Jamal Crawford to Paolo Banchero: Inside the amazing making of the Seattle–to-NBA Pipeline

PAOLO BANCHERO TWISTS His 6-foot-10 frame was transformed into a children’s chair with Lego towers surrounding it. Computer desks are adorned with “Don’t Touch” signs, which are child-scrawled warnings in a city of plastic. It’s hardly a scene where you’d expect to see the $50.16 million-deal-wielding budding star of the Orlando Magic. Banchero hasn’t worn … Read more

Bulls’ Zach LaVine (knee), will miss season opener vs. Heat

1:31 PM ET Jamal CollierESPN Chicago Bulls guard Zach LaVine The team will be absent from the regular-season opener against. Miami Heat Bulls public relations reported that the team will be treating the left knee injury on Wednesday night. After Wednesday morning’s shootaround in Miami LaVine stated to reporters that his absence was not due … Read more

Zach LaVine only met with Chicago Bulls in Free Agency, and says that to have done otherwise would have been ‘disrespectful.

7:42 PM ET Jamal CollierESPN CHICAGO — However Zach LaVine He said that he entered NBA free agency this summer with an open mind, and his decision to return home to the Chicago Bulls The decision was easy, especially when the team offered him an extension of his max contract for five years with a … Read more

Chicago Bulls and Zach LaVine reach an agreement for a 5-year, $215M maximum contract extension

The Chicago Bulls Zach LaVine Klutch Sports announced Friday that the parties had agreed to a five year, $215M contract extension. LaVine, 27, is now a two-time All-Star at Chicago. He arrived in Chicago in the trade that sent him. Jimmy Butler The Minnesota Timberwolves In 2017, and DeMar DeRozan This was the foundation of … Read more

Chicago Bulls are hopeful Zach LaVine will resign

CHICAGO — Chicago Bulls All-Star guard, remain positive Zach LaVine They will opt to resign with them over joining another team as an unrestricted, free agent. Arturas Karnisovas is the Bulls’ executive vice-president of basketball operations. He said Monday that the team had been open with LaVine. Karnisovas, who was introducing the first-round draft selection, … Read more

Zach Lavine of the Chicago Bulls undergoes successful arthroscopic treatment on his left knee

5:38 PM ET Jamal CollierESPN Chicago Bulls Guard Zach LaVine He had an arthroscopic surgery to his left knee Tuesday in Los Angeles. The surgery was performed successfully and LaVine will be fully recovered, according to the team. LaVine, who is now an unrestricted-free agent, experienced discomfort in his right knee during the second half. … Read more

Zach LaVine is open to free agency and willing to sign with Chicago Bulls

CHICAGO — Although he did not rule out resigning with the Chicago Bulls, Zach LaVineI didn’t turn down the opportunity to join another team. The two-time All-Star kept it quiet. Chicago’s offseason was dramatic. Friday’s announcement by LaVine was clear. He plans to be an unrestricted, free agent and explore the market for the first … Read more

The Chicago Bulls are back to relevance. It will be more difficult to get back into contention.

9:54 PM ET Jamal CollierESPN THE FINAL 12seconds of Game 4 Between the Milwaukee BucksAnd Chicago BullsBoth had not expired yet, but both Zach LaVineAnd DeMar DeRozanHad seen enough. The Bulls’ All Star star team, with their promising season ending, rose from the bench, their home white jerseys untucked, and moved toward the locker area, … Read more

Zach LaVine, Chicago Bulls, says that team’s problems heading into playoffs are ’embarrassing.

1:17 AM ET Jamal CollierESPN CHICAGO — The Chicago Bulls entered the All-Star break tied in the Eastern Conference first place. However, their prolonged second-half struggles have led to them falling in the standings. They are currently in the midst of their worst stretch of the season leading into the playoffs. Chicago has locked itself … Read more

Chicago Bulls welcome Alex Caruso, who is back from injury. Zach LaVine will be out against the Cleveland Cavaliers

7:54 PM ET Jamal CollierESPN CHICAGO — Chicago BullsWithout guard Zach LaVineSaturday night’s match against The Cleveland CavaliersLeft knee discomfort; but you will have guard Alex CarusoHe was in the lineup for his first time since January’s wrist surgery. LaVine has had discomfort in his knees since January. It flared up again after Wednesday’s match … Read more