The Bulls won’t pick up their $3MM team option on Ryan Arcidiacono for the 2021/22 season, reports K.C. Johnson of NBC Sports Chicago (Twitter link). Arcidiacono has been a Bull for the last four seasons, but had his role reduced this past year, playing a career-low 10.2 minutes per game in 44 regular season contests. He averaged 3.1 PPG, 1.5 RPG, and 1.3 APG in his limited … [Read more...] about Bulls Declining Ryan Arcidiacono’s Option
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Adrian Wojnarowski: Prominent NBA agent Nima Namakian has launched @InnovateSports and will collaborate with BDA and WME Sports on behalf of his clients, including stars Zach LaVine and Deandre Ayton among others in the NBA. … [Read more...] about
Multiple teams with cap space entering the offseason also have Markkanen on their free agency radar, including the San Antonio Spurs and Oklahoma City Thunder, HoopsHype has learned. … [Read more...] about
Hollinger: I’ve heard a lot of different stuff, but if I had to bet on one outcome, I think it ends with an offer sheet from the Bulls that the Pelicans decide to match after Kyle Lowry signs with the Mavericks. At the end of the day, Ball is both young and good, and having him on a multiyear deal on the same timeline as Zion and Ingram is still New Orleans’ best option. … [Read more...] about
John Hollinger: I’ve heard a lot of different stuff, but if I had to bet on one outcome, I think it ends with an offer sheet from the Bulls that the Pelicans decide to match after Kyle Lowry signs with the Mavericks. … [Read more...] about
KC Johnson: The Bulls are declining the $3M team option on Ryan Arcidiacono, per source. Arcidiacono could be a candidate to return on a minimum deal, although he also is expected to draw interest in free agency. … [Read more...] about
Marc Stein: Chicago’s interest in restricted free agent Lonzo Ball continues to be hotly discussed in league circles 26-ish hours away from free agency (officially) starting. Question to consider: If New Orleans isn’t getting Kyle Lowry, why not keep Lonzo? More: marcstein.substack.com … [Read more...] about
Man missing from suburban Gurnee
James Hedrich | Gurnee police James Hedrich was last seen Friday about 5:10 a.m., walking away from the Gurnee place Medical Care Center. An 82-year-old man has been reported missing from north suburban Gurnee. James Hedrich was last seen Friday about 5:10 a.m., walking away from the Gurnee place Medical Care Center, according to Gurnee police. Hedrich is about … [Read more...] about Man missing from suburban Gurnee
If a CEO is making millions a year, a company can handle a tax hike without hurting workers
U.S. President Joe Biden gestures as he delivers remarks in the East Room of the White House on July 29 in Washington, DC. | Anna Moneymaker/Getty Images When a top executive is paid 3,000 times more than the average hourly-wage worker, it all looks quite self-serving. In an opinion essay last week, “How Biden’s tax hikes will hurt Illinois businesses,” Illinois … [Read more...] about If a CEO is making millions a year, a company can handle a tax hike without hurting workers