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CBS News
13-05-2025
- Sport
- CBS News
Chicago Bulls lose 2025 NBA draft coin flip to Mavericks, get 12th pick with slim chance for Cooper Flagg
The Chicago Bulls ended up with the no. 12 overall NBA draft pick after an unlucky tiebreaker coin flip. The Dallas Mavericks walked away with the first pick in June's 2025 draft, and the first chance to take Cooper Flagg, the freshman ho led Duke to the Final Four in his lone college season and the consensus player of the year. Dallas bucked huge odds to get it done, with only a 1.8% chance to win the lottery coming into Monday. A Mavs team that went to the NBA Finals last season, then scorned its fans by trading away Luka Doncic to the Los Angeles Lakers, left the lottery with the biggest prize. But last year's lottery pick, Bulls forward Matas Buzelis, thinks the Bulls can still draft a quality player, even at 12th. There were 13 teams with a chance to win the No. 1 pick. Utah, Washington and Charlotte had the best odds at 14% each. The Jazz and Wizards got jumped, with San Antonio and Philadelphia moving into the top four. The teams with the three worst records all have the same chance — 14% — of winning the No. 1 pick, and odds for the remaining lottery teams are gradually reduced from there. Meanwhile, two of the Fighting Illini's standouts could be picked to play in their home state this year. The dynamic freshman duo of Kasparas Jakucionis and Will Riley both officially declared for the NBA draft in April. Jakucionis, the Lithuanian import who averaged 15 points and nearly five assists in his lone season in Champaign, is projected as a top 10 draft pick. Riley, a five-star recruit from Canada, was the Big Ten sixth man of the year. He vaulted himself in into the first round of the draft with a dominant NCAA Tournament against Xavier. The Illini were eliminated from the NCAA tournament by Kentucky in the second round this year. contributed to this report.
Yahoo
12-05-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
NBA Draft Lottery: What are the Chicago Bulls odds to get the top pick in 2025 NBA Draft?
NBA Draft Lottery: What are the Chicago Bulls odds to get the top pick in 2025 NBA Draft? The Chicago Bulls will figure out where they'll select in the first round of the 2025 NBA Draft on Monday. Technically, they have a shot at the first-overall pick. It's not high odds, but the chance exists. Advertisement Here's what to know about the 2025 NBA Draft Lottery on Monday evening. NBA Draft Lottery odds for each team Utah Jazz: 14.0% Washington Wizards: 14.0% Charlotte Hornets: 14.0% New Orleans Pelicans: 12.5% Philadelphia 76ers: 10.5% Brooklyn Nets: 9.0% Toronto Raptors: 7.5% San Antonio Spurs: 6.0% Phoenix Suns: 3.8% Portland Trailblazers: 3.7% Dallas Mavericks: 1.8% Chicago Bulls: 1.7% Sacramento Kings: 0.8% Atlanta Hawks: 0.7% Where will the Chicago Bulls likely pick? Projected odds: 12th overall pick The Bulls have the 12th-best odds at winning the NBA Lottery, which would net them prized Duke forward Cooper Flagg. Advertisement However, with less than a 2% chance of landing that top pick, the Bulls should expect to land somewhere between the 10th and 13th overall selections. The Bulls landed the 11th overall pick last year and took advantage when Matas Buzelis fell out of the top 10 and to the Bulls. At No. 12 overall, the Bulls will have a chance to do the same in this year's draft and nab a player who slides out of the top 10. Potential fits for the Chicago Bulls in the NBA Draft The Bulls shot a lot of 3-pointers in the 2024-2025 season. Like, the Bulls took the third-most 3-point attempts in the league. Still, they only had the 13th-best shooting percentage from 3-point range in the NBA. Advertisement The focus could be twofold, which is finding a player who is accurate from the perimeter. Kon Knueppel: This might be wishful thinking, but the Bulls had Buzelis fall to them at No. 11 overall. Knueppel could do the same, but he's projected to be a top-10 pick after a stellar NCAA Tournament run to the Final Four. He's a floor-spacing wing player who can make plays without being the primary option. That would help the likes of Giddy and White. Kasparas Jakucionis: Fitting in with the international flair, the Illinois' freshman point guard would be a good fit in Chicago. He was on an Illini team that made it to the second round of the NCAA Tournament thanks to Jakucionis, who was a stellar passer and shooter. Liam McNeeley: The UConn freshman showcased a high-level catch-and-shoot ability during his lone season in Storrs. At 6-foot-7, the Bulls could have him space the floor on offense and create mismatches in Billy Donovan's fast-paced offense that's assumed will carry over into the 2025-2026 season. Chicago Bulls history in the NBA Lottery Lottery Wins: 1999 (Elton Brand) and 2008 (Derrick Rose) Advertisement Other Top-3 Picks: No. 2 in 2002 and 2006; No. 3 in 2004 Dropped Out Of Top 3: 2000 and 2001 Details: The Bulls landed the No. 1 pick just a season after losing Michael Jordan. They've struggled to build a contender since then, but they've had their chances. Chicago has a 1.7% chance of receiving the No. 1 pick this year — just as it did when it won the 2008 lottery. - Associated Press What's next The Bulls have a full offseason ahead of them. Guard Coby White is eligible for an extension, point guard Josh Giddey is a restricted free agent and there's a good probability center Nikola Vucevic will likely be traded. Advertisement Before all that, the Bulls will have the NBA Combine this upcoming week to help them scout players they'll have on their draft board. The Bulls' lottery projections on Monday will help dictate how they approach their season. A top pick in the draft will allow them to focus their talents in free agency or with pointed trades. The Source The NBA and the Associated Press contributed to his story.
