Ball said Thursday that he won't require surgery on his sprained right wrist and expects to have a normal offseason, K.C. Johnson of Chicago Sports Network reports. Though Ball had missed the entire 2022-23 and 2023-24 seasons while recovering from three surgeries on his left knee, he noted that his knee held up "better than expected" in his return to the court in 2024-25. Instead, it was the right wrist that he first sprained in an Oct. 28 game that was the primary culprit in limiting him to just 35 appearances on the season. He missed 15 straight games after initially suffering the injury, then missed the final 22 games of the regular season plus Wednesday's 109-90 loss to the Heat in the Play-In Tournament due to a recurrence of the injury. While Ball was able to make an impact on the defensive end and as a passer with averages of 3.3 assists, 1.3 steals and 0.5 blocks in 22.2 minutes per game, the sprained wrist may at least partially explain his shooting struggles. Ball turned in a 50.4 effective field goal percentage, his lowest rate since 2018-19 (48.8 percent).

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OUT - Wrist - Sprain Expected Return: 2025-10-01Previous game (vs. TOR 2/28)
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2024-25 Season Stats

Lonzo Ball Career Stats
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Career Averages
PTSREBASTBLKSTL11.45.55.80.61.5Year GP GS MIN PTS REB AST BLK STL TO DD2 TD3 3PM 3PA 3P% 2PM 2PA 2P% FGM FGA FG% FTM FTA FT% OREB DREB PF A/TO +/- TS% 2024-25 35 14 22.2 7.6 3.4 3.3 0.5 1.3 1.2 0 0 1.9 5.6 34.4% 0.6 1.4 45.8% 2.5 6.9 36.6% 0.6 0.8 81.5% 0.7 2.7 1.6 2.8 +100 52.4% 2021-22 35 35 34.6 13.0 5.4 5.1 0.9 1.8 2.3 3 1 3.1 7.4 42.3% 1.5 3.5 42.3% 4.6 10.9 42.3% 0.6 0.8 75.0% 1.0 4.4 2.4 2.2 +81 57.5% 2020-21 55 55 31.8 14.6 4.8 5.7 0.6 1.5 2.2 5 1 3.1 8.3 37.8% 2.1 4.5 48.2% 5.3 12.7 41.4% 0.9 1.2 78.1% 0.6 4.2 1.9 2.6 +49 55.1% 2019-20 63 54 32.1 11.8 6.1 7.0 0.6 1.4 3.1 12 3 2.3 6.3 37.5% 2.0 4.6 44.2% 4.4 10.9 40.3% 0.7 1.2 56.6% 1.1 5.0 2.0 2.3 -26 51.7% 2018-19 47 45 30.3 9.9 5.3 5.4 0.4 1.5 2.2 4 1 1.6 4.9 32.9% 2.3 4.9 48.2% 3.9 9.7 40.6% 0.4 1.0 41.7% 1.1 4.2 2.4 2.5 -16 48.7% 2017-18 52 50 34.2 10.2 6.9 7.2 0.8 1.7 2.6 13 2 1.7 5.7 30.5% 2.2 5.2 42.0% 3.9 10.8 36.0% 0.6 1.4 45.1% 1.3 5.6 2.3 2.8 -16 44.4% Career 28725331.211.45.55.80.61.52.43782.36.436.2%1.94.245.1%4.210.639.8%0.71.159.9%1.04.52.12.5+17251.4%

Lonzo Ball
Season Stats
Previous Game (vs. TOR 2/28)
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2024-25 Stats
GPMINPTSREBASTTOPF3522.27.63.43.31.21.62024-25 Rebounding
REBDREBOREB3.42.70.72024-25 Defensive
BLKSTL0.51.32024-25 Shooting
FG%2P%3P%FT%TS%36.6%45.8%34.4%81.5%52.4%2024-25 Advanced
+/-A/TOTD3DD2+1002.800

