Shams Charania: BREAKING: The Chicago Bulls are trading Lonzo Ball to the Cleveland Cavaliers for Isaac Okoro, sources tell ESPN.
Source: x.com
Source: x.com
What’s the buzz on Twitter?
Michael Scotto @MikeAScotto
The leaguewide expectation is Ty Jerome will leave in free agency after the Cavaliers acquired Lonzo Ball and re-signed Sam Merrill. The question is where will he land?
Jerome may command the non-tax MLE after career-highs in points (12.5), FG% (.516), 3PT% (.439) and games (70) pic.x.com/hytvMxRjue – 2:48 PM
The leaguewide expectation is Ty Jerome will leave in free agency after the Cavaliers acquired Lonzo Ball and re-signed Sam Merrill. The question is where will he land?
Jerome may command the non-tax MLE after career-highs in points (12.5), FG% (.516), 3PT% (.439) and games (70) pic.x.com/hytvMxRjue – 2:48 PM
Danny Cunningham @RealDCunningham
Wrote about the #Cavs trading for Lonzo Ball over at The Inside Shot. open.substack.com/pub/theinsides… pic.x.com/A1w6wyFMkH – 2:35 PM
Wrote about the #Cavs trading for Lonzo Ball over at The Inside Shot. open.substack.com/pub/theinsides… pic.x.com/A1w6wyFMkH – 2:35 PM
Julia Poe @byjuliapoe
The Lonzo Ball trade marks another deal where the Bulls front office prioritized young mid-level players with some experience over draft picks — and made another rare player-for-player swap in the process.
Can this approach pay off?
chicagotribune.com/2025/06/28/chi… – 2:25 PM
The Lonzo Ball trade marks another deal where the Bulls front office prioritized young mid-level players with some experience over draft picks — and made another rare player-for-player swap in the process.
Can this approach pay off?
chicagotribune.com/2025/06/28/chi… – 2:25 PM
Joe Vardon @joevardon
Bulls agree to trade Lonzo Ball to Cavaliers for Isaac Okoro — in a move that gives the Cavs (some) financial flexibility and security at point guard, @TheAthleticNBA nytimes.com/athletic/64587… – 1:17 PM
Bulls agree to trade Lonzo Ball to Cavaliers for Isaac Okoro — in a move that gives the Cavs (some) financial flexibility and security at point guard, @TheAthleticNBA nytimes.com/athletic/64587… – 1:17 PM
Joe Cowley @JCowleyHoops
After reporting earlier this week that the Bulls were in discussions to trade Lonzo Ball, that shoe fell on Saturday in a deal with the Cavs. What now? Eyes are on you, Patrick Williams …
Read it …
chicago.suntimes.com/bulls/2025/06/… – 1:07 PM
After reporting earlier this week that the Bulls were in discussions to trade Lonzo Ball, that shoe fell on Saturday in a deal with the Cavs. What now? Eyes are on you, Patrick Williams …
Read it …
chicago.suntimes.com/bulls/2025/06/… – 1:07 PM
Kurt Helin @basketballtalk
Report: Chicago agrees to trade Lonzo Ball to Cleveland for Isaac Okoro
If Lonzo Ball stays healthy, this is a quality upgrade for a Cavaliers team looking to build on their 64-win team from last season and make a run in the East.
nbcsports.com/nba/news/repor… – 12:25 PM
Report: Chicago agrees to trade Lonzo Ball to Cleveland for Isaac Okoro
If Lonzo Ball stays healthy, this is a quality upgrade for a Cavaliers team looking to build on their 64-win team from last season and make a run in the East.
nbcsports.com/nba/news/repor… – 12:25 PM
Sam Quinn @SamQuinnCBS
By all means, be afraid of Lonzo Ball’s health. It’s a very obvious risk.
He was good when he played last year, especially defensively. His shot declined a bit, but you’d figure he’ll get better looks in Cleveland.
About as well as the Cavs could’ve done replacing Jerome. – 12:17 PM
By all means, be afraid of Lonzo Ball’s health. It’s a very obvious risk.
He was good when he played last year, especially defensively. His shot declined a bit, but you’d figure he’ll get better looks in Cleveland.
