Lonzo Ball News, Rumors, Updates - Cleveland Cavaliers

Dropped from rotation Ball (coach's decision) went unused off the bench Monday in the Cavaliers' 113-101 win over the Spurs.

Impact Ball wasn't listed on the Cavaliers' injury report leading up to Monday's game, so his lack of playing time seems to be simply a result of him at least temporarily falling out of head coach Kenny Atkinson's rotation. Atkinson elected to go with Craig Porter, Sam Merrill and Jaylon Tyson as the team's reserve options at guard and on the wing while Ball failed to get off the bench. Ball's $10 million contract had likely given him a longer leash in the rotation that he otherwise deserved; the 28-year-old is shooting an abysmal 29.9 percent from the field and 25.6 percent from three-point range in 23.2 minutes per game over his 25 appearances on the season.

3 HOURS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Available for Christmas Day Ball (knee) is not listed on the injury report ahead of Thursday's game against the Knicks.

Impact Ball did not play in Tuesday's win over the Pelicans due to a left knee injury, but the veteran guard has progressed enough in his recovery to be available Christmas Day. He is averaging 5.6 points, 4.8 assists, 4.5 rebounds, 1.3 threes and 1.4 steals over 23.9 minutes per game this season.

6 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Won't play Tuesday Ball will be rested Tuesday against the Pelicans.

Impact Ball is not cleared for back-to-back sets, so he'll sit this one out as expected. During Monday's win over Charlotte, Ball had six points, seven assists, two rebounds and one steal in 24 minutes.

DECEMBER 23 • ROTOWIRE

Mitchell scores 30 points as the Cavaliers beat the Hornets 139-132 to end a 3-game losing streak

Donovan Mitchell scored 30 points and De’Andre Hunter had 15 of his 27 points in the second half, powering the Cleveland Cavaliers to a 139-132 victory over the Charlotte Hornets

DECEMBER 23 • Associated Press

Former Lakers guard is falling apart with no sign of recovery Lonzo Ball has drastically underperformed with the Cleveland Cavaliers.

DECEMBER 19 • LAKESHOWLIFE.COM

Lonzo Ball reveals his UCLA All-Time starting five UCLA has produced top-tier players, many of whom went on to have solid NBA careers.

DECEMBER 18 • BASKETBALLNETWORK.NET

Grabs seven boards in loss Ball had two points (1-5 FG, 0-4 3Pt), seven rebounds, one assist and one steal in 17 minutes during Wednesday's 127-111 loss to the Bulls.

Impact Ball grabbed at least five rebounds for the 12th game this season, but has not been shooting the ball well. In 21 games, Ball averages just 5.4 points on 28.8 percent from the field and 25.0 percent from three.

DECEMBER 18 • ROTOWIRE

Bulls vindicated for dismissing underperforming guard struggling in new home The Chicago Bulls were panned for selling low on Lonzo Ball, but he has been terrible in Cleveland and vindicated the Bulls for trading him...

DECEMBER 14 • PIPPENAINTEASY.COM

With 24 points, Donovan Mitchell produces the highest-scoring 4th quarter of the NBA season so far

Down 15 with one quarter to play against one of the NBA’s worst teams, Donovan Mitchell played with a bit of desperation in the final period

DECEMBER 13 • Associated Press

Mitchell scores 24 of his 48 points in the 4th quarter to rally Cavaliers past Wizards 130-126

Donovan Mitchell scored 24 of his 48 points in the fourth quarter, leading the Cleveland Cavaliers back from a 15-point deficit in the final period to a 130-126 victory over the Wa...

DECEMBER 13 • Associated Press

"I am locking up Wemby" – Lonzo Ball jokingly says he would love to be 11 feet tall in the NBA Ball explains why he would be unstoppable with just "a few more inches."

DECEMBER 12 • BASKETBALLNETWORK.NET

Good to go for Friday Ball (knee/rest) isn't on the injury report ahead of Friday's game against the Wizards.

Impact Ball sat out of the second leg of a back-to-back Saturday but will be ready to roll for Friday's clash. He's averaging 3.2 points, 6.4 rebounds, 4.6 assists and 1.4 steals over his last five appearances.

DECEMBER 11 • ROTOWIRE

Time is ticking for Lonzo Ball to prove Cavaliers should keep the experiment alive Lonzo Ball has been sadly disappointing for the Cleveland Cavaliers in his first season in town.

