2024-2025 Bulls Season IGT

[Crystallas]

https://imgur.com/7vhbPqz

 

[clonetrooper264]

Bulls waived Kenny Lofton Jr and Onulrap Bitim, thus paving the way for THT to get the last roster spot

https://twitter.com/i/web/status/1846929181994627210

 

[Crystallas]

Bitim was hyped as a G-League investment that was about to pay off. That was unexpected. I guess when you play like shit in the preseason....

 

[clonetrooper264]

THT officially has the final roster spot. EJ Liddell has won the last two way spot.

Bulls sign E.J. Liddell to Two-Way Contract

The Belleville, Ill. native suited up in two games for the Bulls this preseason.

www.nba.com

https://twitter.com/i/web/status/1847759405737214196

Bulls still refuse to sign players taller than 6'6 and insist on having players from Chicagoland on the roster, maybe trying to force interest in the team through local roots

 

[clonetrooper264]

Final preseason thoughts:

-Lonzo looks really good for a guy who hasn't played in 2 years. Team plays better with him on the floor and he himself played pretty well

-Giddey looks a bit like a tank commander, but maybe he just doesn't care about preseason after having played Olympic ball and then having an injury. Dude has pretty minimal interest in playing any sort of defense, not that that's anything new for this team, but it's been pretty clear to me he has no interest in that end of the floor. Offensively, he can pass pretty well and that's about all I've seen out of him in preseason. Maybe his slashing game will look better in the regular season, but I didn't see it in preseason.

-Ayo looks really good. Based on preseason play alone, he should be starting over Giddey. He won't because Giddey absolutely is starting the whole season as a mandate I'm sure. He plays his heart out for his hometown team and you just have to respect that.

-Pat was a mixed bag, two crap games and then two decent ones. He does seem to have at least a somewhat more aggressive mindset offensively, but the execution isn't always there. I think he'll be the most frustrating player this year besides Giddey to watch, if their play is similar to what preseason was.

-Jalen Smith doesn't look that great to me when I watch him play but then I look at the box score and he's putting up numbers. He's a guy who can make some athletic plays like blocks and finish lobs and the like, so can't complain much. Wish his shooting outside the paint was a bit better, but it's not like he's known as a sharpshooter. I feel like he's not replicating that 42% from 3 from last year.

-Julian Phillips needs minutes in this rotation. He's kind of an anti-Dalen Terry in that he is pretty limited to 3s, dunks, and some decent defense to me. But, I think that's all the team really needs from him. His corner 3 seemed automatic...maybe he'll surprise us with some 37-40% 3pt shooting this year if he gets a chance.

-I have no idea what the team saw in Liddell that they chose him over Lofton, but local guy wins out I guess. He is a bit quicker and probably more nimble defensively. Fairly inconsequential overall since he'll never see the court.

-Someone please teach Dalen Terry how to shoot. Even just 33-34% from 3 would change everything for him.

-This team is gonna probably give up 50 corner 3s or wide open 3s a game, but at least they'll now shoot 50 3s of their own to try to keep up with the math. No more Derozan isos, it's all ball movement now on offense. Don't be surprised to see them pass up pretty open layups to try to kick out for corner 3s. So far I think that play style has served them well...even with their terrible defense they're able to at least give an appearance of being in the game. The cold stretches will be rough, but so far the supposed promise to play faster and shoot more 3s seems to not be a lie for this season. If so, they will actually be watchable.

 

[Enasic]

Final preseason thoughts:

-Lonzo looks really good for a guy who hasn't played in 2 years. Team plays better with him on the floor and he himself played pretty well

-Giddey looks a bit like a tank commander, but maybe he just doesn't care about preseason after having played Olympic ball and then having an injury. Dude has pretty minimal interest in playing any sort of defense, not that that's anything new for this team, but it's been pretty clear to me he has no interest in that end of the floor. Offensively, he can pass pretty well and that's about all I've seen out of him in preseason. Maybe his slashing game will look better in the regular season, but I didn't see it in preseason.

-Ayo looks really good. Based on preseason play alone, he should be starting over Giddey. He won't because Giddey absolutely is starting the whole season as a mandate I'm sure. He plays his heart out for his hometown team and you just have to respect that.

