Cleveland Cavaliers guard Lonzo Ball is being traded to the Utah Jazz at the NBA's trade deadline, according to ESPN's Shams Charania. The Cavaliers are also sending two second-round picks to the Jazz as part of the deal. Ball, however, isn't expected to play a game for his new team. Charania notes that Utah is expected to waive the veteran guard, allowing him to become a free agent. Ball averaged 4.6 points on 30% shooting in his 35 games in a Cavaliers' jersey and was set to fall out of the rotation with James Harden, Keon Ellis, and Dennis Schroder added to the roster in the last week.

Cleveland Cavaliers point guard Lonzo Ball (knee) will be active on Christmas Day against the New York Knicks. He sat out the second leg of a back-to-back on Tuesday against the New Orleans Pelicans. Ball has struggled with scoring this season, averaging 5.6 points on 30.5 percent shooting. Across 23.9 minutes per game, he has also notched 4.5 rebounds, 4.8 assists, and 1.4 steals. On Thursday, Ball will probably have his usual workload, but he isn't expected to make a big impact.

Cleveland Cavaliers guard Lonzo Ball (rest) won't play against the New Orleans Pelicans. Ball will have the evening off for rest purposes and sit out the second half of a back-to-back set on Tuesday. The 28-year-old finished with six points, two rebounds, seven assists and one steal across 24 minutes during Monday's 139-132 win over the Hornets. Ball's ongoing rest/injury management limits his impact across all fantasy formats. With Ball out and Darius Garland (quadriceps) potentially sidelined, Craig Porter and Sam Merrill will likely see expanded roles this evening.

Cleveland Cavaliers guard Lonzo Ball (illness) is available for Wednesday's game against Portland after missing two straight contests. Ball last logged 17 minutes in Atlanta, producing three points, five rebounds, and four assists, and he continues to deliver low-usage playmaking with scattered defensive value when active. His minute volatility remains the main concern given ongoing injury management, making him more of a deep-league assists specialist than a standard-league hold. His return slightly trims opportunities for Craig Porter Jr. and reduces secondary ball-handling touches for Darius Garland.

Cleveland Cavaliers guard Lonzo Ball (illness) is probable for Wednesday's matchup with Portland after missing two straight games and continuing to navigate periodic injury management. Ball's recent stretch has been uneven, but he still averaged 4.8 points, 5.2 rebounds, and 4.6 assists across his last five appearances, offering steady playmaking when active. His most recent outing saw three points, five rebounds, and four assists in 17 minutes. He profiles as a deep-league assists and steals streamer, while Donovan Mitchell and Darius Garland handle the bulk of playmaking if he suffers a setback.

Cleveland Cavaliers guardLonzo Ball(illness) won't play on Monday against the Indiana Pacers due to an illness. Ball also sat out Sunday's matchup with the Celtics. Darius Garland (rest) andSam Merrill(hand) are sidelined as well, meaningCraig Porter Jr. could absorb extra minutes off the bench. Fantasy managers could also look to Jaylon Tyson for reliable offensive production as he will have an expanded role this evening.

Cleveland Cavaliers guard Lonzo Ball (knee) won't play on Sunday against Boston. As expected, he'll sit out on Sunday night, the first of back-to-back games, before presumably suiting up on Monday night versus the Indiana Pacers. Sam Merrill (hand) is also out, meaning Craig Porter Jr. (hamstring), who is questionable, may see more minutes from off the bench, assuming he plays. If he doesn't, Jaylon Tyson will have an even higher ceiling for fantasy managers.

Cleveland Cavaliers guardLonzo Ball(knee) is available to suit up against the Toronto Raptors on Monday. Ball missed Sunday's contest against the Clippers due to left knee injury management. The 28-year-old has averaged 5.9 points, 4.1 rebounds, 5.1 assists, and 1.2 steals across 23.3 minutes over his last five outings. With guardSam Merrill(hand) and guardCraig Porter Jr. (hamstring) both out, Ball could absorb plenty of extra backcourt minutes and be a solid streaming option based on assists and steals for this evening's matchup.

Cleveland Cavaliers guard Lonzo Ball (knee) will sit Sunday against the Clippers for left knee injury management, extending a rest pattern that has kept him in and out of the rotation. Ball has produced 5.9 points, 4.1 rebounds, and 5.1 assists in 23.3 minutes, with 1.2 steals over his last five games, but his 32.5 percent shooting and ongoing maintenance make him difficult to trust in standard formats. With Ball and Craig Porter Jr. (hamstring) both out, Jaylon Tyson and Tyrese Proctor should see additional ballhandling work behind Darius Garland, while Donovan Mitchell remains the primary creator. Ball stays in the mix as an assists-and-steals streamer, though managers should anticipate continued volatility tied to his rest schedule.

Cleveland Cavaliers guard Lonzo Ball (knee) will not play in the second game of the team's back-to-back on Thursday night due to left knee injury management. Ball played 20 minutes on Wednesday in Miami and had 15 points and eight assists while helping to fill in for Darius Garland (toe) and Donovan Mitchell (rest). Mitchell will be back on Thursday, but Garland will join Ball and Jaylon Tyson (concussion) on the sidelines, leaving Craig Porter Jr. plenty of room to build on his monster performance on Wednesday. Ball's absence will also likely keep rookie Tyrese Proctor in the rotation as well.

