The Raptors announced on Monday that they’ve decided not to fill the president role formerly held by Masai Ujiri, with Bobby Webster hanging onto his title of general manager as he takes over as the team’s permanent head of basketball operations. That’s fine with Webster, as Michael Grange of Sportsnet.ca relays. “On the title, what’s the best way to put it? The title, to me, … [Read more...] about Raptors Notes: Webster, Pritchard, Roster Moves, Rotation
Eastern Notes: Bane, Heat Asset Management, Magic-Heat Rivalry, Bulls Promotions
The Magic made one of the biggest moves of the offseason, trading multiple assets and veteran players to acquire Desmond Bane from the Grizzlies. John Schuhmann, the senior stats analyst for NBA.com, breaks down how Bane can impact Orlando’s offense. Using a film study approach, Schuhmann displays Bane’s strength and how he can blend with Orlando’s roster. Bane should help the … [Read more...] about Eastern Notes: Bane, Heat Asset Management, Magic-Heat Rivalry, Bulls Promotions
Nikola Vucevic Talks Status With Bulls, Goals, EuroBasket
Despite being the subject of trade and buyout speculation this summer, Nikola Vucevic has “almost no doubt” that he’ll open the 2025/26 season with the Bulls, he told Theo Quintard of Basket USA (hat tip to Eurohoops). On a Bleacher Report live stream last month, NBA insider Jake Fischer responded to a question from a Bulls fan about Vucevic by noting that there has been no … [Read more...] about Nikola Vucevic Talks Status With Bulls, Goals, EuroBasket
Central Notes: Green, Kell-Abrams, Portis, Giannis
Javonte Green fits right into the Pistons’ identity after establishing a reputation of a hard-nosed defender with versatility, Keith Langlois of Pistons.com writes. The Pistons signed Green to a one-year, veteran’s minimum contract, filling the 14th spot on the 15-man roster. He’ll compete for minutes at the wing positions and could also be utilized as an undersized power … [Read more...] about Central Notes: Green, Kell-Abrams, Portis, Giannis
Bulls Have Reportedly Rebuffed Trade Interest In Coby White
The Bulls have received a number of trade inquiries about guard Coby White this offseason, but there has been no indication that they’re looking to move him as he enters a contract year, according to Ashish Mathur of Dallas Hoops Journal. “I know multiple teams tried to trade for Coby this summer,” an NBA executive told Mathur. “There was some chatter that he was almost traded … [Read more...] about Bulls Have Reportedly Rebuffed Trade Interest In Coby White