Nov 5, 2023; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Cleveland Cavaliers guard Donovan Mitchell (45) talks to the media after defeating the Golden State Warriors 115-104 at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse. Mandatory Credit: Aaron Josefczyk-Imagn Images Aaron Josefczyk-Imagn Images

NBA Star Donovan Mitchell Reacts To Cavs-Bulls Trade

Originally posted on Fastbreak on SI | By Ben Stinar | Last updated Jun 29, 2025 3:59 PM ET

On Saturday, ESPN's Shams Charania reported the news that the Cleveland Cavaliers had landed Lonzo Ball in a deal with the Chicago Bulls.

Despite dealing with a long history of injuries, Ball is a solid role player (who is just 27).

Via Charania (on Sunday): "ESPN story on the Cavaliers acquiring Lonzo Ball from the Chicago Bulls for Isaac Okoro as Cleveland prepares to potentially lose Ty Jerome in free agency:"

ESPN story on the Cavaliers acquiring Lonzo Ball from the Chicago Bulls for Isaac Okoro as Cleveland prepares to potentially lose Ty Jerome in free agency: https://t.co/oKcMQEtYIz
— Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) June 28, 2025

Following the trade, Cavs superstar Donovan Mitchell made a post to his Instagram story for Ball.

He wrote: "@zo "

Donovan Mitchell is HYPED for Lonzo Ball to join the Cavs pic.twitter.com/IQGwlFGpd8
— ESPN Cleveland (@ESPNCleveland) June 29, 2025

Ball finished this past season with averages of 7.6 points, 3.4 rebounds, 3.3 assists and 1.3 steals per contest while shooting 36.6% from the field and 34.4% from the three-point range in 35 games.

He has also spent time with the Los Angeles Lakers and New Orleans Pelicans over eight NBA years.

Via Bleacher Report (on October 16): "LONZO BALL IS FINALLY BACK AFTER 2 YEARS

THEN HITS HIS 1ST SHOT "