Lonzo Ball
Game Log
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PreseasonDateOppResultMINPTSREBASTBLKSTLTO3PA3PM3P%2PA2PM2P%FGAFGMFG%FTAFTMFT%OREBDREBA/TO+/-PFPERTS%10/18W 139-1371511330017342.9%2150.0%9444.4%000.0%033.0+22961.1%10/16W 125-1231510111104250.0%22100.0%6466.7%000.0%010.0+601283.3%
Preseason Totals 15.410.52.02.00.50.50.55.52.545.5%2.01.575.0%7.54.053.3%0.00.00.0%0.02.04.0+81.011.570.0% -
Regular SeasonDateOppResultMINPTSREBASTBLKSTLTO3PA3PM3P%2PA2PM2P%FGAFGMFG%FTAFTMFT%OREBDREBA/TO+/-PFPERTS%2/28W 125-11534142201210440.0%3133.3%13538.5%000.0%201.0+121853.8%2/26L 122-1172815431205240.0%5480.0%10660.0%11100.0%220.0+622071.8%2/24W 142-110862100022100.0%000.0%22100.0%000.0%020.0+318150.0%2/22L 121-117293311027114.3%200.0%9111.1%000.0%120.5+30216.7%2/20L 113-1112914440019333.3%4125.0%13430.8%5360.0%044.0+511146.1%2/4W 133-124285520127114.3%2150.0%9222.2%000.0%141.0+62227.8%2/2L 127-1192713420118337.5%000.0%8337.5%44100.0%222.0-211566.6%1/31W 122-106245351003133.3%4125.0%7228.6%000.0%210.0-35335.7%1/29L 122-100239340136233.3%200.0%8225.0%33100.0%211.3-81848.3%1/27W 129-1212418401107457.1%3266.7%10660.0%22100.0%040.0+212182.7%1/25L 109-97249420207342.9%000.0%7342.9%000.0%040.0-801364.3%1/23L 131-106239340139333.3%100.0%10330.0%000.0%121.3-63445.0%1/20W 112-99265431328112.5%11100.0%9222.2%000.0%041.5+73427.8%1/17L 125-123246330306233.3%000.0%6233.3%000.0%120.0+162850.0%1/14L 119-1132411861138337.5%2150.0%10440.0%000.0%352.0+1041455.0%1/12L 124-1192515131008562.5%100.0%9555.6%000.0%010.0-321483.3%1/10W 138-1052212161317457.1%000.0%7457.1%000.0%106.0+1411985.7%1/8L 129-113195311225120.0%11100.0%6233.3%000.0%030.5-71541.7%1/6W 114-110245420333133.3%11100.0%4250.0%000.0%130.7+71962.5%1/4W 139-126258260204125.0%3266.7%7342.9%2150.0%020.0+1021250.8%1/1L 125-107225841316116.7%11100.0%7228.6%000.0%174.0-611435.7%12/30W 115-108254350313133.3%000.0%3133.3%3133.3%125.0+253846.3%12/28W 116-111199330124375.0%100.0%5360.0%000.0%031.5-173990.0%12/21L 123-9815222021300.0%2150.0%5120.0%000.0%022.0-60320.0%12/19W 117-108183331027114.3%000.0%7114.3%000.0%121.5+102021.4%12/16W 122-121238671138225.0%100.0%9222.2%22100.0%152.3-931240.5%12/13W 109-951910741114125.0%11100.0%5240.0%55100.0%164.0+1212069.4%12/8L 108-100193220105120.0%200.0%7114.3%000.0%020.0+41121.4%12/6L 132-123179241104375.0%100.0%5360.0%000.0%020.0+121390.0%12/2W 128-102135320104125.0%11100.0%5240.0%000.0%030.0+80850.0%11/29L 138-12921235020300.0%11100.0%4125.0%000.0%120.0-161725.0%11/27L 133-119146132423266.7%000.0%3266.7%000.0%011.5+7013100.0%10/28W 126-123176161004250.0%000.0%4250.0%000.0%010.0+1601275.0%10/26L 114-95153510025120.0%100.0%6116.7%000.0%050.5+32025.0%10/23L 123-111135240013133.3%11100.0%4250.0%000.0%024.0+42662.5%
Regular Season Totals 22.27.63.43.30.51.31.25.61.934.4%1.40.645.8%6.92.536.6%0.80.681.5%0.72.72.8+1001.610.952.4%

