Ball is starting Monday's game against the Clippers, independent NBA writer Justin Russo reports.
Ball will draw the start at shooting guard due to the absence of Ayo Dosunmu (calf) Monday evening. Ball's last start dates back to Jan. 12 against the Kings when he finished with 15 points, one rebound, three assists and one block across 26 minutes.
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Bulls' Lonzo Ball: Cleared to play
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Ball (quadriceps) will play Monday night against the Clippers, Tomer Azarly of ClutchPoints.com reports.
Ball sat out Sunday's matchup against Portland due to a right quad issue but feels healthy enough to take the court Monday. He's averaging 9.8 points, 3.2 rebounds, 3.8 assists and 1.8 steals over his last five appearances.
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Bulls' Lonzo Ball: Listed as questionable
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Ball (knee) is questionable for Monday's game against the Clippers.
After sitting out the first leg of a back-to-back set Sunday against Portland, Ball is apparently not a lock to take the floor Monday. The Bulls are already pretty thin with Coby White (ankle) sidelined, and Ayo Dosunmu (calf) is questionable due to injury management.
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Bulls' Lonzo Ball: Won't play Sunday
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Ball (rest) will not play Sunday against Portland.
Sunday's game is the first leg of a back-to-back set, so presumably, Ball will be available for Monday's game against the Clippers. Ayo Dosunmu is likely to see extended minutes Sunday with Ball on the bench.
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Bulls' Lonzo Ball: Iffy for Sunday
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Ball is listed as questionable for Sunday's game versus the Trail Blazers due to right quadricep contusion injury management.
Sunday's contest is the first leg of a back-to-back for Chicago, so it wouldn't be surprising for Ball to sit out. If the 27-year-old guard is ultimately ruled out against Portland, Ayo Dosunmu will likely receive increased playing time.
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Bulls' Lonzo Ball: Good to go against Charlotte
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Ball (knee) isn't on the injury report for Friday's game versus the Hornets.
Ball will return to action Friday after sitting out the second leg of Chicago's back-to-back Wednesday due to left knee injury management. Ball is averaging 7.6 points, 3.8 assists, 3.5 rebounds and 2.0 steals in 22.3 minutes across his last 10 outings.
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Bulls' Lonzo Ball: Sitting tail end of B2B
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Ball (injury management) has been ruled out for Wednesday's game against Atlanta.
The fact that Ball was initially labeled questionable for the contest strongly indicates his overall health after missing the past two seasons with a knee injury. Ayo Dosunmu (calf) is healthy for the first time in 10 games and should see plenty of minutes, but Talen Horton-Tucker or Jevon Carter could also benefit from Ball's absence. Ball's next chance to play will come Friday against Charlotte.
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Bulls' Lonzo Ball: Listed as questionable
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Ball (injury management) is listed as questionable for Wednesday's game against the Hawks.
This is a big surprise, as there's been no report of Ball being cleared for back-to-back sets -- he played 25 minutes Tuesday against the Pelicans and finished with 11 points (4-10 FG, 3-8 3Pt), eight rebounds, six assists, one steal and one block. Coby White (neck) and Ayo Dosunmu (calf) are also questionable for the Bulls, making this a situation to monitor closely ahead of tipoff.
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Bulls' Lonzo Ball: Slated to rest after big game
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Ball will be held out of Wednesday's game against the Hawks for left knee injury management purposes after playing 25 minutes in Tuesday's 119-113 loss to the Pelicans, Julia Poe of the Chicago Tribune reports.
Ball has experienced no setbacks this season in his return from the left knee injury that required three separate operations and cost him the entire 2022-23 and 2023-24 seasons, but he's still likely to be held out of one half of back-to-back sets throughout the campaign. The Bulls are slowly loosening the reins on Ball's playing-time restriction, however; he's played 20-plus minutes in seven of the past eight contests, including at least 24 minutes in both of the past two contests. Though he was back on the bench Tuesday with Coby White (neck) returning from a one-game absence, Ball produced a fantasy-friendly line with 11 points (4-10 FG, 3-8 3Pt), eight rebounds, six assists, one steal and one block. If he continues to hold steady at around 25 minutes in his future appearances, Ball will be worthy of a flier in most 12-team leagues where he's available on the waiver wire.
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Bulls' Lonzo Ball: Slides back to bench Tuesday
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Ball will come off the bench in Tuesday's game against New Orleans.
With Coby White (neck) returning to game action, Ball will retreat to the bench. The 27-year-old got the spot start in Sunday's loss to the Kings, during which he chipped in 15 points (5-9 FG, 5-8 3Pt), three assists, one rebound and one block across 26 minutes. Ball will suit up in the first leg of the team's back-to-back set Tuesday, though he'll be sidelined for Wednesday's game against Atlanta, per Julia Poe of the Chicago Tribune.
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Bulls' Lonzo Ball: Will play first of back-to-back
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Ball will play Tuesday against New Orleans but will sit out of Wednesday's matchup with Atlanta, Julia Poe of the Chicago Tribune reports.
