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Lonzo Ball expected to land with Western Conference contender

Originally posted on Larry Brown Sports | By Grey Papke | Last updated Feb 7, 2026 1:47 PM ET

Lonzo Ball is on the verge of landing with a Western Conference contender after being released by the Cleveland Cavaliers.

The Golden State Warriors are hoping to land Ball in the buyout market, according to Jake Fischer of The Stein Line. No deal has been agreed to yet.

As the Warriors are working to convert two-way guard Pat Spencer to a roster spot, Golden State also has its sights set on adding Lonzo Ball via the buyout market, sources say.
— Jake Fischer (@JakeLFischer) February 7, 2026

The Warriors are still determined to try to build a contender this season, as is evident in moves like this. The 28-year-old is primarily a bench player at this point, and he only averaged 4.6 points, 4.0 rebounds, and 3.9 assists per game for Cleveland this season. He can still provide solid defense and a reliable ballhandler, however.

After their failed pursuit of Giannis Antetokounmpo at the trade deadline, the Warriors are trying to pull together a team that can win a championship. That is why they opted to add Kristaps Porzingis at the deadline to give them more firepower. Ball is a depth move, but another indicator that the Warriors are not giving up on the season.

Golden State enters play Saturday with a 28-24 record. That is good enough for eighth in the crowded Western Conference.

This article first appeared on Larry Brown Sports and was syndicated with permission.

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