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Lonzo Ball never looked right after the Bulls traded him to Cleveland for Isaac Okoro last offseason, leaving the Cavs no choice but to finally move off of him with a trade to Utah in February. The Jazz promptly waived him as he now sits at home hoping to get another chance in the NBA. “I loved him as a player and a guy, and he was so cerebral,” Bulls coach Billy Donovan said of Ball on Thursday, reflecting on the frequently-injured point guard. “He was so selfless, that’s really one of the things I admired. To see him have to go through what he went through, to fight to get back, see what he’s going through now, that’s tough for me because it’s almost like what could have been, how good could he have been?” The big what if with Ball after a serious knee injury back in 2022 cost him over two-and-a-half seasons. Even when he returned, he only showed glimpses of the player he was before the knee betrayed him.
K.C. Johnson: Isaac Okoro out again, per injury report. Collin Sexton questionable vs. Grizzlies.
Joel Lorenzi: Isaac Okoro (knee soreness) is OUT. Lingering effects from banging knees in Denver.
Joel Lorenzi: The core players Karnisovas listed: Josh Giddey, Matas Buzelis, Isaac Okoro, Noa Essengue, Jalen Smith. Says “we’re intentional about surrounding these core pieces with players who have real NBA experience, along with upcoming draft picks.”
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According to league sources, the Lakers have been linked to virtually every defensive wing on the market, including Golden State’s Jonathan Kuminga, the Clippers’ Derrick Jones Jr. and Chicago’s Isaac Okoro. Kuminga and Jones are currently injured, though. Okoro and Jones also carry contracts that would cut into cap space next summer, while Kuminga’s contract includes a team option for next year.
KC Johnson: Bulls 125, Heat 118 Shorthanded Bulls snap 3-game skid Monster game from Dosunmu and solid minutes from many, including Yuki Kawamura Dosunmu 29 pts, 9 assists, 8 rebs Okoro 20 pts
Joel Lorenzi: Bulls end their skid with a 129-126 win in Charlotte, their first since Nov. 21. Massive overturned call there to decide the game. Okoro with 15 in his return, Collins with 16 & 8 as he comes close to returning to form.
K.C. Johnson: Per Donovan, Coby White is in Isaac Okoro, Tre Jones and Jalen Smith also in. Okoro and Smith are on 20-Minute restriction and Jones 24.
KC Johnson: Billy Donovan said Ayo Dosunmu and Kevin Huerter won’t travel to Charlotte. Isaac Okoro and Jalen Smith practiced and medical will determine if they can play Friday, per Donovan. If they do, he said they’ll be on minutes restrictions
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K.C. Johnson: Ayo Dosunmu will try to play, per Donovan. Tre Jones, Isaac Okoro and Jalen Smith all remain out, along with Kevin Huerter.
Joel Lorenzi: Pat Williams also available. Terry and Okoro out.
Joel Lorenzi: Happy thanksgiving y’all. Lengthy Bulls injury report for tomorrow in Charlotte. Five guys questionable. Okoro has been upgraded to doubtful. Coby White (injury management) listed.
Happy thanksgiving y’all. Lengthy Bulls injury report for tomorrow in Charlotte. Five guys questionable. Okoro has been upgraded to doubtful. Coby White (injury management) listed. pic.twitter.com/dwHpQAJULK
— Joel Lorenzi (@JoelXLorenzi) November 27, 2025
KC Johnson: Bulls list Isaac Okoro and Dalen Terry out and Kevin Huerter (illness) and Patrick Williams (wrist) questionable vs. Pelicans. Zion Williamson isn’t on injury report for New Orleans, who are without Jordan Poole, Herb Jones and Dejounte Murray. Kevon Looney is questionable.
