archiveChicago Bulls

DHJ Quick Take: Timberwolves, Nets, Bulls Strike Three-Team Deal The Core Roster Swap: The Minnesota Timberwolves are trading forward Julius Randle to the Brooklyn Nets in a multi-team deal that subsequently lands big man Nic Claxton with the Chicago Bulls. Minnesota's Massive Financial Relief: By moving Randle's $33.3 million salary,...

DHJ Quick Take: Timberwolves Targeting White and Giddey Aggressive Roster Pursuit: The Minnesota Timberwolves are actively exploring trade opportunities to acquire Boston Celtics guard Derrick White and Chicago Bulls forward Josh Giddey as they look to upgrade their supporting cast. Contractual Landscape: Financing the additions would require taking on White’s...

DHJ Quick Take: Three Contracts Dallas Could Absorb for Picks The Dallas Mavericks have the cap flexibility and the need for draft capital to take on an overpriced contract this offseason. Jakob Poeltl, Patrick Williams, and De'Aaron Fox each fit the profile. Why are the Mavericks a fit to absorb...

DHJ Quick Take: Chicago Bulls Hiring Tiago Splitter as Head Coach The Chicago Bulls are finalizing the hire of Tiago Splitter as head coach, bringing in the former Portland interim, who led the Trail Blazers to a surprise playoff berth. He succeeds Billy Donovan. Who is the Bulls' new head...

DHJ Quick Take: Ryan Schmidt Drawing Serious Consideration in the Bulls' Head Coaching Search Atlanta Hawks assistant coach Ryan Schmidt is one of four finalists for the Chicago Bulls head coaching job, and his candidacy has gained momentum as the search reaches its final stage, league sources told Dallas Hoops...

DHJ Quick Take: Morant's Imminent Departure Trade Proposals Crafted: With the Memphis Grizzlies widely expected to trade Ja Morant this offseason, Grant Hughes of Bleacher Report has constructed five potential trade packages featuring the star point guard. Contract and Control: The 26-year-old guard is scheduled to make $42.1 million next...

DHJ Quick Take: Micah Nori Says He Hasn't Heard From the Mavericks in Their Coaching Search Minnesota Timberwolves assistant Micah Nori, one of the most sought-after candidates on the market, said he has had no contact with the Dallas Mavericks about their head coaching opening, calling the search still very...

DHJ Quick Take Tiring Discourse: LeBron James describes the constant GOAT debate with Michael Jordan as "barbershop talk" and finds the repetitive comparison exhausting. Need for Mutual Respect: He critiques the tendency of fans to disparage one player to elevate the other, suggesting it is possible to appreciate both legends...

DHJ Quick Take: The Rookie Showdown The Flagg Volume: Cooper Flagg (21.0 PPG) led all rookies in scoring, punctuated by his 51-point masterpiece against the Orlando Magic. As the youngest player in the NBA, his late-season surge (29 PPG in the final month) proved he could carry an elite offensive...

DHJ Quick Take Departure Announced: Billy Donovan is stepping down as head coach of the Chicago Bulls after a six-season tenure, a decision reached after discussions with team ownership. Coaching Record: Donovan leaves with a regular-season record of 226-256 and a 1-4 record in the playoffs, departing as the franchise...