The deadline for teams to sign players to rookie scale contract extensions falls on Monday and will force several clubs to make tough decisions. The Warriors have two players under consideration for rookie scale extensions: Jonathan Kuminga and Moses Moody. As we relayed Friday evening, Moody appears more likely than Kuminga to receive an extension by Monday. Moody is in line … [Read more...] about Kuminga, Suggs, Giddey Among Extension Candidates Seeking $30MM+ Annually
Bulls Notes: Ball, Future, Vucevic, Smith, Reinsdorf
Bulls guard Lonzo Ball made his long-awaited return to the court on Wednesday and received a standing ovation from the United Center crowd when he checked in, writes Jamal Collier of ESPN. Wednesday’s preseason victory over Minnesota marked Ball’s first official NBA game since January 14, 2022 — nearly three years ago (33 months). “Felt a lot better playing than watching,” Ball … [Read more...] about Bulls Notes: Ball, Future, Vucevic, Smith, Reinsdorf
Bulls Converting E.J. Liddell To Two-Way Deal
The Bulls are converting E.J. Liddell‘s Exhibit 10 contract into a two-way deal, league sources tell Michael Scotto of HoopsHype (Twitter link). Chicago currently has an open two-way spot, so no corresponding move will be necessary to promote Liddell. An Illinois native who starred in college at Ohio State, Liddell was selected with the 41st pick of the 2022 draft. … [Read more...] about Bulls Converting E.J. Liddell To Two-Way Deal
Bulls Waive Bitim, Lofton Jr.
The Bulls have waived Onuralp Bitim and Kenneth Lofton Jr., the team tweets. Bitim was battling for the last spot on the roster on a non-guaranteed contract. Bitim, 25, would have received $350K if he had made the opening night roster. He underwent surgery for a detached retina in the spring. He began last season on a two-way contract but was promoted to Chicago’s standard … [Read more...] about Bulls Waive Bitim, Lofton Jr.
Central Notes: Ball, Giddey, Trent, Swider
Bulls guard Lonzo Ball has undergone three arthroscopic procedures on his left knee since his last NBA game in January of 2022. With so much to overcome, Ball describes himself as “full of joy” to be returning to the court for tonight’s preseason contest with Minnesota, writes Jamal Collier of ESPN. “I think it’s the belief in myself — knowing what I was feeling, knowing that I … [Read more...] about Central Notes: Ball, Giddey, Trent, Swider