Chicago Bulls is concerned about guard Lonzo Ball (2) left knee surgery. Kamil Krzaczynski-USA TODAY Sports

Bulls concerned about PG Lonzo Ball's surgically repaired knee

By Mike Santa Barbara | Last updated 5/17/22

The Chicago Bulls are seriously concerned about Lonzo Ball's surgically repaired left knee, according to David Kaplan of ESPN Chicago 10:00 AM.

Kaplan reports that Ball's knee is not improving, and he is still feeling pain when he "tries to ramp it up."

According to @thekapman:

1) There’s serious concerns within the Chicago Bulls front office about Lonzo Ball's knee.

2) Lonzo's knee is not getting better and the Bulls front office is concerned about why he still has pain anytime he tries to ramp it up.

(Via @ESPN1000)
— Daniel Greenberg (@ChiSportUpdates) May 16, 2022

Ball had surgery in January to repair a torn meniscus in his left knee. After surgery, the expected recovery time had the point guard returning to the court within six to eight weeks. However, the 24-year-old has faced multiple setbacks during his rehab. Most recently, Ball said his recovery was "at a standstill," and the possibility of another surgery during the offseason is not out off the table.

The former No. 2 overall pick played in only 35 games last season for the Bulls, a career-low. In his first season with Chicago, Ball averaged 13.0 points, 5.4 rebounds, and 5.1 assists per game.

The Bulls acquired Ball from the New Orleans Pelicans in a sign-and-trade deal for Tomáš Satoranský, Garrett Temple, and draft picks ahead of the 2021-2022 season.

Ball still has three years remaining on a four-year, $80 million contract signed last August. He's scheduled to make $19.5 million in 2022-2023.

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