Lonzo ball

Lonzo ball covering his NBA move and off-court happenings:

🏀 On the Court: Traded to Cleveland

Trade Details: Today (June 28, 2025), the Chicago Bulls traded Lonzo Ball to the Cleveland Cavaliers in exchange for Isaac Okoro .

Contract Situation: Ball’s deal is two years, $20 million, with a team option for 2026–27; Okoro’s contract extends through 2026‑27 .

Cavaliers’ Perspective: Cleveland, coming off a 64‑win season, sees Ball (6′6″ defensive-minded playmaker) as a fitting alternative to Ty Jerome, who may depart in free agency .

Grading the swap: CBS Sports gave the Cavaliers an A‑, noting Ball’s versatility in defense and transition, with the main concern being his injury history .

Lonzo’s Performance & Health

2024–25 with Chicago:

Averaged 7.6 PPG, 3.4 RPG, 3.3 APG, 1.3 SPG over 35 games in 22.2 minutes .

Missed final 22 regular-season games due to a right wrist sprain; nevertheless, he’s expected to have a normal offseason .

Injury History:

Sat out entire 2022–23 and 2023–24 seasons due to left-knee surgeries, including a cartilage and meniscus transplant .

Health remains the primary concern for Cleveland, especially regarding his knee durability .

Knicks’ Josh Hart commented that the trade highlights the Bulls’ ongoing roster turnover .

🎤 Off the Court

BET Awards 2025 Performance: Lonzo and brother LiAngelo delivered a high-energy performance of “Tweaker” at the BET Awards on June 10, showcasing their entertainment crossover .

James Bond Opinion: In late May, Ball shared his pick for a future James Bond actor—and joined his brothers in publicly debating whether Bond could be played by a woman .

📊 Season & Career Snapshot

2024–25 Performance (Chicago)

Played 35 games, averaging 7.6 PPG, 3.4 RPG, 3.3 APG in 22.2 minutes .

Shooting efficiency: ~36.6% FG, ~34.4% 3PT .

Missed final 22 games due to a right wrist sprain .

Injury History

Breakout rookie seasons with the Lakers (2017–19) and Pelicans (2019–21), including impressive early-career numbers .

Major setback: sidelined for 2022–23 and 2023–24 after knee cartilage and meniscus transplant surgery .

Despite a strong return in 2024–25, durability concerns remain .

Career Averages (to date):
11.4 PPG, 5.5 RPG, 5.8 APG, 36.2% 3PT across 287 games .