With reports indicating that Ball’s injury continued to plague him, it was announced shortly after the start of 2020 that Lonzo Ball would miss the remainder of the season. The update was a tough one for Bulls fans, who saw Ball cement his place as one of the best defensive guards in the league at the start of the season.

After undergoing a procedure that will force Ball to miss the start of the upcoming season, hopes in Chicago were at an all-time low. On the heels of the latest update, analyst Brian Windhorst spoke about the situation in Chicago on a recent podcast, saying:

For those of us who have been sorely missing the dynamic duo of Lonzo Ball and Alex Caruso, the update was a particularly harrowing one.

Lonzo Ball’s Lingering Knee Injury & The Bulls Place In A Stacked Eastern Conference

Fans in Chicago are certainly aware that the latest update regarding Lonzo Ball isn’t a good one. Going into this offseason, hopes were high that the dynamic front office duo of Arturas Karnisovas and Marc Eversley would land a blockbuster free agent. Despite that, the pair doubled down on their belief that continuity was the theme going into this season.

Considering the fact that Lonzo Ball and the Chicago Bulls had a great run last year while the team was healthy, the plan seemed to make sense. With that being said, it’s hard for the team to get more familiar on the floor while their star point guard sits out. After the team made underwhelming offseason moves that didn’t really fill the need for wing shooters, the last thing fans needed was an abysmal update on Ball.

It’s no secret that the Eastern Conference has grown increasingly tough over the course of the last calendar year.offseason,idst of last season the Philadelphia 76ers and the Brooklyn Nets engaged in a blockbuster trade that saw All-Star Ben Simmons paired with Kevin Durant & Kyrie Irving. On the flip side, former league MVP James Harden was shipped to Philadelphia, potentially pushing the perennial contenders to full blown contenders.

Lower in the Eastern Conference standings, the Atlanta Hawks made a huge move this offseason to secure Trae Young help. The team managed to snag Dejounte Murray from the San Antonio Spurs, giving the storied franchise some much-needed firepower to contend in the East.

With things getting tougher in the Eastern Conference, Ball and his knee injuries will unquestionably be a key focal point once the season starts.

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