Ball's move to Cleveland shifts Chicago's guard rotation and clears minutes for other wings. While not a Bulls now, his departure impacts Williams' ceiling and Bulls' defensive identity as Okoro steps in and the backcourt retools around a new guard dynamic.

Lonzo Ball is highlighted as a gamble worth tracking for Cleveland’s backcourt depth and guard rotation, with health reliability the key factor in whether his presence tilts the Cavs’ ceiling this season.

Ball’s arrival anchors a defensive-minded guard pair, enabling Mitchell and Garland to operate with more off-ball efficiency. His length and playmaking should translate into easier buckets for the wings and higher defensive ceiling for the Cavs.

Lonzo Ball arrives amid health uncertainty, adding a floor-raising passer with shooting potential. His role may be limited early, possibly starting in some lineups but with a conservative workload. His presence adds a longer horizon floor to the Cavs’ depth and may unlock spacing in Mobley-Mitchell lineups when Garland sits.

Lonzo Ball is discussed as a potential early-season spark plug backing up Garland, with a path to starting if Garland misses time. The idea is a short-term ‘burger board’ starter role that could yield niche value in assists and efficiency before Garland returns to form.