Despite questions about his post-injury athleticism, Lonzo Ball's elite court vision and playmaking are transforming Cleveland's offense and making life easier for his teammates.

Kenny Atkinson finally picked up his first preseason win with the Cleveland Cavaliers, beating the Detroit Pistons 118-100. It feels good to be done with the preseason with real basketball on the horizon. Grades are based on our usual expectations for each player.

As part of a fresh survey of league general managers, NBA.com's John Schuhmann asked for the most underrated offseason transaction, and the Ball acquisition earned 7 percent of GM votes to land in a tie as the No. 4-most underappreciated move. The Orlando Magic's trade for high-scoring guard Desmond Bane came in first.

Ball was traded for Isaac Okoro in June, and while the outside world wants to debate which team won the trade, Ball comes from a different place. Why can't both teams win the trade and be better for it?

Ball (rest) posted nine points (5-10 FG, 2-5 3Pt, 3-4 FT), nine assists, four rebounds and three blocks across 20 minutes in Tuesday's 118-100 preseason win over Detroit. Ball returned to action after sitting out Sunday's loss to the Celtics due to rest purposes.

When he agreed to a four-year, $80 million deal with the Chicago Bulls in the summer of 2021, 3-and-D point guard Lonzo Ball helped usher in a dominant half-season of basketball for the Windy City. He and fellow ex-Los Angeles Lakers guard Alex Caruso, another key new signing, cultivated a ruthless defensive attack along the perimeter.

NBA reporter Chris Fedor highlighted the buzz surrounding Lonzo Ball’s strong performance in training with the Cavs.

Lonzo Ball's injury history is extensive, including several knee surgeries. With the Cavs, he has a chance to carve out a key rotational role.

As the Cavs wrap up Training Camp here in Bradenton, FL, Ball sat down with Cavs.com to talk about adjusting to his new mates, his life in the

"Don’t overlook Lonzo Ball, quite possibly the most underrated summer pickup," writes Cleveland.com's Chris Fedor. Last season, Ball played in 35 games with Chicago. He averaged 7.6 points, 3.4 rebounds, 3.3 assists and 1.3 steals per game. He also shot 34.4% from 3-point range.