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Lonzo Ball Shuts Down Claim He's Retiring From NBA: 'Still Waiting for a Call'
Ball said he is still a free agent and waiting for a team after a podcast clip about his injuries sparked retirement speculation.
- On Wednesday, Lonzo Ball denied retirement rumors on X, asserting he is "still waiting for a call" to continue his NBA career after podcast comments sparked speculation.
- Speculation began Wednesday after Ball reflected on his nine-year tenure during the "Ball In the Family" podcast, discussing his gratitude for playing despite ongoing physical challenges.
- The former Los Angeles Lakers first-round pick has endured significant knee injuries, including a 2022 meniscus tear and a 2023 cartilage transplant, resulting in 322 total career appearances.
- Currently a free agent, Ball remains unsigned after a 10-day deal with the Toronto Raptors and a 35-game stint with the Cleveland Cavaliers averaging 4.6 points.
- Ball recently expressed regret about not taking control of his career earlier, noting he must manage daily knee pain through ice and stretching to remain physically capable.
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The basketball world has been shocked by the news that Lonzo Ball has ended his career. At the age of 28, the American point guard has reportedly decided to end his professional career and say goodbye to the basketball courts.
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Lonzo Ball Denies He’s Retiring
Lonzo Ball pushed back Wednesday after a viral podcast clip was framed as his NBA retirement, saying he is still waiting on a team and that reports he had walked away were news to him. “I retired? News to me lol cuz I’m still waiting for a call… NBA season long,” Ball wrote on X. The clarification came hours after highlight accounts treated a conversation with Gilbert Arenas as a farewell. A clip posted by @ayekeeno — “Lonzo Ball confirms he’s o…
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