Zach LaVine‘s first steps toward overcoming the injuries that ruined last season took place in the boxing ring, writes Julia Poe of The Chicago Tribune. After undergoing surgery in February to fix a nonunion Jones fracture in his right foot, LaVine sought a method of cardio training that wouldn’t put excess strain on the injured area. He turned to a California boxing gym to … [Read more...] about Bulls Notes: LaVine, Buzelis, Defensive Woes, Ball
Bulls Notes: Williams, Giddey, White, Ball, LaVine
Bulls forward Patrick Williams, who has been out since November 18 due to inflammation in his surgically repaired left foot, won’t play in either game of the team’s back-to-back set on Thursday (in San Antonio) and Friday (vs. Indiana), tweets K.C. Johnson of the Chicago Sports Network. Although Williams didn’t practice with the team on Wednesday, he did work out individually, … [Read more...] about Bulls Notes: Williams, Giddey, White, Ball, LaVine
Knockout Round Matchups Set For NBA Cup; Games Scheduled For Non-Quarterfinalists
Following the conclusion of the group play games in the NBA Cup on Tuesday, the eight teams advancing to the knockout round have been set, and the quarterfinal games have been scheduled. After the Warriors, Rockets, and Hawks previously clinched spots in the knockout round, the Thunder, Mavericks, Bucks, Knicks, and Magic joined them as a result of Tuesday’s outcomes. The … [Read more...] about Knockout Round Matchups Set For NBA Cup; Games Scheduled For Non-Quarterfinalists
Central Notes: Pistons, Mitchell, Buzelis, Ball
The NBA Cup might not be a big deal for some teams but the Pistons are energized by the possibility of making the knockout round. They host the Bucks on Tuesday and the winner will prevail in Group B of the tournament. They are both 3-0 heading into the contest. “Guys are into it,” coach J.B. Bickerstaff told Omari Sankofa II of the Detroit Free Press. “The vibes are good, guys … [Read more...] about Central Notes: Pistons, Mitchell, Buzelis, Ball
Eastern Rumors: Knicks, B. Brown, Stewart, Springer, Bulls
Since Landry Shamet dislocated his shoulder during the preseason, scuttling his chances of making the Knicks‘ opening night roster, reports have indicated that the club is highly likely to re-sign him if and when he gets healthy. Michael Scotto of HoopsHype confirms as much and adds another detail to those reports. According to Scotto, if Shamet returns, the hope in New York is … [Read more...] about Eastern Rumors: Knicks, B. Brown, Stewart, Springer, Bulls