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It was said that LeBron James would take a pay cut in free agency this summer if it helped the Los Angeles Lakers sign a difference maker, with names such as Klay Thompson, James Harden and Jonas Valanciunas offered up as possibilities. It was rumored DeMar DeRozan could be on that list as well. However, […]

The historic departure of Paul George from the Los Angeles Clippers to the Philadelphia 76ers has sent ripples through the NBA landscape, leaving a significant void for the Clippers to fill. In their quest to remain competitive and maintain their championship aspirations, the Clippers are exploring various options. One potential solution is acquiring DeMar DeRozan […]

LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers are quickly running out of options to reshape their heavily flawed roster as the NBA offseason moves into July. The Lakers have already swung and missed on free agents like Klay Thompson and James Harden–players James reportedly would have taken a pay cut on his next contract for–and […]

With the 2024 NBA Free agency period underway, many eyes are on Chicago Bulls forward DeMar DeRozan. DeRozan is an unrestricted free agent and previously expressed interest in remaining with the Bulls. Yet, the early events of the offseason could suggest otherwise. Rumors of DeRozan and the Miami Heat having contact are flaring up. DeRozan […]

If anything has become clear with the new rules and financial implications of NBA free agency, it is that teams are being very careful with how much money they have on their books. In the past, teams utilized free agency as a time to spend their funds freely. Now, all of the teams that entered […]

The pressure is always on for the Los Angeles Lakers to surround LeBron James and Anthony Davis with as much talent as possible in their bid to win the franchise’s 18th championship. Pursuing quality free agents was supposed to be one of the Lakers’ courses of action with Klay Thompson being the team’s primary target. […]

The Los Angeles Lakers have been shut out so far in the efforts to upgrade the roster around LeBron James and Anthony Davis. But could a potential Brooklyn Nets/D’Angelo Russell reunion be the key for Los Angeles adding some help? After failing to land Klay Thompson, the Lakers have turned their attention to Chicago Bulls […]

The Giving Tree might have just run out of apples. With Klay Thompson set to join the Dallas Mavericks via a sign-and-trade, LeBron James may no longer be inclined to take a pay cut with the Los Angeles Lakers. The four-time champion was reportedly willing to help out the franchise, but his generosity will not […]

After years of taking up residence in No Man’s Land, it appears the Chicago Bulls might finally be moving in a new direction. Turbulent times are still on the horizon, to be certain, but the organization seems to be committed to initiating a true youth movement in the Windy City. Though, it might not even […]

Did somebody say homecoming? For years, rumors of DeMar DeRozan joining the Los Angeles Lakers lingered in the rumor mill. Even when he was still with the Toronto Raptors, there was always that possibility that Deebo would go back home to LA and play for his hometown. Now, though, it seems like Los Angeles has […]

NBA free agency is expected to be hectic, but one superstar who is set to hit the open market has gone a little bit under the radar. That player is DeMar DeRozan, the Chicago Bulls wing who is an unrestricted free agent. His free agent status means that he will be free to agree to […]

As the official start of NBA Free Agency inches closer and closer by the minute, there’s no shortage of speculation already as to where all of the big name players may end up going. Two of the most recognizable names and impactful players whose fates are both up in the air are Paul George of […]

The Chicago Bulls appear ready to commit to a full youth movement. If the Alex Caruso-Josh Giddey swap isn’t enough proof, then the team’s latest commitment to forward Patrick Williams should help. According to the latest reports, Williams is expected to sign a five-year deal worth $90 million to return to the Bulls. That puts […]

With free agency rapidly approaching, the Orlando Magic find themselves with money burning a hole in their pocket and a concerted desire to get better after being one of the true feel-good stories of the 2023-24 NBA season. If they make the right moves, fans could be looking at the fresh new contender in the […]

After accomplishing two major goals in the 2024 NBA draft, adding a sharp-shooting wing in the first round, and the feel-good story of Day 2 when Bronny James officially joined his father in LA, the Los Angeles Lakers now find themselves mere hours away from a very important free agency period, where they will help […]

With the 2024 NBA draft officially in the rear-view mirror and free agency rapidly approaching, the Philadelphia 76ers have a unique opportunity to identify and build the sort of team they want to field this fall, with only six players expected to be under contract with the team in the minute before the market opens […]

The Chicago Bulls came away with Matas Buzelis in the first round of the NBA Draft on Wednesday, just a few days after Arturas Karnisovas completed a trade for Josh Giddey with the Oklahoma City Thunder, but the big question that remains is what the Bulls will do with DeMar DeRozan’s potential unrestricted free agency. […]

DeMar DeRozan is heading into 2024 free agency trying to make the most of the remainder of his NBA days. Whether he stays with the Chicago Bulls or goes elsewhere, the 34-year-old will assuredly want to go somewhere he thinks he can win. It may take movement elsewhere before Deebo makes his decision, including for […]

What are the Chicago Bulls planning? Much has been made about the Oklahoma City Thunder getting a clear upgrade in the Josh Giddey-Alex Caruso swap. However, it’s not immediately clear what Chicago is aiming for with their acquisition of Giddey. The young Australian guard’s stock has diminished after a lackluster 2023-24 season. There’s another aspect […]

