Lonzo Ball drops truth bomb as scapegoat after Cavs exit
Lonzo Ballis the first time with Cleveland Cavaliers was cut after the team traded him to the Utah Jazz as part of a three-team deal. The Jazz eventually waived himmaking him a free agent.
Ball said he understood the Cavaliers’ decision to move him, but responded to the narrative that he did playing terrible.
“I don’t feel like I’m playing as bad as people are saying. I know I’m the scapegoat right now. But look, it still comes with the name and it comes with what they brought me in for,” Ball said on the “Ball in the Family Podcast.”
“I’m not going to say I’m playing great. But for me, I’m really missing shots. People always say, ‘I’m hitting 25%.’ Okay, let’s actually take the percentages and let’s talk about what they are. That’s four shots per game. Shit, but I promise we’re not going to win or lose games by four shots.”
The way Zo has been playing lately… he’s having a meltdown 👀🔥 pic.twitter.com/uKl8G56lvH
— Ball In The Family Podcast (@ballinthefampod) February 17, 2026
The 28-year-old Ball appeared to be the perfect fit for the Cavaliers when they signed him in the offseason. His unselfishness, playmaking and defense were attributes welcomed by coach Kenny Atkinson. But, unfortunately, it was not meant to be.
In 35 games for the Cavaliers, Ball averaged 4.6 points on 30.1% shooting, 4.0 rebounds, 3.9 assists and 1.3 steals in 20.8 minutes off the bench.
“Can I play better? Yes. Did I play terrible? I don’t think so,” Ball added.
Ball, the second overall pick in 2017, has struggled to find his groove since missing two seasons with a knee injury.
The Golden State Warriors are reportedly interested in signing Ball.
2026-02-18 01:57:00
