The Lakers made the announcement on Friday, with Ball reportedly was dealing with a torn meniscus.

Los Angeles never confirmed his meniscus was torn.

The Lakers said they will give an update after he undergoes surgery. There has been no timetable given for his return.

Ball, 20, was the second overall pick in the 2017 NBA Draft by the Lakers.

He averaged 10.2 points, 7.2 assists and 6.9 rebounds as a rookie.

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