Lonzo Ball DVOA, Advanced Stats, & Fantasy Rankings

Chicago Bulls guard Lonzo Ball (illness) is not on the injury report ahead of Thursday's game against the New York Knicks. Ball appears to be ready to return to action after missing the final four games ahead of the All-Star break. The assumption is that Ball will have his full workload ahead of this game. The 27-year-old is averaging 7.2 points, 3.4 rebounds, and 3.5 assists in 21 minutes per game this season. His return to the court will likely mean decreased roles for Kevin Huerter and Tre Jones in the rotation.

Will Gottlieb of AllCHGO.comreports that Chicago Bulls guard Lonzo Ball (illness) has been ruled out for Wednesday's matchup with the Detroit Pistons due to an illness. Ball will be missing in action for the third game in a row. With Ball sidelined, rookieMatas Buzelisdeserves a look from fantasy managers. He's started the last few games and posted 12 points, one rebound and one assist across 19 minutes on Tuesday versus the Pistons.

Chicago Bulls point guard Lonzo Ball (illness) will not be in the lineup on Tuesday against the Detroit Pistons. Ball is having a bout with the flu and may also miss Wednesday's rematch versus the Pistons. With Ball sidelined, Matas Buzelis has earned a pair of starts. The Chicago-born rookie has performed well in these games, averaging 15.0 points, 4.0 rebounds, 3.0 assists, 2.0 blocks, and 1.5 steals. Buzelis definitely deserves a look from fantasy managers.