CHICITYSPORTS – Chicago Sports  Blog – News – Forum – Rumors – Fans
  • BEARS
  • BULLS
  • BLACKHAWKS
  • CUBS
  • WHITE SOX
  • MESSAGE BOARD
Navigation
  • About Us
  • Chicago Sports Podcasts
  • ChiCity+
  • CHICITYSPORTS – Chicago Sports Blog – News – Forum – Rumors – Fans
  • Get In Touch
  • Join Our Group
  • Newsletter
  • Our Writers
  • Privacy Policy
  • Want to Write for ChiCitySports?
Facebook Twitter Instagram
Trending
  • Tee Higgins to Bears trade rumor ramps up after report
  • Report suggests Chicago Bears already receiving offers for No. 1 pick
  • BREAKING: Chicago Bears Coaching Staff Changes Announced For 2023
  • Great American Football Scholarships in 2023
  • Bears Insider: Pro Bowl OL Most Realistic Option In 2023 Free Agency
  • Patrick Mahomes’ father reveals pre-draft tidbit from Chicago Bears in 2017
  • BREAKING: Chicago Bears Cap Space Changes Drastically For 2023
  • 6 NBA Teams Which Have Won The Most Championships
  • About Us
  • Contact Us
  • Our Writers
  • Want to Write for ChiCitySports?
CHICITYSPORTS – Chicago Sports  Blog – News – Forum – Rumors – FansCHICITYSPORTS – Chicago Sports  Blog – News – Forum – Rumors – Fans
  • BEARS

    Tee Higgins to Bears trade rumor ramps up after report

    February 3, 2023

    Report suggests Chicago Bears already receiving offers for No. 1 pick

    February 3, 2023

    BREAKING: Chicago Bears Coaching Staff Changes Announced For 2023

    February 1, 2023

    Bears Insider: Pro Bowl OL Most Realistic Option In 2023 Free Agency

    January 31, 2023

    Patrick Mahomes’ father reveals pre-draft tidbit from Chicago Bears in 2017

    January 30, 2023
  • BULLS

    Chicago Bulls are on the way to the top this 2023

    January 26, 2023

    3 possible trade targets for the Chicago Bulls

    January 19, 2023

    Air Jordan 11 ‘DMP’ to get Holiday 2023 release?

    January 19, 2023

    Chicago Fans’ One Wish for Every Team in 2023

    December 31, 2022

    Zach LaVine trade rumors: 3 possible destinations

    December 30, 2022
  • BLACKHAWKS

    Comparing the Dynamic of Two Rebuilding Clubs

    January 25, 2023

    Chicago Fans’ One Wish for Every Team in 2023

    December 31, 2022

    Blackhawks’ Sam Lafferty returns to line-up vs. Jets

    December 9, 2022

    Blackhawks recall Lukas Reichel from Rockford

    December 6, 2022

    Phillip Danault: A Player Extraordinaire

    November 29, 2022
  • CUBS

    Chicago Cubs still sculpting their bullpen

    January 17, 2023

    Chicago Cubs 2023 prospect watch: Matt Mervis

    January 15, 2023

    Cubs add three shortstops through International Prospect signing day

    January 15, 2023

    Cubs and Trey Mancini agree to a two-year deal

    January 14, 2023

    Cubs hot stove: With Nick Madrigal as the odd man out, could the Cubs trade him?

    January 13, 2023
  • WHITE SOX

    Chicago White Sox 2023 prospect watch: outfielder Oscar Colas

    January 18, 2023

    Chicago Fans’ One Wish for Every Team in 2023

    December 31, 2022

    MLB analyst pitches insane White Sox Yankees trade

    December 22, 2022

    Outfielder Andrew Benintendi signs with White Sox

    December 16, 2022

    Analyst Reveals Poor Grade For White Sox Offseason So Far

    December 12, 2022
  • MESSAGE BOARD
Facebook Twitter Instagram
CHICITYSPORTS – Chicago Sports  Blog – News – Forum – Rumors – Fans
Home»Bulls»Concerns Over Lonzo Ball’s Injury Recovery While Zach LaVine Signs New Five-Year Bulls Deal
Bulls

Concerns Over Lonzo Ball’s Injury Recovery While Zach LaVine Signs New Five-Year Bulls Deal

Ned FBy Ned FJuly 20, 20223 Mins Read
Facebook Twitter Reddit Tumblr Email
Lonzo Ball
Share
Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Pinterest Email

The Bulls have concerns with Lonzo Ball’s knee injury as Zach LaVine signs a new deal

Last season saw the Chicago Bulls make a welcome return to form, booking a place in the post-season for the first time in five seasons, and a big reason for the return to form came via the consistent displays of two players who are back in the news during the off-season. 

