Bulls' Lonzo Ball injured yet again, will miss even more time

Bulls guard Lonzo Ball is dealing with another injury. He has a right wrist sprain and will be reevaluated in 10 days, according to the team’s PR department . Ball suffered the injury during the first quarter against Memphis on Monday.

Chicago has two games remaining this week and four more next week, so Ball will miss a minimum of six contests. He played a season-high 18 minutes off the bench against the Grizzlies despite the injury and contributed six points and six assists without a turnover. Ball has appeared in three of Chicago’s first four games, averaging 4.



7 points, 3.7 assists and 2.7 rebounds in 15.

7 minutes per game. Ball missed the last two seasons with persistent knee issues. He hadn’t suited up since January 2022 before his long-awaited return last Wednesday, when he played 14 minutes against New Orleans.

His four-year, $80M contract expires after the season. This article first appeared on Hoops Rumors and was syndicated with permission..