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Ex-Los Angeles Lakers 2nd Overall Pick Is Still A Free Agent 7 Days Before Season

The 2026-27 NBA season will open up on October 20 when the Boston Celtics visit the Detroit Pistons.On October 21, the Los Angeles Lakers start their season when they host Steph Curry and the Golden State Warriors.Ex-Los Angeles Lakers 2nd…

By Ben Stinar · HEAVY

Published: Tuesday, 13 October 2026 at 9:53 PM

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Former Lakers second overall pick Lonzo Ball remains an unsigned free agent one week before the season.
Ball refuted retirement rumors on social media, confirming he is still waiting for a call from an NBA team.
The free agent guard averaged 4.6 points and 3.9 assists in 35 games for Cleveland last season.

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Former Los Angeles Lakers guard Lonzo Ball remains an unsigned free agent just one week before the start of the 2026-27 NBA season. The 2017 second overall pick is available to sign with any franchise, having refuted retirement rumors via social media on September 23.

Ball played 35 games for the Cleveland Cavaliers last season, averaging 4.6 points, 4.0 rebounds, and 3.9 assists per contest. The UCLA product previously played for the Lakers, New Orleans Pelicans, and Chicago Bulls throughout his injury-affected NBA career.

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