NBA Grants Bulls $10.2 Million Disabled Player Exception for Lonzo Ball's Season-Ending Knee Injury

The NBA approved the Bulls' request for a $10.2 million disabled player exception due to Lonzo Ball's knee injury.
Ball is expected to miss the entire 2023-24 season after undergoing multiple knee surgeries since January 2022.
The exception allows the Bulls to acquire a player via trade, signing or waiver claim to replace Ball.
Bulls management hinted at applying for the exception to add interior size and shooting.
Ball has not played since January 2022, and his ongoing injury impacted the Bulls' performance last season.