Billy Donovan on Lonzo Ball timetable: Not 'anywhere close' to returning
Julia Poe: Billy Donovan on Lonzo Ball’s recovery ahead of today’s game: “It’s been really slow.” Lonzo is not running, jumping or cutting and Billy says he’s not “anywhere close” to returning to contact. Billy adds that he “still has pain” although there have been improvements.
Source: Twitter @byjuliapoe
Source: Twitter @byjuliapoe
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KC Johnson @KCJHoop
Billy Donovan said the Bulls’ ideal offensive identity needs to be 5-7 players in double figures and 25-30 assists. – 11:46 PM
Billy Donovan said the Bulls’ ideal offensive identity needs to be 5-7 players in double figures and 25-30 assists. – 11:46 PM
Julia Poe @byjuliapoe
immediately following the Lonzo update with a blowout loss like this is such a dismal one-two punch for the Bulls – 11:00 PM
immediately following the Lonzo update with a blowout loss like this is such a dismal one-two punch for the Bulls – 11:00 PM
Rob Schaefer @rob_schaef
What a bizarre challenge. Billy Donovan asked to review a foul on a made Devin Booker 3-pointer. Upside was taking one FTA off board and wiping Alex Caruso’s third foul late in the third quarter
But Caruso clearly hit Booker on wrist. Challenge failed – 10:44 PM
What a bizarre challenge. Billy Donovan asked to review a foul on a made Devin Booker 3-pointer. Upside was taking one FTA off board and wiping Alex Caruso’s third foul late in the third quarter
But Caruso clearly hit Booker on wrist. Challenge failed – 10:44 PM
Julia Poe @byjuliapoe
Billy Donovan challenging a foul called on Caruso while Booker was shooting a 3-pointer (which he made to push his tally to 45 points). That would be Caruso’s third foul. – 10:42 PM
Billy Donovan challenging a foul called on Caruso while Booker was shooting a 3-pointer (which he made to push his tally to 45 points). That would be Caruso’s third foul. – 10:42 PM
Joe Cowley @JCowleyHoops
Full update on Lonzo Ball and his left knee … Hint: It’s not great.
Read it:
chicago.suntimes.com/bulls/2022/11/… – 9:28 PM
Full update on Lonzo Ball and his left knee … Hint: It’s not great.
Read it:
chicago.suntimes.com/bulls/2022/11/… – 9:28 PM
Julia Poe @byjuliapoe
Nearly 11 months after injuring his knee, Lonzo Ball’s recovery is still a mystery to the Bulls.
Ball is still in pain and coach Billy Donovan is still unsure when — or if — he’ll return to the court this season. Latest updates here: chicagotribune.com/sports/bulls/c… – 9:19 PM
Nearly 11 months after injuring his knee, Lonzo Ball’s recovery is still a mystery to the Bulls.
Ball is still in pain and coach Billy Donovan is still unsure when — or if — he’ll return to the court this season. Latest updates here: chicagotribune.com/sports/bulls/c… – 9:19 PM
Jake Madison @NOLAJake
I said on the show today that Dyson Daniels is looking like Lonzo Ball. I was incorrect. He looks better than Lonzo Ball. Look at that finishing at the rim! – 8:42 PM
I said on the show today that Dyson Daniels is looking like Lonzo Ball. I was incorrect. He looks better than Lonzo Ball. Look at that finishing at the rim! – 8:42 PM
KC Johnson @KCJHoop
In the wake of his contract extension, Billy Donovan got asked about his relationship with Bulls chairman Jerry Reinsdorf. Donovan said they talk weekly: “It’s been great. I’ve really enjoyed it. We talk quite a bit. I find him very funny. I’ve enjoyed his history in sports.” – 8:02 PM
In the wake of his contract extension, Billy Donovan got asked about his relationship with Bulls chairman Jerry Reinsdorf. Donovan said they talk weekly: “It’s been great. I’ve really enjoyed it. We talk quite a bit. I find him very funny. I’ve enjoyed his history in sports.” – 8:02 PM
Chuck Swirsky @ctsbulls
Billy Donovan talks Lonzo Ball @Chicago Bulls @670TheScore @Audacy app 7:45 CT pre – 7:37 PM
Billy Donovan talks Lonzo Ball @Chicago Bulls @670TheScore @Audacy app 7:45 CT pre – 7:37 PM
Joe Cowley @JCowleyHoops
According to Billy Donovan, Ball still has pain in the knee. Improving but a slow climb. No date has been set where they shut him down for the season, however. – 7:37 PM
According to Billy Donovan, Ball still has pain in the knee. Improving but a slow climb. No date has been set where they shut him down for the season, however. – 7:37 PM
KC Johnson @KCJHoop
Billy Donovan on Lonzo Ball: It’s been really slow. He’s working through more and more but we’re not close to running or cutting or contact. Said the pain issue is still improving but not in clear. – 7:37 PM
Billy Donovan on Lonzo Ball: It’s been really slow. He’s working through more and more but we’re not close to running or cutting or contact. Said the pain issue is still improving but not in clear. – 7:37 PM
Julia Poe @byjuliapoe
Billy Donovan on Lonzo Ball’s recovery ahead of today’s game: “It’s been really slow.”