About as well as the Cavs could’ve done replacing Jerome. – 12:17 PM
NBA on ESPN @ESPNNBA
Lonzo Ball was in the same draft class as Donovan Mitchell and Jarrett Allen (2017) 🤯
Now they’re teammates with the Cavs 🔥 pic.x.com/TzaaJdujm0 – 11:52 AM
Lonzo Ball was in the same draft class as Donovan Mitchell and Jarrett Allen (2017) 🤯
Now they’re teammates with the Cavs 🔥 pic.x.com/TzaaJdujm0 – 11:52 AM
Trey Kerby @treykerby
I will never forget the first 29 games of Lonzo Ball’s time on the Bulls 👀🔴 pic.x.com/AGsHAO03Pi – 11:49 AM
I will never forget the first 29 games of Lonzo Ball’s time on the Bulls 👀🔴 pic.x.com/AGsHAO03Pi – 11:49 AM
Chris Fedor @ChrisFedor
#Cavs to acquire Lonzo Ball for Isaac Okoro in trade with Chicago Bulls
cleveland.com/cavs/2025/06/c… – 11:26 AM
#Cavs to acquire Lonzo Ball for Isaac Okoro in trade with Chicago Bulls
cleveland.com/cavs/2025/06/c… – 11:26 AM
KC Johnson @KCJHoop
Lonzo Ball’s contract was termed “Tradeable” on the night its news broke. At 24, Isaac Okoro fits the “young players with experience” mode this front office has touted. His $11.8M salary in 26-27 cuts into some of Bulls’ projected cap space in 26. – 11:18 AM
Lonzo Ball’s contract was termed “Tradeable” on the night its news broke. At 24, Isaac Okoro fits the “young players with experience” mode this front office has touted. His $11.8M salary in 26-27 cuts into some of Bulls’ projected cap space in 26. – 11:18 AM
Kenny Beecham @KOT4Q
Btw, the bulls were offered a first round pick for Lonzo at the deadline. All they had to do was take on Marcus Smart. – 11:18 AM
Btw, the bulls were offered a first round pick for Lonzo at the deadline. All they had to do was take on Marcus Smart. – 11:18 AM
Sam Quinn @SamQuinnCBS
Trading with the Chicago Bulls is a totally illogical exercise. So many teams could have made a better offer for Lonzo Ball than Isaac Okoro. You just have to hope that you have a young-ish player they irrationally like. – 11:18 AM
Trading with the Chicago Bulls is a totally illogical exercise. So many teams could have made a better offer for Lonzo Ball than Isaac Okoro. You just have to hope that you have a young-ish player they irrationally like. – 11:18 AM
Sam Quinn @SamQuinnCBS
Lonzo for Okoro isn’t as bad as Caruso for Giddey but it’s the same style of trade for Chicago. I continue to have absolutely no idea what that organization is doing. – 11:15 AM
Lonzo for Okoro isn’t as bad as Caruso for Giddey but it’s the same style of trade for Chicago. I continue to have absolutely no idea what that organization is doing. – 11:15 AM
Eurohoops @Eurohoopsnet
Lonzo Ball will be traded away from the Chicago Bulls to the Cleveland Cavaliers for Isaac Okoro, per @ShamsCharania
eurohoops.net/en/nba-news/18… – 11:15 AM
Lonzo Ball will be traded away from the Chicago Bulls to the Cleveland Cavaliers for Isaac Okoro, per @ShamsCharania
eurohoops.net/en/nba-news/18… – 11:15 AM
Bobby Marks @BobbyMarks42
Chicago/Cleveland financial implications
To Chicago
*⃣Isaac Okoro: $11M, $11.8M, UFA 2027
* $1.6M in unlikely bonuses that count toward the apron.
To Cleveland
*⃣Lonzo Ball: $10M, $10M, Team 2026
* There is an Exhibit 3 (Prior Injury Exclusion) in the contract that protects – 11:13 AM
Chicago/Cleveland financial implications
To Chicago
*⃣Isaac Okoro: $11M, $11.8M, UFA 2027
* $1.6M in unlikely bonuses that count toward the apron.
To Cleveland
*⃣Lonzo Ball: $10M, $10M, Team 2026
* There is an Exhibit 3 (Prior Injury Exclusion) in the contract that protects – 11:13 AM
Danny Cunningham @RealDCunningham
If, and this is a big if, Lonzo Ball can stay healthy this is a great move for the #Cavs. – 11:12 AM
If, and this is a big if, Lonzo Ball can stay healthy this is a great move for the #Cavs. – 11:12 AM
Shams Charania @ShamsCharania
BREAKING: The Chicago Bulls are trading Lonzo Ball to the Cleveland Cavaliers for Isaac Okoro, sources tell ESPN. pic.x.com/W0FTrRhe7y – 11:04 AM
BREAKING: The Chicago Bulls are trading Lonzo Ball to the Cleveland Cavaliers for Isaac Okoro, sources tell ESPN. pic.x.com/W0FTrRhe7y – 11:04 AM
More on this storyline
Jake Fischer: That is indeed the full trade, per source: Lonzo Ball to Cleveland for Isaac Okoro. It’s a straight-up deal between the Cavaliers and Bulls. No draft picks changing hands. -via x.com / June 28, 2025
According to a source, the Bulls and Karnisovas have been more responsive to trade talks than in the past, and while Ball, Vucevic and White are all possibilities to be moved, the name that is atop Karnisovas’ list entering Wednesday’s first round of the NBA Draft is Patrick Williams. -via Chicago Sun-Times / June 24, 2025
Now that a majority share of the Lakers is going to be sold by the Buss family to Mark Walter, the elder Ball wants his three sons — Lonzo, LaMelo and LiAngelo — to play for the Purple and Gold and for Magic Johnson to return to the organization. “More news!” LaVar said. “The Lakers just sold for $10 billion. Uh oh. Hey, [Los Angeles] Clippers, you better get my boys or Lakers if you put Magic back in line. Let Magic run this thing so we go get these championships, ’cause he know what to do. Magic, this for you. Since them Lakers is ran by a new group, shoot. A new time, new era. Go get the Ball boys. Hey, it’s not even about a bidding war. First come, first serve. “Whoever wants them championships, better get the Ball boys. Trust me when I tell you. But Magic, if you in line, I’m down with you, dawg. Holler at your boy.” -via Yahoo! Sports / June 21, 2025