Head coach Billy Donovan said Saturday that Ball's recovery from a right wrist sprain is not going well, but the team has not shut him down for the remainder of the season, Joe Cowley of the Chicago Sun-Times reports.
Ball didn't join the team in Houston on Saturday for the start of its six-game road trip, and given Donovan's comments, the veteran guard can probably be ruled out for the final five contests of the trip. He'll continue to work on his conditioning while he remains in Chicago to rehab the wrist sprain, which has kept him out of action since March 2. With Ball and Josh Giddey (ankle) both sidelined, Coby White and Tre Jones should handle most of the ball-handling duties for the Bulls in the short term.
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Bulls' Lonzo Ball: Ruled out for Saturday
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Ball (wrist) has been ruled out for Saturday's game against Houston.
Ball will miss his seventh consecutive contest due to a right wrist sprain. His next opportunity to play will come Monday against the Jazz. Tre Jones and Kevin Huerter will likely continue to see an uptick in playing time due to Ball and Josh Giddey (ankle) being sidelined.
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Bulls' Lonzo Ball: Officially out
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Ball (wrist) has been ruled out for Thursday's game against the Nets.
Ball carried a doubtful tagging throughout the day, so this update is no surprise. He's set to miss his sixth straight matchup due to a right wrist sprain.
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Bulls' Lonzo Ball: Doubtful for Thursday
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Ball (wrist) has been listed as doubtful for Thursday's game against the Nets.
Ball is trending toward missing a sixth straight game for the Bulls while nursing a sprained right wrist. If ruled out Thursday, the veteran guard's next opportunity to suit up will be Saturday against the Rockets.
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Bulls' Lonzo Ball: Ruled out Monday
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Ball (wrist) is out for Monday's game against Indiana.
Ball didn't recover in time for this contest and will be sidelined due to a nagging wrist problem. His next chance to play will come against the Nets on Thursday.
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Bulls' Lonzo Ball: Doubtful for Monday
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Ball (wrist) is listed as doubtful for Monday's game against Indiana.
Ball is expected to miss his fifth consecutive contest due to a right wrist sprain. If the combo guard remains sidelined, Tre Jones, Kevin Huerter and Talen Horton-Tucker are candidates for an uptick in playing time.
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Bulls' Lonzo Ball: Won't play Saturday vs. Miami
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Ball (wrist) has been ruled out for Saturday's game against the Heat.
Ball will be sidelined for a fourth consecutive game due to a right wrist sprain. His next opportunity to play will be Monday against the Pacers. Tre Jones, Kevin Huerter and Dalen Terry are candidates to see their minutes increase off the bench due to the absence of Ball.
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Bulls' Lonzo Ball: Doubtful against Miami
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Ball (wrist) has been listed as doubtful for Saturday's game against the Heat.
Ball is trending toward missing a fourth straight game for the Bulls while nursing a sprained right wrist. Chicago will likely continue to lean on Tre Jones and Dalen Terry to pick up the slack in the backcourt.
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Bulls' Lonzo Ball: Listed as questionable
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Ball (wrist) is questionable for Thursday's game against Orlando.
Ball has missed the past two games for Chicago, but the guard remains day-to-day. Josh Giddey (quadriceps) is also questionable for Chicago, as well as Kevin Huerter (knee). If the Bulls are shorthanded in the backcourt again, guys like Tre Jones and Dalen Terry could continue to see expanded roles.
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Bulls' Lonzo Ball: Ruled out Tuesday
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Ball (wrist) has been ruled out for Tuesday's game against the Cavaliers, K.C. Johnson of Chicago Sports Network reports.
Ball will miss a second straight game for the Bulls as he deals with a sprained right wrist. Chicago will likely lean on Coby White, Matas Buzelis, Dalen Terry and Tre Jones to help shoulder the load in the backcourt, especially with Josh Giddey (quad) and Kevin Huerter (knee) also ruled out for this game against Cleveland.
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Bulls' Lonzo Ball: Iffy for Tuesday
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Ball is questionable for Tuesday's game against Cleveland due to a right wrist sprain.
Ball didn't play in Sunday's loss to Indiana due to the issue, and his status remains uncertain for Tuesday. If the veteran guard cannot suit up against the Cavaliers, more playing time would be available to Matas Buzelis, Dalen Terry and Tre Jones.