Lonzo is not running, jumping or cutting and Billy says he’s not “anywhere close” to returning to contact. Billy adds that he “still has pain” although there have been improvements. – 7:35 PM
Billy Donovan on Lonzo Ball’s recovery ahead of today’s game: “It’s been really slow.”
Lonzo is not running, jumping or cutting and Billy says he’s not “anywhere close” to returning to contact. Billy adds that he “still has pain” although there have been improvements. – 7:35 PM
Jake Madison @NOLAJake
Locked On Pelicans is live!
🏀 Don’t worry about the Pelicans turnovers
🏀 Dyson Daniels looks like Lonzo Ball
🏀 Where does Kira Lewis Jr fit into the rotation?
🎧 https://t.co/BETlDzBFEv
Watch on YouTube!
📺 https://t.co/4DBES9YyFq pic.twitter.com/ZF5CMOn9jX – 3:30 PM
Locked On Pelicans is live!
🏀 Don’t worry about the Pelicans turnovers
🏀 Dyson Daniels looks like Lonzo Ball
🏀 Where does Kira Lewis Jr fit into the rotation?
🎧 https://t.co/BETlDzBFEv
Watch on YouTube!
📺 https://t.co/4DBES9YyFq pic.twitter.com/ZF5CMOn9jX – 3:30 PM
CBS NBA @CBSSportsNBA
Lonzo Ball injury update: Bulls hopeful point guard can return at some point in early 2023, per report
cbssports.com/nba/news/lonzo… – 3:22 PM
Lonzo Ball injury update: Bulls hopeful point guard can return at some point in early 2023, per report
cbssports.com/nba/news/lonzo… – 3:22 PM
Jake Madison @NOLAJake
Locked On Pelicans is live!
🏀 Don’t worry about the Pelicans turnovers
🏀 Dyson Daniels looks like Lonzo Ball
🏀 Where does Kira Lewis Jr fit into the rotation?
🎧 https://t.co/BETlDzTh35
Watch on YouTube!
📺 https://t.co/4DBESaga40 pic.twitter.com/2ZsW8LU5xT – 12:59 PM
Locked On Pelicans is live!
🏀 Don’t worry about the Pelicans turnovers
🏀 Dyson Daniels looks like Lonzo Ball
🏀 Where does Kira Lewis Jr fit into the rotation?
🎧 https://t.co/BETlDzTh35
Watch on YouTube!
📺 https://t.co/4DBESaga40 pic.twitter.com/2ZsW8LU5xT – 12:59 PM
Jake Madison @NOLAJake
Locked On Pelicans is live!
🏀 Don’t worry about the Pelicans turnovers
🏀 Dyson Daniels looks like Lonzo Ball
🏀 Where does Kira Lewis Jr fit into the rotation?
🎧 https://t.co/BETlDzTh35
Watch on YouTube!
📺 https://t.co/4DBESaga40 pic.twitter.com/4CVFhGF3q0 – 11:30 AM
Locked On Pelicans is live!
🏀 Don’t worry about the Pelicans turnovers
🏀 Dyson Daniels looks like Lonzo Ball
🏀 Where does Kira Lewis Jr fit into the rotation?
🎧 https://t.co/BETlDzTh35
Watch on YouTube!
