Lonzo Ball is putting the rest of the NBA on notice: He’s ready for more. More minutes. More responsibility in the Chicago Bulls starting lineup. And as Thursday’s trade deadline nears, more chatter about how he could contribute to an actual contender.

Chicago Bulls guard Lonzo Ball has made a successful return to the court this season, and could draw interest from a title contender.

The Athletic has live coverage of the 2025 NBA trade deadline. We’ve seen a few minor trades leading up to the Feb. 6 NBA trade deadline. But with that date less than two weeks away, expect the action to heat up.

Lonzo Ball is currently in his first season back after missing over two years due to injury. The Chicago Bulls point guard is averaging 6.6 points, 3.4 rebound

The NBA is always better when those two are on quality teams. There are moves out there that can make the Golden State and Los Angeles better without jeopardizing their franchises' futures. Here are the two trades that make too much sense not to happen.

Looking at Lonzo Ball’s on-court performance alone, pitching him to other teams shouldn’t be difficult for the Chicago Bulls. But everything about Ball comes with a caveat.