During the regular season, the efforts of Billy Donovan’s men had fans and pundits even believing a first NBA title since the days of Michael Jordan might be on the cards, and online sportsbooks enjoyed a great deal of betting action as a result. 

In 2022-23 Donovan may have his work cut out trying to reach the same lofty heights, especially given the recent injury woes that have befallen Lonzo Ball. The 24-year-old, in his first season since moving from the New Orleans Pelicans, posted some of his best numbers during an injury-plagued campaign.

Lonzo Ball tore his left meniscus and was slated to return six to eight weeks after surgery that he underwent in January, but now, in mid-July, he seems to be some way from a full recovery, and comments made by Bulls’ executive vice-president Arturas Karnisovas are a little sobering;

“He’s progressing. That’s as much as I can say. He’s getting better. Probably not at the speed that we would like. But he’s getting better,” 

“Hopefully, he’s going to be ready for training camp. That’s just our hope.”

The situation, unsurprisingly, is leaving Ball exasperated;

“It’s very frustrating,” 

“Obviously, something needs to be addressed this summer—a lot more leg workouts as opposed to the probably upper body. I’m going to work with the doctors and the strength coaches and do what I gotta do to get healthy.”

Though the problems Ball is suffering are a big negative, there is a positive news story when it comes to Chicago Bulls stars, this time in the form of a new deal signed by hugely impressive shooting guard Zach LaVine.

The 27-year-old has been named in the NBA All-Star team in each of the past two seasons and played a big part in Chicago’s success last term. The Olympic gold medalist has now completed a five-year max contract worth as much as $215 million.

On this subject, Karnisovas was far more upbeat;

“We are pleased that Zach remains with the Bulls. His work ethic and character have helped him to become one of the top players in the NBA,” 

“We look forward to more great things from Zach, as he helps lead our team, both on and off of the court,” added Karnisovas.

The deal was completed within hours of LaVine entering into a free-agent period and will see the player continue to be a key part of Jason Kidd’s plans for years to come.

Experienced veteran Goran Dragic has joined the Bulls on a one-year deal, while Andre Drummond, who spent last season at the Philadelphia 76ers and the Brooklyn Nets, comes in to strengthen the Bulls roster further.

 

For More Great Chicago Sports Content

Follow us on Twitter at @chicitysports23 for more great content. We appreciate you taking time to read our articles. To interact more with our community and keep up to date on the latest in Chicago sports news, JOIN OUR FREE FACEBOOK GROUP by CLICKING HERE

Lonzo Ball
Share. Facebook Twitter Pinterest LinkedIn WhatsApp Reddit Tumblr Email
received 1638495639819674
Ned F

Related Posts

Bulls January 26, 2023

Chicago Bulls are on the way to the top this 2023

Bulls January 19, 2023

3 possible trade targets for the Chicago Bulls

Bulls January 19, 2023

Air Jordan 11 ‘DMP’ to get Holiday 2023 release?

Bears December 31, 2022

Chicago Fans’ One Wish for Every Team in 2023

Bulls December 30, 2022

Zach LaVine trade rumors: 3 possible destinations

Bulls December 28, 2022

Milwaukee Bucks at Chicago Bulls: 1 Best Bet

Leave A Reply

  • Facebook
  • Twitter
  • Instagram
  • YouTube

Team Message Boards

bears TP
bulls TP
cubs TP
sox TP
hawks TP
we want you to write
Facebook Twitter Instagram YouTube
  • Home
  • Message Board
  • About Us
  • Contact Us
  • Our Writers
  • Want to Write for ChiCitySports?
© 2023 ChiCitySports. Designed by Dope Guys Who Run ChiCitySports.

Type above and press Enter to search. Press Esc to cancel.