-Pat was a mixed bag, two crap games and then two decent ones. He does seem to have at least a somewhat more aggressive mindset offensively, but the execution isn't always there. I think he'll be the most frustrating player this year besides Giddey to watch, if their play is similar to what preseason was.

-Jalen Smith doesn't look that great to me when I watch him play but then I look at the box score and he's putting up numbers. He's a guy who can make some athletic plays like blocks and finish lobs and the like, so can't complain much. Wish his shooting outside the paint was a bit better, but it's not like he's known as a sharpshooter. I feel like he's not replicating that 42% from 3 from last year.

-Julian Phillips needs minutes in this rotation. He's kind of an anti-Dalen Terry in that he is pretty limited to 3s, dunks, and some decent defense to me. But, I think that's all the team really needs from him. His corner 3 seemed automatic...maybe he'll surprise us with some 37-40% 3pt shooting this year if he gets a chance.

-I have no idea what the team saw in Liddell that they chose him over Lofton, but local guy wins out I guess. He is a bit quicker and probably more nimble defensively. Fairly inconsequential overall since he'll never see the court.

-Someone please teach Dalen Terry how to shoot. Even just 33-34% from 3 would change everything for him.

-This team is gonna probably give up 50 corner 3s or wide open 3s a game, but at least they'll now shoot 50 3s of their own to try to keep up with the math. No more Derozan isos, it's all ball movement now on offense. Don't be surprised to see them pass up pretty open layups to try to kick out for corner 3s. So far I think that play style has served them well...even with their terrible defense they're able to at least give an appearance of being in the game. The cold stretches will be rough, but so far the supposed promise to play faster and shoot more 3s seems to not be a lie for this season. If so, they will actually be watchable.

Totally agree with your Jalen smith assessment. Giddey as well. He just doesn’t look good to me, and think he’ll be right there with PWill as the most frustrating player on the team.

 

[ZOMBIE@CTESPN]

https://twitter.com/i/web/status/1848445044941819924

 

[clonetrooper264]

https://twitter.com/i/web/status/1848445044941819924

They would rather have 15/15 be guards and no taller than 6'5

 

[Rustysurf83]

I’ll figure it out because I understand technology and have a VPN but it’s stunning how many of my family members very likely won’t watch the game tomorrow because they are out of antenna range, can’t figure it out, or are within the blackout area. I figured they’d get into the Hawks season without a Fubo or Comcast deal, but starting the NBA season is insanity. Read somewhere that the Bulls are currently scheduled for ZERO national broadcasts? Great work Jerry.

 

[Gustavus Adolphus]

When is the first players only meeting?

 

[Scoot26]

When is the first players only meeting?

Tomorrow.

 

[Axl Rose]

When is the first players only meeting?

I can't wait until they fire Billy and hire a guy named Jim Boylin.

 

[clonetrooper264]

I’ll figure it out because I understand technology and have a VPN but it’s stunning how many of my family members very likely won’t watch the game tomorrow because they are out of antenna range, can’t figure it out, or are within the blackout area. I figured they’d get into the Hawks season without a Fubo or Comcast deal, but starting the NBA season is insanity. Read somewhere that the Bulls are currently scheduled for ZERO national broadcasts? Great work Jerry.

The Bulls don't deserve to be on national TV anyway

 

[Gustavus Adolphus]

I'm going to bet the Bulls to cover tonight - well, every night - and any winnings I get I am going to let ride. Nothing too big, I'm going to $1.00 units and go from there.

So today I have them +6.5

 

[Gustavus Adolphus]

I'm going to bet the Bulls to cover tonight - well, every night - and any winnings I get I am going to let ride. Nothing too big, I'm going to $1.00 units and go from there.

So today I have them +6.5

Down to +5. ML went from +2-something to +164. I’m assuming that’s bc Zion is out.

 

[Scoot26]

 

[clonetrooper264]

Excellent first showing to keep it sorta close in the first half then completely give the game away in the 2nd. Zach with 27 to help his trade value effort.

Capture the Flagg has begun!

 

[Gustavus Adolphus]

I wish I could have watched.

 

[Crystallas]

Game summary:

LaVine Good game
PWill, Bad game
Coby is trying to become a foul magnet and forcing trash, didn't work.

Bulls lose. Beep Beep.

 

[Rustysurf83]

Game summary:
Over half the fan base couldn’t watch the game.