The Lakers officially informed LiAngelo Ball he will not be on their summer league team, sources close to the situation told ESPN. Ball went undrafted Thursday night.
LiAngelo and LaMelo Ball have signed with agent Harrison Gaines, their father, LaVar Ball, told ESPN. Ball wants both sons to play on the same team overseas.
UCLA basketball coach Steve Alford said he was surprised when he learned through various media reports that freshman LiAngelo Ball was leaving the program and withdrawing from school.
LaVar Ball has told ESPN that he has pulled his son LiAngelo out of UCLA after the player was suspended indefinitely because of a shoplifting incident.
UCLA's three suspended basketball players are working out on their own while they await a final decision on whether they'll be allowed to play for the Bruins this season.
The first Big Baller Brand signature sneaker is slated to ship Friday, as LaVar Ball's vision for his "family brand" comes to fruition.
