Lonzo Ball expected to miss training camp, doubtful to start regular season

Bulls guard Lonzo Ball is expected to miss training camp and is doubtful for the start of the regular season because of lingering pain and discomfort following meniscus surgery on his left knee in January, sources told ESPN on Friday. While a source reiterated that Ball’s knee is structurally sound after he underwent arthroscopic surgery on Jan. 28, he continued to experience pain while attempting basketball activities as he spent the summer rehabbing in Los Angeles.
Source: Jamal Collier, Ramona Shelburne @ ESPN

What’s the buzz on Twitter?

Kurt Helin @basketballtalk
Report: Bulls’ Lonzo Ball expected to miss training camp, maybe start of season nba.nbcsports.com/2022/09/02/rep… – 9:01 PM KC Johnson @KCJHoop
Lonzo Ball’s progress hasn’t been linear, which an ESPN.com report underscored in bold fashion. But the situation remains fluid and the Bulls believe in their backcourt
It obviously looks better with a healthy Ball
Column for @NBCSChicago: nbcsports.com/chicago/bulls/… – 8:19 PM Law Murray @LawMurrayTheNU
That Lonzo Ball knee discomfort might cost the Bulls a playoff spot
He last played on Jan. 14
Bulls were 19-23 after, got gentlemen swept by Bucks, and basically bringing same squad back except for Matt Thomas (Dragic), Tristan Thompson (Drummond), Troy Brown Jr. (Terry) – 7:23 PM NBA on ESPN @ESPNNBA
Lonzo Ball is expected to miss training camp and is doubtful for the start of the regular season due to lingering pain and discomfort following meniscus surgery on his left knee in January. es.pn/3Qc1wwe – 6:05 PM Jamal Collier @JamalCollier
Bulls guard Lonzo Ball is not expected to participate in training camp and is doubtful for the start of the regular season with lingering pain and discomfort following knee surgery in January, sources tell me and @Ramona Shelburne
ESPN story: es.pn/3wUohhn – 5:49 PM Josh Martin @Bulls_Wire
Lonzo seems to be trending in the right direction with training camp rapidly approaching. bullswire.usatoday.com/2022/09/01/mor… – 4:00 AM Josh Martin @Bulls_Wire
Lonzo seems to be trending in the right direction with training camp rapidly approaching. bullswire.usatoday.com/2022/09/01/mor… – 5:02 PM

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On this episode of the Bulls Talk Podcast, Jason Goff and K.C. Johnson discuss Lonzo Ball’s knee injury and what could happen with it this season. K.C. Johnson: ‘It’s a fluid situation and the last two times I’ve checked on him, I’ve heard more positive than negative’ -via NBC Sports / September 1, 2022 K.C. Johnson: “I’m not saying that means he’s out there opening night. I’m not saying he’s playing all 82… What I’m saying is the skepticism that was earlier in the offseason has moved a little bit towards the optimism side.” -via NBC Sports / September 1, 2022 Ben Golliver: New this year: “NBA Rivals Week” 11 rivalry games from Jan. 24-28: – Celtics/Heat – Clippers/Lakers – Nets/76ers – Grizzlies/Warriors – Lonzo Ball/LaMelo Ball – Suns/Mavericks – Timberwolves/Grizzlies – Raptors/Warriors – Nikola Jokic/Joel Embiid – Knicks/Nets – Lakers/Celtics -via Twitter @BenGolliver / August 17, 2022