The Bulls are “absolutely involved in conversations with the Suns involving possible Jimmy Butler situations,” ESPN’s Brian Windhorst stated on Monday’s episode of his Hoop Collective podcast (YouTube link). While Windhorst was careful about what he did and didn’t say in addressing the discussions between Chicago and Phoenix, he made it clear that Bradley Beal‘s name has come … [Read more...] about Bulls, Suns Have Discussed Bradley Beal
Central Notes: Williams, Buzelis, Jerome, Thompson
In the first season of a new five-year, $90MM contract, Bulls forward Patrick Williams has continued to struggle to carve out a consistent gig as a role player. Darnell Mayberry of The Athletic wonders if Williams’ window to prove he can effectively do so is closing. With the Bulls’ third-leading scorer, Coby White, unavailable, Chicago was hoping for the 23-year-old to take on … [Read more...] about Central Notes: Williams, Buzelis, Jerome, Thompson
Central Notes: Atkinson, Pistons, Vucevic, Ball
When Boston lost to the Lakers on Thursday, it guaranteed that the Cavaliers will hold the best record in the Eastern Conference through February 2. That, in turn, ensured that Cavs head coach Kenny Atkinson will coach one of the four All-Star teams on February 16 in San Francisco, while an assistant on his staff will coach another of those four squads, the NBA announced … [Read more...] about Central Notes: Atkinson, Pistons, Vucevic, Ball
Lakers Eyeing Lonzo Ball?
Multiple teams have checked in on the Bulls‘ asking price for Lonzo Ball, sources tell Jake Fischer of The Stein Line (Substack link). While it’s unclear if the Lakers are one of those teams, Jovan Buha of The Athletic believes they could make a run at the 27-year-old, whom the Lakers drafted No. 2 overall back in 2017. “I think Lonzo is someone that’s going to be on their … [Read more...] about Lakers Eyeing Lonzo Ball?
Fischer: Zach LaVine Hopes To Stay With Bulls Past Deadline
Bulls wing Zach LaVine has been a prominent name in the NBA rumor mill for multiple seasons. While both he and the team reportedly had a mutual desire to see LaVine traded out of Chicago in 2023/24, evidently the two-time All-Star has had a change of heart. Sources tell Jake Fischer of The Stein Line (Substack link) that LaVine now prefers to remain a Bull past the February 6 … [Read more...] about Fischer: Zach LaVine Hopes To Stay With Bulls Past Deadline