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.

Chicago Bulls point guard Lonzo Ball (illness) will sit out Saturday's clash against the Golden State Warriors. Ball is feeling under the weather, and Chicago has downgraded him from questionable to out. He will be unavailable for a second consecutive game. Josh Giddey, Coby White, and Ayo Dosunmu receive a usage boost with Ball out. New additions Kevin Huerter and Tre Jones are also in a position to benefit from his absence.

Chicago Bulls guard Lonzo Ball has signed a new deal with the organization on Wednesday. Ball has agreed on a two-year, $20 million extension with the team. It seemed increasingly likely that Ball was going to be moved ahead of the trade deadline. However, the Bulls have decided to keep the 27-year-old guard who has played very well this season. Ball has been sidelined throughout a majority of his time in Chicago, but is now finally able to contribute on the court. He'll likely see an increased role in the rotation with Zach LaVine being traded to the Sacramento Kings.