The Chicago Bulls are set for their first of two straight games on Tuesday ahead of the all-star break. The Bulls take on the Detroit Pistons and will be without a fan favorite and starter for this game.

Lonzo Ball isn’t going anywhere. The Chicago Bulls are finalizing a two-year, $20 million extension with the point guard, a league source confirmed late Wednesday. ESPN was first to report the deal. The decision to stay in Chicago comes amid a comeback season for Ball,

Meanwhile, the Chicago Bulls made a major decision about guard Lonzo Ball’s future. According to ESPN's senior NBA insider Shams Charania, "Several trade suitors emerged for Lonzo Ball in recent days, but he and the Bulls have now reached a deal that keeps him in Chicago through 2026-27."

Several trade suitors emerged for Lonzo Ball in recent days, but he and the Bulls have now reached a deal that keeps him in Chicago through 2026-27. After a two years away from the game, Ball has made a successful, productive return this season. https://t.co/XLtAGV2OVV Ball will remain with the Bulls on a new two-year, $20 million trade.

The Bulls and point guard Lonzo Ball have agreed to terms on a two-year, $20MM contract extension, according to Shams Charania of ESPN ( Twitter link ). K.C. Johnson of the Chicago Sports Network first reported ( via Twitter) that the two sides were finalizing a new deal.

Despite trade rumblings, Ball will not only stay in Chicago but will sign a two-year extension with the Bulls.

Chicago guard Lonzo Ball was not a participant in Monday’s practice. According to reports, Ball is dealing with an illness, putting his Tuesday night status against the Pistons in jeopardy. It’s unclear if Ball will be a part of the matchups at all.