-
by RotoWire Staff | RotoWire
Bulls' Lonzo Ball: Sprains wrist, out at least 10 days
The Chicago Bulls announced Tuesday that Lonzo Ball sustained a sprained right wrist in the first quarter of Monday's 126-123 win over the Grizzlies and will be re-evaluated in 10 days.After having not played since January 2022 while recovering from three operations on his left knee, Ball made his triumphant return to the court during the preseason and had suited up in three of the Bulls' first four games of the regular season, averaging 4.7 points, 3.7 assists, 2.7 rebounds and 1.3 three-pointers in 16.0 minutes per contest. Though Ball is now slated to miss some more time, the silver lining is that the injury isn't related to his knee. However, even if Ball is cleared to resume on-court work once he's re-evaluated, he may require a short ramp-up period before the Bulls clear him for game action, and he's likely to operate on a minute restriction for much of the season. During Ball's upcoming absence, the Bulls could find more minutes for Ayo Dosunmu, Matas Buzelis and Dalen Terry off the bench.
-
by RotoWire Staff | RotoWire
Bulls' Lonzo Ball: Dealing with wrist soreness
Lonzo Ball is questionable for Wednesday's game against the Magic due to right wrist soreness.Given his lower-body injury history, it's encouraging that Ball isn't listed with knee injury management. However, the veteran guard is still in danger of missing his second game of the season. The severity of the wrist issue remains unclear, but if it sidelines Ball, Ayo Dosunmu would be a candidate for more minutes off the bench.
-
by RotoWire Staff | RotoWire
Bulls' Lonzo Ball: Hands out six dimes Monday
Lonzo Ball closed Monday's 126-123 win over Memphis with six points (2-4 FG, 2-4 3Pt), one rebound, six assists and one block across 18 minutes.Ball continues to play off the bench with a severe minutes restriction, but he's finding ways to make an impact every time he steps on the court. His assist-to-turnover ratio has been particularly impressive, as he's recorded 11 assists and just three turnovers through his first three games. Ball's fantasy upside will remain fairly low due to the restrictions regarding his playing time, but he's one player to keep close tabs on as soon as his workload increases.
-
by RotoWire Staff | RotoWire
Bulls' Lonzo Ball: Will play Monday
Lonzo Ball (knee) is available for Monday's game against the Grizzlies.Ball sat the first half of Chicago's first back-to-back this season Friday versus Milwaukee, but he was back in action Saturday, posting three points (1-6 FG), five rebounds and one assist in 16 minutes during a loss to Oklahoma City. Ball will be limited to around 15 minutes a night for the foreseeable future as he works his way back to full strength.
-
by RotoWire Staff | RotoWire
Bulls' Lonzo Ball: Good to go against OKC
Lonzo Ball (knee) is available for Saturday's game versus the Thunder.Ball sat out Friday's contest due to left knee injury management but is set to play on the second night of a back-to-back against Oklahoma City. Ball will likely play around the 14 minutes he received in Chicago's regular-season opener.
-
by RotoWire Staff | RotoWire
Bulls' Lonzo Ball: Sitting out Friday
Lonzo Ball won't play in Friday's game versus the Bucks due to left knee surgery injury management.Ball returned to action Wednesday after more than a two-year absence due to knee injuries. However, the Chicago Bulls will play it cautiously with the 27-year-old guard on the first night of a back-to-back Friday. Ball should be able to suit up for Saturday's matchup with Oklahoma City, albeit on a minutes restriction.
-
by RotoWire Staff | RotoWire
Bulls' Lonzo Ball: Solid outing off bench
Lonzo Ball supplied five points (2-4 FG, 1-3 3Pt), two rebounds and four assists in 14 minutes during Wednesday's 123-111 loss to New Orleans.Ball made his first regular-season appearance since January of 2022 on Wednesday after missing extended time with multiple knee injuries. The 26-year-old guard was on a minutes restriction and played exactly the 14 minutes that coach Billy Donovan expected he would. While Ball will likely continue to play limited minutes during the season, it was a good sign to see him back on the court healthy.
-
by RotoWire Staff | RotoWire
Bulls' Lonzo Ball: Will have major restrictions
Coach Billy Donovan said Tuesday that Lonzo Ball (knee) will likely play 14-16 minutes during Wednesday's regular-season opener against the Pelicans, K.C. Johnson of NBC Sports Chicago reports.It's safe to assume Ball, who saw game action during the preseason for the first time since January of 2022, will face heavy minute restrictions for the entire season. He looked sharp during his limited preseason action, showcasing the improved three-point shot he developed before knee injuries derailed his career. However, if he's consistently playing less than 20 minutes, it'll be difficult for Ball to crack fantasy radars in standard leagues.
-
by RotoWire Staff | RotoWire
Bulls' Lonzo Ball: Scores 11 points off bench
Lonzo Ball delivered 11 points (4-9 FG, 3-7 3Pt), three rebounds and three assists across 16 minutes off the bench in Friday's 139-137 preseason win over the Cavaliers.Ball had another stong showing in the preseason finale and seems set to be part of the rotation on Opening Night. The 26-year-old has not played in a regular-season game since January of 2022, and he will likely be limited to begin the 2024-25 campaign, but he figures to see his workload increase as the season progresses.
-
by RotoWire Staff | RotoWire
Bulls' Lonzo Ball: Playing on restriction Friday
Coach Wes Unseld said Lonzo Ball (knee) will play under a minutes restriction in Friday's preseason finale against the Cavaliers, Will Gottlieb of AllCHGO.com reports.Ball will suit up for the preseason finale as the club works him back to playing form before Opening Night. The 26-year-old has not played in a regular-season game since January of 2022, and he will likely be limited to begin the 2024-25 campaign.
Fantasy Points by Week
- PROJ
- FANTASY PTS
- Rost
- 42%
- Start
- 1%
- G Rank
- 87