The Los Angeles Lakers say they will officially firm up the status of point guard Lonzo Ball on Friday, but the Big Baller Brand is already spreading the word: Ball will return for Friday's game against the Dallas Mavericks. The Big Baller Brand, run by Ball's father, LaVar, announced the news on its Twitter account on Thursday: "Zo returns from injury and will play for the Lakers tomorrow," the tweet read in part. The Lakers said Ball was a full participant in practice Thursday, and coach Luke Walton said the training staff will make the decision.