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Lonzo Ball says he hasn’t retired, is waiting for NBA call

Lonzo Ball sounded reflective about his basketball career. He says he wasn’t announcing its end. The free-agent guard pushed back Wednesday after comments from a podcast appearance sparked retirement speculation.

Published: Wednesday, 23 September 2026 at 8:25 PM
Lonzo Ball says he hasn’t retired, is waiting for NBA call
Key Things to Know
  • Lonzo Ball denied retirement rumors on social media, confirming he still wants to play in the NBA.
  • Ball is currently an unsigned free agent waiting for an offer from an NBA team.
  • The Utah Jazz waived Ball in February following a midseason trade from the Cleveland Cavaliers.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Lonzo Ball dismissed retirement speculation on Wednesday, confirming on social media that he intends to continue his basketball career. The free-agent guard addressed rumors that arose following a reflective podcast appearance, stating that he is still waiting for a call from an NBA team as the season approaches.

Ball became an unrestricted free agent after being acquired by the Cleveland Cavaliers from the Chicago Bulls and subsequently traded in February to the Utah Jazz, who waived him. Knee injuries previously sidelined Ball for two full seasons before his brief return to action during the 2024-25 campaign.

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