NBA Notes: Lakers, Luka Doncic, Bulls, Nic Claxton, Nets

Lakers The Lakers got another big night from Luka Doncic. Getting their starters an early seat on the bench proved more difficult. Doncic finished with 45...
Paul Reed, Pistons, NBA

NBA Notes: Pistons, Paul Reed, Thunder, Bulls, Isaac Okoro

Pistons Paul Reed was already headed for more work after the Pistons traded Isaiah Stewart. Jalen Duren’s hamstring injury added to the assignment, and Reed...
Luka Doncic, Lakers, NBA

NBA Notes: Lakers, Luka Doncic, Bulls, Caleb Wilson, Heat

Lakers The Lakers found a way to win without Luka Doncic on Wednesday. They’ll gladly try the next one with him. Doncic has been cleared to...
Victor Wembanyama, Spurs, NBA

NBA Notes: Spurs, Victor Wembanyama, Nets, Mikel Brown Jr, Bulls

Spurs The Spurs spent the first week looking for some offensive rhythm. Julian Champagnie found enough Tuesday to share with everybody. Champagnie made eight first-half threes...
Michael Jordan, Kobe Bryant, Bulls, Lakers, NBA

Michael Jordan revealed Kobe Bryant’s final text to him, and why he couldn’t delete it

Michael Jordan and Kobe Bryant shared plenty of memorable moments on the basketball court. But one of the most meaningful exchanges between the two...
Caleb Wilson, NBA, Bulls

NBA Notes: Bulls, Caleb Wilson, Hawks, Aaron Wiggins, Pistons

Bulls The Bulls won’t have to convince Caleb Wilson to embrace the moment when he makes his NBA debut Wednesday against the Raptors. The No....
Nic Claxton, Bulls, NBA

NBA Notes: Bulls, Nic Claxton, Sixers, Joel Embiid, Knicks

Bulls The Bulls will have to wait a little longer for Nic Claxton’s debut. Claxton is progressing from the hamstring injury that sidelined him throughout the...
Giannis Antetokounmpo, Heat, Raptors, NBA

NBA Notes: Heat, Giannis Antetokounmpo, Bulls, Josh Giddey, Spurs

Heat Giannis Antetokounmpo is getting comfortable with the Heat. His teammates are learning that getting him the ball is only the first part of the...
Bronny James, Lakers, NBA

NBA Notes: Lakers, Bronny James, Warriors, Kristaps Porzingis, Bulls

Lakers JJ Redick likes some of what he’s seen from Bronny James in practice. The preseason games have been another matter. “I don’t think he’s played...
Tyrese Haliburton, Pacers, Cavaliers, NBA

NBA Notes: Pacers, Tyrese Haliburton, Bulls, Matas Buzelis, Spurs

Pacers The early returns on Tyrese Haliburton and Ivica Zubac are encouraging. Haliburton returned Wednesday after missing all of last season with a torn Achilles, while...
Giannis Antetokounmpo, Heat, NBA

NBA Notes: Heat, Giannis Antetokounmpo, Pelicans, Bulls

Heat The Heat played at the NBA’s fastest pace last season, and there’s a good argument for keeping it that way now that Giannis Antetokounmpo...
Deni Avdija, Trail Blazers, NBA

NBA Notes: Blazers, Deni Avdija, Warriors, Brandon Williams, Bulls

Blazers Damian Lillard’s scoring was encouraging. His ability to get past defenders may have been the better sign. That was among the observations from Elias Esquivel...
Coby White, Hornets, NBA

NBA Notes: Hornets, Coby White, Wizards, Alex Sarr, Bulls, Nic Claxton

Hornets The Hornets will be without Coby White for the entire preseason after the guard strained his left calf during training camp, the team announced....
Jordan Hawkins, NBA, Pelicans

Bulls agree to two-way deal with Jordan Hawkins

Jordan Hawkins didn’t have to wait long for another opportunity. The Bulls have agreed to a two-way deal with the former lottery pick, Michael...
Matas Buzelis, Bulls, NBA

Bulls see something ‘dangerous’ in Matas Buzelis-Caleb Wilson pairing

The Bulls have plenty of new faces, but the pairing they may be most eager to see belongs to Matas Buzelis and rookie Caleb...
Jalen Smith, Bulls, Lakers, NBA

Lakers looking at Jalen Smith as answer to possible roster problem?

The Lakers have one guaranteed player too many. Perhaps Jalen Smith can help them solve two problems at once. Los Angeles has 16 players on...