When Los Angeles Lakers rookie point guard Lonzo Ball was first sidelined with a knee injury, the hope was that it was minor and Ball would return within a week or two. That has now turned into a month and it was ultimately revealed that Lonzo suffered a sprained MCL, limiting his lateral movement.
Lakers head coach Luke Walton has been playing it extremely safe, not wanting to possibly further aggravate the injury. And with Ball continuing to feel pain after various actions during workouts, the Lakers have kept him out.
It was announced — or confirmed — Tuesday that Lonzo will miss the Lakers’ final two games before the All-Star break.