Cleveland Cavaliers point guard Lonzo Ball (knee) won't be in the lineup on Friday against the Washington Wizards. He will be rested for the first leg of a back-to-back. Ball also sat out one game during Cleveland's first back-to-back of the season. Since Darius Garland made his season debut in Wednesday's win over the Philadelphia 76ers, the Cavaliers can afford to rest Ball even more often if needed. Sam Merrill and Craig Porter Jr. could get more work on Friday with Ball sidelined. Merrill has shown hot shooting form early in the season and is worth a look in fantasy leagues. He's averaging 16.6 points per game on 55 percent three-point shooting.

Cleveland Cavaliers point guard Lonzo Ball (rest) has been ruled out of Monday's contest against the Detroit Pistons. The veteran guard is getting a rest day due to injury management of his left knee. It was already communicated before the season started that Ball would likely sit out one half of back-to-backs throughout the year, and this will be the first one. With Darius Garland (toe) still sidelined, Craig Porter Jr. and Jaylon Tyson would be the next two guards to get some minutes off the bench. Porter has a better chance to provide all-around stats like he did on Sunday with five points, three rebounds, one assist, and three steals across 15 minutes.

Cleveland Cavaliers point guard Lonzo Ball didn't shut down the possibility of playing in back-to-back games later in the year. He did say that he doesn't expect to play in both halves early on, which was how he approached that situation last year in Chicago, even when he was healthy. As the season goes on, he could potentially play both games of back-to-backs, though he said it hasn't been something he's discussed with his new team. Cleveland acquired Ball from the Bulls in a trade that sent Isaac Okoro to Chicago. He will help fill in the void left by Ty Jerome's departure via free agency and could get even more work early on depending on the status of Darius Garland (toe). Last year, Ball returned after missing two full seasons and played 35 games for the Bulls, producing 7.6 points, 3.4 rebounds, 3.3 assists, and 1.3 steals in 22.2 minutes per game. He'll be a key rotation piece for the Cavs and could have fringe fantasy value in the right matchups and situations.

According to ESPN's Shams Charania, the Chicago Bulls are trading guard Lonzo Ball to the Cleveland Cavaliers in exchange for forward Isaac Okoro. The Cavs have one of the highest payrolls in the National Basketball Association, so moving on from Okoro can give the team flexibility. It will also give the club another quality bench option, assuming he stays on the court. Ball miraculously returned last season following a two-year stint on the shelf caused by a serious knee injury. He played as well as expected, averaging 7.6 points, 3.4 rebounds, 3.3 assists, and 1.3 steals in 35 games. The 27-year-old could continue to struggle to stay healthy, Still, Ball should have some flashes of production for fantasy managers throughout the 2025-26 campaign, giving him streaming potential. Unfortunately, his best days are likely behind him.

Chicago Bulls point guard Lonzo Ball (wrist) will miss his 23rd consecutive game on Wednesday against the Miami Heat. The versatile guard continues to deal with a lingering wrist injury, and the team has downgraded his status from doubtful to out. Kevin Huerter and Dalen Terry (calf) will continue to play more in Ball's absence. Huerter has been the better fantasy option of the two, averaging 14.2 points, 2.5 rebounds, and 3.3 assists in 30.0 minutes this month.

Chicago Bulls guard Lonzo Ball (wrist) is doubtful for Wednesday's game against Miami. He hasn't played since February 28, and it doesn't appear a return in on the horizon. Fortunately, Josh Giddey (forearm) is expected to return from a two-game absence. Dalen Terry (calf) is also anticipated to suit up, so he should continue to see more work if Ball is officially declared out. With that in mind, Terry hasn't hit the double-digit scoring mark since March 24, making him a risky option for DFS participants.

Chicago Bulls point guard Lonzo Ball (wrist) has been ruled out for Tuesday's matchup against the Toronto Raptors. He was initially listed as doubtful on the injury report. Ball was expected to return from a right wrist sprain last week, but he seems to have suffered a setback. He will be sidelined for his 16th consecutive game on Tuesday. Kevin Huerter (thumb) has delivered productive performances during Ball's absence and is poised for another strong outing against Toronto after the team upgraded his status from questionable to available.

Chicago Bulls point guardLonzo Ball(wrist) is unavailable for Monday's matchup with the Oklahoma City Thunder. Ball will miss his 15th straight game due to a sprained right wrist. With Kevin Huerter (thumb) also out, 22-year-old Dalen Terry could get the nod to start this evening. Terry finished with eight points, five rebounds, four assists and one steal across 26 minutes in a 120-119 loss to Dallas on Saturday. He could have added fantasy value with the potential of a heavier workload against the Thunder.

Chicago Bulls point guard Lonzo Ball (wrist) will not make his comeback in Thursday's game against the Los Angeles Lakers. Ball is expected to return to the lineup this week and was initially listed as questionable for Thursday. Unfortunately, he is not ready to return, marking his 13th consecutive game missed. Kevin Huerter, who has made seven straight starts, will continue to have extra fantasy value due to Ball's absence. He has averaged 15.3 points, 4.3 rebounds, 4.0 assists, and 1.3 steals during his recent run as a starter.

Chicago Bulls point guard Lonzo Ball (wrist) is considered questionable for Thursday's game against the Los Angeles Lakers. Earlier this week, it was revealed that Ball is expected to return from his wrist injury during the team's two-game homestand, which begins Thursday. He may take the place of Josh Giddey (wrist), who is also listed as questionable for the matchup. Tre Jones (foot) will definitely be sidelined, paving the way for Ball to make an immediate impact. The former Laker averaged 10.0 points, 3.4 rebounds, and 2.1 assists in 26.7 minutes last month before injuring his right wrist.