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On Thursday afternoon, it was announced that the Chicago Bulls were trading away Alex Caruso for Josh Giddey of the Oklahoma City Thunder.
That was a big move by Chicago, and it might not be their last.
According to Darnell Mayberry, per Evan Sidery, a trade or buyout for Lonzo Ball could be likely now that the Bulls have signed Giddey.
As all Chicago fans know, Ball hasn’t played since January 2022 but is expecting to return to the court next season.
A trade or buyout for Lonzo Ball could be likely after the Bulls acquired Josh Giddey, per @DarnellMayberry (https://t.co/azilqaEDoo).
Ball, who’s on a $21.4 million expiring contract, is preparing to play sometime next season after not suiting up since January 14, 2022. pic.twitter.com/Oxxi07gxV9
— Evan Sidery (@esidery) June 21, 2024
Ball has been going through a lot of medical problems since his initial knee injury in early 2022.
Through it all, he has promised that he is coming back to the Bulls and the team has remained loyal to him as well.
But this latest move may be a sign that they are ready to part ways with Ball, who is on a $21.4 million expiring contract.
The Bulls reportedly see Giddey as a potential All-Star guard, someone they can build a backcourt around.
That is obviously a role similar to the one that Ball had.
Of course, the two players could perform well together but there is also a chance that Chicago wishes to cut ties with Ball after being without him for several years.
If Ball is let go by the Bulls, it’s not clear where he would go.
Most teams would be very cautious about signing him since he hasn’t suited up in years and has an obvious history of injuries.
With that being said, he has shown some terrific skills when healthy, so he could still find a new home in the NBA; it just may be for a smaller salary than what he was making in Chicago.
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