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Ball Waived by Jazz, Free Agent Status Looms
5 Feb
Summary
- Lonzo Ball is expected to be waived by the Utah Jazz.
- Cleveland Cavaliers acquired Ball in a three-team trade.
- Ball has struggled with injuries and poor shooting.
Lonzo Ball is poised to become a free agent as the Utah Jazz are expected to waive him following his acquisition in a three-team trade. The Cleveland Cavaliers sent Ball, along with two second-round picks, to the Jazz. In exchange, the Jazz are sending center Jock Landale to the Atlanta Hawks for cash considerations.
The Cavaliers are shedding Ball's $10 million salary, a move amid significant deadline activity. Ball, originally drafted second overall in 2017, has played for multiple teams, including the Los Angeles Lakers, New Orleans Pelicans, and Chicago Bulls before his trade to Cleveland. His time with the Cavaliers has been marked by struggles, with a meager 30.1% field goal percentage this season and a career-low 4.6 points per game.
Ball recently returned to the court in October 2024 after a lengthy absence of over 1,000 days due to persistent knee injuries. Despite this return, he has not significantly impacted games, failing to score more than 18 points in any appearance since his comeback. His current averages of 3.9 assists per game and 20.8 minutes played reflect a challenging period in his NBA career.
