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Chicago Bulls guard Lonzo Ball is still experiencing pain and discomfort in his left knee, and will stay out for the rest of the season.

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The Chicago Bulls are shutting down guard Lonzo Ball for the remainder of the season, the Athletic Senior lead NBA Insider Shams Charania tweeted.

Lonzo Ball

Team:Chicago BullsPosition:PGAge:25Height:198 cmWeight:86 kgBirth place:California, United States of AmericaProfileNewsStatistics

Pain and discomfort have persisted in Ball’s left knee following two surgeries at the beginning and end of 2022.

Lonzo Ball has averaged 11.9 points, 5.7 rebounds and 6.2 assists per game in 252 NBA games played, according to Basketball Reference. He last played in a 42-point loss to the Golden State Warriors at the United Center in early 2022, where he logged 15 points, two rebounds and three assists in about 23.5 minutes played.

The Bulls and Executive Vice President Of Basketball Operations Arturas Karnisovas released a statement following Charania’s tweet.

"Despite making significant increases in strength and function over the past several months, Bulls guard Lonzo Ball continues to experience performance-limiting discomfort during participation in high-level basketball-related activities.

Considering the required time period to achieve the necessary level of fitness to return to play and the current stage of the NBA season, Ball will not return this season.

The focus for Ball will continue to be on the resolution of his discomfort and a full return for the 2023-24 season.”

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