This season has been Lonzo Ball’s first since suffering a major injury in January 2022 that sidelined him for 2.5 years. Ball has become one of the more well-known players in the NBA since being drafted in 2017.

The Orlando Magic, on the back of two consecutive losses, won't be excited with the news regarding point guard Jalen Suggs.

Announcers for the Chicago Sports Network had the perfect reaction when Chicago Bulls guard Lonzo Ball sunk a corner three in overtime on Friday. As Ball celebrated his clutch basket, he hit a little dance. And the announcers wasted no time launching into a rendition of LiAngelo Ball's—or GELO, as he is known in the music biz—smash hit "Tweaker."

Regardless, Lonzo Ball remained in the starting lineup but exited late in the first half. Now, an update has been provided on his status. After suffering a laceration to his head, Ball won't return to Monday's contest against the 76ers.

Lonzo Ball will not return to Monday's game between the Chicago Bulls and the Philadelphia 76ers due to a head injury.

LaVar Ball broke his silence following his foot amputation in a way that only he can: by making another bold claim.

According to K.C. Johnson of the Chicago Sun-Times, Ball suffered a head laceration and has been ruled out for the rest of the game. It's unclear how the incident happened, but it was serious enough for the Bulls medical team to keep him off the court.

While the Ball family is widely known for its basketball dynasty and the outspoken personality of LaVar Ball, one key figure has remained largely behind the scenes-Tina Ball. As

“Lonzo Ball said he’s happy to be re-signed, said everything about situation here made sense,” K.C. Johnson said in a post. “Team physician Brian Cole is based here. Said team stuck by him and believed in his return when many others doubted him. Reiterated how important it is to have Cole/rehab process in place.”

LaVar Ball—father of NBA stars Lonzo and LaMelo and rapper LiAngelo—recently had his right foot amputated following a "serious medical issue", according to a recent report from TMZ.

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LaVar Ball — father of NBA players LaMelo and Lonzo Ball as well as rising hip-hop star LiAngelo — confirms on TikTok that his right foot has been amputated.