Latest news with #Jordan6Rings
Yahoo
22-05-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Bulls Big Man Zach Collins Says Nikola Vucevic 'Could Be More Selfish'
The Chicago Bulls' offseason is already underway while the best NBA teams battle through the first round of the playoffs. That's a bitter pill to swallow, but there were a few bright spots during the season. One of them was Zach Collins, the 27-year-old center the Bulls acquired from the San Antonio Spurs when they traded Zach LaVine to the Sacramento Kings in a three-team deal that also netted the Bulls Kevin Huerter and Tre Jones. Collins was pressed into a starter's role for eight games following injuries to Jalen Smith and the Bulls' incumbent starter, Nikola Vucevic. In a recent interview with NBA Insider Brandon 'Scoop B' Robinson of Scoop B Radio, Collins talked about playing with Vooch, comparing him to Jusuf Nurkic, and how he believes his veteran teammate could be a little more selfish on the floor. Getty 'I played with [Jusuf] Nurkić in Portland and he was also a very skilled big man but more of a brute. But Vooch is more of a footwork-footwork-footwork-touch and plays below the rim, but he's very crafty and super smart. He could be more selfish than he is but he plays the right way and he's definitely unique.' Advertisement Quite honestly, I'm not sure how many Bulls fans would want to see Vucevic play more selfishly–especially on the defensive end where he often elects to give minimal effort and only seems to care about defensive rebounding. But that's another story altogether. Collins is on the books for just under $18 million for next season. He is set to be an unrestricted free agent to begin the 2026-27 NBA season. That makes Collins a potentially valuable expiring contract for a trade. I can see a scenario where Collins could be a valuable backup option on a strong team. The Bulls fell short in the NBA Play-In Tournament losing to the Miami Heat. Advertisement With the team now squarely in the draft lottery conversation, fans are already looking ahead. The Bulls have a slim 1.7% chance of winning the No. 1 pick, but securing any top-four selection could provide a much-needed infusion of talent. Whether it's a star in the making or a player who can anchor a larger trade package, the outcome of the lottery could directly impact Collins' future in Chicago. We'll see which direction the team's front office heads. I know Bulls fans, there probably isn't a ton of faith in that concept. Chicago's offseason promises to be one of the most scrutinized in recent years. While the front office has been notoriously slow to pivot from the current core, the combination of player contracts, aging stars, and a middling record may finally force real changes. Collins could be part of those plans, either as trade bait or as a cost-effective depth piece for a restructured roster. Related: Chicago Bulls Must Trade Nikola Vucevic in the Offseason, And This is the Perfect Move Related: Nike Dropped a Jordan 6 Rings Graphic Tee and It Goes With Almost Everything
Yahoo
22-05-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Bears Coach Confirms Luther Burden III Will Get Opportunity to Beat Out Former Pro Bowler for Spot
Bears fans should be excited about the addition of Luther Burden III. As much as we might love Colston Loveland, Joe Thuney, Drew Dalman, Grady Jarrett and other new Bears, the 2025 offseason might ultimately be remembered as the year the Bears got Burden III. He's that explosive and exciting, and I can imagine his jersey sales being right under Caleb Williams if the Bears reach their potential. A recent declaration from the Bears' coaching staff confirms LB3 will have an opportunity to make an impact similar to Devin Hester. Getty Images Chicago's special teams coordinator Richard Hightower confirmed what many fans had hoped: Luther Burden III will be in the mix for the team's No. 1 punt returner spot. Advertisement Burden will compete with Pro Bowl return man Devin Duvernay. Hightower says LB3 is 'a different dude with the ball in his hand.' The Bears want to use him in multiple phases of the game. Here's what Hightower told Bears Wire's Alyssa Barbieri: 'He's going to have a chance just like everyone else, but you see it on offense and saw it in college, how electric he is when the ball is in his hands. Like, he's a different dude with the ball in his hand. So all we're looking for is playmakers that will help us change field position and win games. In case you haven't seen LB3 in action, take a look at this highlight reel: Burden's usage will be one of the most closely watched developments in Chicago's preseason. He's the kind of player you don't want to limit. While Devin Duvernay brings experience and past accolades, Burden brings that edge-of-your-seat energy the Bears have desperately missed in the return game. Advertisement The battle between the veteran and the rookie could shape how the team opens games, flips field position, and steals momentum. In case you're not aware, Williams could have this suite of weapons at his disposal if the team uses a two tight-end set: WR, DJ Moore, Rome Odunze, LB3/Swift, TE, Colt Kmet and Colston Loveland. The matchup problems that the Bears can present teams with is scary. I can imagine a situation where LB3 is in the backfield taking pitches. Don't be surprised if LB3 is one of the breakout rookies on offense in the NFL in 2025. Burden may have been drafted for his offensive upside, but his impact could start with field position—and that's how legends like Devin Hester got started in Chicago. With the coaching staff clearly on board, and the competition wide open, all signs point to LB3 becoming a key contributor right away. Advertisement Related: Bulls Big Man Zach Collins Says His Teammate 'Could Be More Selfish' Related: Nike Dropped a Jordan 6 Rings Graphic Tee and It Goes With Almost Everything
