Alex Caruso has been upgraded to a game-time decision to play against the Miami Heat on Friday. Caruso suffered a left ankle sprain on Wednesday against the Hawks. With swelling reducing around the ankle, there is optimism that Caruso could play against the Heat. … [Read more...] about Alex Caruso Is Game-Time Decision For Friday Versus Heat
Heat-Sixers Play-In Tournament Game Averages 3.4M Viewers
Wednesday night's Play-In Tournament games averaged 3.25 million viewers across ESPN and ESPN2. The number is a 25% increase from last year. The Sixers' win over the Heat averaged 3.4 million viewers, with the Hawks-Bulls nightcap averaged 3.07 million viewers. Tuesday night's Warriors-Kings game averaged 4.05 million viewers. … [Read more...] about Heat-Sixers Play-In Tournament Game Averages 3.4M Viewers
DeMar DeRozan: I Just Want To Win
DeMar DeRozan was frustrated by the Chicago Bulls loss in the Play-In Tournament. In his three years in Chicago, DeRozan's Bulls have made the playoffs just once, getting eliminated by the Milwaukee Bucks in five games in 2022. In each of the last two seasons, the Bulls have been eliminated by the Miami Heat in the Play-In Tournament. That's not something DeRozan wants to … [Read more...] about DeMar DeRozan: I Just Want To Win
Bulls Offered DeMar DeRozan Two-Year, $80M Contract Extension
The Chicago Bulls offered veteran forward DeMar DeRozan a two-year contract. The deal was believed to be worth up to $40 million per season. DeRozan is set to be an unrestricted free agent this summer. He's eligible to sign a three-year contract, either as an extension or in free agency. As DeRozan will be 35 years old next season, signing a deal longer than three seasons would … [Read more...] about Bulls Offered DeMar DeRozan Two-Year, $80M Contract Extension
2023-24 Most Improved Player Finalists Announced
The NBA announced the finalists for 2023-24 Most Improved Player. The finalists are Tyrese Maxey of the Philadelphia 76ers, Alperen Sengun of the Houston Rockets and Coby White of the Chicago Bulls. Maxey improved from 20.3 points and 3.5 assists per game to 25.9 points and 6.2 assists per game. Maxey also made his first All-Star team. In addition, the fourth-year guard took on … [Read more...] about 2023-24 Most Improved Player Finalists Announced