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Lonzo Ball hasn’t stepped foot on an NBA courtroom as an energetic participant in 942 days and counting … nevertheless it’s a streak the previous 2nd general choose tells us he plans to finish this upcoming season!
Bear in mind, Ball — a famous person at UCLA earlier than being drafted by the Lakers in 2017 — has handled a number of accidents, together with a critical knee ailment … that has pressured him to the bench. Lonzo hasn’t graced the NBA hardwood since January 2022.
However, when TMZ Sports activities bumped into the hooper at LAX, he offered some excellent news for the Chicago Bulls followers.
“[Recovery] going well,” the 26-year-old guard stated.
We requested Zo if he believed he’d be prepared for the upcoming NBA season … which suggestions off within the fall.
“[Fans can expect] me back on the court,” Ball stated. “That’s all I want to do.”
Ball — who averaged 13 factors and 5.1 assists per recreation earlier than his newest damage — signed a four-year, $85 million contract extension with the Bulls after he was traded from the Pelicans in 2021.
This season would be the ultimate 12 months of his contract, making him a free agent in 2025.
