Lonzo Ball shuts down claim he's retiring from NBA: 'Still waiting for a call'
- On Wednesday, Lonzo Ball denied retirement rumors on X, asserting he is "still waiting for a call" to continue his NBA career after podcast comments sparked speculation.
- Speculation began Wednesday after Ball reflected on his nine-year tenure during the "Ball In the Family" podcast, discussing his gratitude for playing despite ongoing physical challenges.
- The former Los Angeles Lakers first-round pick has endured significant knee injuries, including a 2022 meniscus tear and a 2023 cartilage transplant, resulting in 322 total career appearances.
- Currently a free agent, Ball remains unsigned after a 10-day deal with the Toronto Raptors and a 35-game stint with the Cleveland Cavaliers averaging 4.6 points.
- Ball recently expressed regret about not taking control of his career earlier, noting he must manage daily knee pain through ice and stretching to remain physically capable.
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Lonzo Ball Fires Back at Retirement Rumours After Emotional Podcast Confession Gets Blown Out of Proportion
Lonzo Ball has rejected reports that he has retired from basketball, clarifying that he remains a free agent seeking an NBA opportunity after years of serious knee problems.
Lonzo Ball Denies He's Retiring After Seemingly Announcing He's Done Playing Basketball
Lonzo Ball would currently be gearing up for his eighth season in the NBA if he were able to find a team that was interested in signing him. He appeared to announce he was done playing basketball, but he walked back those comments while holding out hope he might be able to find a spot […]
Ex-Lakers Star Breaks Silence After Seemingly Announcing Retirement
Questions about whether Lonzo Ball’s NBA career was already over have followed him for years. Those rumors have been fueled by a knee injury that wiped out two full seasons and left former teammates and podcast voices alike openly wondering if he should walk away. Ball wasted little time responding once the retirement headlines started […]
Lonzo Ball responds to retirement reports after nine NBA seasons and major knee issues
Lonzo Ball’s NBA future remains uncertain after years of serious knee problems, but the former No. 2 overall pick has not announced his retirement. During an episode of the Ball In the Family podcast, Ball reflected on his nine NBA seasons and said he had given everything he had to basketball. His comments prompted speculation that he was preparing to leave the league. Ball later rejected those reports on X, writing that he was still waiting for…
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