Chicago Bulls Extend Lonzo Ball with Team-Friendly 2-Year Deal

The extension follows Ball's unprecedented return from injury and keeps him in Chicago while maintaining trade flexibility.

Lonzo Ball and the Chicago Bulls have agreed to a two-year, $20 million contract extension, with the second year structured as a team option.
The deal comes after Ball's return this season following a two-and-a-half-year absence due to multiple knee surgeries, including a groundbreaking cartilage transplant.
Despite limited minutes, Ball has been a productive contributor, averaging 7.2 points, 3.5 assists, and 3.4 rebounds per game while providing strong defensive impact.
Several teams, including the Memphis Grizzlies, Detroit Pistons, and Minnesota Timberwolves, reportedly showed interest in Ball ahead of the trade deadline.
The team-friendly structure of the extension allows the Bulls to retain Ball as a valuable roster piece or potentially trade him before the deadline.