young, Aminu, the 2025 first-round pick and the 2022 and 2025 seconds to San Antonio. 14, 2022. Most people know Chino simply for the Ball brothers. Bulls guard Lonzo Ball talks about his rehab process and plans to play again despite a series of knee surgeries. Bulls, who tried to acquire Lonzo Ball at March trade deadline, are confident Pelicans won't match four-year, $85M deal. One is to find help at the point guard spot with Lonzo Ball out for all of next season. During a panel at Invest Fest in Atlanta, Ball said he plans to play again. Lonzo Ball on his knee operation: "They’re going in there to see what it is. He’s an elite passer and his three-point shot has improved dramatically since entering the league in 2017-18. He is still the Cowboys’ top tight. Roy, who, like Ball, was once an explosive player that could dominate the game before injuries robbed him of his career, said in a recent interview that he feels Lonzo should try to emulate the. ”. When he spoke to reporters before his latest surgery in March, Ball conceded that his mysterious ailment and. Lonzo Ball Regular Season Career Per Game Stats. 11, 2022, at the United Center. Nate Jones: Buss has repeatedly said how much she. Initially, a recovery time of six to eight weeks was expected, but as the first half of the 2022-23 season nears its end, Lonzo has yet to play for the team. Bulls granted injury exception for Lonzo Ball. CHICAGO -- The Chicago Bulls expressed optimism on Thursday following guard Lonzo Ball's latest surgery to address the lingering discomfort in his left knee, but his timeline to return to the. Foster went on to say that the lawsuit “seeks to set the record straight. Ball responded to his off night by tying his career high with 33 points, hitting a clutch step-back, 18-foot jumper to put New Orleans ahead for good with 25. 2023-24 Bulls. Podcasts.