Hoops Rumors

The Bulls may still be wallowing in mediocrity but second-year forward Matas Buzelis continues to show improvement. He’s averaging 21.3 points, 6.7 rebounds, 4.0 assists and 1.0 blocks in three games this month. He scored 26 points in a loss to the Celtics on Monday, making 9-of-12 field goal attempts. ‘‘I think the biggest thing with him that I’ve been the most pleased with … [Read more...] about Central Notes: Buzelis, White, Mathurin, Feigin

The Bulls have signed guard Yuki Kawamura to a two-way contract, according to a team press release. In a corresponding move, Chicago has waived Trentyn Flowers. The Bulls essentially flipped their script from October when they waived Kawamura to sign Flowers to a two-way deal. Kawamura was released due to a medical condition, as he experienced right lower leg pain after … [Read more...] about Bulls Re-Sign Kawamura To Two-Way Deal, Waive Flowers

After missing nine games with a left ankle sprain, Kings wing Zach LaVine will return to action on Sunday against Milwaukee, tweets James Ham of TheKingsBeat.com. Rookie center Maxime Raynaud will also be active after having an injury scare in Friday’s loss to Phoenix. LaVine is reportedly one of several players the Bucks are monitoring ahead of the trade deadline, so it’s an … [Read more...] about Injury Notes: LaVine, D. Jones, T. Young, J. Smith, C. White

Bulls guard Coby White was hoping to raise his value with a strong season heading into free agency, but repeated calf issues have gotten in the way, Joe Cowley of The Chicago Sun-Times writes in a subscriber-only story. They began when he strained his right calf during an August workout, sidelining him through training camp and the first 11 games of the season. He was on a … [Read more...] about Bulls Notes: White, Giddey, T. Jones, Trade Deadline