The New York Knicks will interview Chris Fleming their head coaching vacancy. Fleming is currently lead assistant coach of the Chicago Bulls and considered an “innovative offensive architect.” Fleming was previously as an assistant coach with the Denver Nuggets and Brooklyn Nets. Fleming has head coaching experience in Germany. Full article @ Knicks To Interview Chris Fleming For Head Coaching Job Source: RealGM Basketball Wiretap
The Chicago Bulls pursued Chris Bosh, Dwyane Wade and LeBron James during the 2010 offseason and at point were sure they would at the very least sign Bosh. “To me the story and conversation starts with Chris Bosh,” said Nick Friedell on the Brian Windhorst podcast. “Because you talk to people in that Bulls’ organization, including former players… Chris Bosh said he was coming to the Bulls, straight up. “Chris Bosh and the Bulls were supposed to be together, at…
When the Chicago Bulls pursued Dwyane Wade in free agency in 2010, they were skeptical he had genuine interest in signing with the franchise. Sources tell ESPN the Bulls were worried Wade would pass along their free agent strategy to the Miami Heat. Due to that skepticism, the Bulls only revealed part of their pitch to Wade. Wade grew up in Chicago and beamed when he tried on a red Bulls No. 3 jersey with his name across the back….
The NBA and NBPA are holding discussions about a possible second site for the eight teams not participating in the Orlando restart. The Charlotte Hornets, Chicago Bulls, New York Knicks, Atlanta Hawks, Minnesota Timberwolves, Cleveland Cavaliers and Golden State Warriors face a scenario where they will go nearly six months without playing a competitive game. Sources tell Sam Amick of The Athletic that there is significant support from most of those eight teams about the concept. Those eight teams could…
The Chicago Bulls organization have a “perception problem” among NBA coaches, according to Joe Cowley of the Chicago Sun-Times. “There is a perception problem, and when you come from the outside – like Arturas did and Marc Eversley have – you know what that perception problem is. Carlisle, the Dallas coach, has made it very clear the disdain the coaches association and a lot of coaches have for the Bulls and the practices they have toward coaches. “The way they’ve…
Arturas Karnisovas said that the Chicago Bulls were looking for “creative ways” to continue to develop their players after not receiving an invite to resume the season in Orlando. “I do agree with you that not playing puts us in a competitive disadvantage. But I think there are creative ways to (stay sharp),” said Karnisovas. Teams who left out of the regular-season’s resumption have proposed putting on their own mini summer leagues, training camps, and scrimmages to develop their players….
Ime Udoka has emerged as the front-runner for the Chicago Bulls head coaching position, sources told Joe Cowley of the Chicago Sun-Times. Udoka is currently an assistant for the 76ers. Raptors assistant Adrian Griffin also remains a candidate for the role. Full article @ Ime Udoka Emerges As Front-Runner For Bulls Head Coaching Job Source: RealGM Basketball Wiretap
Zach LaVine spoke of his disappointment after the Chicago Bulls were not one of the 22 teams invited to resume the regular season in Orlando. The Bulls, who had a 22-43 record, were 11th in the Eastern Conference. “It sucks. You’ve got to understand it. It’s a weird time, especially with everything that’s going on right now, but it’s upsetting too. We weren’t even good enough to get to the play-in game, so it’s upsetting and it just shows that…
A majority of the NBA teams left out of the league’s restart of the regular season have proposed putting on their own mini summer leagues and training camps to continue to develop their young players. The teams, which include Atlanta, Charlotte, Chicago, Cleveland, Detroit, Minnesota, and New York, could possibly go nine months in between games. There is concern that young, developing players will struggle as they are separated from their teams for an extended period of time. Several teams…
Michael Jordan and Jordan Brand announced a donation of “$100 million over the next 10 years to organizations dedicated to ensuring racial equality, social justice and greater access to education. The pledge was announced by Jordan’s spokesperson Estee Portnoy. Joint Statement from Michael Jordan & Jordan Brand regarding $100m donation. pic.twitter.com/yYXWh5eBZl – Estee Portnoy (@esteep) June 5, 2020 Full article @ Michael Jordan, Jordan Brand Pledge 0M Donation To Racial Equality Organizations Source: RealGM Basketball Wiretap