Bulls Guard Lonzo Ball Expected Out for 2023-24 Season Due to Lingering Knee Injury

Lonzo Ball will miss the entire 2023-24 NBA season as he continues to recover from his third knee surgery in 14 months.
The Chicago Bulls do not expect Ball to return to the court next season and are preparing as if he will miss the full season.
Ball has played only 35 games since signing a four-year, $80 million contract with the Bulls in 2021.
The Bulls will target a point guard and improved shooting in the offseason to account for Ball's prolonged absence.
There are concerns Ball may never fully recover, though the Bulls remain committed to his long-term rehabilitation.