Lakers’ Ball expected to be ready by camp after knee surgery

By: 6 years ago

Los Angeles Lakers guard Lonzo Ball (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)

EL SEGUNDO, Calif. — Los Angeles Lakers guard Lonzo Ball has undergone arthroscopic surgery on his left knee.

MEDICAL UPDATE: Lakers guard Lonzo Ball had successful arthroscopic surgery to his left knee today.

Ball is expected to make a full recovery by the start of the 2018-19 training camp. pic.twitter.com/xUD7XdM3lf

— Los Angeles Lakers (@Lakers) July 17, 2018

The team said the procedure on his torn meniscus Tuesday was successful and Ball is expected to be fully recovered by the start of training camp in September.

READ: Lakers guard Lonzo Ball to undergo surgery on his left knee

Ball averaged 10.2 points, 6.9 rebounds and 7.2 assists in 52 games as a rookie last season.