Ball is still a ways away from playing in both games of back-to-backs, but he is getting closer. Ball missed 15 games due to a wrist injury this season and is still in the process of returning from a knee injury he suffered a couple of seasons ago, but he tied his season high in minutes (26) and made a season-high five threes in Sunday's game against Sacramento, showing encouraging signs of approaching full recovery.
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Bulls' Lonzo Ball: Season-best game in starting lineup
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Ball contributed 15 points (5-9 FG, 5-8 3Pt), one rebound, three assists and one block across 26 minutes during Sunday's 124-119 loss to Sacramento.
Ball got the starting nod Sunday in place of Coby White (neck), making his first start since the 2021-22 season. Ball put together his best outing of the season, connecting on a team-high-tying number of threes while finishing as one of three players with 15 or more points in a losing effort. Ball also set a new season high in scoring, and he's now surpassed the double-digit scoring mark in three contests this year. He also set a season high in made threes, having connected on three or more shots from deep on four occasions.
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Bulls' Lonzo Ball: Making first start of season
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Ball will start Sunday's game against the Kings.
With Coby White (neck) sidelined, Ball will make his first start since the 2021-22 campaign. Ball has yet to play more than 26 minutes in a game this season while the Bulls operate with immense caution given his injury history, so even though he's starting, he's unlikely to play more than 30 minutes. Over his last seven appearances, Ball has averaged 6.9 points, 3.9 assists, 3.4 rebounds and 2.4 steals in 22.4 minutes per game.
Ball logged eight points (3-7 FG, 1-4 3Pt, 1-2 FT), two rebounds, six assists and two steals in 25 minutes during Saturday's 139-126 win over the Knicks.
Ball continues to look better with each performance, having now played at least 23 minutes in three straight games. Although the offense has yet to fully come around, Ball has been able to demonstrate his versatility on both ends of the court, averaging 5.7 points, 4.3 rebounds, 5.0 assists, 2.7 steals and 1.0 three-pointers over the past week. Although his upside could very well be capped should he remain on somewhat of a minutes restriction, the fact he is on the court and playing meaningful minutes has to be seen as a huge positive given his injury history.
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Bulls' Lonzo Ball: Fills stat sheet but shoots poorly
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Ball chipped in five points (2-7 FG, 1-6 3Pt), eight rebounds, four assists, one block and three steals in 22 minutes during Wednesday's 125-107 loss to the Wizards.
Ball didn't have a good shooting performance and only mustered four points, but fantasy managers know they can't expect him to carry Chicago offensively, especially if he's coming off the bench. Instead, he managed to deliver a solid showing as a stat-stuffing machine, and he notched at least one tally in each of the five major categories. He's achieved that feat in four of his last nine appearances, so even when considering his bench role, he has a bit more upside in category-based leagues.
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Bulls' Lonzo Ball: Logs season-high 26 minutes
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Ball chipped in four points (1-3 FG, 1-3 3Pt, 1-3 FT), three rebounds, five assists and three steals in 26 minutes during Monday's 115-108 overtime victory over the Hornets.
Ball played at least 20 minutes for the third time this season, closing the game in what was a season-high 26 minutes. Although his production was a little underwhelming, especially on the offensive end, the fact he played significant minutes and ran with the closing lineup bodes well for his immediate future. The Bulls now have a night off before facing the Wizards on Wednesday.
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Bulls' Lonzo Ball: Will play Saturday
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Ball (illness) is available for Saturday night's game against the Bucks, Will Gottlieb of AllCHGO.com reports.
Ball has missed the Bulls' last two games due to an illness, but he will make his return Saturday. The 2017 first-round pick is averaging 5.2 points, 3.6 assists, 3.1 rebounds and 1.1 steals across 17.5 minutes per game this season.
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Bulls' Lonzo Ball: Iffy for Saturday vs. Bucks
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Ball (illness) is listed as questionable for Saturday's game against the Bucks.
The 27-year-old point guard is in jeopardy of missing his third consecutive outing while he deals with an illness. If Ball, Ayo Dosunmu (Achilles) or Josh Giddey (ankle) are sidelined, Talen Horton-Tucker and Jevon Carter will likely see a bump in minutes.
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Bulls' Lonzo Ball: Officially ruled out
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Ball (illness) won't play in Thursday's game versus the Hawks.
Ball will miss his second straight contest Thursday after being downgraded from doubtful to out due to an illness. Ball's next chance to suit up is Saturday's matchup with Milwaukee.
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Bulls' Lonzo Ball: Doubtful for Thursday
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Ball (illness) is doubtful for Thursday's game against the Hawks.
Ball will likely miss a second straight game due to an illness. Ayo Dosunmu (Achilles) and Josh Giddey (ankle) are both questionable, so the Bulls may be shorthanded in the backcourt against Trae Young and the Hawks.
