For the first time this offseason, the Chicago Bulls have received unexpectedly positive news regarding Lonzo Ball.
Since signing a four-year contract with the Bulls in the 2021 NBA offseason, Lonzo Ball has played only 35 games, all during that initial season. He was sidelined with a knee injury that seemed minor at first, but it has kept him out for the past two full seasons. Although there have been previous signs suggesting he might return, he is now closer to a full recovery than ever before.
Ball has recently shared on a podcast that he has been cleared to participate in 5-on-5 drills for the first time since his injury. This step will help him gauge when he might be ready to return to the court. While uncertainties remain about his future, it appears he is getting closer to a comeback.
Predicting Ball’s future with the Bulls is tricky, but given the current progress, it’s not entirely out of the question for him to play this season. As he approaches the final year of his contract, this potential return comes at a crucial time.
Ball’s recent years have been challenging. What began as a promising tenure with the Bulls has faced an unexpected downturn. If he can return this season and contribute, it would be a remarkable turnaround for Chicago. Even if he doesn’t make it back this year, staying healthy and entering free agency with hopes of resuming his career would be a significant positive for him.
At just 26 years old, Ball still has the potential to continue his NBA career, provided his health permits. The next few weeks will be crucial in determining if he can achieve that goal.
