Bulls forward Patrick Williams will undergo surgery on his injured left foot and will be sidelined for the remainder of the season, the team announced today in a press release. According to the Bulls, Williams was initially diagnosed with a bone edema, but recent imaging revealed a “progression of his foot stress reaction.” He last played on January 25. The No. 4 overall pick … [Read more...] about Patrick Williams To Undergo Season-Ending Foot Surgery
Central Notes: McConnell, Middleton, Gallinari, Bulls
T.J. McConnell was considered a possible trade candidate back in the fall when he began the season out of the Pacers‘ rotation, but the veteran point guard made himself indispensable in Indiana as a result of his play with the second unit, writes Dustin Dopirak of The Indianapolis Star. Pacers star Tyrese Haliburton referred to McConnell as “the best backup point guard in the … [Read more...] about Central Notes: McConnell, Middleton, Gallinari, Bulls
Bulls Signing Onuralp Bitim To Multiyear Contract
The Bulls will use the open spot on their 15-man roster to promote Onuralp Bitim from his two-way deal to a standard contract, according to Shams Charania of The Athletic, who reports (via Twitter) that Bitim is signing a multiyear pact with the team. Bitim is in his first NBA season after playing professionally for several years in Turkey. He was made the All-EuroCup Second … [Read more...] about Bulls Signing Onuralp Bitim To Multiyear Contract
Billy Donovan Talked To Danilo Gallinari About Signing With Bulls
Coach Billy Donovan talked to Danilo Gallinari about joining the Bulls before he opted to sign with Milwaukee, according to K.C. Johnson of NBC Sports Chicago. Donovan, who coached Gallinari during the 2019/20 season in Oklahoma City, said the veteran forward was looking for a situation with a greater opportunity for playing time. … [Read more...] about Billy Donovan Talked To Danilo Gallinari About Signing With Bulls
Stein’s Latest: Thompson, Magic, Warriors, Caruso, Hawks, More
While he believes that Klay Thompson will ultimately remain in Golden State and eventually retire as a member of the Warriors, Marc Stein writes at Substack that the Magic have been “increasingly mentioned” as a potential suitor for the veteran sharpshooter, who is eligible to reach unrestricted free agency this summer. Thompson is eligible to sign an extension with the … [Read more...] about Stein’s Latest: Thompson, Magic, Warriors, Caruso, Hawks, More