Bulls and Lonzo Ball Agree to New $20 Million Deal, Ending Trade Rumors

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James Brizuela is a contributing sports writer located in Los Angeles. His focus is on the NFL and MMA. He has in-depth knowledge of the NFL as a whole, having been a fan for over 30 years, and covering the sport over the last six years. James joined Newsweek in March 2024, having previously written NFL content for Sports Illustrated. He is a graduate of the University of California, Riverside. You can get in touch with James by emailing, j.brizuela@newsweek.com. You can find him at X @james_brizuela. 

James Brizuela

Contributing Sports Writer

The NBA Trade Deadline is nowhere near being wrapped up, and the league is experiencing some of the biggest action in recent memory. Luka Doncic has landed with the Los Angeles Lakers, Jimmy Butler has landed with the Golden State Warriors, and Lonzo Ball has received his fate.

Read more: Warriors Acquiring Jimmy Butler in Blockbuster Trade With Heat

After multiple teams were attempting to trade for the Chicago star, he will be staying put.

Several trade suitors emerged for Lonzo Ball in recent days, but he and the Bulls have now reached a deal that keeps him in Chicago through 2026-27. After a two years away from the game, Ball has made a successful, productive return this season. https://t.co/XLtAGV2OVV

— Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) February 6, 2025

Ball will remain with the Bulls on a new two-year, $20 million trade.

Lonzo Ball
CHICAGO, ILLINOIS - JANUARY 10: Lonzo Ball #2 of the Chicago Bulls celebrates a three pointer against the Washington Wizards during the first half at the United Center on January 10, 2025 in Chicago, Illinois.... Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images

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James Brizuela is a contributing sports writer located in Los Angeles. His focus is on the NFL and MMA. He has in-depth knowledge of the NFL as a whole, having been a fan for over 30 years, and covering the sport over the last six years. James joined Newsweek in March 2024, having previously written NFL content for Sports Illustrated. He is a graduate of the University of California, Riverside. You can get in touch with James by emailing, j.brizuela@newsweek.com. You can find him at X @james_brizuela. 

James Brizuela

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