Lakers Rumors: Lonzo Ball's Agent in Discussions with LA, No Guarantees Made

While it remains likely Lonzo Ball ends up with the Los Angeles Lakers, nothing is certain just yet.

According to Shams Charania of The Vertical, the team has not provided a guarantee for the No. 2 overall pick. However, Ball's agent, Harrison Gaines, remains in discussion with the team heading into Thursday's draft.

The former UCLA star recently completed his second workout with the team last week, hoping to quiet any conditioning-related concerns from the first one.

According to Ramona Shelburne of ESPN, the visit was considered "solid."

With the expectation the Philadelphia 76ers select Markelle Fultz with their recently acquired No. 1 pick, it leaves Ball as the next best option. Of course, the lack of guarantee could be in the off chance Philadelphia goes in a different direction and Fultz remains available.

Still, Ball would be a quality pick as a local product who really wants to play for the Lakers. His outspoken father, LaVar, even declared Los Angeles would be the only team he works out for, a promise he lived up to in the last few weeks.

The family will now wait to see if this gamble pays off in Thursday's draft.