The Detroit Pistons made their first preseason roster cuts and will not continue on with a Ball brother.
The Pistons announced they had cut LiAngelo Ball on Monday, the morning after a preseason win against the New York Knicks. He did not play in either of the Pistons’ two preseason games and is reportedly dealing with a right ankle injury. The team also cut Anthony Lamb and Louis King.
Ball has had a tougher time in the NBA than his older brother. Lonzo Ball was the No. 2 pick in the 2017 NBA draft and is currently with the New Orleans Pelicans. Younger brother LaMelo Ball was drafted by the Charlotte Hornets with the No. 3 overall pick last month.
LiAngelo Ball cut from first NBA camp
LiAngelo, the middle son of LaVar Ball, was taking part in his first NBA training camp and preseason. He signed an Exhibit 10 deal with the Pistons on Dec. 2. It’s a minimum, guaranteed contract that has financial incentive if the player signs with that franchise’s G League team. The bonus is paid out after spending 60 days with the team and can vary in amount, from $5,000 to $50,000.
Ball’s likely return to G League
Ball will likely play on the Pistons’ G League team, Grand Rapids Drive, though it’s uncertain if the league will play this year amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
Ball, 22, was on the Oklahoma City Blue G League team as a practice player last season. He worked his way to a contract, but never got to play in a game as the season was terminated in March at the start of the pandemic in the United States.
He has played professionally with the Prienai in the Lithuanian Basketball League in 2018, and also with the Los Angeles Ballers in the Junior Basketball Association, which was founded by LaVar Ball.
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