US EditionLonzo Ball Excited for Fresh Start with Cavaliers After Trade From Bulls
- On July 6, 2025, the Cavaliers announced acquiring Lonzo Ball for Isaac Okoro and re-signed Sam Merrill to a four-year, $38 million deal.
- Following their 2025 playoff exit and Garland's toe surgery, the Cavaliers sought veteran guard depth, prompting roster moves to strengthen their backcourt.
- Performance metrics show Merrill averaged 7.1 points and 37.2% 3-point shooting in 71 games, while Ball posted 7.6 points, 3.3 assists, and 3.4 rebounds over 35 games.
- The Cavaliers' deeper backcourt with Ball and Merrill positions them as strong contenders for the NBA Finals, aiming to rebound from last season's playoff exit.
- Time will tell if Cleveland's roster moves, including acquiring Lonzo Ball and re-signing Merrill, position fans to challenge for the 2025-26 top spot despite injury concerns.
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Lonzo Ball excited for fresh start with Cavaliers after trade from Bulls
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The Morning JournalCavaliers make trade for Lonzo Ball official; ‘It’s a blessing,’ Ball says
The trade the Cavaliers made on June 28, sending Isaac Okoro to the Bulls for Lonzo Ball, became official on July 6 with the start of the 2025-26 league year in the NBA. Ball, a 6-foot-6 point guard, was selected by the Lakers with the second overall pick in the 2017 draft. He played two years with the Lakers and two with the Pelicans before being traded to the Bulls in August 2021. He played 35 games with Chicago in 2021-22 then missed the next…
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