Chicago Tribune
16-04-2025
- Business
- Chicago Tribune
Afternoon Briefing: Aldermen stall mayor's housing loan fund plan
Good afternoon, Chicago. A downtown alderman said today he's negotiating with Mayor Brandon Johnson's administration on a new citywide teen curfew, averting what was expected to be a City Council showdown over how to address chaotic gatherings during the summer despite the mayor's office saying a deal has not been reached. Ald. Brian Hopkins, 2nd, texted some of his colleagues in the morning that he will no longer proceed with forcing a vote on an 8 p.m. curfew downtown after a series of so-called teen takeover trends ended in violence in his ward. Rather, he plans to introduce new legislation to grant Chicago police brass the authority to declare roving curfews for unaccompanied minors anywhere in the city on an as-needed basis. Also today, Johnson reached a buzzer beater union deal to clear the way for his 'Green Social Housing' plan, only for aldermen to spurn his hopes for quick vote by sidelining the measure moments later. Here's what else is happening today. And remember, for the latest breaking news in Chicago, visit and sign up to get our alerts on all your devices. In Illinois, Democrats tout pro-labor bona fides, but sometimes push back when their staffs seek unions Advocates say the real hesitation of bosses to recognize unions is the unwillingness of even self-professed pro-labor employers to give up control over their staff. Read more here. Lawmaker calls for study of AI-powered cameras in effort to make DuSable Lake Shore Drive safer Federal trial of ex-Ald. Carrie Austin may not proceed due to her health: judge Many Illinois hospitals receive tax exemptions, but how much do they help their communities? New report takes a look. Mount Sinai Hospital ranks the fourth highest among hospitals across 20 states for spending far more money on charity care and helping its community than what it saves through tax exemptions, according to a new report from the Lown Institute. Read more here. More top business stories: Column: Chicago Bulls rookie Matas Buzelis is ready for his close-up. He credits Billy Donovan's tough love. Matas Buzelis will get his first chance to show what he can do on a bigger stage tonight when the Bulls take on the Miami Heat at the United Center in a do-or-die play-in game. Read more here. More top sports stories: 'Music is not a recipe': Violinist Itzhak Perlman talks about putting his life into an autobiographical show Technically, it's not a one-man show — Itzhak Perlman will be joined by pianist Rohan de Silva, a longtime collaborator — but it's every bit as intimate, interspersing musical selections with personal anecdotes, photos and clips from the 2017 documentary 'Itzhak.' Read more here. More top Eat. Watch. Do. stories: Column: John Mulaney holds Netflix hostage: Week Six Mavis Staples will headline Chicago Blues Fest 2025 RFK Jr.'s mixed message about the measles outbreaks draws criticism from health officials Health secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s efforts to contain an epidemic in a tight-knit, religious community in West Texas have run counter to established public health strategies deployed to end past epidemics. Read more here.
