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
Bulls Notes: Giddey, Vucevic, Dosunmu, Ball
Josh Giddey knows he’s pumped up his value with his strong play this season. The Bulls guard will enter restricted free agency this summer and admitted to the Chicago Sun Times’ Joe Cowley that he’s wondering how it will play out. ‘‘I’d be lying if I said I wasn’t thinking about it,’’ Giddey said. ‘‘Every player in the league thinks about it, but I don’t let it impact what I do … [Read more...] about Bulls Notes: Giddey, Vucevic, Dosunmu, Ball
Bulls Notes: White, Ball, Vucevic
With Zach LaVine and DeMar DeRozan both now in Sacramento, Bulls guard Coby White has become the fulcrum of Chicago’s offensive attack, writes Julia Poe of The Chicago Tribune. Poe wonders if he’s ready for that spotlight. “This is the growth that he’s got to do if he wants to become the kind of player I know he wants to be,” head coach Billy Donovan said. “He’s getting a full … [Read more...] about Bulls Notes: White, Ball, Vucevic
And-Ones: D. Williams, Cousins, Front Offices, Kuzminskas, More
Former No. 2 overall pick Derrick Williams has signed with the Mets de Guaynabo ahead of the 2025 season, the Puerto Rican team announced this week (via Instagram; hat tip to Sportando). Williams, who was selected right after Kyrie Irving in the 2011 draft, appeared in 428 NBA games across seven seasons from 2011-18 before spending several years in Europe. The veteran forward, … [Read more...] about And-Ones: D. Williams, Cousins, Front Offices, Kuzminskas, More
Bulls Notes: White, Smith, Buzelis, Young
The Bulls are in the unusual position of both collapsing and holding onto a play-in spot, writes Joe Cowley of The Chicago Sun-Times. Chicago dropped its fifth straight game Thursday night in New York, falling to 22-34 overall. However, the weakness of the East leaves the Bulls with a game-and-a-half lead over Philadelphia and Brooklyn in the play-in race, and coach Billy … [Read more...] about Bulls Notes: White, Smith, Buzelis, Young