On his podcast, the WAE show (Twitter video link), Bulls guard Lonzo Ball said he plans to play in two of the team’s final three preseason contests. As Julia Poe of The Chicago Tribune notes (via Twitter), that means Ball expects to make his preseason debut either next Monday in Milwaukee or Wednesday vs. Minnesota. It’s been a long road back for Ball, who has missed the past … [Read more...] about Bulls Notes: Ball, Rose, Dosunmu, LaVine
Bulls Notes: Backcourt, Ball, LaVine, Buzelis, Freeman-Liberty
Will there be enough minutes to go around for all the players in the Bulls‘ backcourt this season? Joe Cowley of The Chicago Sun-Times explores that question, noting that guards Coby White, Zach LaVine, Josh Giddey, and Ayo Dosunmu all figure to have regular roles, with Lonzo Ball, Dalen Terry, Jevon Carter, and Chris Duarte also vying for minutes. “I think it’s going to be a … [Read more...] about Bulls Notes: Backcourt, Ball, LaVine, Buzelis, Freeman-Liberty
And-Ones: G League Trades, Charania, Breakout Candidates, More
A pair of teams have acquired the G League rights for players who are in camp with them on Exhibit 10 contracts. The Wisconsin Herd (Bucks) sent Marquese Chriss‘ rights and a 2025 first-round pick to the Birmingham Squadron (Pelicans) in exchange for Liam Robbins‘ rights (Twitter link), while the Raptors 905 are receiving Jared Rhoden‘s rights from the College Park Skyhawks … [Read more...] about And-Ones: G League Trades, Charania, Breakout Candidates, More
Central Notes: Trent Jr., Wiseman, Giddey, Vucevic
Gary Trent Jr.‘s preseason debut for the Bucks didn’t go well. The former Toronto guard suffered a hyperextension of his left elbow when he ran into the Pistons’ Jalen Duren, who was setting a screen late in the first half, The Athletic’s Eric Nehm notes. Trent, who made two of his three shot attempts before he exited, signed a one-year deal with Milwaukee in July. The Bucks … [Read more...] about Central Notes: Trent Jr., Wiseman, Giddey, Vucevic
Bulls Sign Ben Coupet Jr. To Exhibit 10 Contract
Free agent shooting guard Ben Coupet Jr. has signed an Exhibit 10 contract with the Bulls, according to Michael Scotto of HoopsHype (Twitter link). The 6’7″ swingman, a Chicago native, went undrafted out of Southern Illinois in 2022. He averaged 11.0 points on .449/.411/.761 shooting, along with 4.6 rebounds, 0.9 assists and 0.5 steals per game during his 2021/22 senior season … [Read more...] about Bulls Sign Ben Coupet Jr. To Exhibit 10 Contract