Lonzo Ball: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

The Cavs traded player exception isn’t as good as we thought.

This, unfortunately, won’t be a useful tool in upgrading the roster. The Cleveland Cavaliers received a traded player exception in their deal with the Chicago Bulls that swapped Isaac Okoro for Lonzo Ball.

Chicago Bulls News / NBA Analysis Network / July 17

Chicago Bulls have young star who can replace Lonzo Ball, his Summer League 40-point outing is proof

The Chicago Bulls might have found their long-term replacement for Lonzo Ball, who just had a standout performance at the NBA Summer League. The Chicago Bulls are trying to find their way back to being a competitive team after years of struggling to do so.

Cleveland Cavaliers News / NBA on ClutchPoints / July 17

Cavs’ Lonzo Ball shares memorable moment with Gelo at ESPYs

Recently traded to the Cleveland Cavaliers, Lonzo Ball shared a wholesome moment at the 2025 ESPY Awards alongside younger brother LiAngelo. The Cavs star

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NBA News / NBA on ClutchPoints / July 16

The sneaky rule that tweaked Cavs, Bulls’ Lonzo Ball-Isaac Okoro trade

The Cleveland Cavaliers and the Chicago Bulls recently engaged in a straight trade for Lonzo Ball and Isaac Okoro. Generally, straight swaps involve a straight salary match while taking into account other details such as the number of years left on player contracts and future expectations.

Cleveland Cavaliers News / Cleveland Cavaliers on SI / July 14

Cleveland Cavaliers Owner Comments On Recent Front Office News

The Cleveland Cavaliers made a major announcement on Monday morning, committing to the future of the organization off the floor. Koby Altman (President

Cleveland Cavaliers News / Fear The Sword / July 14

Cleveland Cavaliers extend President of Basketball Operations Koby Altman

Altman earns another contract. ESPN’s Shams Charania reported that the Cleveland Cavaliers are extending President Koby Altman through the 2029-30 NBA season.

Chicago Bulls News / Chicago Bulls on SI / July 12

New Report on Bulls Potentially Trading Two Key Guards

The Chicago Bulls made some noise on the NBA trade market when they unexpectedly shipped Lonzo Ball to the Cleveland Cavaliers in exchange for Isaac Okoro, and the storied franchise might not be done yet.

Cleveland Cavaliers News / Cleveland Cavaliers on SI / July 10

Cavaliers Coach Kenny Atkinson Teases Vision for Lonzo Ball in 2025-26

Based on their early offseason roster moves, it's clear that when the Cleveland Cavaliers acquired Lonzo Ball from the Chicago Bulls, they had a vision in mind.

Cleveland Cavaliers News / Cleveland Cavaliers on SI / July 10

3 Cavaliers With Something To Prove During NBA Summer League

The Cleveland Cavaliers don't start the 2025-26 regular season for a couple of months. However, there is still some meaningful basketball for players on Cleveland's roster over the next couple of weeks.

NBA News / Hoops Wire / July 10

Talkin’ Cavs: LeBron James, Kevin Love, Larry Nance Jr, Lonzo Ball

LeBron James possibly returning to the Cavaliers has been all the buzz this summer in Cleveland. We can now add Kevin Love to the list as well. And hey, Larry Nance Jr.

NBA News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / July 9

LaMelo Ball drops inspirational speech on Kai Cenat's stream

Kai Cenat's stream has become a bit of a home for celebrities. Most recently, that included Charlotte Hornets star LaMelo Ball, who has dabbled in the streaming game a bit himself.

Cleveland Cavaliers News / Cleveland Cavaliers on SI / July 8

Cavaliers' Lonzo Ball Sends Message About His Fit in Cleveland

With Ty Jerome moving on to the Memphis Grizzlies, the Cleveland Cavaliers are hoping to recapture last season's strength-in-numbers spark through newly-acquired guard Lonzo Ball.

NBA News / ChiCitySports / July 8

Cleveland Cavaliers lauded for snagging Chicago Bulls guard

The Chicago Bulls swapped Lonzo Ball for Isaac Okoro earlier in the offseason. While they’re both solid players, this wasn’t a blockbuster trade. It didn’t even include draft picks.

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Lonzo Ball Shares Strong Expectation With Cleveland Cavaliers

The Cleveland Cavaliers have been one of the NBA's best regular-season teams the last three years. However, that regular season success hasn't translated to the playoffs, as the Wine and Gold have failed to advance past the second round of the postseason.

Cleveland Cavaliers News / Hoops Wire / July 7

Lonzo Ball Says ‘It’s Pretty Much Ring Or Nothing’ For Cavaliers Next NBA Season

Lonzo Ball has never played in a postseason game in the NBA. He’s hoping that changes next season with the Cleveland Cavaliers. “We should all be focused on getting to a ring,” Ball said on Monday.

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Chicago Bulls News / ChiCitySports / July 7

Chicago Bulls’ former point guard breaks silence two weeks after getting traded

The Chicago Bulls didn’t wait to get things started this offseason by making their first order of business to trade away point guard Lonzo Ball to the Cleveland Cavaliers for small forward Isaac Okoro.

Cleveland Cavaliers News / Hoops Wire / July 6

Cavs Announce Lonzo Ball Trade, Express Excitement Over His ‘Skillset’ And ‘Versatility’

We already knew it was coming, and now it’s official. The Cleveland Cavaliers have acquired point guard Lonzo Ball from the Chicago Bulls for wing Isaac Okoro, Cavs president of basketball operations Koby Altman announced in a statement.

Cleveland Cavaliers News / Cleveland Cavaliers on SI / July 5

Lonzo Ball Breaks Silence on Trade to Cleveland Cavaliers

After years of battling injuries and uncertainty, Lonzo Ball has a fresh start, and he’s embracing it fully. The Cleveland Cavaliers acquired the veteran guard from the Chicago Bulls in exchange for Isaac Okoro, and Ball is calling the move “a blessing.” “I feel like it’s just a blessing, bro.

Cleveland Cavaliers News / Hoops Wire / July 5