Hoops Rumors

In each of the past two seasons, the Jazz started out surprisingly competitive, with .500 records in early February, only to sell off veterans and tank down the stretch to improve their lottery odds. With a 4-15 start to the 2024/25 campaign, Utah’s front office probably isn’t concerned about the team’s place in the reverse standings. That doesn’t mean the Jazz won’t be … [Read more...] about Trade Rumors: Collins, Jazz, Bulls, Nets, Zion, Butler

The Bulls have many issues to address, but they don’t need to make a coaching change, contends Joe Cowley of The Chicago Sun-Times. Billy Donovan has shown an ability to adapt to his personnel, Cowley notes, going from 28th in the league in pace last year to near the top this season. … [Read more...] about Billy Donovan Is Adapting To Fit His Players

After Jake Fischer reported on Friday that the Bulls are open to discussing the “majority of their roster” in trade talks this season, ESPN’s Brian Windhorst (Insider link) confirms that rival teams are viewing Chicago as a probable in-season seller. Those rivals believe the Bulls will likely want to take steps to ensure they finish among the NBA’s bottom 10 teams and hang onto … [Read more...] about Bulls Notes: Potential Trades, Giddey, Ball, Backcourt

The Bulls are viewed as a prime candidate to sell off veterans ahead of the February 6 trade deadline, Jake Fischer writes on Marc Stein’s Substack page. As Fischer explains, Chicago has been fairly competitive thus far, currently holding an 8-12 record. But winning too many games could jeopardize the Bulls’ first-round pick, which will convey to San Antonio if it falls outside … [Read more...] about Fischer: Bulls Open To Discussing ‘Majority Of Their Roster’

Kings forward DeMar DeRozan will be sidelined for Friday’s game in Portland due to muscle inflammation in his lower back, tweets Jason Anderson of The Sacramento Bee. It will be DeRozan’s second straight absence — and fifth overall — as he continues to deal with the back issue. The Trail Blazers will also be shorthanded on Friday, announcing (via Twitter) that Jerami Grant … [Read more...] about Injury Notes: DeRozan, Blazers, Pelicans, Thunder, Bulls