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MINNEAPOLIS — There were offers for Lonzo Ball — some that even led to serious discussions the last few days, according to a source — but Ball wanted to stay a Bull, ready and willing to endure the growing pains.
That’s why the Bulls signed him to a two-year, $20 million extension before their 127-108 loss to the Timberwolves on Wednesday, not only to continue his feel-good comeback story from what could’ve been career-ending knee surgery but to act as a mentor during the rebuilding that’s underway.