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Back In Purple And Gold? Team Insider Hints At Lonzo Ball’s Lakers Return

by David Guillermo
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After missing two seasons due to injury, Lonzo Ball is finally making more frequent appearances on the court for the Chicago Bulls. This season, he’s averaging 6.4 points, 3.3 rebounds and 3.7 assists per game on 36.5% shooting from the field.

Lonzo hasn’t yet returned to his pre-injury form. Nonetheless, his name continues to be a hot topic in NBA circles, especially in trade discussions. The Bulls are navigating through a grey area, and with Josh Giddey, Coby White, and Ayo Dosunmu filling the backcourt roles, Lonzo’s position on the team has been in question more than ever.

In this scenario, one team is reportedly expected to have Lonzo on their radar at the NBA trade deadline. Interestingly, it’s his former team, the Los Angeles Lakers.

Lonzo was part of the package that brought Anthony Davis to the Lakers. While that trade was successful for the Lakers, resulting in a championship, the idea of bringing back Lonzo remains a tantalizing option for the team.

“I think Lonzo is someone that’s going to be on their radar, and I think depending on the price if you could get him for a second or two seconds, I think that’s an interesting swing, and also someone with that 6’6″ frame that could potentially I think be similar to Bruce Brown, check a couple boxes…he’s bulked up a little bit throughout his career, so he can guard twos and even some smaller threes and potentially be part of a one-through-three switching scheme. And then offensively I think especially coming off the bench as a secondary ball-handler, playmaker and also a spot-up shooter, I think he’s someone who’s an interesting gamble for them.”

Austin Reaves has been running the point for the Lakers this season, but let’s be honest, even though Lonzo has struggled so far, he still has that natural floor general instinct and defensive capabilities that could help the Lakers. It’s a plus if Lonzo can regain his shooting percentage from deep.

Surely, that’s the type of Lonzo every team is dreaming about, which is why he’s still such a coveted asset despite his current struggles and injury history. The NBA trade deadline is nearing, and we can expect more clarity on Lonzo’s future.

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