It will likely be a couple more months before any offseason trades are completed, but the rumors surrounding Suns star Kevin Durant are already beginning to pick up steam now that Phoenix’s season is over. Reporting earlier this week indicated that Durant’s manager Rich Kleiman planned to travel to Phoenix this week to talk to the Suns about the veteran forward’s future. On … [Read more...] about Latest On Kevin Durant
Community Shootaround: Wednesday Play-In Team Futures
Wednesday evening will see four teams in very different places fight for the opportunity to earn the No. 8 seeds in their respective conferences. For the third straight season, the 39-43 Bulls will be squaring off against the 37-45 Heat in a play-in tournament game. This year, however, Chicago seems to have the edge. Per BetOnline, the Bulls are a marginal favorite as the home … [Read more...] about Community Shootaround: Wednesday Play-In Team Futures
Bulls Notes: Play-In Loss, White, Karnisovas, Huerter
The Bulls‘ season ended in familiar fashion Wednesday night with another loss to Miami in the play-in tournament, writes Julia Poe of The Chicago Tribune. This is the third straight year that it’s happened, and Wednesday’s game wasn’t close, with the Heat pulling away early while sinking a barrage of outside shots. Poe notes that Miami scored 39 points in the first quarter and … [Read more...] about Bulls Notes: Play-In Loss, White, Karnisovas, Huerter
Bulls, Heat Dealing With Injuries Going Into Play-In Game
Bulls guard Josh Giddey will be available for tonight’s play-in game against Miami, but both teams are missing key players for the elimination contest. In a pre-game meeting with reporters, Chicago coach Billy Donovan said Giddey, who has been dealing with pain in his right hand, won’t be on a minutes restriction, relays Jared Weiss of The Athletic (Twitter link). Giddey sat … [Read more...] about Bulls, Heat Dealing With Injuries Going Into Play-In Game
Central Notes: Bulls Play-In, Vucevic, Pistons, Haliburton
Tempo will be a key in the Bulls’ play-in game against the Heat tonight, Julia Poe of the Chicago Tribune writes. Chicago will want to speed up the game, while the Heat would prefer a half-court battle. “Our identity is up and down — and it’s not a secret,” guard Josh Giddey said. “Everyone knows the way we play.” Coby White says the Bulls need to match the Heat’s physicality. … [Read more...] about Central Notes: Bulls Play-In, Vucevic, Pistons, Haliburton