Ball's contract with the Bulls now extends through the 2027 season, but his new deal actually makes him easier to trade

Lonzo Ball was rumored as a potential target for NBA teams looking for backcourt help at the trade deadline. The Chicago Bulls opted to keep him in town, though, as Ball reportedly agreed to a two-year,

The Chicago Bulls and guard Lonzo Ball agreed to a two-year, $20 million contract extension, sources told ESPN's Shams Charania, after several trade suitors emerged for Ball in recent days.  The second year of the deal is a team option,