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KC Johnson: Lonzo Ball said he won’t need wrist surgery and he’s excited for first normal offseason in awhile. Said his knee “did better than expected.” Credited Bulls and team physician Brian Cole for surgery/sticking with him. … [Read more...] about
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KC Johnson: Austin Dufault, LD Williams and Peter Crawford remain as coordinators on player development staff that remains important to Artūras Karnišovas and Bulls and that Patton championed. Dufault is expected to be at least one candidate to get consideration for director job, per source … [Read more...] about
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According to a source, Patton was a guy that also liked to shoot from the hip and speak his mind when asked. The feeling is that while Karnisovas often asks opinions, “They have to fit his,” the source said. … [Read more...] about
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News reached Bulls players that Karnisovas made the decision to fire director of player development/shooting coach guru Peter Patton after the loss to Miami in Wednesday’s play-in game, leaving a core of current players “beyond pissed,” as one said in a text. “Coach Pete was the real deal … (messed) up,” another player said. Not just smoke coming from the locker room for the … [Read more...] about
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KC Johnson: Peter Patton, director of player development, won’t be back with Bulls, per Bulls PR. Players consistently praised Patton for his investment, results. Patton appreciated working for hometown franchise and, with 3 teams of NBA experience, will be recommended for next gig … [Read more...] about