"It’s already a done deal": Fans speculate as Lonzo Ball posts intriguing picture with LaMelo Ball amid trade rumors
Amidst rumors of his trade, Chicago Bulls star Lonzo Ball took to Snapchat to share a snap of him and his younger brother, Charlotte Hornets star LaMelo Ball, along with an intriguing caption. The snap featured the two playing for their respective teams, with the caption hinting at the possibility of them teaming up in the league.
"I knew this day would come," Lonzo Ball captioned the story.
While there are no reports of a trade in the works, NBA fans took to X, formerly Twitter, to share their reactions to the snap.
"It’s already a done deal... Bulls looking to move him Vuc and LaVine," a fan tweeted.
"Why tf would he post this😭😭now if it don’t happen everyone is disappointed," a fan tweeted.
"Lonzo's excellent ball IQ and his elite passing and defence is going to help Melo and his team.. the Hornets should consider signing Lonzo," a fan tweeted.
"Always wanted to see it. Let's get it done," a fan tweeted.
"Would be a great story but wouldn’t do much for W or L’s," a fan tweeted.
"Why would hornets trade for Lonzo and not just wait til his contract ends and get him a lot cheaper," a fan tweeted.
The speculation for the brothers teaming up began after their father, LaVar Ball, said "Help is coming" earlier this week while attending a Hornets game.
After missing two seasons due to injury, Lonzo Ball's time in Chicago could be coming to a close. As reported by NBA insider Jake Fischer, the Bulls are exploring trade options for the guard as they look to enter a full rebuild, with the Charlotte Hornets potentially a landing spot.
Lonzo Ball gives blunt advice to LiAngelo Ball on NBA future
While Lonzo Ball and LaMelo Ball are both NBA stars, their brother, LiAngelo Ball, has yet to reach the league. He recently admitted that he's trying to join his brothers in the NBA.
On a recent episode of Angel Reese's podcast, "Unapologetically Angel," Lonzo had some harsh words for LiAngelo.
"I think his path is overseas, it’s been overseas," Lonzo said. "I feel like you got your shot in Summer League with the Hornets. You were killing. You got your shot and you capitalized and how does that not translate. You’re gonna sit in the G on the bench, or you’re gonna go overseas to somewhere nice and put up 30?"
However, LiAngelo Ball acknowledged that he turned down overseas offers and hopes to land a deal in the G League.