The New York Knicks are allegedly in the unenviable position of exploring trade proposals for their longest-tenured player. Mitchell Robinson has been a member of the Knicks since 2018. The seven-footer has developed into a rebounding machine, dominating the offensive glass. He’s also an incredible rim defender. Sadly, Robinson is also injury-prone, having missed 20 […]

The 2024 NBA free agent class has everything to offer when it comes to the small forward position. There will be stars and role players alike set to hit the open market this offseason. After the Boston Celtics dominated their way to their 18th championship, teams around the league will be coveting small forwards who […]

Kendrick Lamar’s concert on Wednesday night had fans everywhere buzzing for several reasons. For starters, Lamar is one of the greatest hip-hop artists of all time, so folks were obviously pumped to see him take the stage in the wake of his highly-publicized beef with Drake. But beyond that, he had a ton of big […]

After the departure of eleven-year head coach Andy Enfield, the USC Trojans basketball program quickly moved forward, hiring Eric Musselman away from the Arkansas Razorbacks. In Musselman, the Trojans have a head coach with .704 career winning percentage at the college level who has made two Elite Eight’s and a Sweet Sixteen appearance in the […]

The NBA and rap are a part of each other’s culture. These two have been inseparable since the sport grew and have gone hand in hand with one another. Everyone’s favorite players have their own most-loved rappers and vice versa. Some of them showed up to express their support for one of the hottest stars […]

Earlier in the NBA season when the Chicago Bulls were on the road taking on the Houston Rockets, DeMar DeRozan and Dillon Brooks got into a little scuffle. Brooks has gotten into other altercations with NBA veterans recently as well as Draymond Green and LeBron James are two others that have had somewhat similar experiences […]

The Toronto Raptors have been on a downward trajectory ever since Kawhi Leonard left the franchise in 2019 just weeks after winning it its first NBA championship in that year’s NBA Finals. In the years since Leonard’s departure, the Raptors have made it back to the playoffs multiple times but haven’t reached anywhere near the […]

The Los Angeles Clippers are approaching pivotal negotiations with Paul George ahead of the 2024 NBA free agency period. George will be an unrestricted free agent and rumors suggest he could leave the team for a fresh start. Chicago Bulls forward DeMar DeRozan is in a similar situation, and there is a chance he will […]

DeMar DeRozan has been with the Chicago Bulls for three seasons now, and he has been a star in the Windy City. DeRozan has been in the league since 2009, but he hasn’t really been slowing down in recent years despite his age. He is turning 35 in August, but he is scoring just as […]

The Toronto Raptors are preparing to enter a pivotal NBA free agency period with their new-look 2024 squad. With a range of talent to choose from, the Raptors have a chance to land a top player. Former Toronto star and Chicago Bulls forward DeMar DeRozan has some intriguing betting odds to sign a new contract […]

Lately, there have been debates about if NBA players would make it in the NFL, or the other way around, and Chicago Bulls star DeMar DeRozan spoke on the topic when he made an appearance on FanDuel TV, saying that he firmly believes a number of NBA players could make it in the NFL. “When […]

DeMar DeRozan enters the offseason with question marks surrounding his future with the Chicago Bulls. Set to become an unrestricted free agent should he be unable to reach an extension with the team, the 34-year-old star could have several suitors on the open market. However, recent rumors have suggested that DeRozan and the Bulls will […]

Chicago Bulls wing DeMar DeRozan is getting set to hit free-agent market this offseason, but he may not be getting very far. The general belief around the NBA is that DeRozan will ultimately re-sign with the Bulls in free agency, via Michael Scotto of HoopsHype. DeRozan is satisfied with his role in Chicago and the […]

The Chicago Bulls finished up yet another mediocre season a couple weeks ago as they lost to the Miami Heat in the NBA play-in tournament. It was a disappointing season, so it was fitting for it to end in disappointing fashion. The Bulls got out to a good start in Miami as they hit a […]

When a franchise finally breaks through and becomes relevant again after a seemingly endless stretch of ineptitude, the local response is indescribably special. Patience is rewarded, and the blood pressure levels of an entire fan base are stabilized. The excitement is palpable. But what does one do when the honeymoon phase ends? The Sacramento Kings […]

On Thursday evening, the Chicago Bears took a step into the future by selecting former USC quarterback and Heisman Trophy winner Caleb Williams with the number one overall pick–which they owned courtesy of a previous trade with the Carolina Panthers, who finished with the worst record in the NFL this year–in the 2024 NFL Draft. […]

The Chicago Bulls finished up yet another mediocre season last Friday night as they lost to the Miami Heat in the NBA play-in tournament. It was a disappointing season, so it was fitting for it to end in disappointing fashion. The Bulls got out to a good start in Miami as they hit a few […]

Following their play-in loss to the Miami Heat, the Chicago Bulls are at a pivotal crossroads this offseason, as echoed in recent comments from the team’s executive vice president of basketball operations, Artūras Karnišovas. After a couple of disappointing seasons that saw the Bulls making only brief appearances in the play-ins and getting knocked out […]

It has been a disappointing past two seasons for the Chicago Bulls. In 2022, it appeared as though they were on the rise, making the playoffs as the six-seed with 46 wins. The Bulls, however, were unable to keep up that pace. In the two years since, the Bulls have seen their season come to […]

The Miami Heat face a “win or go home” situation Friday night as they face the Chicago Bulls in their second play-in tournament game with the season on the line. If it sounds like deja vu, that is correct as Miami had to go through the same team after losing their first tourney game to […]