The Bulls lost to the Knicks on Tuesday in disappointing fashion, with a series of self-induced errors, including Torrey Craig attempting to throw an alley-oop to himself before getting knocked down by teammate Andre Drummond. The Athletic’s Darnell Mayberry sees that play as a microcosm of Chicago’s season: style over substance. “To me, it was just really disappointing,” coach … [Read more...] about Bulls Notes: Self-Induced Errors, Drummond, Dosunmu, More
Stein’s Latest: Bickerstaff, Mitchell, Kidd, Stone, Donovan
Pressure is mounting on the Cavaliers after Cleveland has stumbled to an 11-16 record after the All-Star break for a team that once sat at 36-17, NBA insider Marc Stein writes in his latest Substack post. While an 18-2 record spanning through December and January improved coach J.B. Bickerstaff‘s standing within the organization, he may be on the hot seat following this … [Read more...] about Stein’s Latest: Bickerstaff, Mitchell, Kidd, Stone, Donovan
DeMar DeRozan Reiterates Desire To Stay With Bulls
Forward DeMar DeRozan, who is eligible for a veteran extension until June 30 before hitting unrestricted free agency, told K.C. Johnson of NBC Sports Chicago that he wants to sign an extension to remain with the Bulls. “This is where I want to be,” DeRozan said. “ … I love ownership. I love everything about the city and the franchise, top to bottom—the front office, the staff … [Read more...] about DeMar DeRozan Reiterates Desire To Stay With Bulls
Donovan Unlikely To Leave Bulls For Kentucky
John Calipari’s decision to leave Kentucky for Arkansas spawned rumors that the Wildcats will make a run at Bulls head coach Billy Donovan. However, it would be a complicated process if he had any interest in returning to the college ranks, K.C. Johnson of NBC Sports Chicago notes.Donovan is under contract for two more years with the Bulls, and he’s held in high regard by not … [Read more...] about Donovan Unlikely To Leave Bulls For Kentucky
Central Notes: Bucks, Middleton, Cavaliers, Donovan, Pistons
Bucks coach Doc Rivers responded to the team’s late-season swoon by holding a film session on Saturday, according to Eric Nehm and Shams Charania of The Athletic. The meeting involved the team’s nine veteran rotation players — Giannis Antetokounmpo, Damian Lillard, Khris Middleton, Brook Lopez, Malik Beasley, Bobby Portis, Patrick Beverley, Pat Connaughton and Jae Crowder — and … [Read more...] about Central Notes: Bucks, Middleton, Cavaliers, Donovan, Pistons