Bucks wing Khris Middleton, out since Feb. 6 with an ankle injury, spoke to reporters for the first time since his injury, writes Jim Owczarski of Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. Middleton said he couldn’t think of a worse ankle sprain he’d had than this one in terms of the pain he was experiencing. “After it happened I tried to play, run it off a little bit, see if it was going to … [Read more...] about Central Notes: Middleton, Vucevic, Craig, Gibson
Jazz Notes: Bulls’ Scuffle, Collins, Hendricks, Dunn
The Jazz’s 119-117 loss to the Bulls on Wednesday included a scuffle in the closing seconds, Darnell Mayberry of The Athletic reports. With Utah down one and nine seconds left, Collin Sexton fouled DeMar DeRozan next to the Bulls’ bench. Sexton and injured Bulls forward Torrey Craig exchanged words, leading to an escalation. Bulls assistant coach Chris Fleming shoved Utah big … [Read more...] about Jazz Notes: Bulls’ Scuffle, Collins, Hendricks, Dunn
Most Improved Trophy Would Mean A Lot To Coby White; Torrey Craig Expected Back Soon
Bulls guard Coby White has emerged as one of the top candidates for Most Improved Player, notes K.C. Johnson of NBC Sports Chicago. White scored 37 points in a comeback victory Monday at Sacramento — the seventh time this season he has reached the 30-point mark. “It would mean a lot to me,” he said of the award. “Just to show the progress I’ve made and to set the example to … [Read more...] about Most Improved Trophy Would Mean A Lot To Coby White; Torrey Craig Expected Back Soon
DeRozan “Loves” Leading League In Minutes
The league leader in minutes played per game is a 34 year old. The Bulls’ DeMar DeRozan is averaging 37.8 MPG, followed by 20-somethings Luka Doncic, Tyrese Maxey and Miles Bridges.It’s a source of pride for the Bulls wing that he’s receiving such a heavy workload at this stage of his career. “I love it,” he told K.C. Johnson of NBC Sports Chicago. “I love the game. As a kid … [Read more...] about DeRozan “Loves” Leading League In Minutes
Torrey Craig Nearing Return?
Injured Bulls wing Torrey Craig is ramping up his activity as he makes his way back from a right knee sprain, according to Joe Cowley of The Chicago Sun-Times, who says Craig was doing individual work on Monday. Head coach Billy Donovan told reporters that the veteran will be on a minutes restriction upon his return, which may not be far off. “I don’t know about this road trip, … [Read more...] about Torrey Craig Nearing Return?