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Lauri Markkanen

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Lauri Markkanen traded to Cavaliers as part of three-team deal

Lauri Markkanen has said he wants a fresh start with a team other than the Chicago Bulls, and he will officially get one now. Markkanen was sent to the Cleveland Cavaliers on Friday as part of a sign-and-trade deal that also involves the Portland …

Lauri Markkanen

Could Mavs pull off sign-and-trade for Lauri Markkanen?

Lauri Markkanen’s future continues to hang in limbo, but a viable destination may now be emerging for him. Tim Cato of The Athletic reported Monday that the Dallas Mavericks could pull off a sign-and-trade deal for the Chicago Bulls big man. …

Lauri Markkanen

Lauri Markkanen wants to sign with Mavs?

The Dallas Mavericks already have Kristaps Porzingis, but now they could be signing a younger player who has drawn comparisons to Porzingis. Joe Cowley of the Chicago Sun-Times reported on Saturday that Chicago Bulls big man Lauri Markkanen privately …

Spurs to make big offer to Lauri Markkanen this offseason?

The San Antonio Spurs could be after their next great international player. A. Sherrod Blakley reported this week that multiple scouts and executives believe the Spurs will make a strong offer to Chicago Bulls big man Lauri Markkanen this offseason. …

Report: Lauri Markkanen is trade candidate for Bulls

Lauri Markkanen has rebuilt much of his trade value this season, and now the Chicago Bulls could be looking to cash in. ESPN’s Brian Windhorst reported this week on trade rumors involving the Bulls ahead of the March 25 deadline. Windhorst …

Report: Lauri Markkanen privately ridiculed Bulls offense for much of season

Lauri Markkanen’s production for the Chicago Bulls tailed off noticeably this season, and he apparently made his frustrations with the offense known. Joe Cowley of the Chicago Sun-Times reported Saturday that the 23-year-old privately ridiculed …

Lauri Markkanen

Bulls’ new regime committed to Lauri Markkanen’s development

Lauri Markkanen got the short end of the stick this season with the Chicago Bulls, but the team’s new management is committed to ensuring that it doesn’t happen again. Speaking with reporters on Saturday, new Bulls executive Arturas …

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Jim Boylen had ridiculous response to Lauri Markkanen’s concerns about touches

Jim Boylen isn’t exactly known as a player’s coach, and one Chicago Bull helped to further illustrate that this week. In an interview with Finnish podcast “Urheilucast,” Bulls big man Lauri Markkanen said that Boylen had a …

Lauri Markkanen

Report: Lauri Markkanen had been unhappy with direction of Bulls

Changes appear to be in store for the Chicago Bulls, and one of their franchise players may have helped nudge them in that direction. Joe Cowley of the Chicago Sun-Times reported this week that Bulls big man Lauri Markkanen was “unhappy” …

Lauri Markkanen

Lauri Markkanen revealed to have nagging oblique issue amid slow start to season

Lauri Markkanen has not looked like himself to start the season, and there now appears to be a legitimate reason why. Chicago Bulls coach Jim Boylen told the media on Tuesday that Markkanen has a sore oblique and has been been playing through it for …

5 potential NBA breakout players for 2019-20

As we get set to bring in the new NBA season, it’s fun to think about which players will be taking a big step forward. Who will emerge and open some eyes this year? Here are five NBA players who could be in line for breakout campaigns in …

Lauri Markkanen

Bulls shut down Lauri Markkanen for remainder of season

The Chicago Bulls aren’t going to take any chances with one of their young building blocks and will shut him down for the remainder of this season. As teams begin to fall out of contention for playoff berths, players getting shut down for …

Bulls players offer curious quotes after latest loss

A couple of Chicago Bulls players offered some peculiar quotes after the team’s loss to the Atlanta Hawks. The Bulls’ dreadful season continued on Wednesday with a 121-101 defeat, their 37th loss in 48 games this season. Following the …

Lauri Markkanen

Bulls’ Lauri Markkanen expected to make season debut Saturday

Chicago Bulls forward Lauri Markkanen is likely to play Saturday for the first time this season. Markkanen was listed as probable on Saturday’s injury report, and the expectation is that he will suit up against the Houston Rockets after …

Bulls’ Lauri Markkanen to miss 6-8 weeks with elbow injury

The Chicago Bulls are suffering a big blow entering the season. Second-year forward Lauri Markkanen is expected to miss 6-8 weeks due to an elbow injury. INJURY UPDATE: Lauri Markkanen sustained a right elbow injury in practice yesterday. He …

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10 NBA rookies who have surpassed expectations

With the NBA Draft eight months in the rearview mirror, some teams are likely already wishing for a do-over. Consider the Philadelphia 76ers, who selected Washington’s Markelle Fultz No. 1 – to unanimous applause from analysts. Though Fultz’s …

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