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Talking about his future, Vucevic confirmed that he would be happy if he stayed in Chicago and helped build a winning culture there. "Yes, of course. I mean, it has been good for me there," Vucevic revealed. "We will see—I have one more year left with them, so we will see what happens if I stay or if something changes. But yeah, obviously, I would love to win in Chicago," he stated.

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Bulls on CHSN: “I love him, and it’s so much bigger than just winning and losing.” Joakim Noah on returning to Chicago and seeing his college coach leading the Bulls 🥹

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Alex Toohey auditioned in May before the NBA’s 30 teams at its annual scouting combine in Chicago, where he’d interview with one: the Golden State Warriors. Emboldening his confidence were the notes he prepared before conversing with their brass about his fit with their philosophy. Ideal, he thought. “They were my only interview,” the Australian forward said last month, their practice jersey draping from his 6-foot-8, 223-pound frame inside Las Vegas Basketball Center during NBA summer league. “It was definitely one of my favorite destinations, probably my favorite destination I could have gone, and I’m happy that I’m here.” So are the Warriors.

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How many more years would you like to play before retiring? Nikola Vucevic: I haven’t set an age limit. As long as I feel good physically, stay motivated, and have a role that suits me, I hope to keep playing. I feel very good physically and mentally. I’m coming off a strong season. I’m entering my last contract year with Chicago. After that, we’ll see depending on opportunities and roles. I know sooner or later my role will change, and I’m ready to accept that. I think I still have a few good years left.

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Brett Siegel: Number of National TV games for 2025-26 NBA season (ESPN, ABC, NBC, & Amazon): Atlanta: 13, Boston: 25, Brooklyn: 2, Charlotte: 3, Chicago: 3, Cleveland: 24, Dallas: 23, Denver: 26, Detroit: 16, Golden State: 34, Houston: 28, Indiana: 9, Los Angeles Clippers: 21, Los Angeles Lakers: 34, Memphis: 10, Miami: 5, Milwaukee: 18, Minnesota: 28, New Orleans: 2, New York: 34, Oklahoma City: 34, Orlando: 14, Philadelphia: 14, Phoenix: 9, Portland: 8, Sacramento: 9, San Antonio: 22, Toronto: 2, Utah: 2, Washington: 2

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Dan Woike: Monk’s team (SAC) in the Pope’s city (Chicago). Kings-Bulls going to be biblical on Oct. 29 according to a source granted anonymity.

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League sources say that the Bulls made an offer of $80 million over four years to restricted free agent Josh Giddey when the offseason commenced on June 30. Giddey, of course, is seeking an annual salary in the $30 million range. Chicago has been anchored in the $20 million range in annual value ever since its original offer. Sources say Giddey has managed to attract some external interest from rival teams since free agency began, with multiple Eastern Conference teams contacting Giddey's representation to register sign-and-trade interest. Yet it's likewise true that more than one rival front office has indicated a reluctance to try to engage the Bulls in sign-and-trade discussions, sources say, with Chicago having messaged for some time that it is not eager to discuss such scenarios.

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The Warriors, in contrast to Chicago, have welcomed sign- and-trade inquiries for restricted free agent Jonathan Kuminga. But Golden State, sources say, is not open to amending its stance on the second year of the two-year, $45 million offer it has extended to the 22-year-old swingman. The Warriors are insistent that Year 2 is a team option; Kuminga would naturally prefer a player option. The sides thus remain locked into a staring contest that some well-placed observers believe could drag into September at this rate.

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Charania explained that one way he’s able to “get away” and unplug — to an extent — is by spending time with his family. “My whole family is in Chicago and I’m in Chicago,” he said. “We’re all in very close proximity. It’s the little things.” He admitted that he’s “not fully present” during family activities, such as pickleball and mini golf — and recalled lasting 10 minutes during a pickleball game before the start of NBA free agency.

New York Post

Vinny Benedetto: The Nuggets just announced their full preseason schedule. Only true home game at Ball Arena is Oct. 14 vs. Chicago. pic.x.com/mCThOyzAnZ

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During his appearance at the National Sports Collectors Convention in Chicago on Saturday, Giannis Antetokounmpo shared that he’s looking to add Victor Wembanyama rookie cards and memorabilia to his personal collection, citing his lofty expectations for the 2023 No. 1 pick. “I want Wemby’s first rookie card ever,” Antetokounmpo said during an appearance alongside his brothers Thanasis, Kostas, and Alex on an eBay Live stream with Goldin Auctions founder Ken Goldin. “I think he’s gonna be one of the best players in the league in the next couple of years. I think he will have a very great career moving forward, so — maybe like a jersey, his first jersey or his first basketball shoe when he played his first NBA game, or the first ball that he played with and scored his very first point. You gotta go with Wemby, Steph (Curry), LeBron (James), MJ (Michael Jordan). Those are great investments.”

New York Times

The incident in Atlanta occurred late in the fourth quarter of the Dream's game against Golden State on Tuesday in College Park, Georgia. On Friday, another sex toy was thrown in Chicago under a basket after a whistle was blown to stop play during the third quarter of Golden State's 73-66 victory over the Sky. An official kicked the object aside before it was picked up and removed.

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Danny Cunningham: #Cavs have announced their 2025 preseason schedule: Oct. 7 vs. Chicago, Oct. 9 at Chicago, Oct. 12 at Boston, and Oct. 14 vs. Detroit

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Since there are no cap-space teams in circulation to emerge with an offer sheet to Thomas or fellow restricted free agents like Golden State's Jonathan Kuminga and Chicago's Josh Giddey, Brooklyn appears to be in no rush to expedite discussions with Thomas' representation.

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