DECEMBER 10 • KINGJAMESGOSPEL.COM

Pat Spencer scores career-high 19 in first NBA start as Warriors beat Cavaliers 99-94

Pat Spencer scored a career-high 19 points in his first NBA start, leading the Golden State Warriors to a 99-94 victory over the Cleveland Cavaliers on Saturday night

DECEMBER 7 • Associated Press

Out Saturday Ball (knee/rest) has been ruled out for Saturday's game against the Warriors.

Impact As expected, Ball will take a seat for the second half of Cleveland's back-to-back set after posting two points (1-2 FG), six rebounds, five assists and three steals in 22 minutes during a 130-117 win over the Spurs on Friday. Ball should return to action next week during Cleveland's NBA Cup consolation schedule.

DECEMBER 6 • ROTOWIRE

Good to go Ball (illness) is available for Wednesday's game against Portland, Spencer Davies of SI.com reports.

Impact Ball will return from a two-game absence due to illness. The veteran guard is averaging 5.9 points, 4.4 rebounds, 5.1 assists and 1.0 steals across 23.6 minutes per game this season.

DECEMBER 3 • ROTOWIRE

Probable for Wednesday Ball (illness) is listed as probable for Wednesday's game against the Trail Blazers.

Impact Ball remains under the weather but is likely to snap a two-game absence Wednesday. Over his last five appearances (one start), the 28-year-old point guard has averaged 4.8 points, 5.2 rebounds and 4.6 assists in 24.8 minutes per contest.

DECEMBER 2 • ROTOWIRE

Mitchell scores 43 points to lead Cavaliers to 135-119 win over Pacers

Donovan Mitchell scored 43 points to lead the Cleveland Cavaliers to a 135-119 victory over the Indiana Pacers

DECEMBER 2 • Associated Press

Pacers vs. Cavaliers injury report Dec. 1: Darius Garland, Lonzo Ball, and more The Indiana Pacers will host the Cleveland Cavaliers on Monday night for their second matchup of the regular season.

DECEMBER 1 • 8POINTS9SECONDS.COM

Out with illness Ball (illness) is out for Monday's game against the Pacers.

Impact Ball is joining Darius Garland (toe) as a spectator Monday. Wednesday's game against Portland marks the veteran guard's next chance to return. Jaylon Tyson remains worth streaming in all fantasy formats against Indiana.

DECEMBER 1 • ROTOWIRE

Payton Pritchard scores 42, Jaylen Brown gets triple-double as Celtics outlast Cavaliers 117-115

Payton Pritchard scored a season-high 42 points, Jaylen Brown got his fourth career triple-double and the Boston Celtics held on to beat the Cleveland Cavaliers 117-115 after givin...

DECEMBER 1 • Associated Press

Ruled out for Sunday Ball (knee) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Celtics.

Impact Ball will sit out the front end of Cleveland's back-to-back set, though he can be considered probable for Monday's game against Indiana. With the 28-year-old point guard and Sam Merrill (hand) sidelined, Tyrese Proctor and Jaylon Tyson are candidates for increased minutes, especially if Craig Porter (hamstring) is downgraded from questionable to out.

NOVEMBER 29 • ROTOWIRE

Headed to bench Ball will return to the bench for Friday's game in Atlanta.

Impact Darius Garland is back from a rest day and starting, so Ball's upside will take a significant hit with the return to the second unit. As a member of the reserves this season, Ball has registered averages of 5.0 points, 4.8 assists and 1.0 steals per game on 29/26/56 shooting splits.

NOVEMBER 29 • ROTOWIRE

Cavaliers are finding out why the Bulls were fine letting Lonzo Ball go Lonzo Ball's scoring does not look NBA-caliber in the early parts of 2025-26.

NOVEMBER 26 • KINGJAMESGOSPEL.COM

Does a bit of everything Monday Ball posted eight points (3-15 FG, 2-12 3Pt), seven assists, seven rebounds, two steals and one block over 34 minutes during Cleveland's 110-99 loss to Toronto on Monday.

Impact Ball drew his third start of the season Monday due to the absence of Darius Garland (toe). Ball was inefficient from the field, but he was able to contribute in other ways and finished second and third on the Cavaliers in assists and rebounds, respectively. The Cavaliers don't play their next game until Friday against the Hawks, and Ball will likely revert to a bench role for that game assuming Garland is cleared to return.

NOVEMBER 25 • ROTOWIRE

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