New Bulls guard Josh Giddey said that both he and Thunder executive Sam Presti agreeed it was best for him to be traded, rather than accepting a second-unit role, K.C.Johnson of NBC Sports Chicago writes. “Obviously, I came off a tough year. My role shifted a little bit,” Giddey said. “I was playing a lot more off ball and a role different from what I’ve done in my career. So … [Read more...] about Bulls Notes: Giddey, LaVine, DeRozan, Waters, Draft, Williams
Draft Rumors: Hawks, Wizards, Sarr, Knicks, Kolek, Bulls, More
In their latest mock drafts ahead of Wednesday’s first round, ESPN’s Jonathan Givony (Insider link) and Sam Vecenie of The Athletic each say there’s no clarity yet on what the Hawks will do with the No. 1 overall pick. Both mocks still have Zaccharie Risacher going to Atlanta first overall for the time being, but haven’t ruled out the idea of a trade down (possibly for Donovan … [Read more...] about Draft Rumors: Hawks, Wizards, Sarr, Knicks, Kolek, Bulls, More
Sixers Rumors: George, Butler, Anunoby, KCP, LaVine, Maxey
A report last week suggested the Sixers‘ interest in acquiring Clippers star Paul George has “waned,” but sources tell Michael Scotto of HoopsHype that Philadelphia still has “significant interest” in signing George if he opts for free agency. George, the number one name on our list of this year’s top 50 free agents, has until Saturday to decide whether to exercise his $48.8MM … [Read more...] about Sixers Rumors: George, Butler, Anunoby, KCP, LaVine, Maxey
Kings Rumors: No. 13 Pick, Caruso, Fox, Siakam, Kuzma, LaVine
The Kings‘ No. 13 overall pick is “very available” in trade talks, according to Anthony Slater and Sam Amick of The Athletic, who report that Sacramento included that lottery selection in an offer for Alex Caruso before the Bulls decided to send the veteran guard to Oklahoma City instead. As Slater and Amick detail, the Kings have brought in several late-lottery prospects for … [Read more...] about Kings Rumors: No. 13 Pick, Caruso, Fox, Siakam, Kuzma, LaVine
Bulls To Extend Qualifying Offer To Patrick Williams
The Bulls have extended a qualifying offer to forward Patrick Williams, making him a restricted free agent, Jake Fischer of Yahoo Sports tweets. Williams’ qualifying offer is worth $12.97MM. Chicago will now have the option of matching an offer sheet for the No. 4 pick of the 2020 draft. Williams has not lived up to his draft billing but he’s still only 22 and could still … [Read more...] about Bulls To Extend Qualifying Offer To Patrick Williams