Bulls exec Karnisovas all but slams door on total teardown
Arturas Karnisovas just about slammed the door on a total teardown for the Chicago Bulls following a disappointing seasonAPRIL 15, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
LONZO BALL #2 - POINT GUARD - CHICAGO BULLS
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MARCH 21, 2023 • CHICAGOTRIBUNE.COM
Gets surgery Monday Ball underwent cartilage transplant surgery on his left knee Monday, Julia Poe of the Chicago Tribune reports.
Impact Shams Charania of The Athletic confirmed last week that Ball was set to undergo the third surgery on his problematic left knee in 14 months, with the latest one differing in nature from the prior two, which were arthroscopic procedures. Ball's cartilage transplant procedure is described as a relatively new innovation in sports medicine that's described as an alternative to a full knee replacement in order to better maintain the integrity of the knee joint. Given the limited history of athletes who have had the procedure, Ball is without a clear timeline for a return, but the Bulls are already preparing for the 25-year-old to miss most of the 2023-24 season. Both the Bulls and Ball are hoping that a full recovery from Monday's surgery will allow him to resume his career at some point, though it's unclear if he'll ever resemble the player he was before the knee issue first cropped up last January.
MARCH 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Lonzo Ball undergoes cartilage transplant in his left knee — beginning an unprecedented recovery process for the Chicago Bulls guard PHILADELPHIA — Chicago Bulls point guard Lonzo Ball underwent a cartilage transplant in his left knee Monday, a rare procedure that could de...
MARCH 21, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
Hornets' Ball anticipates being ready for training camp
LaMelo Ball anticipates being ready for the Charlotte Hornets training camp in September after suffering through an injury-plagued season in which he sprained his left ankle three...MARCH 20, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Donovan says Ball faces 'long rehab' with another surgery
Bulls coach Billy Donovan wasn’t sure when or even if Lonzo Ball will play again for Chicago, with the point guard set to have yet another surgery on his troublesome left kneeMARCH 17, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Darnell Mayberry: DeMar DeRozan voiced concern for Lonzo Ball's... - The Athletic DeMar DeRozan voiced concern for Lonzo Ball’s health and well-being Friday, one day after news the Bulls guard could miss all of 2023-24. “F...
MARCH 17, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM
Chicago Bulls' Lonzo Ball to have third knee surgery
Ball has not taken the floor since Jan. 14, 2022, and his upcoming surgery has put next season in limbo for Bulls' point guard.MARCH 17, 2023
Next step for Bulls' Lonzo Ball: cartilage transplant in ailing knee The next move in Lonzo Ball's injury saga is a cartilage transplant in his left knee, the team announced. Ball hasn't played in a game since...
MARCH 16, 2023 • DAILYHERALD.COM
Bulls' Ball to have cartilage transplant in ailing left knee
Chicago Bulls point guard Lonzo Ball will have a cartilage transplant in his left kneeMARCH 16, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Darnell Mayberry: Lonzo Ball will undergo a cartilage transplant... - The Athletic Lonzo Ball will undergo a cartilage transplant in his left knee and remain out indefinitely, the Bulls announced Thursday. The procedure wil...
MARCH 16, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM
Reports: Bulls G Lonzo Ball likely out another year Chicago Bulls guard Lonzo Ball likely will miss another year of action, The Athletic reported Thursday, after multiple outlets confirmed the...
MARCH 16, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
Lonzo Ball reportedly set for a 3rd knee procedure — and it could cost the Chicago Bulls point guard another full season Lonzo Ball reportedly will undergo a third surgical procedure in an attempt to resolve the pain and discomfort in his left knee that has kep...
MARCH 16, 2023 • SACBEE.COM
Report: Lonzo Ball Could Miss Most of Next Season After Third Knee Surgery The Bulls star has not played since January of 2022.
MARCH 16, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
Surgery could cost Lonzo Ball most of 2023-24 season Ball was shut down for the 2022-23 season in February after undergoing his latest knee surgery in September 2022.
MARCH 16, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM
Could miss 2023-2024 season Ball will undergo a third procedure on his left knee -- a cartilage transplant -- and is expected to miss most, if not all, of the 2023-24 season, Shams Charania of The Athletic re...
Impact Ball only played 35 games in 2021-22 and has already been ruled out for the 2022-23 season due to a troublesome left knee. The Bulls hope the surgery will revive the 25-year-old point guard's career. When he's been on the floor, Ball is a productive fantasy player, averaging 13.0 points, 5.4 rebounds, 5.1 assists and 1.8 steals in 34.6 minutes across those 35 appearances for Chicago. This season, head coach Billy Donovan turned to a combination of Ayo Dosunmu, Alex Caruso and Goran Dragic early to help fill the void, but lately, it's been a lot of Patrick Beverley following his acquisition from the buyout market. Bulls management may attempt to upgrade the position in the offseason, but their hands are a bit tied financially due to the contracts of Ball, Zach LaVine and DeMar DeRozan. Nikola Vucevic is on an expiring contract, but an extension feels likely.
MARCH 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
76ers Rival Bulls Receive Bad News on Injured Guard Lonzo Ball Injured Chicago Bulls guard Lonzo Ball might need another surgery this offseason.
MARCH 10, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
Lonzo Ball could face 3rd knee surgery, raising questions about his return to Bulls for 2023-24 season CHICAGO — The end of a lengthy recovery still isn’t in sight for Chicago Bulls point guard Lonzo Ball, who reportedly could require a third...
MARCH 9, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
The Bulls Need to Start Planning for a Future Without Lonzo Ball Chicago has struggled without the star guard, who has not appeared in a game since Jan. 14, 2022.
MARCH 9, 2023 • CHARLOTTEOBSERVER.COM
The Bulls Need to Start Planning for a Future Without Lonzo Ball Chicago has struggled without the star guard, who has not appeared in a game since Jan. 14, 2022.
MARCH 9, 2023 • SACBEE.COM
Bulls' Lonzo Ball May Need Third Knee Surgery, per Report The Chicago guard hasn’t played in an NBA game in over a year.
MARCH 9, 2023 • SACBEE.COM
Lonzo Ball could face a 3rd knee surgery, raising questions about his return to Chicago Bulls for the 2023-24 season The end of a lengthy recovery still isn’t in sight for Chicago Bulls point guard Lonzo Ball, who reportedly could require a third surgery on...
MARCH 9, 2023 • CHICAGOTRIBUNE.COM
Report: Bulls PG Lonzo Ball expected to have 3rd knee surgery Chicago Bulls point guard Lonzo Ball is expected to undergo a third surgery on his problematic right knee, ESPN reported Thursday.
MARCH 9, 2023 • SACBEE.COM
Likely to need third knee procedure Ball faces a "growing possibility" of requiring a third surgical procedure on his left knee, which would likely include an additional six months of rehab and recovery time, Adrian...
Impact Ball hasn't played in a game since Jan. 14, 2022 and was recently ruled out for the rest of the 2022-23 season after failing to make any significant progress in his recovery from the two procedures on his knee, which he underwent last January and last September. The 25-year-old point guard also had another arthroscopic surgery to repair a torn meniscus in the knee during the summer of 2018. Before deciding whether Ball will need another procedure, the player and his representatives will consult with knee specialists. Still, at this stage, sources tell Wojnarowski that the belief is that a third surgery in 14 months will give the No. 2 overall pick in the 2017 NBA Draft his best chance to play again. Ball, who is set to enter the third year of the four-year, $80 million deal he inked with the Bulls in August 2021, will almost assuredly be out for at least the early part of the 2023-24 season if he opts for another surgery.
MARCH 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