Lonzo Ball Player Profile
Career History




Lonzo Ball Latest News
Will avoid wrist surgery

Ball said Thursday that he won't require surgery on his sprained right wrist and expects to have a normal offseason, K.C. Johnson of Chicago Sports Network reports. Though Ball had missed the entire 2022-23 and 2023-24 seasons while recovering from three surgeries on his left knee, he noted that his knee held up "better than expected" in his return to the court in 2024-25. Instead, it was the right wrist that he first sprained in an Oct. 28 game that was the primary culprit in limiting him to just 35 appearances on the season. He missed 15 straight games after initially suffering the injury, then missed the final 22 games of the regular season plus Wednesday's 109-90 loss to the Heat in the Play-In Tournament due to a recurrence of the injury. While Ball was able to make an impact on the defensive end and as a passer with averages of 3.3 assists, 1.3 steals and 0.5 blocks in 22.2 minutes per game, the sprained wrist may at least partially explain his shooting struggles. Ball turned in a 50.4 effective field goal percentage, his lowest rate since 2018-19 (48.8 percent).
Misses final 23 games of 2024-25

Ball (wrist) didn't play in Chicago's last 23 games of the season, including Wednesday's 109-90 Play-In Game loss to the Heat. Ball continues to struggle with injuries, having played just 70 total games since the start of the 2021-22 season. The 27-year-old guard made just 35 regular-season appearances this year, averaging 7.6 points, 3.4 rebounds, 3.3 assists and 1.3 steals while shooting 36.6 percent from the field. However, Ball should have a full offseason to recover and begin the 2025-26 campaign healthy.
Ruled out for Play-In Game

Ball (wrist) has been ruled out for Wednesday's game against the Heat. Ball will miss a 23rd consecutive game due to a wrist sprain. The veteran guard still has a chance to return to the floor for Chicago, depending on how things pan out in the Play-In Tournament. Kevin Huerter will continue to shoulder the load in the backcourt along with Dalen Terry, Talen Horton-Tucker and Jevon Carter.
Likely out Wednesday

Ball (wrist) is officially doubtful for Wednesday's Play-In Game against the Heat. Ball will likely miss a 23rd straight game due to a sprained right wrist. The veteran guard's season will end if he doesn't suit up, and Chicago cannot advance in the Play-In Tournament. The team should continue to lean on Kevin Huerter and Dalen Terry (calf) to shoulder the load in the backcourt.
Unlikely for Play-In Tournament

Head coach Billy Donovan said Sunday that Ball (wrist) will resume basketball activities Monday but is unlikely to be available for Wednesday's Play-In Tournament meeting with the Heat, K.C. Johnson of Chicago Sports Network reports. Ball has not played since Feb. 28 due to a sprained right wrist, and Sunday's game marks the 22nd straight game he'll miss as a result. His return to basketball activities is a sign that he is progressing in his recovery, and while he doesn't appear to be available for the Play-In Tournament, the hope is that he can play in the first round of the playoffs if the Bulls advance that far.
Another absence coming

Ball (wrist) is out for Sunday's game versus the 76ers. Ball's absence streak will extend to 22 games Sunday due to a sprained right wrist. Ball's next chance to suit up is Wednesday's Play-In game against Miami.
Remains out for Friday

Ball (wrist) has been ruled out for Friday's game against the Wizards. Ball will miss a 21st straight game for the Bulls due to a right wrist sprain. The next opportunity for the veteran guard to return to the floor will be Sunday against the 76ers.
Won't play Wednesday

Ball (wrist) will not play Wednesday against the Heat. Ball, who hasn't seen any NBA action since Feb. 28, has just two chances to return to the floor before the end of the regular season. However, there's no guarantee he'll get the green light for either of those.
Another absence coming

Ball (wrist) will not play Tuesday against the Cavaliers. Ball hasn't seen any NBA action since Feb. 28, but recent reports have indicated that he's close to a return. It remains to be seen if he'll be available to play Wednesday against the Heat for the second leg of this back-to-back set.