The Magic are among the teams that were talking to the Bulls about guard Coby White earlier this week, sources familiar with the situation tell Ian Begley of SNY.tv. It’s unclear if the two sides remain engaged in conversations. White, who turns 25 later this month, has developed into a reliable backcourt scorer over the last couple seasons and is averaging 18.5 points, 4.6 … [Read more...] about Begley’s Latest: Magic, White, Vucevic, Smart, Knicks
Bulls Notes: LaVine, Ball, Vucevic, Dosunmu, Jones
Zach LaVine might have felt more bitterness if the Bulls had traded him a year ago, but he had nothing but good things to say about his former organization after being dealt to the Kings, writes Joe Cowley of The Chicago Sun-Times. After trying for more than a year to unload LaVine’s pricey contract, Chicago sent him to Sacramento on Monday as part of a three-team deal. Cowley … [Read more...] about Bulls Notes: LaVine, Ball, Vucevic, Dosunmu, Jones
Trade Rumors: Boucher, Nuggets, Vucevic, Pelicans, Suns
The Nuggets are a suitor to watch for Raptors big man Chris Boucher, according to Michael Grange of Sportsnet.ca (Twitter links). However, even though Denver “definitely” has interest in Boucher, the team is extremely limited in terms of both draft assets and appealing matching salary. Its two most expendable veterans, Zeke Nnaji ($8.9MM) and Dario Saric ($5.2MM), are both on … [Read more...] about Trade Rumors: Boucher, Nuggets, Vucevic, Pelicans, Suns
Pacific Notes: LaVine, Monk, Booker, Mills, Eubanks, Lue
Zach LaVine expressed excitement about playing in Sacramento after the Bulls dealt him to the Kings, Antonio Ray Harvey of The Associated Press writes. LaVine nearly played there earliuer in his career. He signed a four-year, $78MM offer sheet with Sacramento in 2018 but Chicago matched it. “I’ve been a fan of (the Kings) for a long time,” LaVine said. “I thought I was going to … [Read more...] about Pacific Notes: LaVine, Monk, Booker, Mills, Eubanks, Lue
Warriors Shift Focus Back To Jimmy Butler
After getting word that Kevin Durant was opposed to the idea of reuniting with Golden State, the Warriors have opted to move on to other trade targets, ending their pursuit of the Suns forward, Sam Amick and Anthony Slater of The Athletic confirm, echoing earlier reports. According to Amick and Slater, the Warriors were willing to make a substantial offer for Durant and might … [Read more...] about Warriors Shift Focus Back To Jimmy Butler