In the time since Bulls guard , the details surrounding his rehab and recovery have grown more concerning.In January, Ball was given a six-to-eight week timeline for recovery, but the 24-year-old encountered numerous setbacks that held him out for the remainder of the regular season as well as Chicago's brief run in the 2022 NBA Playoffs, which ended over three months following the initial procedure.As the Bulls prepared for training camp ahead of the 2022-23 season, it was revealed that Ball was not with the team but instead in Los Angeles preparing to undergo another surgery on his left knee. Because he could not attend media day, and explained that surgery was the only option as "I really can't run or jump. Until I can Jim Zorn Jersey do those things, I can't play."Given the concerning nature of Ball's injury timeline, The Sporting News reached out to medical expert Dr. MichaelS. George of the KSF Orthopaedic Center in Houston in early October. Dr. Grange took a closer look at the potential causes of Ball's setbacks and what it means moving forward.MORE: Why did Lonzo Ball undergo another knee procedure?"Lonzo Ball underwent left arthroscopic knee surgery, also called a knee scope. This is the same knee for which he underwent surgery in January and this is his third surgery on this knee."The surgery in January was reportedly to treat a meniscus tear. The usual recovery for such a surgery is typically four to six weeks. The fact that he was not able to Sidney Jones IV Jersey return by the end of last year suggests that the knee still had residual i sues, which could range from continued inflammation to more meniscus tearing to cartilage damage and arthritis."Should there be long-term concerns surrounding Lonzo Ball's recent injury history?"The exact cause of his continued symptoms would determine his short- and long-term outcome. If the knee has not developed cartilage damage or arthritis, then he would be expected to make a full recovery from the recent surgery with no long-term i sues. If there are problems Seattle Seahawks Accessories with the knee cartilage, then this could be an i sue that continues to linger."When can we expect Lonzo Ball to return to play after his latest knee surgery?"It was reported that he would be re-evaluated in four to six weeks, which suggests that this surgery was a simple debridement of inflamed ti sue or meniscus tearing, as opposed to a more complex surgical procedure."Even if this surgery solves his problem, it will likely take more time to recover than a typical knee arthroscopy since he has not been able to play fully for so long."MORE: Jan. 15, 2022:Ball mi ses a game vs. the Celtics with Jan. 20, 2022: that Ball has a "small meniscus tear" and will undergo arthroscopic surgery. He is given an expected return timetable of six-to-eight weeks.April 5, 2022:After Ball is experiencing discomfort in his Gabe Jackson Jersey ramp-up proce s, that Ball is expected to be shut down for the remainder of the season.April 27, 2022:The Bulls are eliminated by the Bucks in Game 5 of the opening round of the NBA Playoffs. Ball is inactive for the entire series.Sept. 27, 2022:Speaking to reporters remotely from Los Angeles, that he is set to undergo another surgery on his left knee as he currently cannot run or jump.Sept. 29, 2022:After Ball undergoes succe sful surgery on his left knee, that there is optimism that Ball can return during the 2022-23 season, adding that the guard is expected to mi s "at least a few months."Nov. 18, 2022: , there is no timetable for Ball's return despite the fact he was doing more in his rehab.Nov. 30, 2022: that Ball's rehab has "been really slow." Chicago's head coach added that Ball is "working through more and more but not close to running or cutting or contact."MORE: DateOpponentTime (ET)National TVDec. 2at Warriors10 p.m.ESPNDec. 4at Kings6 p.m.Dec. 7vs. Wizards8 p.m.Dec. 10vs. Seattle Seahawks Hats Mavericks8 p.m.Dec. 11at Hawks6:30 p.m.