Zach Lavine’s name has done the hokey pokey in trade talks for the last 18 months. Recently , reporting from Shams Charania and Bulls insider K.C. Johnson has revealed that both sides are “open” to the possibility of a trade. The Bulls’ asking price for the two-time All-Star has not been cheap, with the team reportedly seeking multiple first round picks, a young player and a veteran. It must also be said that “openness” to a trade does not equate to a deal being imminent. However , as the Bulls…
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Ice-cold shooting sinks Bulls in 118-109 loss to Bucks
courtesy of Sam Smith, Bulls.com There was no bucking the trend Monday for the Bulls, and not only with their 17th loss in their last 20 games against the Milwaukee Bucks, this time 118-109. Because just as concerning was the continued confused shooting of both Zach LaVine and DeMar DeRozan, the Bulls two primarily premier offensive player who are both near career lows in shooting. And it continued again in Milwaukee with LaVine’s 20 points coming on five of 19 attempts and DeRozan equally uncharacteristic with three of 14 for…
Read MoreUpdate: Kelly Oubre released from hospital
Saturday evening Kelly Oubre Jr was hit by a vehicle as he was near his home. Oubre was taken to a local following the incident, but has been released from the hospital, according to reporting from Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN. The incident is being unvesitaged by local authorities Woj also reports. After two-year run with the Charlotte Hornets , which included a career year last season in 2022-23 season that saw him averaged 20.3 points, 5.2 rebounds, 1.1 assists and 1.4 steals on .431/.319/.760 shooting splits, Oubre Jr signed a…
Read MoreKelly Oubre Jr. was struck by a vehicle in Philly
Philadelphia 76ers guard Kelly Oubre was taken to a local hospital after being struck by a vehicle in Center City, Philadelphia on Saturday evening. Team representatives are at Oubre’s bedside, including team president Daryl Morey. He is expected to miss significant time, however, the injuries he suffered are not considered to be season-ending. According to the club, Oubre was walking near his home in downtown Philadelphia when he was hit by the vehicle. Oubre, 27, signed with the 76ers this past off-season and was playing good basketball, averaging 16.3 points…
Read MoreDillon Brooks says he is “ready to lock up” LeBron James
In last season’s playoffs Dillon Brooks shot his mouth off, directing a barrage of trash talk at LeBron James. The then-Memphis Grizzlies forward and professional basketball irritant, said amongst other things, the Lakers star was “old.” Things didn’t go to well for the Oregon product as the Lakers uncerimoniously bounced the Grizzlies out of the postseason as James averaged 22.2 points , 11.2 rebounds and 5.2 assists , while Brooks shot just 31.2% from the field and and even-worse 23.8% from downtown and just 10.2 points in the six game…
Read MoreMel Tucker’s attorneys say they have uncovered new evidence
Courtesy of the Lansing State Journal Correction: Damon Stoudamire previously coached basketball at the University of the Pacific. The name of the university was incorrect in an earlier version. LANSING — Former Michigan State football coach Mel Tucker’s attorney told university leaders Thursday he was unable to participate in a key hearing over sexual harassment allegations because of a “serious medical condition.” His attorney, Jennifer Belveal, in a letter to interim President Teresa Woodruff and the Board of Trustees also said her firm had uncovered new evidence including text messages from Tucker’s…
Read MoreNBA unveils television schedule for mid-season tournament
Courtesy of the National Basketball Association NEW YORK – The NBA today announced the national broadcast schedule on TNT, ESPN and ABC for the seven games in the Knockout Rounds of the inaugural NBA In-Season Tournament. The Knockout Rounds consist of single-elimination games in the Quarterfinals, Semifinals and Championship. TNT will televise all four games in the Quarterfinals, with doubleheaders on both Monday, Dec. 4 (7 p.m. ET/9:30 p.m. ET or 7:30 p.m. ET/10 p.m. ET) and Tuesday, Dec. 5 (7 p.m. ET/9:30 p.m. ET or 7:30 p.m. ET/10 p.m. ET). …
Read MoreJames Harden gets his wish, sent to the Clippers in a massive trade
Sports mirrors life in that there is a sucker born every minute and the latest notable NBA transaction is a testament to that axiom. The Philadelphia 76ers have sent disgruntled guard James Harden to the Los Angeles Clippers in a blockbuster deal. from ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski: The LA Clippers acquired 10-time All-Star guard James Harden in a blockbuster trade with the Philadelphia 76ers on Monday night, sources told ESPN. The 76ers sent Harden, P.J. Tucker and Filip Petrusevto the Clippers for Marcus Morris, Robert Covington, Nic Batum, KJ Martin, a 2028 unprotected first-round pick, two second-round picks, a 2029 pick swap and an…
Read MoreJames Harden tried to casually get on the team flight, the Sixers weren’t having it
James Harden just really thought he would be able to board the team flight as if things were sweet between he and the Sixers. Harden, who has been away for the team for an excused absence for the past 10 days, However upon his arrival, he was told that he would not be accompanying the team who are embarking on a two-game road trip. Apparently the bearded one was told that is was not a suggestion when he was advised to remain in Philadelphia to work out while the team…
Read MoreJames Harden denied access to Sixers team flight
Courtesy of Chris Haynes of Bleacher Report Philadelphia 76ers star James Harden showed up to the team’s practice facility in Camden, New Jersey, on Wednesday, much to the team’s surprise. He had been away for the prior 10 days to tend to a personal matter—an excused absence. During a light shooting session, Harden was approached by team officials. He was told it would be beneficial for him to remain in Philadelphia to continue the ramp-up process as opposed to going with the team on their two-game road trip starting with…
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