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Lonzo Ball (Source: X)
It wasn't until January 14, 2022, that point guard Lonzo Ball of the Chicago Bulls made his NBA debut. After more than two years away, the 26-year-old guard appears to be approaching close to joining the NBA again for the 2024–25 campaign. Ball's career has recently faced difficulties due to injuries.
He appeared in just 35 games during his first season with Chicago Bulls, which took place from October 20, 2021 to January 14, 2022. Since stepping off the court at the United Center following his defeat against the Golden State Warriors, he has not participated in any games.
Before the 2022-23 season, Lonzo Ball had arthroscopic debridement to treat persisting knee problems. However, continued discomfort in his surgically repaired knee forced Chicago to rule him out for the full season. Ball subsequently underwent a cartilage transplant in his left knee, forcing him to miss the whole 2023-24 NBA season.
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The Bulls' medical team approved Lonzo Ball to play in five-on-five scrimmages beginning in January, marking a significant milestone in his NBA recovery and increasing expectations for his prospects. Speaking with TMZ Sports, Ball showed optimism in his rehabilitation, adding that treatment is going well and that he hopes to be ready for the 2024-25 NBA season. Fans may see him back on the floor as early as September.
Lonzo Ball entering his final year of contract
In a few weeks, the Bulls training camp will begin, so expect further developments regarding his comeback. Ball is anticipated to be a key member of the Bulls rotation come playoff time if he can stay injury-free.
Ball is in the latter year of a four-year, $80 million contract. He finished the 2021–22 season with an average of 13.0 points, 5.4 rebounds, and 5.1 assists in 35 games. With him on the floor, the team finished 22–13; without him, they finished 24–23.