Sign In Boston Celtics fans probably weren’t too pleased with Patrick Beverley’s take on the “kind of weak” Eastern Conference. But Boston’s fan base can certainly get behind the goal Beverley has set since joining the Chicago Bulls from the buyout market. Beverley, who was initially traded from the Los Angeles Lakers to the Orlando Magic before getting onto the open market, took a peak at the remaining games the Bulls have left on their schedule. Chicago still plays the Lakers twice and Beverley definitely has revenge on his mind with those matchups most likely having postseason implications ..read more

Sign In Kyrie Irving and Kevin Durant weren’t the only future Basketball Hall of Famers traded ahead of the 2023 NBA trade deadline. Russell Westbrook’s tumultuous Lakers tenure ultimately lasted less than two full seasons. Los Angeles said goodbye to the nine-time All-Star on Wednesday in a three-team deal that also involved Minnesota and Utah. Westbrook might not even set foot in Salt Lake City, though, as it’s widely expected that he will be bought out by the Jazz, who clearly prioritized a future Lakers first-round draft pick in the blockbuster. Westbrook obviously isn’t viewed in the same ..read more

Sign In Russell Westbrook reportedly became a member of the Utah Jazz on Wednesday night, but he might not be with his new team for long. Westbrook, who was dealt from the Los Angeles Lakers to the Jazz as part of a three-team deal, could work to pursue a buyout once the trade is complete. And there are teams seemingly already lining up for the nine-time All-Star if he indeed hits the open market. Chris Haynes, an NBA insider for TNT and Bleacher Report, reported soon after news of the trade broke that the Los Angeles Clippers and Chicago Bulls are interested in signing Westbrook. So, Westbroo ..read more

Sign In With the Boston Celtics losers of three consecutive games, including a nail-bitter against the New York Knicks at TD Garden on Thursday night, perhaps it’s time for the front office to consider a few potential roster additions before the Feb. 9 NBA trade deadline. Boston has allowed over 110 points per game through the cold streak, one of which came against an Orlando Magic (19-29) squad far beyond playoff contention. And while the recent struggles could be attributed to minor details such as Joe Mazzulla’s timeout management, the Celtics’ ability to limit the cost of turnovers or even ..read more

Sign In One two-time All-Star reportedly is keen on joining the Los Angeles Lakers, according to an anonymous NBA executive. Chicago Bulls forward Zach LaVine “has been very clear” in regard to his future career ambitions. The executive claimed that LaVine has his sights set on joining the Lakers, a move that agents from Klutch Sports — which LeBron James co-founded — also are on board with. “LaVine wants to go to the Lakers, that has been pretty clear for a while now,” an anonymous NBA general manager said, according to Heavy Sports. “The agents (from Klutch Sports) want him to be in Los Ange ..read more

Sign In The Boston Celtics’ nine-game winning streak was snapped with a loss to the Chicago Bulls, 121-107, at United Center on Monday night. The Celtics dropped to 13-4 on the year, while the Bulls improved to 7-10. Check out the full box score here. ONE BIG TAKEAWAY Is there something wonky about the lighting at United Center? The Celtics suffered their second regulation loss of the season Monday night. It also happened to be their second regulation loss on the road in Chicago. Other than just looking slow, and facing a desperate Bulls team, the biggest issue for the Celtics throughout the f ..read more

Sign In The Boston Celtics exacted some revenge Friday night by earning a 123-119 win over the Chicago Bulls at TD Garden. The Bulls handed Boston its first loss of the season last week. The Celtics now improve to 5-3 while the Bulls now stand at .500 with a 5-5 record. Check out the full box score here. ONE BIG TAKEAWAY Jayson Tatum was his usual superstar self, and the Celtics needed it as DeMar DeRozan erupted offensively for the Bulls with a 40-plus-point performance. But besides Tatum, the rest of the Celtics starters didn’t do much, leading to Boston’s bench coming up massive and being t ..read more

Sign In The Boston Celtics were dealt their first loss of the season in a 120-102 loss to the Chicago Bulls at United Center on Monday night. The Celtics move to 3-1 on the year, and the Bulls moved to 2-2 on the season. Check out the full box score here. ONE BIG TAKEAWAY The Celtics started out on fire, and it looked like another routine win for Boston. The C’s started 8-for-11 on 3-pointers and were up by as much as 19 in the first quarter. But a poor second quarter where they went 3-for-16 on 3-pointers allowed the Bulls to go up double-digits at the half, thanks to a 35-15 run in the secon ..read more

Sign In The NBA will honor Bill Russell in various ways throughout the 2022-23 season, but they do have some limitations, as Alex Caruso can attest to. The Celtics legend died in July, and teams around the league will wear a No. 6 patch in his honor. Boston has unveiled their own court design, as well. The NBA has retired the No. 6 jersey, but those still wearing the number will be grandfathered in, including Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James. Chicago Bulls guard Alex Caruso is also one of those players, but he opted to switch to a new number out of respect for Russell — Caruso wore No. 4 w ..read more

Sign In Milwaukee is the only NBA home that Giannis Antetokounmpo has ever known, but the two-time league MVP understands that might not be the case when all is said and done in his playing career. Antetokounmpo, a well-known student of the game, teased the possibility of eventually playing for the Chicago Bulls in an interview with Fox Kickoff. The six-time All-Star believes the Windy City is an appealing destination for virtually every player in the NBA. “I think anyone who’s asked that question that plays basketball and they say ‘no,’ he’d be a liar,” Antetokounmpo said. “It’s a team that’s ..read more