NBA PM: Kobe Should Embrace the All-Star Game

Kobe Bryant should enjoy what could be his last All-Star game, not regret his inclusion, undeserved or not… Rivers gives strong endorsement to his former colleague Tom Thibodeau.

Alan Draper  •  15 Oct 2021
Fantasy Basketball: Eight Waiver Wire Pickups

Courtney Lee has been on a tear since getting the starting gig in Memphis. Who else is a top-notch waiver wire pickup?

Alan Draper  •  15 Oct 2021
NBA AM: Is Andrew Bynum Bad Business?

NBA agent weighs in on how they would handle the Andrew Bynum situation. USA Basketball releases initial roster and the Knicks continue to slide

Alan Draper  •  15 Oct 2021
Thibodeau: Derrick Rose Starts Shooting

Derrick Rose traveled but did not sit on the bench. (Bulls’ coach Tom) Thibodeau mentioned in his postgame comments that Rose has started shooting. via K.C. Johnson of the Chicago Tribune

Basketball Insiders  •  15 Oct 2021
Luol Deng Won’t Rule Out Return to Bulls

(Luol) Deng laughed good-naturedly when asked if he would consider re-signing with the Bulls. “Maybe they will offer me three years, $30 million,” Deng said in reference to the Bulls’ take-it-or-leave-it offer before trading him. “What happened happened,” Deng said. “I love Chicago. There’s no bad blood or anything. For me to say I’m taking […]

Basketball Insiders  •  15 Oct 2021
NBA PM: Kevin Durant Playing Like MVP

Kevin Durant has been spectacular in recent weeks. Most people around the NBA believe he’s the frontrunner to win MVP.

 •  15 Oct 2021
Hinrich, Boozer Out Tonight for Bulls

(Chicago Bulls’) Carlos Boozer (left calf strain) and Kirk Hinrich (hamstring) will not play Wednesday night against the Cavaliers, Bulls coach Tom Thibodeau said. via Nick Friedell of ESPN Chicago

Basketball Insiders  •  15 Oct 2021
10 Players Who Shouldn’t Have Stayed in School

Joel Embiid and Jabari Parker may not enter the 2014 draft, but they wouldn’t be the first players to surprisingly stay in school

Alan Draper  •  15 Oct 2021
Bulls to Keep Cartier Martin for Season?

Thibodeau indicated that he would like forward Cartier Martin, recently signed to a second 10-day contract, to be signed for the rest of the season. ‘‘We’re hopeful that’ll be the case,’’ Thibodeau said. ‘‘Very professional. Brings a lot every day to practice, preparation. And he’s always ready. So you feel comfortable if you have an […]

Basketball Insiders  •  15 Oct 2021