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 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.
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Bulls' Lonzo Ball: No-go against Bucks
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Ball (illness) won't play in Monday's game against the Bucks, Will Gottlieb of AllCHGO.com reports.
Ball is feeling under the weather and is unavailable to face Milwaukee. With Josh Giddey (ankle) also sidelined, Ayo Dosunmu, Coby White and Talen Horton-Tucker should handle most of the point guard work. Ball's next chance to play will come Thursday at Atlanta.
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Bulls' Lonzo Ball: Iffy due to illness
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Ball (illness) is questionable for Monday's game against the Bucks.
Ball was a late addition to the injury report. Through 12 regular-season contests, he's averaging 17.5 minutes per game with 5.2 points, 3.6 assists, 3.1 rebounds and 1.1 steals. In addition to Ball, Josh Giddey (ankle) is also considered questionable.
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Bulls' Lonzo Ball: Playing Monday vs. Toronto
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Ball (knee) is available for Monday's game against the Raptors.
Ball has been on the Bulls' injury report as of late due to left knee injury management, but he will continue to play through the issue Monday. Over his last six outings, Ball has averaged 5.8 points, 3.3 assists, 3.0 rebounds and 1.7 steals over 17.7 minutes per game.
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Bulls' Lonzo Ball: Probable for Monday
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Ball (knee) is probable for Monday's game against the Raptors.
Ball has appeared in six of the last seven games, with his only absence in that stretch coming during the first half of a back-to-back set. Since returning to action at the end of November, Ball has averaged 17.7 minutes per game.
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Bulls' Lonzo Ball: Available to play Friday
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Ball (knee) is available for Friday's game against the Hornets.
Ball has strict minutes restrictions due to his lengthy injury history, but he's been playing consistently of late, and he'll suit up Friday after five days of rest. Ball has appeared in five of the Bulls' last six matchups, a span in which he's averaged 5.0 points, 3.2 assists, 2.2 rebounds and 1.8 steals across 17.4 minutes per contest.
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Bulls' Lonzo Ball: Likely for Friday
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Ball is listed as probable for Friday's game against the Hornets due to left knee injury management.
The Bulls continue to manage the 27-year-old's playing time in his first NBA season since the 2021-22 campaign due to a litany of knee injuries. Ball has appeared in five of the Bulls' last six matchups, during which he averaged 5.0 points, 3.2 assists, 2.2 rebounds and 1.8 steals across 17.4 minutes per contest.
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Bulls' Lonzo Ball: Playing Sunday vs. Sixers
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Ball (knee) is available for Sunday's game against Philadelphia, Will Gottlieb of AllCHGO.com reports.
Ball will play Sunday after being listed as probable due to left knee management. Over his last four outings, he's averaged 5.5 points, 3.5 assists, 2.3 rebounds and 2.0 steals over 16.8 minutes per game.
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Bulls' Lonzo Ball: Still managing knee injury
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Ball (knee) is listed as probable for Sunday's game against the 76ers, K.C. Johnson of NBC Sports Chicago reports.
Ball has played in four of the Bulls' last five games as he continues to manage a left knee injury, though he is expected to play Sunday. Over those four games, Ball has averaged 5.5 points, 3.5 assists, 2.3 rebounds and 2.0 steals over 16.8 minutes per game.
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Bulls' Lonzo Ball: Good to go Friday
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Ball (knee) is available for Friday's game against the Pacers, Will Gottlieb of AllCHGO.com reports.
Ball will suit up after missing Thursday's win over the Spurs due to left knee injury management. The 27-year-old guard appeared in three consecutive outings prior to missing the first leg of the back-to-back set Thursday. In that three-game span, Ball averaged 4.3 points, 3.3 assists, 2.3 rebounds and 2.3 steals across 16.7 minutes per game.
