Lonzo Ball remains a free agent after stint with Cavaliers
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 12, 2026, 8:02 AM
Last updated Jul 12, 2026
Lonzo Ball, former second overall pick by the Los Angeles Lakers, remains a free agent as of July 12, 2026. In the past season, he played 35 games for the Cleveland Cavaliers, averaging 4.6 points, 4.0 rebounds, and 3.9 assists while struggling with shooting efficiency, hitting 30.1% from the field. After being traded to the Utah Jazz during the season, he was waived and is now open to signing with any NBA team. His previous status as a promising player is overshadowed by injuries affecting his performance. Ball could be a low-cost option for teams looking for a point guard off the bench.
- •Lonzo Ball played 35 games for the Cavaliers last season
- •He averaged 4.6 points and 3.9 assists per game
- •Ball was traded to the Jazz and subsequently waived
- •He is currently available to sign with any NBA team
- •Injuries have affected Ball's performance and career trajectory
- 8:02 AMYahoo Sports — Former Los Angeles Lakers NBA 2nd Overall Pick Is Still A Free Agent
"Lonzo Ball is coming off a season where he appeared in 35 games for the Cleveland Cavaliers.The former UCLA star had averages of 4.6 points, 4.0 rebounds 3.9 assists and 1.3 steals per contest while shooting 30.1% from the field and 27.2% from three-point range.He was traded to the Utah Jazz during the middle of […] The post Former Los Angeles Lakers NBA 2nd Overall Pick Is Still A Free Agent appeared first on HEAVY.
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