Jan 9, 2022; Dallas, Texas, USA; Chicago Bulls guard Lonzo Ball (2) warms up before the game against the Dallas Mavericks at the American Airlines Center. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-Imagn Images Jerome Miron-Imagn Images

NBA World Reacts To Lonzo Ball Cavs-Bulls Trade

Originally posted on Fastbreak on SI | By Ben Stinar | Last updated Jun 28, 2025 12:58 PM ET

Lonzo Ball is coming off his first season in nearly three years.

He finished the year 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.

On Saturday, ESPN's Shams Charania reported that Ball is being traded to the Cleveland Cavaliers.

Via Charania: "BREAKING: The Chicago Bulls are trading Lonzo Ball to the Cleveland Cavaliers for Isaac Okoro, sources tell ESPN."

BREAKING: The Chicago Bulls are trading Lonzo Ball to the Cleveland Cavaliers for Isaac Okoro, sources tell ESPN. pic.twitter.com/W0FTrRhe7y
— Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) June 28, 2025

Many people reacted to the trade on social media.

@BolWrld: "Basically confirms they’re not resigning ty Jerome"

@NationMffl: "Worse than the Caruso trade for Chicago…"

@Beastbr00k0: "Cavs fleeced them"

@JWeinbachNBA: "Chicago adds Okoro to its young core, but they should have at least received some draft compensation in this deal as well. Cleveland will benefit from Lonzo’s two-way skill set and get off Okoro’s contract in the process."

This article first appeared on Fastbreak on SI and was syndicated with permission.

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