Ball Signs Extension with Bulls Keeping Him in Chicago Until 2027
Several trade suitors emerged for Lonzo Ball in recent days, according to sources, but he and the Chicago Bulls have reached a deal that keeps him in Chicago through the 2026-27 season.
This season, Ball made an unprecedented return from three arthroscopic knee surgeries, appearing in his first NBA game in over 1,000 days.
He played sparingly for Chicago earlier in the season but has been seeing the court more consistently of late. Since the start of January, he's averaging around 24 minutes per game, scoring 9 points while shooting 36.8% from 3-point range.
Despite the years off, Ball remains a unique talent as a long, 6-foot-6 guard. He's an adept passer and 3-point shooter who also brings strong perimeter defense, making him an ideal fit in many different lineups.
Ball is in the final year of his contract and would have become a free agent this summer.