📺 https://t.co/4DBESaga40 pic.twitter.com/4CVFhGF3q0 – 11:30 AM
Kurt Helin @basketballtalk
Bulls extended coach Billy Donovan before season started nba.nbcsports.com/2022/11/30/bul… – 9:31 AM
Bulls extended coach Billy Donovan before season started nba.nbcsports.com/2022/11/30/bul… – 9:31 AM
Jake Madison @NOLAJake
Locked On Pelicans is live!
🏀 Don’t worry about the Pelicans turnovers
🏀 Dyson Daniels looks like Lonzo Ball
🏀 Where does Kira Lewis Jr fit into the rotation?
🎧 https://t.co/BETlDzTh35
Watch on YouTube!
📺 https://t.co/4DBESaga40 pic.twitter.com/cxDZEn6g4o – 8:21 AM
Locked On Pelicans is live!
🏀 Don’t worry about the Pelicans turnovers
🏀 Dyson Daniels looks like Lonzo Ball
🏀 Where does Kira Lewis Jr fit into the rotation?
🎧 https://t.co/BETlDzTh35
Watch on YouTube!
📺 https://t.co/4DBESaga40 pic.twitter.com/cxDZEn6g4o – 8:21 AM
Jake Madison @NOLAJake
Turnovers aren’t a problem for the Pelicans | Dyson Daniels looks a bit like Lonzo Ball | Where does Kira Lewis Jr fit in?
https://t.co/JHUdgj8TKH pic.twitter.com/qq9YwShsX2 – 11:13 PM
Turnovers aren’t a problem for the Pelicans | Dyson Daniels looks a bit like Lonzo Ball | Where does Kira Lewis Jr fit in?
https://t.co/JHUdgj8TKH pic.twitter.com/qq9YwShsX2 – 11:13 PM
Josh Martin @Bulls_Wire
Head coach Billy Donovan and the Chicago Bulls inked a previously unreported contract extension prior to the start of this season. bullswire.usatoday.com/2022/11/29/rep… – 10:01 PM
Head coach Billy Donovan and the Chicago Bulls inked a previously unreported contract extension prior to the start of this season. bullswire.usatoday.com/2022/11/29/rep… – 10:01 PM
More on this storyline
Ball underwent a second surgery on his ailing left knee in late September, and is believed to be making progress in his rehabilitation. Ball and the franchise have been hopeful of his return to action at some point after the calendar flips to 2023, sources said. -via The Athletic / November 30, 2022
KC Johnson: Billy Donovan said everything is “very, very optimistic” right now regarding Lonzo Ball. Has started running in water. No timeline for return. -via Twitter @KCJHoop / November 4, 2022
Coach Billy Donovan has been speaking to Lonzo Ball (left knee surgery) on a daily basis since Ball returned to Chicago and started rehabbing at the Advocate Center, but he offered no clear timetable for a possible return. Ball had the surgery a month ago and was given a window of four to six weeks before being re-evaluated. “I have not heard anything as of yet with that,’’ Donovan said. “He’s doing good. He feels like he’s progressing. He’s pretty optimistic and positive about everything. I think the biggest thing with the surgery is the incision healing in order to continue to make progress, and I just don’t know how far along he is in that process.’’ -via Chicago Sun-Times / October 27, 2022
The Chicago Bulls signed head coach Billy Donovan to a contract extension before the start of the season, league sources told The Athletic on Tuesday. Here’s what you need to know: -via The Athletic / November 29, 2022
Donovan, who last season guided the Bulls to the playoffs for the first time in four years, had two years remaining on his original four-year contract and is now under contract for several more years. The new deal was signed prior to the season, sources said. -via The Athletic / November 29, 2022
Chicago Bulls guard Alex Caruso is available for Monday night’s game against the Utah Jazz after leaving the team’s overtime loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder on Friday with a right ankle sprain. Coach Billy Donovan said Caruso asked to be removed from Friday’s game after planting his foot awkwardly twice in the final two minutes of overtime. The request was a rarity from Caruso — who often plays through injury — and garnered immediate concern from the Bulls coaching and medical staffs. Second-year guard Ayo Dosunmu closed the game in Caruso’s place. “It was very mild,” Donovan said before Monday’s game. “It just got to a point where he couldn’t move very well.” -via Chicago Tribune / November 28, 2022