Jimmy Butler may not be the Sixers’ top target this offseason but they’re apparently willing to give him more financial security than the Heat. Paul George is widely considered the Sixers’ primary focus if the Clippers forward declines his $48.8MM option in order to enter free agency. A reunion with Butler could be a viable alternative and Keith Pompey of the Philadelphia … [Read more...] about Sixers Willing To Extend Butler If Heat Star Becomes Available In Trade
Scotto’s Latest: Wizards, DeRozan, Hunter, Jazz, Magic, Thunder, More
After using a lottery pick last year to add Bilal Coulibaly, the Wizards may draft another Frenchman early in the 2024 event, according to Michael Scotto of HoopsHype, who hears from league sources that the team expects to choose between big man Alexandre Sarr and forward Zaccharie Risacher. Those two prospects are atop many 2024 big boards and mock drafts, so Washington may … [Read more...] about Scotto’s Latest: Wizards, DeRozan, Hunter, Jazz, Magic, Thunder, More
And-Ones: Fan Favorites, Media Deal, Bacon, Shooting Guards
The votes have been tallied for league appreciators’ “Fan Favorites” for the 2023/24 season, per NBA.com. Fans voted for various categories via the NBA App, NBA.com and the @NBA handle on social media. All-Star Timberwolves shooting guard Anthony Edwards won Block, Dunk and Photo of the Year honors, while Bulls swingman DeMar DeRozan won Assist of the Year, All-NBA Thunder … [Read more...] about And-Ones: Fan Favorites, Media Deal, Bacon, Shooting Guards
A Revamped Roster Might Be Enough For The Bulls To Improve
Even if executive vice president of basketball operations Arturas Karnisovas makes the changes he has promised this summer, Joe Cowley of The Chicago Sun-Times is skeptical that the Bulls can rise very far in the Eastern Conference standings. Cowley looks at the eight teams that finished ahead of Chicago this season and concludes that they all have staying power. … [Read more...] about A Revamped Roster Might Be Enough For The Bulls To Improve
Lonzo Ball: I Expect To Play First Game Of 2024/25 Season
Asked during the latest episode of his What An Experience podcast whether he expects to be on the court for the Bulls on opening night next season, Lonzo Ball expressed confidence that he’ll be ready to go (YouTube link). “Yes, I firmly believe that,” said Ball, who hasn’t played in an NBA game since January 14, 2022. “That’s the plan that I’m on and I haven’t had any setbacks, … [Read more...] about Lonzo Ball: I Expect To Play First Game Of 2024/25 Season