From a basketball perspective, it makes sense. Ball isn’t the same player who was the No. 2 pick in the 2017 draft. He may not even be on the court much in the 2025-26 season, given his long and rather scary injury history.

Just when you thought the NBA would give you a moment to breathe between the draft and free agency, ESPN's Shams Charania broke news of another trade on Saturday.

The Cavaliers are betting on Lonzo Ball’s upside despite his injury history. Here’s why the move might pay off.