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Julia Poe @byjuliapoe
Lonzo Ball says the plan is to sit the first two preseason games, then play two of the last three games. So his return should be expected either Monday in Milwaukee or Wednesday against Minnesota. pic.x.com/8xysOA221s – 1:43 PM
Lonzo Ball says the plan is to sit the first two preseason games, then play two of the last three games. So his return should be expected either Monday in Milwaukee or Wednesday against Minnesota. pic.x.com/8xysOA221s – 1:43 PM
Julia Poe @byjuliapoe
Billy Donovan says that Lonzo Ball is unlikely to play in Saturday’s preseason game. Still working on a slow build up into game readiness. – 3:51 PM
Billy Donovan says that Lonzo Ball is unlikely to play in Saturday’s preseason game. Still working on a slow build up into game readiness. – 3:51 PM
Joe Cowley @JCowleyHoops
Lonzo Ball missed the preseason opener on Tuesday, and no, it wasn’t just because of left knee cautiousness … Zo fought Covid… plus a few other tidbits … all in one click …
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chicago.suntimes.com/bulls/2024/10/… – 8:26 PM
Lonzo Ball missed the preseason opener on Tuesday, and no, it wasn’t just because of left knee cautiousness … Zo fought Covid… plus a few other tidbits … all in one click …
Read it:
chicago.suntimes.com/bulls/2024/10/… – 8:26 PM
Chuck Swirsky @ctsbulls
Coach Donovan said Patrick Williams may get some time at the 5 tonight. Other than Lonzo everyone else is good to go
5:45 pre @670TheScore @chicagobulls radio network – 6:02 PM
Coach Donovan said Patrick Williams may get some time at the 5 tonight. Other than Lonzo everyone else is good to go
5:45 pre @670TheScore @chicagobulls radio network – 6:02 PM
Chuck Swirsky @ctsbulls
Lonzo Ball will play in pre season according to Coach Donovan but will sit tonight. – 5:40 PM
Lonzo Ball will play in pre season according to Coach Donovan but will sit tonight. – 5:40 PM
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KC Johnson: Billy Donovan on whether Lonzo Ball will play Saturday: “I don’t think so.” Ball practiced fully again today. -via Twitter @KCJHoop / October 10, 2024
While his knee remains a concern, his absence from the preseason opener was due to COVID-19. Ball was struck with the illness just before training camp, which cost him more than a week of workouts. According to Donovan, the virus took a toll on the guard, causing him to lose weight and strength. “I think in talking to medical and even my conversations with him, there’s still a period of him getting his strength back,” Donovan said. “Probably lost out on working out for more than a week (with COVID). Lost some weight, lost some strength. We’re going to be cautious with the buildup.” -via Clutch Points / October 9, 2024
Chicago Bulls head coach Billy Donovan revealed that Lonzo Ball’s absence from the team’s preseason opener was not solely due to his ongoing knee injury recovery. Instead, the 26-year-old guard, who has been recovering from multiple knee surgeries, was recently sidelined by a severe bout of COVID-19. The Bulls kicked off their preseason with a 116-112 victory over the Cleveland Cavaliers on Tuesday night, but Ball, who last played an NBA game on January 14, 2022, was once again out of action. During his recovery period, Ball has undergone three surgeries on his left knee, including an experimental cartilage transplant, a procedure no professional athlete has successfully recovered from. -via Clutch Points / October 9, 2024
