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.

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 Detroit Pistons have $14 million available under the salary cap, meaning the path to adding talent at the NBA trade deadline is easier for them than any other team in the NBA. A recent report indicates that the Pistons are one of several teams interested in trading for Lonzo Ball of the Chicago Bulls.

Los Angeles Clippers could land Lonzo Ball and Ben Simmons on buyout deals, strengthening their defense and playmaking depth ahead of the playoffs.

Even though the Cleveland Cavaliers are widely expected to be involved in trade deadline talks, there is a chance that the front office could opt to go a different route. Instead of trading away current players and risking messing up chemistry or losing valuable depth,

Now that we’ve covered the bases, let’s discuss the details of Simmons and Ball. Simmons is a player who, on paper, would be a huge addition for the Cavaliers. He’s a 6’10