India, June 28 -- The Chicago Bulls are trading Lonzo Ball to the Cleveland Cavaliers in exchange for Isaac Okoro, ESPN reported on Saturday. The trade will only be official after July 6, when the NBA's moratorium period ends. Ball, who made the All-Rookie Second Team in 2018, is coming after being sidelined for over two seasons and undergoing three operations on his left knee. He returned in 2024-25 to feature in 35 games, having 14 starts under his belt.

Last season, Lonzo Ball averaged 7.6 points, 3.4 rebounds, and 3.3 assists. Overall, the 27-year-old has averaged 11.4 points, 5.5 rebounds, and 5.8 assists in 287 games (253 starts) with the Los Angeles Lakers (2017-19), New Orleans Pelicans (2019-21), and the Bulls.

Isaac Okoro, on ...