The Bulls and Heat both have interest in potential sign-and-trade deals for Warriors forward Jonathan Kuminga, league sources tell Michael Scotto of HoopsHype. Kuminga, who’s eligible for restricted free agency in two weeks, is looking for an “expanded and consistent role” after watching his playing time with Golden State fluctuate throughout the season and the playoffs, Scotto … [Read more...] about Bulls, Heat Linked To Jonathan Kuminga Sign-And-Trades
Billy Donovan, Bulls Working On Contract Extension
The Bulls are working to finalize an extension with head coach Billy Donovan, reports Marc Stein for The Stein Line (via Twitter). Donovan’s current contract reportedly has one year remaining. The news comes on the heels of the Bulls declining the Knicks’ request to interview Donovan in their head coaching search. Ian Begley of SNY.tv reported that one of the currently employed … [Read more...] about Billy Donovan, Bulls Working On Contract Extension
Bontemps/Windhorst’s Latest: Durant, Clippers, Knicks, Jerome
Kevin Durant said in February that he was “blindsided” when he learned that the Suns were discussing potential trades involving him without his knowledge, and sources tell ESPN’s Tim Bontemps and Brian Windhorst that there was some disagreement within the organization about how those talks were handled. According to ESPN’s duo, that situation is one reason why Suns owner Mat … [Read more...] about Bontemps/Windhorst’s Latest: Durant, Clippers, Knicks, Jerome
Hawks, Bulls Deny Knicks’ Requests To Talk With Coaches
7:50pm: The Bulls also denied a request from the Knicks to talk to head coach Billy Donovan, according to K.C. Johnson of Chicago Sports Network (Twitter video link). 6:01pm: The Knicks are now 0-for-4 in their attempts to interview head coaches currently under contract with other teams, as Shams Charania of ESPN reports that the Hawks “firmly denied” their request to speak … [Read more...] about Hawks, Bulls Deny Knicks’ Requests To Talk With Coaches
Central Notes: Bucks, Bulls, Turner
While there’s reportedly increased skepticism that the Bucks and star Giannis Antetokounmpo will part ways this summer, there are plenty of questions facing the team regardless of whether he stays or leaves. Spotrac’s Keith Smith breaks down the many hurdles Milwaukee has to face in his offseason preview, writing that the team is in the unfortunate position of needing to … [Read more...] about Central Notes: Bucks, Bulls, Turner