​Cleveland, Ohio – October 26: Lonzo Ball, guard for the Cleveland Cavaliers, dribbles up the court against the Milwaukee Bucks in the fourth quarter at Rocket Mortgage Arena. The Cavaliers defeated the Bucks 118-113 on that October night in 2025. By downloading or using this photograph, the user acknowledges and agrees to the Getty Images License Agreement terms and conditions. Photo credit: Jason Miller/Getty Images.
Boston, Massachusetts – October 29: Lonzo Ball, wearing number 2 for the Cleveland Cavaliers, sits on the bench during the fourth quarter in a game at TD Garden against the Boston Celtics in 2025. By downloading or using this photograph, the user acknowledges and agrees to the Getty Images License Agreement terms and conditions. Photo credit: Brian Fluharty/Getty Images.
Los Angeles, California – June 23: Lonzo Ball, number 2, of the Los Angeles Lakers speaks to the media at a training facility during a June press conference in 2017. Photo credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea/Getty Images.
Lonzo Ball is coming off a season in which he appeared in 35 games for the Cleveland Cavaliers. The former UCLA star posted averages of 4.6 points, 4.0 rebounds, 3.9 assists, and 1.3 steals per game, while shooting 30.1 percent from the field and 27.2 percent from three-point range. He was traded to the Utah Jazz in the middle of that season and then waived. As of July 12, Ball remained a free agent, available to sign with any NBA team. Photo credit: Getty/Hilary.
Guard Lonzo Ball of the Cleveland Cavaliers brings the ball up the court against the Milwaukee Bucks in the fourth quarter at Rocket Mortgage Arena on October 26, 2025, in Cleveland, Ohio. Though Ball’s career has been hampered by injuries, he could still be an appealing option as a bench point guard for a team in need of depth. In seven different games last season, he recorded 6+ assists, highlighting his playmaking ability when healthy. He could potentially be signed to a minimum or non-guaranteed contract, offering a low-risk, high-reward addition for a team seeking step-in leadership and playmaking depth off the bench. Photo credit: Getty.
Lonzo Ball and the Los Angeles Lakers: At one time, Ball was viewed as a potential superstar after being selected second overall in the 2017 NBA Draft by the Los Angeles Lakers. However, his tenure with the Lakers lasted only two seasons before a trade sent him to the New Orleans Pelicans. ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski reported on June 15, 2019 that the Pelicans agreed to trade Anthony Davis to the Lakers in exchange for Lonzo Ball, Brandon Ingram, Josh Hart, and three first-round picks, including the No. 4 pick in the 2019 Draft. Photo credit: Getty.
Note: This compilation emphasizes Lonzo Ball’s career trajectory, statistical highlights, and the trades that shaped his path, reflecting an overview suitable for fans seeking context on Ball’s journey through the 2015–2025 period.