Chicago Bulls are in East Group C for 2024 NBA Cup

Courtesy of the Chicago Bulls The NBA has officially announced groups for the 2024 NBA Cup. The Bulls will compete in East Group C along with the Boston Celtics, Cleveland Cavaliers, Atlanta Hawks and Washington Wizards. Teams were distributed amongst groups based on their 2023-24 regular season records.  Group play begins on Tuesday, November 12, continuing on Tuesdays and Fridays until December 3. The full NBA Cup schedule will be revealed on august 13, ahead of the full 2024-25 schedule release.  Bulls NBA Cup games are presented by motorola razr+.    How does the NBA Cup…

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Miami Heat could be eyeing Zach LaVine

Courtesy of Fan Recap The Miami Heat’s offseason can be described as disappointingly quiet, marking them as one of the less successful teams in terms of bolstering their roster. The Heat made minimal additions, with shooter Alec Burks being the notable new face. However, the departure of Caleb Martin to the Philadelphia 76ers – with a four-year contract worth $35 million – was a significant blow to the team’s depth and versatility. Martin’s exit underscores a broader issue: Miami’s lack of significant moves to strengthen their squad further, particularly after…

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DeMar DeRozan sent to Kings in three-team sign and trade

Free agent guard DeMar DeRozan was acquired by the Sacramento Kings in a three-team sign-and-trade, inking a 3-year, $74 deal.  The deal sends forward Harrison Barnes and an unprotected 2031 pick swap to the San Antonio Spurs, while the Chicago Bulls receive guard Chris Duarte, two-second draft picks and cash.  Barnes, 32, appeared in and started, all 82 games for the Kings, averaging 12.2 points, 3.0 rebounds, and 1.2 assists per contest. Along with recently acquired Chris Paul, the veteran forward can provide steady play for a very young San…

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DeMar DeRozan to Sacramento in the works?

In our recent video “Where DeMar DeRozan should NOT sign”, Sacramento was raised, albeit briefly as a potential landing spot for DeRozan. It appears that video may prove to be prophetic.  According to Shams Charania of The Athletic, DeRozan is headed to Sacramento to meet with the Kings’ brass. Charania adds the Kings have been in hot pursuit of the six-time All-Star and that discussions have begun between the two sides.  A sign and trade between the Bulls and Kings seems to be a real possibility.  As this is a…

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DeMar DeRozan may be ready to move on from Bulls

Courtesy of Fansided Throughout the NBA season, the Chicago Bulls and DeMar DeRozan openly expressed mutual interest in continuing their partnership beyond the current campaign, as DeRozan approached free agency. However, recent developments indicate a significant shift in sentiment. According to Chicago Sun-Times’ Bulls beat reporter Joe Cowley, DeRozan’s interest in a return to the Windy City has waned. Cowley’s report, citing an unidentified source late Sunday, suggests that the recent trade involving Alex Caruso and Josh Giddy was the tipping point for DeRozan’s decision to explore his options elsewhere.…

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DeMar DeRozan Lakers speculation gaining steam

Courtesy of FanSided Chicago Bulls standout DeMar DeRozan is set to become a free agent this off-season, leading to widespread speculation about where he’ll land next. Jovan Buha of The Athletic recently weighed in on rumors linking DeRozan to the Los Angeles Lakers.  When a Lakers fan questioned the likelihood of DeRozan joining forces with LeBron James and Anthony Davis in LA, Buha was quick to dismiss the idea. He acknowledged the slim possibility but emphasized, “Unless DeMar is determined to return to his roots, to Los Angeles, and play…

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Help is not on the way for the Bulls

title image via Sports Illustrated After slogging through the 2023-24 season to a 39-43 and getting blasted in the play-in game 112-91 by the Miami Heat, which was the second straight season their postseason ended before it got started, the Chicago Bulls currently find themselves in the worst place an NBA team can find itself, the basketball purgatory of mediocrity.  The Bulls are not a team that is making deep postseason runs, nor are they a ballclub that is amongst the bottom feeders of the Association. They are in the…

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DeMar DeRozan says Kyrie is the most talented player he’s ever seen

via Soctt Polocek, Bleacher Report NBA fans can debate who the greatest of all-time is between Michael Jordan and LeBron James, but DeMar DeRozan has a different answer when it comes to the most talented player he has ever seen. The Chicago Bulls forward answered Kyrie Irving when asked that during an appearance on the Pivot Podcast. DeRozan is not the only one who feels that way, as former NBA player Jay Williams and Phoenix Suns star Kevin Durant are among those who have said in the past that Irving is the most skilled player…

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DeMar DeRozan says he would “love” to return to the Bulls

Courtesy of FanSided In the wake of Zach LaVine’s devastating season-ending injury during the 2023-24 NBA season, DeMar DeRozan stepped up as the Chicago Bulls’ leading scorer. Despite the team’s season concluding with another disappointing play-in tournament exit, DeRozan’s ability to deliver in crucial moments kept fans on the edge of their seats. As DeRozan’s contract comes to an end, the big question looms: Should the Bulls invest in keeping the 34-year-old star? With plans potentially shifting towards moving LaVine either this offseason or before the next trade deadline, the…

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Grizzlies could be eyeing Bulls’ Vucevic?

Courtesy of FanSided A notable NBA analyst envisions the Memphis Grizzlies bolstering their roster by snagging Chicago Bulls’ Nikola Vucevic this offseason. The intriguing trade scenario was brought forth by Bleacher Report’s Andy Bailey, suggesting a pivotal move for both the Grizzlies and the Bulls. During his tenure with the Bulls this season, Vucevic took part in 76 matchups, boasting an average of 18.0 points, 10.5 rebounds, and 3.3 assists. His performance included a 48.4% shooting rate from the field, a modest 29.4% from the three-point line, and an impressive…

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