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DeMar DeRozan Says He Was In 'Dark Place' And 'Depressed' During 2021 Free Agency

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DeMar DeRozan signed a three-year, $81.9 million contract with the Chicago Bulls last offseason. However, before that deal was signed, DeRozan dealt with uncertainty about his future and self-doubt about his free agency. The five-time All-Star said that last summer didn't go as planned for him. At one point DeRozan thought he was headed to play for his hometown Los Angeles … [Read more...] about DeMar DeRozan Says He Was In 'Dark Place' And 'Depressed' During 2021 Free Agency

Lonzo Ball's Recovery Not At The Speed Bulls Would Like

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Lonzo Ball was shut down for the season in mid-January due to soreness in his left knee. Ball ultimately had surgery to correct a torn meniscus. At the time it was expected the Chicago Bulls guard would return in six-to-eight weeks, but he ended up missing the rest of the season. Six months later, the Bulls aren't much more optimistic about Ball's recovery. Chicago VP of … [Read more...] about Lonzo Ball's Recovery Not At The Speed Bulls Would Like

Zach LaVine: It Would Have Been Disrespectful To Meet With Other Teams

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Zach LaVine signed a five-year $215 max deal with the Chicago Bulls in free agency this summer. That was expected, but there was a point where it seemed like LaVine might meet with some other teams. That plan quickly changed, according to LaVine. ''I went into the offseason with an open mind,'' LaVine said. ''Once I was able to meet with (Bulls GM) Marc [Eversley] and (VP of … [Read more...] about Zach LaVine: It Would Have Been Disrespectful To Meet With Other Teams

Bulls Sign Javon Freeman-Liberty To Camp Contract

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The Chicago Bulls have signed guard Javon Freeman-Liberty to a non-guaranteed training camp contract. The 6-foot-4 guard went undrafted out of DePaul at the 2022 NBA Draft. Freeman-Liberty averaged 21.7 points, 7.3 rebounds, 3.2 assists and 1.7 steals per game as a senior. He was a four-year starter, splitting his college years between Valparaiso and DePaul. … [Read more...] about Bulls Sign Javon Freeman-Liberty To Camp Contract