The Chicago Bulls will host a halftime celebration to honor the career of Derrick Rose in January. The team announced Friday that “Derrick Rose Night” will be held during the Jan. 4 game against the New York Knicks at the United Center. Holding the celebration during a game against the Knicks will also allow former Bulls coach Tom Thibodeau — a long-time coach and mentor to … [Read more...] about Bulls not retiring Derrick Rose’s jersey yet?
Knicks keeping Landry Shamet?
Rose and company are still playing the salary-cap game. The Knicks employ 12 players on guaranteed contracts and, by league rule, will have to keep at least two more into the regular season. Training camp invitee Landry Shamet will likely remain, league sources said. The other spot, because the team is up against the hard cap, will have to go to a rookie on a minimum … [Read more...] about Knicks keeping Landry Shamet?
Jalen Brunson felt he was deserving of Olympic spot with Team USA last summer
It was enough to put Jalen Brunson in contention for the final spot on this past summer’s gold-medal-winning Team USA Olympics roster. And while Brunson broke his hand in the Knicks’ season finale in May, he reminded me that the injury didn’t actually change his fate. “So, let’s clarify, for sure,” he said. “The team was chosen before I broke my hand.” He was rooting for Team … [Read more...] about Jalen Brunson felt he was deserving of Olympic spot with Team USA last summer
Ben Simmons: ‘People make comments saying I’m robbing’
“People make comments saying I’m robbing. No. When I got that contract, I was playing at a super high level. Unfortunately, I had injuries,” he said. “But for somebody to say that, it’s disrespectful. [But] people can say what they want to say. They’ve got to live with it. At the end of the day it all catches up with you.” The new coach concurred. “A healthy Ben Simmons is a … [Read more...] about Ben Simmons: ‘People make comments saying I’m robbing’
Ben Simmons a sneaker free agent
As he looks to bounce back this season with the Brooklyn Nets after battling ongoing injuries, former three-time All-Star Ben Simmons is also a sneaker free agent, with brands taking a wait-and-see approach before engaging. Simmons was one of the most sought-after rookies of the decade before being selected first overall in 2016, with a bidding war between Adidas and Nike … [Read more...] about Ben Simmons a sneaker free agent