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Where is Lonzo Ball? Why Oldest Ball Brother Isn’t Playing in NBA Right Now

The NBA world will watch LaMelo Ball play with a new team in the 2026-27 NBA season as he and his tattoos suit up for the Minnesota Timberwolves. In the meantime, the oldest Ball brother, Lonzo, is still lingering out…

By Billy Heyen · HEAVY

Published: Wednesday, 21 October 2026 at 8:42 PM

Key Things to Know

Lonzo Ball is currently an unsigned NBA free agent seeking an opportunity to return to the league.
Ball has been available since February after being traded by the Cleveland Cavaliers and waived by the Utah Jazz.
The veteran guard averaged 4.6 points, 4.0 rebounds, and 3.9 assists in 35 games for Cleveland in 2025-26.

The Story in 60 Seconds

Lonzo Ball is currently an unsigned free agent as the 2026-27 NBA season begins, having been available on the open market since February. Ball started the previous season with the Cleveland Cavaliers, playing 35 games before being traded to the Utah Jazz as salary filler and subsequently waived.

Despite remaining unsigned throughout the rest of the 2025-26 campaign, the veteran guard has not retired and explicitly stated on social media that he is waiting for an NBA call. Billy Heyen suggests that Ball could serve as an experienced injury-replacement guard for contending teams as the season progresses.

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