Lonzo Ball was rumored as a potential target for NBA teams looking for backcourt help at the trade deadline. The Chicago Bulls opted to keep him in town, though, as Ball reportedly agreed to a two-year, $20 million extension with the team. The new deal keeps him in Chicago through the 2026-27 season.

During the 2021-22 season, Ball suffered a meniscus tear in his knee, resulting in needing surgery. While the recovery was set at six to eight weeks, Ball would be ruled out for t