NBA World reacts to Lonzo Ball injury update

"Bulls guard Lonzo Ball is expected out of training camp

and doubtful for the start of the regular season due to pain

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and discomfort following meniscus surgery on his left knee in January,

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"sources told ESPN on Friday. "While a source reiterated

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that Ball's knee is structurally strong after undergoing

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arthroscopic surgery on January 28, he continued to experience pain

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while attempting basketball activities during his summer rehab in Los Angeles."

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The NBA world was deeply disappointed to hear the latest news about Ball.

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Ball played only 35 games during the 2021–22 regular season, his first with the Bulls.

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He missed the second half of the year with a meniscus tear in his left knee.

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