Coach Billy Donovan said the Bulls aren’t done pursuing deals after sending Zach LaVine to Sacramento on Monday, per Darnell Mayberry of The Athletic. Mayberry notes that Nikola Vucevic, Lonzo Ball, Coby White and Patrick Williams have all been mentioned in rumors, but nobody is certain who will be leaving ahead of tomorrow’s deadline. “I already know I’m not untouchable,” … [Read more...] about Bulls Will Pursue More Trades Up To The Deadline
Bulls, Lonzo Ball Agree To Two-Year Extension
The Bulls and point guard Lonzo Ball have agreed to terms on a two-year, $20MM contract extension, according to Shams Charania of ESPN (Twitter link). K.C. Johnson of the Chicago Sports Network first reported (via Twitter) that the two sides were finalizing a new deal. More to come… … [Read more...] about Bulls, Lonzo Ball Agree To Two-Year Extension
Eastern Notes: Middleton, Wizards, Cavs, Walker, Johnson, Buzelis
The Wizards don’t have a second deal lined up for Khris Middleton, according to Chris Mannix of SI.com (Twitter link), who says Washington’s plan for the time being will be to hang onto the veteran forward after acquiring him from Milwaukee. As Mannix and Varun Shankar of The Washington Post outline, the Wizards were willing to trade Kyle Kuzma, Patrick Baldwin, and a … [Read more...] about Eastern Notes: Middleton, Wizards, Cavs, Walker, Johnson, Buzelis
Cavaliers, Hawks Have Discussed Hunter, LeVert
The Cavaliers have expressed interest in Hawks forward De’Andre Hunter, multiple sources tell Chris Fedor of Cleveland.com (subscriber link), confirming a report from HoopsHype’s Michael Scotto. According to Fedor, the Cavs’ talks with Atlanta have centered around swingman Caris LeVert. Due to the difference between Hunter’s current cap hit ($21.7MM) and LeVert’s ($16.6MM), … [Read more...] about Cavaliers, Hawks Have Discussed Hunter, LeVert
Separate Deals Involving Bulls’ Nikola Vucevic Fall Through
The Bulls were able to move Zach LaVine before Thursday’s deadline but they’re having a tougher time dealing center Nikola Vucevic. Citing multiple sources, the Chicago Sun Times’ Joe Cowley said that two separate deals involving Vucevic fell apart on Tuesday. One of Cowley’s sources stressed that the situation remains fluid. Hoops Hype’s Michael Scotto reported earlier on … [Read more...] about Separate Deals Involving Bulls’ Nikola Vucevic Fall Through