Oct 16, 2024; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Chicago Bulls guard Lonzo Ball (2) sits on the bench during the first half of a game against the Minnesota Timberwolves at United Center. Mandatory Credit: Kamil Krzaczynski-Imagn Images Kamil Krzaczynski-Imagn Images

Skip Bayless Make Feelings Clear About Cavs-Bulls Trade

Originally posted on Fastbreak on SI | By Ben Stinar | Last updated Jun 28, 2025 7:00 PM ET

On Saturday, ESPN's Shams Charania reported the news that the Chicago Bulls and Cleveland Cavaliers had made a deal involving Lonzo Ball.

Via Charania: "Bulls trading Lonzo Ball to Cleveland for Isaac Okoro."

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Ball missed nearly three years due to injury, so he was only able to play in 70 total games with the Bulls.

The former UCLA star finished the 2024-25 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.

Via @Precision80: "Lonzo Ball’s Impact for the Bulls in 2025 was Elite:

ORTG when On:
116.9
ORTG when Off:
114.0
+2.9 ORTG Swing

DRTG when On:
110.4
DRTG when Off:
117.2
-6.8 DRTG Swing

The Bulls were +9.7 Points better with Lonzo on the court this season"