Lonzo Ball: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

Cleveland Cavaliers News / Cleveland Cavaliers on SI / January 1

Cleveland Cavaliers forced to make uncomfortable decision with Lonzo Ball

The Cleveland Cavaliers might be a better team without Lonzo Ball. The Cavs traded for Ball during the offseason, sending Isaac Okoro to the Chicago Bulls in the swap.

Cleveland Cavaliers News / NBA on ClutchPoints / December 30

Cavs head coach Kenny Atkinson reveals reason for Lonzo Ball’s DNP-CD vs. Spurs

Cleveland Cavaliers guard Lonzo Ball did not play in Monday night’s impressive bounce-back win over the San Antonio Spurs, sparking questions about his status in the team’s rotation.

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Cleveland Cavaliers reportedly rejected numerous trades for depth players

While the Cleveland Cavaliers are struggling to get their feet underneath themselves, front offices around the league have been inquiring about the availability of some of the team's rotational pieces.

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Cleveland Cavaliers News / Fear The Sword / December 23

The Cavs might have whiffed on Lonzo Ball

When the Cleveland Cavaliers decided to trade away Isaac Okoro for Lonzo Ball, it was viewed as the Cavaliers making a swing to solidify their bench minutes for the postseason.

NBA News / NBA on ClutchPoints / December 22

LaVar Ball will love Lonzo, LaMelo clash in Cavs-Hornets showdown

The Ball family reunion took center stage in Cleveland on Monday night, and if LaVar Ball was watching, he was undoubtedly grinning ear-to-ear. The Cleveland Cavaliers hosted the Charlotte Hornets at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse, but the real story was the brotherly battle between Lonzo Ball and LaMelo Ball that lit up the second quarter.

NBA News / Sneakers on SI / December 5

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Cleveland Cavaliers News / Cleveland Cavaliers on SI / December 4

Kenny Atkinson gives reassuring outlook on Lonzo Ball despite recent struggles

Since arriving at the Cleveland Cavaliers during the offseason, veteran guard Lonzo Ball has lacked consistency coming off the bench as the point guard.

NBA News / Larry Brown Sports / November 21

Could Clippers pull off a trade for LaMelo Ball?

A report on Thursday said that LaMelo Ball was open to a trade away from the Charlotte Hornets, and that the Hornets were open to dealing their star guard.

Cleveland Cavaliers News / NBA on ClutchPoints / November 19

How Lonzo Ball, Craig Porter Jr. are making Cavs’ life ‘easier’

The Cleveland Cavaliers have terrorized opponents when Craig Porter Jr. has been on the floor in the first month of the season, but when he’s tagging with Lonzo Ball, that pressure ratchets up.

Cleveland Cavaliers News / Sneakers on SI / November 19

Lonzo Ball on Crocs Partnership, Recovery, and NBA Sneaker Lines

No NBA player can match the footwear and health journey of Cleveland Cavaliers point guard Lonzo Ball. Over the years, fans have closely followed each step of Ball's highly publicized sneaker saga, commitment to health, and, of course, his style.

Cleveland Cavaliers News / Cleveland Cavaliers on SI / November 13

Lonzo Ball assumes veteran leader role for undermanned Cavaliers

The Cleveland Cavaliers were heavily depleted on Wednesday night against the Miami Heat. The team was without superstar guard Donovan Mitchell, point guard Darius Garland, sophomore guard Jaylon Tyson, guard Max Strus, who's been out since the start of the year, and forward Evan Mobley.

Cleveland Cavaliers News / Yardbarker / October 27

Lonzo Ball is looking good to start his Cavaliers run

The Cleveland Cavaliers took a gamble by trading for oft-injured guard Lonzo Ball in the offseason. The move, assuming Ball can capture some of his old magic, would give the Cavaliers another ball-dominant facilitator with good court vision and strong defensive skill sets.

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Cleveland Cavaliers News / The SportsRush / October 26

Bulls Doctor Told Lonzo Ball He Might Never Play Basketball Again

Sports can be home to some of the greatest stories of triumph, but also some of the biggest tragedies. Unfortunately, some time ago, Lonzo Ball was heading towards the latter.

Cleveland Cavaliers News / Cleveland Cavaliers on SI / October 22

Lonzo Ball shares two big goals ahead of his new chapter with the Cavs

Lonzo Ball has been away from basketball for a long time. But his passion for the game and the fierce competitiveness that burns from within his soul hasn’t disappeared.

Cleveland Cavaliers News / Yardbarker / October 17

Carmelo Anthony cites Cavaliers' new addition as team's X-factor

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NBA News / Chicago Bulls on SI / October 10

Lonzo Ball Responds to Bulls' Tribute After First Game Back in Chicago

The Chicago Bulls made just one significant trade during the 2025 NBA offseason, as they did a one-for-one swap with the Cleveland Cavaliers. The Bulls sent Lonzo Ball to Cleveland in exchange for Isaac Okoro, giving them some much-needed help on the wing while attempting to fix their overloaded backcourt.

NBA News / Hoops Wire / October 6

NBA Notes: Cavs, Lonzo Ball, Pelicans, Magic

In case you missed it earlier, the Cavaliers are taking a cautious approach to Lonzo Ball’s workload this fall. Chris Fedor of Cleveland.com offered more details.

Cleveland Cavaliers News / Hoops Wire / October 6

Cavs’ starters to play in preseason opener, Lonzo Ball on minutes plan

The Cavaliers open preseason play Tuesday night against the Bulls, and while coach Kenny Atkinson says the starters will play, don’t expect heavy minutes.

Cleveland Cavaliers News / Total Apex Sports / September 25

Lonzo Ball Already Turning Head At Cleveland Cavaliers’ Training Camp

For the first time in what feels like an eternity, the headlines surrounding Lonzo Ball are about his performance on the court, not his recovery off it.

Cleveland Cavaliers News / Yardbarker / September 17

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Cleveland Cavaliers News / Athlon Sports / August 26