With LaVine declining to enter the slam-dunk contest, the Bulls’ only representation all weekend will be LaVine’s participation in the three-point contest Saturday. That’s it. Multiple sources have told the Sun-Times the Bulls are not thrilled with how this has played out, and LaVine hasn’t hidden his frustration, either. “Yeah, it’s upsetting, but you know . . . we see the way it’s got to be,” LaVine said. “We’ve got to be in the [playoff] hunt [to be considered for All-Star invitations]. We’re in the hunt a little bit, but we’re not solidified. We had some ups and downs, had some injuries. But like I told you guys in the beginning, [if] we win, we all succeed. So we’ll get there, I’ll get there, and I don’t have a doubt in my mind about that.”
With LaVine declining to enter the slam-dunk contest, t…
June 22, 2021 | 9:02 pm EDT Update
Pistons win Draft Lottery
James Edwards III: The Pistons get the No. 1 pick in the 2021 NBA Draft. The first time since 1970. Also the first time the team has ever moved up in the lottery.
Ben Golliver: 2021 NBA Draft Lottery order 1. Pistons 2. Rockets 3. Cavaliers 4. Raptors 5. Magic 6. Thunder 7. Warriors (from Timberwolves) 8. Magic (from Bulls) 9. Kings 10. Pelicans 11. Hornets 12. Spurs 13. Pacers 14. Warriors
Bobby Marks: Chicago will now send Orlando a 2023 first round pick (protected top 4). The pick is protected in 2024 top 3. If not conveyed in 2024, it will turn into a 2026 and 2027 2nd.
Ohm Youngmisuk: Clippers are starting Patrick Beverley and Ivica Zubac tonight.
Ryan McDonald: “I think Ricky Rubio had a great impact on my rookie year,” Anthony Edwards said. Ricky is such a legend
James Edwards III: Ben Wallace: “I think my game would be (perfect) for today’s game. The game was built for giants. Now there’s freedom to run, move and it’s a lot faster.” “I think the game got a little bit soft.”
Rod Beard: #Pistons Ben Wallace on his future in coaching/front office: “I would coach, but I hope and pray that I don’t run into a guy like Ben Wallace … what I can bring to the game goes a little past coaching.”
