What happened: Ball became a free agent after being traded and waived ahead of last season’s trade deadline. He has spent several months without a team, according to [Yahoo Sports](https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/ex-lakers-lonzo-ball-gets-173720380.html).

Why it matters: Finding a roster spot is the immediate hurdle to extending his NBA career. An unsigned offseason does not establish that his career is over.

What to watch: Watch for a signing or training-camp invitation ahead of the upcoming season.