The Latest Breaking News from Lonzo Ball

CHICAGO — The Chicago White Sox spent the first four months of the 2022 season trying to get to the .500 mark, then passed up an opportunity to make a major acquisition at the trade deadline.

While the Nets got rid of two superstars — Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving — the Bulls stood pat. Yet, it was Brooklyn that came out with more energy and precision from outside, beating the Bulls 116-105.

CHICAGO — With the Feb. 9 trade deadline just around the corner, Chicago Bulls executive vice president of basketball operations Artūras Karnišovas has some big decisions to make.

Ball hasn't played since last January due to continued pain in his knee.

Bulls head coach Billy Donovan says that Ball is still "nowhere near" playing.

Coach Billy Donovan was holding out hope that Ball’s left-knee rehab really picks up, but the reality of the situation was not good. “He’s nowhere near playing; he’s just not,’’ Donovan said Saturday. He also pointed out that a decision could be reached on Ball’s season at the All-Star break.

While DeRozan would like having injured players like Lonzo Ball and Javonte Green back in uniform, he’s not dwelling on it. DeRozan is from the school of out of sight, out of mind.

DeMar DeRozan is the obvious choice for first-half MVP, but the most pivotal moment for the Bulls this season was provided by another veteran.

We also asked whether or not Billy Donovan is the coach the Bulls need. Last, we asked for your weekend upset pick in the NFL: Jaguars, Giants, Bengals or Cowboys?