India, June 28 -- The Chicago Bulls are officially parting ways with point guard Lonzo Ball after four tumultuous seasons marred by injury setbacks. According to ESPN's Shams Charania, the Bulls have traded Ball to the Cleveland Cavaliers in exchange for forward Isaac Okoro just days before the NBA free agency 2025 window.

Ball, who arrived in Chicago in 2021 from the New Orleans Pelicans, had signed a four-year, $85 million contract, which was aimed at anchoring the Bulls' backcourt. However, his tenure was derailed by persistent knee injuries, which limited him to a mere 70 games over four seasons.

In his debut 2021-22 season, Ball displayed his potential as he scored an average of 13 points, 5.4 rebounds, and 5.1 assists in 35 games ...