The Chicago Bulls and Robin Lopez are expected to soon discuss a contract buyout. Lopez is on an expiring contract. Lopez has been linked to the Golden State Warriors if he’s bought out. Full article @ Robin Lopez, Bulls To Open Buyout Talks Source: RealGM Basketball Wiretap
The Washington Wizards have agreed to trade Otto Porter Jr. to the Chicago Bulls for Bobby Portis, Jabari Parker and a 2023 second round pick. Washington previously was reluctant to discuss a trade of Porter. The Wizards will have a team option on Parker for 19-20. Full article @ Bulls Acquire Otto Porter From Wizards For Bobby Portis, Jabari Parker Source: RealGM Basketball Wiretap
The Los Angeles Lakers have discussed a deal involving Kentavious Caldwell-Pope moving to the Chicago Bulls for Jabari Parker, according to Brian Windhorst. “Caldwell-Pope is available and has been floated out there for some spots. One place that they have talked to, now I’m not saying this deal is going to get done, but one place they have talked to is Chicago for Jabari Parker. … The Bulls really like Caldwell-Pope,” said Windhorst on his “Brian Windhorst & The Hoop…
The Chicago Bulls will listen to trade offers for every player on their roster except Lauri Markkanen and Wendell Carter Jr., according to Zach Lowe. Although Lowe does not expect the Bulls to trade Zach LaVine or Kris Dunn due to their high asking price. The Bulls recently traded for Timothe Luwawu-Cabarrot from the Thunder, while waiving Carmelo Anthony to make roster space. Full article @ Bulls Listening To Offers For Everyone But Lauri Markkanen, Wendell Carter Jr. …
The Chicago Bulls have waived Carmelo Anthony to open up a roster spot to acquire Timothe Luwawu-Cabarrot from the Oklahoma City Thunder. Anthony was never asked to report to the Bulls after they acquired him from the Rockets on January 22nd. The Thunder will save $7.3 million off their luxury tax bill by trading Luwawu-Cabarrot. Full article @ Bulls Acquire Timothe Luwawu-Cabarrot, Waive Carmelo Anthony Source: RealGM Basketball Wiretap
Jimmy Butler explained his confrontational nature during a recent episode of the Posted Up With Chris Haynes podcast. “Damn right I’m confrontational. I am confrontational…I would be the first to tell you, I don’t give a damn. I’ve always been like that. I haven’t said it all the time. I’ve always acted it though. Like if you know me and you’re around me, man, if you not around me everyday, I don’t give a damn what you say because you…
Carmelo Anthony stated that he’s at a point in his life where he’s looking for happiness. “At this point, I just want to be happy. I think I’ve put myself in a good, peaceful mind state right now, [being] able to focus in on what I need to focus in on. And whatever’s going to make me happy, then we’re going to make it happen,” said Anthony when discussing where he may end up in the future. Anthony was in…
The Chicago Bulls announced that rookie Chandler Hutchison suffered a fracture right toe. Hutchison will be in a walking boot for 2-4 weeks, and be re-evaluated after the All-Star break. Hutchison became a starter after the Bulls traded Justin Holiday. He averaged 5.2 points and 4.2 rebounds per game. Full article @ Chandler Hutchison Fractures Toe, To Be Re-Evaluated After All-Star Break Source: RealGM Basketball Wiretap
The Houston Rockets have traded Carmelo Anthony, the rights to Jon Diebler, and cash considerations to Chicago in exchange for the rights to Tadija Dragićević. Dragićević (6-9, 247) was the 53rd overall pick by Utah in the 2008 NBA Draft. His rights were acquired by Chicago in 2014. Dragićević has played professionally in several countries during his career, most recently in Spain this season. Full article @ Rockets, Bulls Finalize Carmelo Anthony Trade Source: RealGM Basketball Wiretap …
The Houston Rockets have agreed to trade Carmelo Anthony and cash to the Chicago Bulls. The Rockets will save approximately $2.6 million towards the luxury tax with the move. Anthony lasted only a few weeks with the Rockets before they parted ways. Chicago will waive Anthony. Full article @ Rockets Agree To Trade Carmelo Anthony To Bulls Source: RealGM Basketball Wiretap