Report: Lonzo Ball Could Return This Season After Knee Surgery
This was the third surgery on his left knee. View the original article to see embedded media. Lonzo Balls surgery on his left knee went well and theres belief he can return to the court this season, per The Athletics Shams Charania. Doctors believe the issue was addressed but he will miss several months of action. Both theBullsand the guards camps will monitor his response to the procedure over the next two weeks.On Tuesday, Ball told media members he was going to undergo arthroscopic surgery on his left knee in Los Angeles but also shared that he is living in constant pain and couldnt do any basketball activities.I still cant play basketball, he said. So, unfortunately, Ive got to take the next step and thats surgery. This was his third surgery on his left knee.I cant run. I cant run or jump, he said Tuesday. Theres a range from, like, 30 to 60 degrees on my knee is bent that I have no force. And I cant catch myself. So until I can do those things, I cant play. I did rehab. It was getting better. But it was not to a point where I could get out there and go out there and run at full speed or jump. So surgery was the next step.Ball hasnt played in a game since Jan. 14 after knee pain revealed a small tear in his meniscus, leading to the surgery. While speaking to reporters Thursday, coach Billy Donovan said the procedure went well.More NBA Coverage:DeRozan Thought He Was Joining Lakers Until Westbrook TradeHome of NBA Announcer Mike Breen Destroyed in Massive FireHappy National Coffee Day to These Sports FiguresAll Bulls:Chicago Bulls Release 2022 Preseason ScheduleFor more Chicago Bulls coverage, go toAll Bulls.
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