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Cavaliers Make Trade for Lonzo Ball Official; ‘It’s a Blessing,’ Ball Says
- The Cleveland Cavaliers officially announced acquiring Lonzo Ball via trade from the Chicago Bulls on July 6, 2025, sending Isaac Okoro to Chicago in exchange.
- The trade addressed Cleveland's need for veteran depth and improved backcourt following an early playoff exit and Darius Garland's toe surgery sidelining him for 4-5 months.
- Standing 6-foot-6, the point guard selected second overall in the 2017 NBA Draft participated in 35 contests last season for Chicago, starting in 14. Over an average of 22.2 minutes per game, he contributed 7.6 points, grabbed 3.4 rebounds, dished out 3.3 assists, and recorded 1.34 steals.
- Cavaliers president Koby Altman expressed excitement over Ball's skillset and versatility, calling his addition part of the team's focus to improve around the edges and build sustainable success.
- Outcome depends on Ball's health and performance as Cleveland holds contract flexibility; Ball called the trade a "blessing" and expressed eagerness for a fresh start and to contribute to a team with championship potential.
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The Morning JournalCavaliers make trade for Lonzo Ball official; ‘It’s a blessing,’ Ball says
The trade the Cavaliers made on June 28, sending Isaac Okoro to the Bulls for Lonzo Ball, became official on July 6 with the start of the 2025-26 league year in the NBA. Ball, a 6-foot-6 point guard, was selected by the Lakers with the second overall pick in the 2017 draft. He played two years with the Lakers and two with the Pelicans before being traded to the Bulls in August 2021. He played 35 games with Chicago in 2021-22 then missed the next…
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