Chicago Bulls Express Concerns Over Lonzo Ball's Ability to Return to Play Due to Injury: Reports

There are reports from 670 The Score’s Dan Bernstein suggesting that the Chicago Bulls have concerns about Lonzo Ball’s ongoing knee problems. While discussing the topic on the Organizations Win Championships podcast, Bernstein mentioned that the team holds a pessimistic view regarding Ball’s left knee condition. Despite publicly expressing cautious optimism about his future, the Bulls have refrained from seeking a salary exemption, possibly due to concerns about sending a negative message. They appear to believe that it is unlikely for Ball to resume playing in the future.

In March, ESPN and The Athletic reported that Lonzo Ball was going to have a third operation on his left knee. Due to ongoing knee problems, the Chicago Bulls had previously declared him unable to play the rest of the 2022–23 campaign. Since departing a game on January 14, 2022, owing to knee pain that was subsequently determined to be a minor meniscus tear, Ball has been sidelined.

On March 16, the Bulls officially announced that Ball would undergo a cartilage transplant. Dan Bernstein highlighted that this procedure indicated the team’s commitment to exploring all possible avenues before concluding that Ball’s career as an NBA point guard is likely coming to an end.

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Throughout his career, Ball has maintained averages of 11.9 points, 5.7 rebounds, and 6.2 assists across 252 games played for the Lakers, New Orleans Pelicans, and Bulls.

FAQs

Q1: Did Ball undergo surgery for his knee?
A: Yes.

Q2: When did Ball last play and what was his injury?
A: On January 14, 2022.