Chicago Bulls head coach Billy Donovan says Lonzo Ball is ramping up in the rehab process but far from making a return.
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The Chicago Bulls are tied with Miami Heat for the top seed in the eastern conference. However, the gap is not wide between the top 5 teams and the Bulls cannot get comfortable.
The duo of Zach LaVine and DeMar DeRozan has been a huge success so far, and Lonzo Ball seems to have taken the leap everyone expected from him 2 years ago. Despite the injuries and covid outbreak Bulls maintained their position and are legitimate title contenders this season.
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Lonzo Ball suffered a knee injury which kept him out for over a month. Initially, the Bulls struggled but ended on a 5-game win streak right before the All-Star break.
Lonzo Ball will miss his third game against Atlanta Hawks this season
Lonzo Ball will not be suiting up for the Chicago Bulls anytime soon. He has 2-3 weeks left in his rehab process and is not yet cleared for court action. He has been clocking in more than 34 minutes a game while also adding a consistent 3-point shot this season.
Coach Billy Donovan is positive that the 24-year old will return in the second week of March, just in time to make sure that the Chicago Bulls clinch No. 1 seed in the east.
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Chicago Bulls will look to extend the season series against struggling Atlanta Hawks to 3-0 in their first matchup after the All-Star break. Lonzo Ball did not suit up for the earlier matches either so facing Trae Young and co should be that difficult for the Bulls.
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