While the Raptors have primarily been linked to centers on the trade market, Eric Koreen of The Athletic believes they could use additional shooting around Scottie Barnes and Brandon Ingram more than a big man. As Koreen writes, Toronto has looked particularly overmatched this season against New York, which has multiple wing defenders capable of slowing down Ingram and Barnes. … [Read more...] about Eastern Notes: Raptors, MPJ, Nuggets, J. Smith, Enaruna
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Bulls quietly made their Coby White decision months before the trade deadline
Josh Giddey’s extension set the Chicago Bulls’ backcourt plan, making White expendable while Dosunmu emerges as the more likely long-term piece. … [Read more...] about Bulls quietly made their Coby White decision months before the trade deadline
Blackhawks Recall Sam Rinzel
The Chicago Blackhawks have made a move to fortify their blue-line. Top prospect Sam Rinzel has been recalled to the NHL, putting him on the Blackhawks roster for the first time in 2026. This move comes amid a quiet spell for fellow top youngster Artyom Levshunov, who was on the ice for five goals against in Thursday’s loss to the Pittsburgh Penguins. Attention will hone in on … [Read more...] about Blackhawks Recall Sam Rinzel
Bulls fans must prepare for another painful trade deadline
If history tells us anything, the Chicago Bulls might not have a plan at the NBA trade deadline. … [Read more...] about Bulls fans must prepare for another painful trade deadline
And-Ones: Lottery, Combine, Dunk Contest, Hayes, More
The NBA has officially set the dates for this year’s most significant pre-draft events, including the combine and lottery. According to the league (Twitter link), the G League combine will take place from May 8-10, with the full-fledged combine to follow from May 10-17. Typically, the NBA invites approximately 75 top prospects to the combine, with a group of several dozen … [Read more...] about And-Ones: Lottery, Combine, Dunk Contest, Hayes, More
