After the Chicago Bulls lost to the Boston Celtics in what was a rather close game, Bulls head coach Billy Donovan praised veteran Lonzo Ball’s shooting and defensive playmaking. “The steals, the disruption, the hands, knocking down his first couple threes,” Donovan would tell reporters (h/t Kyle Williams of the Chicago Sun-Times). “Even if he missed those two shots, he still … [Read more...] about Bulls Need To Take X-Factor Off Trade Block
Hawks List Areas of Improvement For Breakout Star
Atlanta Hawks forward Jalen Johnson isn’t just a home team favorite anymore, as his breakout is making him household name for fans around the league. This season, the 22-year-old is averaging 20.1 points, 10.3 rebounds, 5.3 assists, 1.4 blocks, and 1.1 steals per game. These are all career-highs. Even more grand is the fact that he’s currently the only player posting at least … [Read more...] about Hawks List Areas of Improvement For Breakout Star
Bulls Rookie Matas Buzelis Is Making Patrick Williams Expendable
These days, the Chicago Bulls are usually in the news because of a transaction. This offseason, they traded away two key veterans in DeMar DeRozan and Alex Caruso. They tried and failed to do the same with Zach LaVine and Nikola Vucevic, who are still on the trade block. In that time, they acquired 2021 No. 6 pick Josh Giddey, who has emerged as their starting point … [Read more...] about Bulls Rookie Matas Buzelis Is Making Patrick Williams Expendable
Is Hawks’ Belief In No. 1 Pick Zaccharie Risacher Shaken?
The Atlanta Hawks landing the No. 1 pick in the 2024 NBA Draft was one of the most unexpected outcomes of the draft lottery. Landing that selection during what was a pivotal juncture for the franchise made it seem like the basketball gods had handed them a lifeline. Because of their status a playoff contender and the trade rumors surrounding them, it was possible the No. 1 pick … [Read more...] about Is Hawks’ Belief In No. 1 Pick Zaccharie Risacher Shaken?
NBA ROY Race: Jared McCain Tightens Hold, Zach Edey Slides
After an uneventful start, the 2024 NBA Draft class has made Rookie of the Year (ROY) one of the more entertaining NBA Award races. Despite a hot start from Los Angeles Lakers center Anthony Davis, Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic is the early favorite for the 2025 Most Valuable Player award. Los Angeles Clippers wing Norman Powell has been putting together a Most Improved … [Read more...] about NBA ROY Race: Jared McCain Tightens Hold, Zach Edey Slides