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Lonzo Ball set to stay with the Chicago Bulls after finalizing a 2-year, $20M extension ahead of trade deadline

The Chicago Bulls have signed Lonzo Ball to a two-year, $20 million contract extension, keeping him with the team through the 2026-27 season, as reported by Shams Charania.
Ball has averaged 7.2 points, 3.5 assists, and 3.4 rebounds per game this season after returning from knee injuries, according to the text.
The Bulls traded Zach LaVine to the Sacramento Kings as part of a three-team trade, indicating a shift towards a youth movement.
The extension provides financial stability for Ball while allowing the Bulls to retain a respected veteran in their locker room, as noted by K.C. Johnson.

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Flin Flon Reminder

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Lonzo Ball agrees to a 2-year extension with the Chicago Bulls

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — The Chicago Bulls and point guard Lonzo Ball agreed to a two-year contract extension on Wednesday, rewarding the 27-year-old after he battled back from injuries that caused him to miss two seasons. Ball is averaging 7.

16 days ago·Flin Flon, Canada

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Chicago Sun Times

Bulls pick direction, and it includes extending guard Lonzo Ball

MINNEAPOLIS – There were offers for Lonzo Ball, and some that even led to serious discussions the last few days, according to a source, but Lonzo Ball wanted to stay a Bull, ready and willing to endure the growing pains.A trait that the organization deemed rare these days.That’s why the Bulls signed Ball to a two-year, $20-million extension prior to the Wednesday 127-108 loss to the Timberwolves, to not only continue his feel-good comeback story…

16 days ago·Chicago, United States

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Chicago Tribune

Lonzo Ball set to stay with the Chicago Bulls after finalizing a 2-year, $20M extension ahead of trade deadline

MINNEAPOLIS — Lonzo Ball isn’t going anywhere. The Chicago Bulls are finalizing a two-year, $20 million extension with the point guard, a league source confirmed late Wednesday. ESPN was first to report the deal. The decision to stay in Chicago comes amid a comeback season for Ball, who did not play a single game for 33 months after suffering a confounding left knee injury that required three procedures before his successful return in October. B…

17 days ago·Chicago, United States

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ESPN

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Sources: Bulls give Ball 2-year, $20M extension

The Bulls and guard Lonzo Ball have agreed to a two-year, $20 million contract extension, sources told ESPN's Shams Charania.

17 days ago·United States

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Uproxx

Lonzo Ball Will Stay With The Bulls On A Two-Year Contract Extension

Getty Image The Chicago Bulls were known to be sellers coming into the 2025 NBA trade deadline and began that work over the weekend by trading Zach LaVine to the Sacramento Kings as part of the three-team trade that sent De’Aaron Fox to the Spurs. The question that remained for the Bulls was who else they’d look to move off of in an effort to continue gathering future assets. Nikola Vucevic is their best remaining veteran and figures to be on th…

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NBC Chicago

Bulls agree to 2-year contract extension with Lonzo Ball: report

While the Chicago Bulls traded away longtime star Zach LaVine earlier this week, the team has moved to lock in a key rotation piece amid widespread trade interest.

17 days ago·Chicago, United States

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