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Bulls' Lonzo Ball: Won't suit up Sunday
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Head coach Billy Donovan said that Ball (wrist) won't play in Sunday's game against Indiana, Dustin Dopirak of The Indianapolis Star reports.
Ball was downgraded from probable to questionable before being ruled out due to the sprained right wrist. His next chance to play will come Tuesday against Cleveland. With Ball and Kevin Huerter (knee) both on the shelf, Tre Jones, Dalen Terry and Jevon Carter are candidates for an uptick in minutes.
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Bulls' Lonzo Ball: Downgraded to questionable Sunday
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Ball (wrist) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against Indiana.
Ball has been downgraded from probable to questionable Sunday due to a right wrist sprain. The 27-year-old has started in each of the club's last five outings, during which he has averaged 10.4 points, 3.0 rebounds and 2.2 assists across 25.8 minutes per game. If Ball is sidelined Sunday, Tre Jones and Kevin Huerter (knee) could see a bump in minutes.
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Bulls' Lonzo Ball: Probable against Indiana
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Ball (wrist) has been listed as probable for Sunday's game against the Pacers.
Ball is dealing with a right wrist injury but is trending toward playing Sunday in Indiana. The veteran guard has dealt with his fair share of injuries over the years. However, he has started to get back on track physically as of late, playing and starting in the last five games for Chicago.
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Bulls' Lonzo Ball: Off injury report for Wednesday
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Ball (head) is not listed on the injury report for Wednesday's game against the Clippers.
Ball suffered a head laceration in Monday's win over Philadelphia, but he's set to be available for the Bulls on Wednesday. Over his last eight appearances (all starts), the veteran guard is averaging 9.1 points, 3.5 rebounds, 2.4 assists and 2.1 three-pointers in 24.6 minutes.
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Bulls' Lonzo Ball: Won't return Monday
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Ball will not return to Monday's game against the 76ers due to a head laceration, K.C. Johnson of NBC Sports Chicago reports.
Ball posted six points (2-2 FG, 2-2 3Pt), two rebounds and one assist across eight minutes before taking an elbow to the head and checking out of the game with 5:55 remaining in the second quarter. With the 27-year-old sidelined, Kevin Huerter and Talen Horton-Tucker could see an uptick in playing time the rest of the way.
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Bulls' Lonzo Ball: Exits to locker room Monday
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Ball (undisclosed) exited to the locker room with 5:55 remaining in the second quarter of Monday's game against Philadelphia, K.C. Johnson of NBC Sports Chicago reports.
Ball went back to the locker room with the training staff under his own power, and he can be considered questionable to return until the team provides another update. If the 27-year-old guard is unable to return, Talen Horton-Tucker and Kevin Huerter are candidates for an uptick in playing time.
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Bulls' Lonzo Ball: Struggles from field Thursday
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Ball (illness) notched 14 points (4-13 FG, 3-9 3Pt, 3-5 FT), four rebounds and four assists across 30 minutes during Thursday's 113-111 overtime loss to the Knicks.
Ball missed each of the Bulls' last four games before the All-Star break, first due to knee injury management and then due to a bout with influenza. After getting some extended recovery time, Ball was good to go for the Bulls' first game out of the break, taking back in the starting five while seeing his most playing time of the season. Ball has now started in nine straight contests and is averaging 9.7 points, 3.9 rebounds, 2.9 assists, 2.3 three-pointers, 1.0 steals and 0.3 blocks in 25.9 minutes per game during that stretch.
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Bulls' Lonzo Ball: Cleared to play
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Ball (illness) will be available for Thursday's game against the Knicks.
Ball was a full participant at Wednesday's practice after missing the final three games before the All-Star break. He's no longer dealing with an illness and did not show up on the official injury report. In 30 regular-season appearances, Ball has averaged 7.2 points, 3.5 assists, 3.4 rebounds and 1.5 steals.
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Bulls' Lonzo Ball: Officially ruled out
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Ball (illness) has been ruled out for Wednesday's game against the Pistons, Will Gottlieb of AllCHGO.com reports.
Ball missed last Wednesday's game, the second night of a back-to-back set, due to injury management of his left knee, but then he got sick and will miss his third straight game due to an illness. The veteran point guard should be fine when the Bulls return to action Feb. 20 in New York.
