You could be forgiven if you haven't watched much Lonzo Ball lately. He did just miss two full seasons, after all, and even upon his return, the Bulls aren't exactly at the top of anyone's League Pass rankings.

Trade rumors surrounding Lonzo Ball have been present all season long, and as we approach the NBA trade deadline, they have been getting louder. Well, the Chicago Bulls decided to go in the opposite direction on Wednesday as they are signing him to a two-year contract extension. Ball is staying put in the Windy City.

Before this season, Lonzo Ball had missed two years of basketball due to a knee injury. Upon his return, there was genuine skepticism about whether he could return to a high level and re-establish himself as a viable NBA point guard.