Bulls point guard Lonzo Ball ruled out for remainder of the season, team announces

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Chicago Bulls guard Lonzo Ball will be sidelined for the rest of the 2022-23 season, the team confirmed. Ball has experienced setbacks in his recovery process from a meniscus tear in his left knee.

Ball has not been healthy enough to suit up for any games this season and was last on the court in January 2022. Since then, the former No. 2 overall draft pick has undergone two surgeries in his left knee.

He had seen some improvements in the more recent months, but still cannot perform common basketball actives such as running and jumping without pain.

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Lonzo Ball #2 of the Chicago Bulls looks on against the Oklahoma City Thunder during the first half at United Center on January 13, 2023 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images)

"Despite making significant increases in strength and function over the past several months, Ball continues to experience performance limiting discomfort during participation in high level basketball-related activities," Bulls vice president Arturas Karnisovas said in a statement.

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Karnisovas added that Ball's focus will shift to be ready for next season.

"Considering the required time period to achieve the necessary level of fitness to return-to-play and the current stage of the NBA season, Ball will not return this season. The focus for Ball will continue to be on the resolution of his discomfort and a full return for the 2023-24 season."

The 25-year-old in the middle of a four-year, $80 million contract with the Bulls. He played an important part in ending