Matty Ice’s NBA Mailbag: Award discussions, Bulls’ future, and more

Hey yo! What’s up? It’s your favorite NBA writer, Mat Issa. I’m here to bring you the very first edition of my (hopefully) new column at Basketball Insiders: Matty Ice’s Mailbag.  This mailbag isn’t too different from other mailbags you’ve consumed in the past. You ask me questions on Twitter (@matissa15), and I answer them […]

Mat Issa  •  08 Jan 2024
The Chicago Bulls will be the most interesting trade deadline team

On Tuesday, it was reported by The Athletic’s NBA Insider Shams Charania that the Chicago Bulls may be interested in exploring a trade for Zach LaVine. Here is what he said:  “NBA teams are probing the availability of two-time All-Star guard Zach LaVine, and there’s been increased openness from the Chicago Bulls and LaVine about exploring a […]

Mat Issa  •  15 Nov 2023
Why Alex Caruso is the most valuable player on the trading block

Key Highlights: Alex Caruso provides a skill that is very valuable to today’s game: elite point-of-attack defense Caruso is not a defensive-only player – he also offers value through his passing, spot-up shooting, driving, and cutting Caruso is the most valuable player projected to be on the trade block this season As the ever-so-frustrating Chicago Bulls continue […]

Mat Issa  •  15 Nov 2023
Chicago’s Alex Caruso was voted All-Defensive First Team this season for the first time in his career

Today, the league announced the 10 players who were voted for the All-Defensive teams for the 2022-23 season. It’s a prestigious honor to be selected as one of the top 10 defenders in the league. Leading the names for All-Defensive First Team this season is Bulls PG Alex Caruso. Evan Mobley and himself were both […]

Zach Wolpin  •  09 May 2023
Bulls’ Alex Caruso is embracing the opportunity to guard Pascal Siakam tonight in a win-or-go-home game

The Chicago Bulls finished the season two games under .500 to end with a 40-42 record. It was a disappointing year for them and one where the wins did not come very easy. That’s why Chicago is the #10 seed in the play-in tournament and faces elimination tonight with a loss. Taking on the challenge […]

Zach Wolpin  •  12 Apr 2023
Reports Say The Chicago Bulls Are Open To Taking Calls For Three Unlikely Players Before The Deadline

With a 22-26 record so far this season, the Chicago Bulls are eleventh in the Eastern Conference and have not come close to their expectations for the season. They have two all-stars on the roster and a number of other solid role player, but they have trouble closing out game in 2022-23. With the trade […]

Zach Wolpin  •  27 Jan 2023
Bulls SG Alex Caruso Set To Return Vs Detroit Tonight After Shoulder Sprain, Concussion

The Chicago Bulls are having a rough start to the 2022-23 both on and off the court. Injuries have played a large factor into the team having a 15-19 record this season and they are tenth in the Eastern Conference. On top of that, there’s been multiple reports of on-court disconnect between Zach LaVine and […]

Zach Wolpin  •  30 Dec 2022
76ers Among Other Teams Who Are Interested In This ‘Win-Now’ Trade With A Former NBA Champion

The Philadelphia 76ers beat the Detroit Pistons at home last night, 113-93. For Joel Embiid and the Sixers, that is their sixth straight win and they have climbed their way back into the top five in the East. They are just one game behind fourth place Brooklyn and two and a half games behind the […]

Zach Wolpin  •  22 Dec 2022
Lonzo Ball to undergo arthroscopic knee surgery

Lonzo Ball of the Chicago Bulls is expected to miss four to six weeks. The Chicago Bulls guard will undergo arthroscopic surgery on his left knee. Ball suffered a torn meniscus back in January, which forced him to miss the rest of the year. While he has been rehabbing, the discomfort in his left knee […]

Mathew Huff  •  22 Sep 2022