Lonzo Ball discusses knee injury impact on career and future plans
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 23, 2026, 5:06 PM
Last updated Sep 23, 2026
Lonzo Ball reflected on the significant changes to his career due to a devastating knee injury during a recent podcast. Initially expected to sideline him for six weeks, complications led to over 1,000 days and two seasons missed. Although he has returned to play, Ball mentioned he still experiences knee issues that affect his performance. He emphasized his gratitude for his nine seasons in the NBA but acknowledged that he never felt he reached his peak. Despite speculation about his retirement, Ball affirmed he is still waiting for an NBA team to call him. Currently, he remains unsigned after averaging 4.6 points with the Cavaliers last season.
- •Ball missed over 1,000 days due to knee complications.
- •He acknowledged ongoing management of his knee injury.
- •Ball has played in nine NBA seasons but feels he hasn't reached his peak.
- •He denies retirement rumors, stating he is still waiting for an NBA call.
- •Ball averaged 4.6 points with the Cavaliers last season and is currently unsigned.
- 5:06 PMYahoo Sports — Lonzo Ball reflects on how devastating knee injury altered his career, shuts down retirement talk
"Lonzo Ball is "still waiting" for an NBA team to come calling.
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