The five-year, $162.5MM contract that Raptors guard Immanuel Quickley signed in free agency last July was viewed by several fans and analysts at the time as an overpay. It hasn’t become any more team-friendly over the course of this season as Quickley has battled one injury after another and has seen his production decline a little even when he’s been healthy. However, the … [Read more...] about Eastern Notes: Quickley, Holiday, D-Lo, Harris, Dosunmu
Ayo Dosunmu To Have Season-Ending Shoulder Surgery
Ayo Dosunmu will undergo surgery on his left shoulder that will cause him to miss the remainder of the season, the Bulls announced (via Twitter). The team describes Dosunmu’s condition as “left shoulder instability.” He was able to play 23 minutes in Friday’s game against Toronto, but he missed the previous three contests and was already declared out for today’s meeting with … [Read more...] about Ayo Dosunmu To Have Season-Ending Shoulder Surgery
Bulls Notes: Collins, Buzelis, Giddey, Williams
Injuries left Zach Collins as the Bulls‘ only remaining option at center for the past two games, resulting in a lot of minutes for the newly acquired big man, writes Julia Poe of The Chicago Tribune. With Nikola Vucevic out of action to “proactively” rest a calf injury and Jalen Smith in concussion protocol, Collins made two straight starts, logging 28 minutes in Monday’s … [Read more...] about Bulls Notes: Collins, Buzelis, Giddey, Williams
Bulls Notes: Huerter, Collins, Jones, Smith, Vucevic, Dosunmu
Seventh-year wing Kevin Huerter got off to a poor start after being traded to the Bulls, but he’s been playing much better since the All-Star break, writes Joe Cowley of The Chicago Sun-Times. Huerter admits he initially struggled to adjust after being traded mid-season for the first time in his career. “Yeah, I didn’t feel like myself, either,” Huerter said. “The break was big … [Read more...] about Bulls Notes: Huerter, Collins, Jones, Smith, Vucevic, Dosunmu
Josh Giddey Is Only 2025 RFA To Meet Starter Criteria So Far
When a player on an expiring contract is eligible for restricted free agency, his qualifying offer is determined in part by whether or not he met the “starter criteria” during the season – or two seasons – leading up to his free agency. As we explain in our glossary entry, a player meets the starter criteria when he achieves one of the following: He plays at least 2,000 … [Read more...] about Josh Giddey Is Only 2025 RFA To Meet Starter Criteria So Far