Overview

• The Cavaliers acquired Ball from the Bulls on June 28 in exchange for forward Isaac Okoro, with the trade becoming official at the start of the new league year.
• Ball met Cleveland’s coaches and medical staff on July 7 in Independence as he adapts to a bench role behind Donovan Mitchell.
• Returning from a left knee meniscus and cartilage transplant in March 2023, Ball averaged 7.6 points, 3.4 rebounds and 3.3 assists in 35 games last season.
• With Ty Jerome now in Memphis and Darius Garland sidelined by toe surgery, Cleveland is counting on Ball for secondary playmaking and perimeter defense.
• Ball’s one-year deal includes a 2026–27 team option and he is prioritizing weight-room work to ensure he is available and effective throughout the season.