Does Lonzo Ball's decision to undergo surgery to treat a small meniscus tear in his left knee threaten the Chicago Bulls' surprisingly strong season?
The Bulls and Ball had been hoping to treat the injury with rest and rehab, but when that treatment strategy was unsuccessful, they pivoted to a standard arthroscopic procedure that the team said is expected to sideline Ball six to eight weeks.
Although overshadowed by Chicago's addition of DeMar DeRozan, Ball's defense, shooting and playmaking have also helped the Bulls go from the lottery to leading the Eastern Conference.