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Lonzo Ball: Near Brooklyn Trade Revealed
8 Feb
Summary
- Lonzo Ball was nearly traded to Brooklyn for Cam Thomas.
- The Nets sought double compensation for the potential trade.
- Ball was ultimately traded to Utah and then waived.
Lonzo Ball's recent basketball journey involved a near-stint with the Brooklyn Nets, a trade that ultimately did not materialize. The Nets had initially explored a trade involving Cam Thomas, with Cleveland Cavaliers as a potential partner. League sources indicated discussions took place for a deal that would have sent Ball to Brooklyn.
However, the proposed trade negotiations did not gain sufficient traction. The Nets were reportedly seeking dual compensation, including multiple second-round draft picks for absorbing Ball's contract and an additional set of picks for Thomas. Ultimately, the Cavaliers traded Ball to the Utah Jazz for two second-round picks, and he was later waived.
