Lonzo Ball was another player that teams were calling for, but the Bulls ended up signing him to a contract extension, keeping him around for years to come. There could have been a chance he was dealt, and the Bulls would have received a pick in return, according to The Athletic's John Hollinger.

A ton was expected from Lonzo Ball when he came into the NBA as the No. 2 pick in the 2017 draft. He was hyped up as a future superstar and Hall of Famer, and many fell for the hype, but instead, he has maxed out as a lower-tier starting point guard,

A recent report suggests that the Bulls are hesitant to trade Lonzo Ball despite the plethora of rumors that continue to swirl.

Several trade suitors emerged for Lonzo Ball in recent days, but he and the Bulls have now reached a deal that keeps him in Chicago through 2026-27. After a two years away from the game, Ball has made a successful, productive return this season. https://t.co/XLtAGV2OVV Ball will remain with the Bulls on a new two-year, $20 million trade.

The Chicago Bulls "have not been eager" to trade Lonzo Ball despite outside interest, according to NBA insider Marc Stein. Stein also reported the team

Amid trade rumors a day ahead of the deadline, the Chicago Bulls gave point guard Lonzo Ball a two-year, $20 million contract extension, multiple media outlets reported on Wednesday.

Lonzo Ball has signed a two-year, $20 million contract extension with the Chicago Bulls, confirmed by ESPN's Shams Charania. This extension reinforces

The Chicago Bulls made it clear that they are beginning a rebuild at this year’s trade deadline. They traded away

The Chicago Bulls apparently turned down a trade offer for former UCLA star Lonzo Ball at the NBA trade deadline.