Tag: Chicago Bulls

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

Brandon King

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?

Brandon King

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

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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

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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

Brandon King

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 he would “love” to return to the Bulls

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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?

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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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DeMar DeRozan’s 46 lifts Bulls to OT win over Pacers

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Courtesy of the AP INDIANAPOLIS — — DeMar DeRozan scored 46 points, including the go-ahead 3-pointer in overtime, to help the Chicago Bulls outlast the Indiana Pacers132-129 on Wednesday night. The All-Star forward’s only 3-pointer at the 2:17 mark of overtime pushed the Bulls ahead 127-123. Pacers All-Star point guard Tyrese Haliburtonmissed a 3-pointer just before the final buzzer. “It’s like a survival mode that kicks in, in a fun way,” DeRozan said. “You embrace those moments. For me, I just thrive off those moments. I’m not scared to fail. I’m not scared to try to…

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DeMar DeRozan named Eastern Conference Player of the Week

Brandon King

Courtesy of bulls.com The NBA announced today that Bulls guard/forward DeMar DeRozan was selected as the Eastern Conference Player of the Week for games played from March 4 to March 10. DeRozan captured his 15th career Player of the Week Award and his fourth with Chicago, which is tied for the fourth-most weekly honors in Bulls history. DeRozan, 6-6, 220, posted averages of 29.8 points, 5.5 rebounds and 6.3 assists in 39.4 minutes through four games last week, leading Chicago to a 3-1 mark with road victories over the Sacramento Kings (March…

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Lonzo Ball getting up shots

Brandon King

Lonza Ball has been derailed by numerous set backs since his initial torn meniscus back in the 2021-22 season that has resulted in two additional surgeries and what will amount to at least 209 games missed. Through it all, Ball has repeatedly stated his desire and intention to return to the hardwood. Monday afternoon, CHGO’s Will Gottlieb posted video of Ball working out at the Chicago Bulls practice facility and it looked promising. In the roughly one-minute clip Ball was seen putting up some short jumpers before moving back before…

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