The Bulls have several young players on their roster, but only rookie forward Matas Buzelis has the raw talent to potentially change the team’s trajectory, argues Joe Cowley of The Chicago Sun-Times. However, the 20-year-old from Chicago will have to improve in a number of different areas for that to happen. “The one thing is, he has earned his minutes, which has been a … [Read more...] about Bulls Notes: Buzelis, White, Giddey
Likelihood Of Suns Acquiring Jimmy Butler Increasing?
After the Suns made a trade on Tuesday to turn their unprotected 2031 first-round pick into three separate first-rounders in 2025, 2027, and 2029, a source close to Jimmy Butler told The Athletic that there’s “rising optimism” the Heat star is closer to being traded to his preferred destination in Phoenix. As we outlined earlier today, even though the Suns’ 2031 first-round … [Read more...] about Likelihood Of Suns Acquiring Jimmy Butler Increasing?
Bulls Notes: Buzelis, White, LaVine, Ball
Bulls rookie Matas Buzelis has committed to the Slam Dunk Contest at NBA All-Star Weekend, ESPN’s Shams Charania tweets. He’s the first Bulls player since Tyrus Thomas in 2007 to commit to the dunk contest. He’ll be the fifth Bulls player to participate in the contest, joining Scottie Pippen, Michael Jordan, Orlando Woolridge and Thomas, Chris Kwiecinski of Fox23Chicago.com … [Read more...] about Bulls Notes: Buzelis, White, LaVine, Ball
Warriors May Wait Until Summer To Pursue Major Trade
The Warriors may be active on the trade market before the deadline, but they’re not expected to pursue a major deal until the offseason, writes Ohm Youngmisuk of ESPN. Two Western Conference executives who talked to Youngmisuk believe Golden State will save its most valuable trade pieces for the summer in hopes of a making significant move. For now, a more likely target is … [Read more...] about Warriors May Wait Until Summer To Pursue Major Trade
Central Notes: Bulls, Ball, Pacers, Cavaliers
The Bulls front office, led by team president Arturas Karnisovas and general manager Marc Eversley, needs to get candid about its roster intentions as the trade deadline nears, opines Joe Cowley of The Chicago Sun-Times. As Cowley writes, head coach Billy Donovan, not Karnisovas or Eversley, has been compelled to answer reporters’ questions about Chicago’s long-term plans. The … [Read more...] about Central Notes: Bulls, Ball, Pacers, Cavaliers