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Lonzo Ball reflects on injury struggles after Chicago Bulls stint

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 25, 2026, 2:35 AM

Last updated Aug 25, 2026

Lonzo Ball reflects on injury struggles after Chicago Bulls stint

Summary

Lonzo Ball, 28, discusses the challenges of his NBA career following a knee injury during his time with the Chicago Bulls. Initially showing promise with averages of 13 points, 5.1 assists, and 5.4 rebounds in his first year, Ball's momentum was halted as he missed the subsequent two seasons. Despite returning, Ball's production declined, resulting in a trade to the Cleveland Cavaliers and later to the Utah Jazz, where he was released. His struggles in Cleveland included averaging just 4.6 points per game before being waived in his first season with the Jazz.

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•Ball averaged 13.0 points with the Bulls before a major knee injury.
•He played only 35 games in the 2024-2025 season, averaging 7.6 points.
•After being traded to Cleveland, his scoring dropped to 4.6 points per game.
•Ball was waived by the Jazz after a brief stint during the 2025-2026 season.
•He remains a free agent as of August 2026.

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The 28-year-old NBA star Lonzo Ball was in the beginning phase of his Chicago Bulls stint when he suffered a major knee injury. At 24, Ball appeared in 35 games during his first season with the Bulls, averaging 13.0 points, 5.1 assists, and 5.4 rebounds, while shooting 42.3% from three. The Bulls were thriving, and […] The post 7-Year NBA Vet Reflects On Difficult Reality After Run With Chicago Bulls appeared first on HEAVY.
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