USA Today
09-04-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
How to watch Heat at Bulls: Time, TV channel, odds, injury report on April 9
On Wednesday, the Chicago Bulls (36-43) host the Miami Heat (36-43) at the United Center, and if you're wondering how to catch the action live, you've come to the right place. The matchup is a potential play-in tournament preview, with the Bulls currently ahead in ninth place because of their head-to-head tiebreaker after winning the first two games of the season series. The Heat would have to finish one game better than the Bulls to host them in the postseason. The Bulls are coming off a 135-113 loss against the Cleveland Cavaliers on Tuesday after resting several key players on the first night of a back-to-back set. They trailed by as many as 27 points after allowing the Cavaliers to shoot 25-of-50 from 3-point range. Patrick Williams produced a team-high 21 points, rookie Matas Buzelis scored 19 points and Jalen Smith added 13 points and 10 rebounds, as the Bulls lost for only the third time in 10 games. They dropped to 1-9 over their last 10 games against the Cavaliers. The Heat defeated the Philadelphia 76ers 117-105 on Monday for their seventh win in nine games. They outscored the Sixers 34-22 in the fourth quarter to pull out the win and improve to 15-4 this season when shooting at least 50% from the field (50.6). Duncan Robinson led the Heat with 21 points, Tyler Herro registered 20 points and rookie Kel'el Ware added 19 points and 17 rebounds for his 14th double-double. Ware tied Grant Long for the most double-doubles by a rookie in a single season in franchise history. How to Watch Date: April 9 Time: 8 p.m. EDT Location: Chicago, Illinois Channel: FanDuel Sports Network - Sun, Chicago Sports Network Betting Lines Point Spread: Heat -1.5 Money Line: Bulls -105, Heat -115 Over/Under: 226.5 NBA Odds via BetMGM. Jerseys Miami: Vice City Edition (white) Chicago: Statement Edition (black) Source: LockerVision Heat at Bulls Injury Report Miami: Isaiah Stevens (foot) and Andrew Wiggins (hamstring) are questionable. Nikola Jović (hand), Kevin Love (personal reasons) and Dru Smith (Achilles) are out. Chicago: Not yet submitted. Projected Starting Lineups Miami Heat: Pelle Larsson Haywood Highsmith Bam Adebayo Tyler Herro Duncan Robinson Chicago Bulls: Kevin Huerter Matas Buzelis Nikola Vučević Coby White Josh Giddey We occasionally recommend interesting products and services. If you make a purchase by clicking one of the links, we may earn an affiliate fee. USA TODAY Network newsrooms operate independently, and this doesn't influence our coverage.
USA Today
31-03-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
How to watch Bulls vs. Thunder today: Time, TV channel
How to watch Bulls vs. Thunder today: Time, TV channel The Oklahoma City Thunder continue a four-game homestand when they host the Chicago Bulls on Monday. This will be the season's second matchup between the squads. OKC won the first game way back on Oct. 26. The Thunder (62-12) have won nine in a row. They enjoyed a blowout win over the Indiana Pacers on Saturday. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander had an efficient 33 points. OKC is now 27-1 against the East this season and on the verge of another historical marker. Meanwhile, the Bulls (33-41) have been red-hot. They've won five of their last seven games. They lost a heartbreaker to the Dallas Mavericks on Saturday. Matas Buzelis led the way with 28 points despite the defeat. This will also be Josh Giddey's first game back at OKC since he was traded last offseason. Here's how to watch the Thunder game, including time, TV schedule and streaming information: What channel is Bulls vs. Thunder game on today? Time, TV schedule TV Channel: FanDuel Sports Network Oklahoma Start time: 7 p.m. CT Where to watch Bulls vs. Thunder on live stream Watch Bulls vs. Thunder live on Fubo (free trial) Bulls vs. Thunder injury updates Thunder: Chet Holmgren (hip injury management) is questionable. Isaiah Hartenstein (hip soreness) is questionable. Jaylin Williams (hip tightness) is questionable. Aaron Wiggins (Achilles tendinitis) is out. Ousmane Dieng (calf strain) is out. Ajay Mitchell (toe sprain) is out. Nikola Topic (torn ACL) is out. Alex Ducas (quad strain) is out. Bulls: Josh Giddey (hip soreness injury management) is questionable. Lonzo Ball (wrist sprain) is doubtful. Kevin Huerter (thumb sprain injury management) is out. Ayo Dosunmu (shoulder surgery) is out. Tre Jones (midfoot sprain) is out. EJ Liddell (illness) is out. Emanuel Miller (G League two-way) is out. Jahmir Young (G League two-way) is out. Probable starting lineups Oklahoma City Thunder Shai Gilgeous-Alexander Lu Dort Jalen Williams Chet Holmgren Isaiah Hartenstein Chicago Bulls Josh Giddey Coby White Matas Buzelis Patrick Williams Nikola Vucevic Bulls vs. Thunder predictions, picks, odds Thunder 117, Bulls 107: Emotions will be high for this one. Giddey was the first notable departure during the rebuild. He has tight connections with most of the Thunder's roster. Plus the Bulls have been red-hot in recent weeks. Expect OKC to want this one to get the best record against an opposing conference. It'll be a fun contest where the Thunder run away with it in the second half like usual. ODDS: Thunder by 14.5 points O/U: 239.5 All NBA Odds via BetMGM. Thunder 2024-25 schedule Wednesday, Apr. 2 vs. Pistons Friday, Apr. 4 at Rockets Sunday, Apr. 6 vs. Lakers We occasionally recommend interesting products and services. If you make a purchase by clicking one of the links, we may earn an affiliate fee. USA TODAY Network newsrooms operate independently, and this doesn't influence our coverage.
