The Chicago Bulls player, Lonzo Ball, has been diagnosed with a small tear in the meniscus of his left knee, as reported by the journalist from The Athletic Shams Charania.
The guard he has missed the last three games due to this ailment but there is hope within the organization that he can continue to play despite the injury. In the event that he finally has to undergo surgery, his recovery period has been estimated at around four or six weeks.
Ball has averaged 13.0 points, 5.4 rebounds, 5.1 assists and 1.8 steals in 35 games in what is his first season in Chicago.
Despite having suffered five losses in the last seven games, the Bulls remain at the top of the Eastern Conference with a record of 28-15.
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