Heat insider pours cold water on a Lonzo Ball signing

Lonzo Ball remains a free agent months after Cleveland traded him to Utah in February and he was waived immediately.

Heat insider Ira Winderman says Miami is not a realistic option, noting Ball is too experienced for a two-way deal and that the Heat would rather fill their open roster spot with ready-to-play talent than a player still recovering from injury.

Lakers insider Jovan Buha had reported last summer that Los Angeles would consider a reunion depending on price, but no team currently appears close to signing him.

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Heavy · 6 Sept 2026Heat insider pours cold water on a Lonzo Ball signing

Heavy · 6 Sept 2026Lonzo Ball unlikely to land with Miami despite open roster spot

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