In a new trade idea, the Bulls do part with Ball for a former NBA champion. The deal would be between Chicago and the Los Angeles Clippers, sending Ball back to Los Angeles. Using the Spotrac trade machine and abiding by the CBA restrictions in place, here is what a deal could look like:

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.

After missing two-and-a-half seasons due to a persistent knee injury, Lonzo Ball is starting to show flashes of his former self. The playmaking wizard has suited up 24 times for the Chicago Bulls this season,