
Lonzo Ball was rumored as a potential target for NBA teams looking for backcourt help at the trade deadline. The Chicago Bulls opted to keep him in town, though, as Ball reportedly agreed to a two-year, $20 million extension with the team. The new deal keeps him in Chicago through the 2026-27 season.
ESPN's Shams Charania reported Ball's extension with the Bulls Wednesday evening, which Chicago chose to act upon although several trade suitors emerged before Thursday's trade deadline at 3 p.m. ET. Charania also reported that the second year of the new deal is a team option.