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Bulls Trade Lonzo Ball to Cavaliers in One-for-One Swap for Isaac Okoro

Chicago parts with Ball to bolster its youth-oriented rebuild by adding defensive wing Isaac Okoro

Feb 28, 2025; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Chicago Bulls forward Lonzo Ball (2) hits a three point shot against Toronto Raptors guard Jamal Shead (23) during overtime at the United Center. Mandatory Credit: Patrick Gorski-Imagn Images/File Photo
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Chicago Bulls guard Lonzo Ball smiles after making a 3-point shot during the second half against the Detroit Pistons at the United Center on Jan. 11, 2022, in Chicago. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune/Tribune News Service via Getty Images)
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Overview

  • The Bulls and Cavaliers agreed to exchange Lonzo Ball for Isaac Okoro in a straight player-for-player deal that can be finalized when the new league year begins on July 6.
  • Ball missed the entire 2022-23 and 2023-24 seasons due to a left knee injury, returning for 35 games last year with averages of 7.6 points, 3.4 rebounds and 3.3 assists.
  • Okoro featured in 55 games for Cleveland in 2024-25, posting 6.1 points and 2.4 rebounds per contest after his role diminished under coach Kenny Atkinson.
  • Cleveland acquired Ball to add bench playmaking depth and as a hedge against point guard Ty Jerome potentially leaving in free agency.
  • The move sends Okoro’s roughly $11 million annual salary out of Cleveland’s books and brings in Ball’s $10 million cap hit ahead of luxury tax considerations.