Big news emerges about Lonzo Ball
Dec 19, 2021; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Chicago Bulls guard Lonzo Ball (2) brings the ball up court against the Los Angeles Lakers during the first half at United Center. Mandatory Credit: Kamil Krzaczynski-USA TODAY Sports
Fans of Lonzo Ball received some welcomed news on Monday.
Ball is expected to play in the Chicago Bulls’ preseason game against the Minnesota Timberwolves on Wednesday. This would be a huge deal considering Ball has not played since January 2022 due to knee surgeries and complications.
Sources: The Chicago Bulls and point guard Lonzo Ball are targeting Wednesday's home preseason game against the Minnesota Timberwolves for Ball's long-awaited return.
Ball has missed the past 2 1/2 seasons while recovering from multiple surgeries on his left knee.
— Darnell Mayberry (@DarnellMayberry) October 14, 2024
The Bulls have a preseason game on Monday night and then home preseason games on Wednesday and Friday. Chicago is hoping that Ball will be able to play in Wednesday and Fridays games.
Chicago Bulls coach Billy Donovan told reporters over the weekend that Ball was held out of the team's shootaround Saturday after experiencing soreness. Ball, however, continues to progress toward a return.
— Darnell Mayberry (@DarnellMayberry) October 14, 2024
The 26-year-old Ball has been hoping to be ready for the start of the regular season. He experienced some knee soreness after a team shootaround on Saturday, but the team is still shooting to have him available for the October 23 opener.
Ball has only played in 35 games for the Bulls since they acquired him in an August 2021 trade. Ball was the No. 2 overall pick by the Lakers in 2017.