Fifth-year guard Ayo Dosunmu is one of 11 Bulls who could be a free agent this summer. Dosunmu, who turns 26 years old on Saturday, is earning $7.5MM this season and is eligible for a veteran extension through June 30. The former second-round pick (38th overall in 2021) is boosting his value in a contract year, averaging 14.5 points, 3.5 assists and 2.7 rebounds on … [Read more...] about Eastern Notes: Dosunmu, Collins, Penda, Snyder
Josh Giddey Is Making Progress, But Zach Collins Is Dealing With A “Pretty Significant Sprain”
Bulls coach Billy Donovan said Josh Giddey has started doing on-court work in his recovery from a strained left hamstring, per Joel Lorenzi of The Athletic (Twitter link). No timetable has been set for a return, but Giddey hasn’t experienced any setbacks so far. Donovan provided a couple other medical updates, saying rookie Noa Essengue has resumed lifting weights following … [Read more...] about Josh Giddey Is Making Progress, But Zach Collins Is Dealing With A “Pretty Significant Sprain”
Smith, Huerter Questionable Saturday
After missing the past two games while in the league’s concussion protocol, Bulls big man Jalen Smith has been upgraded to questionable for Saturday’s contest vs. Dallas, per K.C. Johnson of the Chicago Sports Network (Twitter link). Veteran wing Kevin Huerter (back tightness) is also questionable, Johnson adds. … [Read more...] about Smith, Huerter Questionable Saturday
Heat-Bulls Game Postponed Due To Court Conditions
8:55 pm: As expected, the game has been postponed after the court was deemed unplayable due to moisture, the NBA announced (via Twitter). The date for the rescheduled game is to be determined and will be announced in the future, per the league. 8:49 pm: The start of Thursday’s Heat–Bulls game in Chicago was delayed due to moisture on the court at the United Center, per The … [Read more...] about Heat-Bulls Game Postponed Due To Court Conditions
Trade Rumors: Davis, Hawks, Raptors, Zion, Bulls
ESPN’s Shams Charania recently reported that the Hawks were considered likely to remain in pursuit of Mavericks big man Anthony Davis after clearing Trae Young‘s salary from their books for next season. However, a Davis deal between the two teams looks unlikely at this juncture, sources tell Grant Afseth of DallasHoopsJournal.com. While Atlanta has a level of interest in Davis, … [Read more...] about Trade Rumors: Davis, Hawks, Raptors, Zion, Bulls