Summary
Lonzo Ball, a basketball player, joined the Cleveland Cavaliers in a trade during the offseason. He previously played for the Chicago Bulls but faced several injuries over recent years. NBA general managers ranked his move to the Cavaliers as one of the most underrated trades in the league.
Key Facts
- Lonzo Ball was drafted as the No. 2 pick in 2017 by the Los Angeles Lakers.
- He was traded to the New Orleans Pelicans as part of a deal for Anthony Davis.
- Ball joined the Chicago Bulls in 2021 with an $85 million contract, but injuries limited his play.
- He missed two entire seasons due to knee injuries and had three surgeries.
- Ball returned to play in 2024-25, signing a two-year contract extension before being traded.
- The Cleveland Cavaliers acquired Ball in a player swap for Isaac Okoro.
- NBA general managers voted Ball's trade to the Cavaliers as the fourth most underrated offseason transaction.
