The Chicago Bulls and point guard Lonzo Ball agreed to a two-year contract extension on Wednesday, rewarding the 27-year-old after he battled back from injuries that caused him to miss two seasons.

Ball's contract with the Bulls now extends through the 2027 season, but his new deal actually makes him easier to trade

Several trade suitors emerged for Bulls guard Lonzo Ball in recent days, sources told ESPN's Shams Charania, but he and Chicago have reached a two-year contract extension worth $20 million.