With the top priority of the summer taken care of (Jimmy Butler re-signed), the Chicago Bulls front office can now move on to their next two main issues. … [Read more...] about Jimmy Butler locked up, Chicago Bulls have two more needs to fill
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Lakers 1st round pick Larry Nance once called Kobe a RAPIST
The Los Angeles Lakers selected Larry Nance Jr. out of Wyoming with the 27th pick in the first round of last night's NBA Draft. Which means he's about to become teammates with international superstar Kobe Bryant. It could be very uncomfortable when the two players meet in training camp this September given: … [Read more...] about Lakers 1st round pick Larry Nance once called Kobe a RAPIST
D’Angelo Russell drastically improves Lakers 2015-16 chances
D'Angelo Russell could really become the next Agent Zero. More than anyone else in this NBA Draft class, he has that wow factor. Like Gilbert Arenas, he wears #0 and is a true scorer. Not just a shooter, but a total package scorer. The 6-foot-5-inch Ohio State guard from Louisville, was drafted by the Los Angeles Lakers with the second pick of the 2015 NBA First Round Thursday … [Read more...] about D’Angelo Russell drastically improves Lakers 2015-16 chances
Bulls were smart in taking Bobby Portis to add front-court depth
Bobby Portis was a very crafty pick for the Chicago Bulls tonight at #22. In terms of team need, the Bulls could have used some wings. There could be issues there, especially at the three, with Mike Dunleavy likely leaving. Jimmy Butler could bolt as well. However, take a look at the 4s and 5s: Joakim Noah injuries are becoming an annual thing. Taj Gibson is coming off ankle … [Read more...] about Bulls were smart in taking Bobby Portis to add front-court depth
Cliff Alexander isn’t evil, but he’s also not a sympathetic character
Perhaps John Groce and Illinois lucked out when Cliff Alexander rejected them? Had Alexander picked the Illini instead of just trolling them on signing day, maybe his freshman year would have gone differently? Or maybe not. Kansas didn't have a whole of positives with their Cliff Alexander experience either. Yet here we are, still talking about a guy who went un-drafted, and … [Read more...] about Cliff Alexander isn’t evil, but he’s also not a sympathetic character
Jahlil Okafor poised to become next Lakers great
As he navigates his way through the NBA Draft process, Jahlil Okafor has as bright a north star as possible guiding his course. Fellow Chicagoan Jabari Parker has been there to lend support. Parker, a Simeon graduate, was also a Duke University "one-and-done" who went #2 overall in his draft class (2014, Milwaukee Bucks). Okafor is poised to go #2 in this class Thursday … [Read more...] about Jahlil Okafor poised to become next Lakers great
L.A. Lakers NBA Draft Preview/Mock Draft
The L.A. Lakers could end up being the most compelling team this NBA offseason. If the Dwyane Wade rumors are true, and you pair him with a healthy Kobe Bryant. Then you select your future franchise player in Jahlil Okafor. How's that for a big three? Now Swaggy P. doesn't have to be the alpha dog anymore. Nick Young can go back to playing role that he's more suitable for … [Read more...] about L.A. Lakers NBA Draft Preview/Mock Draft
Chicago Bulls NBA Draft Preview/Mock Draft
The first draft of the Fred Hoiberg era consists of just one pick. Yes, the Chicago Bulls have only one selection; meaning this post will be short and sweet. Every year, you know how we do this is- every mock selection for our home team. Well, it will be an early, easy night at the Berto Center this year. Gar Forman and John Paxson only have one selection to make. … [Read more...] about Chicago Bulls NBA Draft Preview/Mock Draft
About those Trey Lyles to the New York Knicks rumors
With picks one, two and three locked and loaded, #4, with New York, is where this Draft truly begins. There's talk of Cauley-Stein's former teammate Trey Lyles going to Madison Square Garden, as the Knicks worked him out. I don't get this either as Lyles is slotted go around 14 or 15; and NYK is obviously up fourth. But here's more on that. The Knicks are very unpredictable, … [Read more...] about About those Trey Lyles to the New York Knicks rumors
Willie Cauley-Stein could go as high as #4 or as low as #10
Seven footer Willie Cauley-Stein served himself well by returning to Kentucky for another season. He will be quite an interesting project pick for the NBA team that does draft him. The Forward/Center could go as high as #4 to the New York Knicks. There's smoke on that front, but is there fire as well? His former Coach, John Calipari fielded a question about that a couple … [Read more...] about Willie Cauley-Stein could go as high as #4 or as low as #10