Speaking at All-NBA point guard Goran Dragic‘s farewell game in Slovenia, Bulls center Nikola Vucevic reflected on the team’s disappointing last three seasons. The 6-foot-10 big man noted that everything changed after starting 3-and-D point guard Lonzo Ball suffered a left mensicus tear midway through the 2021/23 season, per Milun Nesovic of Meridian Sport (h/t to BasketNews … [Read more...] about Nikola Vucevic Talks Lonzo Ball, Changes In Chicago, Retirement
Eastern Notes: Council, Celtics, Lillard, ’24/25 Standings
As he prepares for his second NBA season, Sixers swingman Ricky Council has been participating this summer in the private runs held in Los Angeles by Sixers assistant Rico Hines, writes Keith Pompey of The Philadelphia Inquirer. Council is working on fine-tuning his game in the hope of earning rotation minutes in Philadelphia in 2024/25. “This summer has been a whole lot of … [Read more...] about Eastern Notes: Council, Celtics, Lillard, ’24/25 Standings
NBA 2024 Offseason Check-In: Chicago Bulls
Hoops Rumors is checking in on the 2024 offseason for all 30 NBA teams, recapping the summer’s free agent signings, trades, draft picks, departures, and more. We’ll take a look at each team’s offseason moves and consider what might still be coming before the regular season begins. Today, we’re focusing on the Chicago Bulls. Free agent signings Patrick Williams: Five years, … [Read more...] about NBA 2024 Offseason Check-In: Chicago Bulls
Hawks, Nets, Bulls Control Largest Trade Exceptions
As our list of traded player exceptions shows, six NBA teams currently control TPEs worth more than $10MM apiece. Those exceptions are as follows: Atlanta Hawks: $25,266,266 (expires 7/7/25) Brooklyn Nets: $23,300,000 (expires 7/7/25) Chicago Bulls: $17,506,232 (expires 7/8/25) Dallas Mavericks: $16,193,183 (expires 7/7/25) Memphis Grizzlies: $12,600,000 (expires … [Read more...] about Hawks, Nets, Bulls Control Largest Trade Exceptions
Need Breakout Seasons To Exceed 30 Wins
According to VegasInsider.com, the opening odds for the Bulls’ projected win total are 30.5. In order to exceed that figure, the Bulls will need a few breakout seasons, The Athletic’s Darnell Mayberry writes.Coby White, Josh Giddey, Patrick Williams and Jalen Smith are some of the players in line for a statistical jump, given the state of current roster. The Bulls could get … [Read more...] about Need Breakout Seasons To Exceed 30 Wins