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 .
đź“Š 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 .