Lonzo Ball will undergo a third surgery on his left knee that is expected to cost him most, if not all, of the 2023-24 season

[Wargames]

At least he got that second bag, but man him not being available ruins what the Bulls were trying to do with running two ball dominate guys like Derozan and Lavine. Bulls are going to have to make some tough choices.

 

[Dariusfromboston]

Brandon Roy, Penny Hardaway type beat?

 

[Thavoiceofthevoiceless]

If the organization feels this way, then they will apply for a career ending injury exemption so they actually do something with his 20Ms on the books this upcoming season.

Only problem with that is if he comes back at any point, then that contract will be on their books again.

 

[Big Boss]

expected

It's over

 

[010101]

early retirement*

 

[Rigby.]

At least he got that second bag, but man him not being available ruins what the Bulls were trying to do with running two ball dominate guys like Derozan and Lavine. Bulls are going to have to make some tough choices.

It's still crazy how much they've put on the backs of AC and Lonzo in the construction of this roster. The actual "stars" feel like they've just been backdrops in terms of importance sometimes

 

[Dwight Howard]

Overworking killed their health.

Baseless claim

 

[Dwight Howard]

Kinda surreal. So much has happened so fast but can’t forget when Lavar was peak Lavar people were concerned he’d effect Lonzo’s career and low n behold he did. Them shoe shenanigans are likely the cause of this

Fukk outta here

 

[firemanBk]

This needs to be addressed. These AAU players are putting too many miles on their bodies while still developing

I mean is there any science that has proven this type of logic?
It's just a guess
Brandon Roy only lasted a few years in the NBA too. Some guys just get unlucky

 

[drifter]

At least he got that second bag, but man him not being available ruins what the Bulls were trying to do with running two ball dominate guys like Derozan and Lavine. Bulls are going to have to make some tough choices.

What tough choices? Apply for the exemption and get that contract off the cap asap lol that's the only option

That and trading Lavine and everyone else and bottoming out. If they do it now and draft well they'll be in position to take over their division right as Giannis is declining. Trying to "build around" Lavine is a colossal mistake you know what ya got at this point and it ain't much

 

[Thavoiceofthevoiceless]

I mean is there any science that has proven this type of logic?
It's just a guess
Brandon Roy only lasted a few years in the NBA too. Some guys just get unlucky

There are statistics out there supporting those type of claims.

 

[lib123]

Lakers really took this guy over Tatum

It would've been interesting to see what Lakers would've done if before the draft Kobe publicly said he would pick Tatum over Lonzo. Wonder if that would've swayed their decision. He later said he questioned why the Lakers didn't draft Tatum.

 

[BK The Great]

Baseless claim

Lamelo will suffer the same fate, it’s been his 3rd year and he ended his season due to injuries. I hope I’m wrong cause I like him as a player and his ceiling is way higher.

 

[Wargames]

What tough choices? Apply for the exemption and get that contract off the cap asap lol that's the only option

That and trading Lavine and everyone else and bottoming out. If they do it now and draft well they'll be in position to take over their division right as Giannis is declining. Trying to "build around" Lavine is a colossal mistake you know what ya got at this point and it ain't much

Wait what exemption? Are you talking about the amnesty? Was that in the CBA.

 

[Thavoiceofthevoiceless]

Wait what exemption? Are you talking about the amnesty? Was that in the CBA.

Medical retirement. If they can get his contract off the cap (they'll still owe him), if they can prove that his injury is career. Where they fukked up at though is that they left door open for him to return next season previous, which might complicate them getting that exemption or even getting a hardship during the season.

If he ever comes back though during the duration of that deal, then the contract comes back on the cap.