According to multiple reports, the Chicago Bulls, despite teams submitting offers, have extended Lonzo Ball to a new contract. This contract will take him through the 2026-27 season.

Chicago signed the 27-year-old to a two-year, $20 million deal. The second year is a team option. Heading into this season, Ball opted into his $21 million player option and was set to become a free agent. Obviously, that is no longer the case.

After missing the entire 2022-23 and 23-24 season, Ball has returned stronger and healthier than before. He averages 7.2 points, 3.5 rebounds, and 3.5 assists in 30 games.

According to Marc Stein, Zach LaVine is letting his feelings be known that he wants to remain with the Chicago Bulls past the NBA trade deadline.

Despite both sides wanting to find a trade for the 29-year-old last season, both sides have changed their mindset considerably where the relationship can be saved and continue.

LaVine has two years left on his contract, with him making $95 million over that time period.

Chicago has had LaVine on their team since 2017-18.

According to ESPN’s Shams Charania, the Chicago Bulls are expected to see the return of Lonzo Ball for Wednesday’s game against the Orlando Magic.

Since October 28th, Ball has been dealing with a wrist sprain. An injury he suffered shortly after making his awaited two-year return to court due to his knee injury.

The 27-year-old has only appeared in three games of the possible eighteen. He’s missing Chicago’s NBA Cup game against the Washington Wizards and will join them in the second half of their back-to-back.

Since returning to the court, Ball has averaged 4.7 points and 3.7 assists in 15.7 minutes.