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Los Angeles Lakers | via Dave McMenamin

Lonzo Ball was supposed to be the next Magic Johnson. He even got drafted by Magic Johnson. Now, he may never play in the NBA again.

He last played on January 14, 2022, when he suffered a mysterious knee cartilage injury. Since then, it’s been a dizzying journey for Lonzo:

🔸His knee didn’t respond to treatment
🔸Diagnosed with a small meniscus tear
🔸Had 1st knee surgery in Jan ’22
🔸Ruled out for rest of ’21-22 season
🔸Had 2nd knee surgery in late ’22
🔸Ruled out for entire ’22-23 season
🔸Had 3rd knee surgery in March ’23
🔸Just announced he’d miss the entire upcoming ’23-24 season

That’s an injury timeline you see for battle-tested vet whose legs have long left. But Lonzo?

He’s only 25 years old.

If his story sounds familiar, it’s because it is.

Back in 2007, a promising guard, who was a top 10 draft pick, won Rookie of the Year. He was an All-Star the next season, and looked every bit like the next big thing.

Then came the dark days. In 2008, he had a procedure to remove cartilage from his knee. In 2010, he tore his meniscus and needed surgery. In 2011, he had arthroscopic surgery on both of his knees.

Without any cartilage left, his knees soon gave out on him. And at 27 years old, Brandon Roy was forced to retire.

Lonzo Ball may be facing a similar decision. He’s one of the most versatile, selfless and high-IQ players in the NBA. But considering the earliest he could play again would be October 2024, a lot more can go wrong before he gets right.

The perfect Hollywood story is headed toward a tragic ending…🥺

Kai Sotto gets an NBA Summer League invite to play for the Orlando Magic, as reported by Quinito Henson.

The 7’3” Filipino center is signed to the B.League’s Hiroshima Dragonflies, but the team is ready for a release if Kai lands an NBA roster spot.

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BREAKING TRADE! CHRIS PAUL FOR JORDAN POOLE! 😳

Warriors receive:
Chris Paul

Wizards receive:
Jordan Poole, 2030 1st Round Pick, 2027 2nd Round Pick

Who won the deal? 🤔

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Patrick McCaw on the real reason why Draymond Green punched Jordan Poole: https://youtu.be/bu9nZYMwNQs

BREAKING: KRISTAPS PORZINGIS HAS OFFICIALLY BEEN TRADED TO BOSTON IN A NEW THREE TEAM DEAL! ‼️

Boston receives:
Kristaps Porzingis, 2023 First Round Pick, 2024 First Round Pick

Grizzlies receive:
Marcus Smart

Wizards receive:
Tyus Jones, No. 25 pick in 2023 Draft, 2024 First Round, Danilo Gallinari, Mike Muscala ***

Who wins that deal? 🤔

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Celtics fans on if Jaylen Brown will re-sign or not (7:18): https://youtu.be/noGbAyPdmso

Bradley Beal, Kevin Durant and Devin Booker‼️

THE SUN IS SHINING IN PHOENIX 🔥

Phoenix Suns