Hoops Rumors

Bulls guard Lonzo Ball has undergone three arthroscopic procedures on his left knee since his last NBA game in January of 2022. With so much to overcome, Ball describes himself as “full of joy” to be returning to the court for tonight’s preseason contest with Minnesota, writes Jamal Collier of ESPN. “I think it’s the belief in myself — knowing what I was feeling, knowing that I … [Read more...] about Central Notes: Ball, Giddey, Trent, Swider

Bulls lottery pick Matas Buzelis is impressing coaches and teammates alike this fall as he gears up for his rookie season, according to Kyle Williams and Joe Cowley of The Chicago Sun-Times. Head coach Billy Donovan referred to Buzelis as having “tremendous upside” and appreciated the fact that the first-round pick has expressed a willingness to do whatever it takes to get … [Read more...] about Matas Buzelis Impressing Coaches, Teammates

The Bulls haven’t been able to generate much interest since putting Zach LaVine on the trade market last fall, but maybe they’re better off keeping him. LaVine looked like a dominant scorer again Saturday night, pouring in 28 points in 22 minutes while making all six of his three-point attempts, writes Sam Smith of NBA.com. “Zach was really decisive,” coach Billy Donovan said. … [Read more...] about Bulls Notes: LaVine, Phillips, Dosunmu, Williams, Buzelis