Basketball

Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo sat out Wednesday’s game vs. Charlotte due to what the team referred to as patellar tendinopathy affecting his left knee. However, speaking to reporters prior to the game, head coach Doc Rivers suggested that Antetokounmpo’s absence was more about managing his workload during a tough part of the schedule rather than an injury the team is … [Read more...] about Central Notes: Giannis, Pacers, Ball, Porter, Essengue

The Bulls may be thrilling, but their defense is leaking—trading Nikola Vucević for a true defensive difference-maker could transform their season. … [Read more...] about Bulls’ trade deadline priorities must shift after rocky stretch

Bulls guard Dalen Terry isn’t getting the playing time he had hoped for, per Joe Cowley of The Chicago Sun-Times. Terry, who will be a restricted free agent after not receiving a rookie scale extension, has appeared in seven of the team’s 11 games, but is averaging just 5.9 minutes per night. “I feel like it’s been a situation I’ve been in my whole life, to be honest with you,” … [Read more...] about Dalen Terry Was Hoping For Larger Role In A Contract Year

The Chicago Blackhawks have recalled forward Landon Slaggert just over one week after his latest assignment. He will help the Blackhawks address injuries to centerman Jason Dickinson and winger Andre Burakovsky. Dickinson will miss Wednesday night’s game versus the New Jersey Devils, while Burakovsky is a gametime decision with an undisclosed injury, per NHL.com’s Tracey … [Read more...] about Blackhawks Recall Landon Slaggert, Jason Dickinson Remains Out

The Sacramento Kings are learning about Zach LaVine something the Chicago Bulls already did. They probably could have just asked, honestly. … [Read more...] about Kings are paying $47 million to learn what Bulls already knew