Bulls On Tap Tasting Flight: Chicago Bulls News for Nov. 22, 2024

Bulls Set for 1st 2024 NBA Cup Home Game

The Bulls return home Friday to host the Atlanta Hawks in their second 2024 NBA Cup group-play game. Tip-off is at 7 p.m. CT and the game will air on Chicago Sports Network (CHSN).

As Friday marks the first Bulls home game of the 2024 NBA Cup, the United Center will feature a new court design.

Stacey King Gives Josh Giddey Defensive Advice

Bulls television broadcast analyst and three-time NBA champion Stacey King spoke at length about what Josh Giddey should do to improve his defense. 

Delivered via his "Gimmer the Hot Sauce" podcast, King's advice covered nuanced fundamental details such as angles, help defense, and more.

Torrey Craig, Zach LaVine, Nikola Vucevic Appear in Latest NBA Trade Rumors

Brett Siegel of Clutch Points  published notes on the Golden State Warriors' trade options with guard De'Anthony Melton out for the season.

Siegel suggests the Warriors are looking for a "home-run" talent in a trade, but Zach LaVine and Brandon Ingram are the only big names currently on the market. Additionally, Siegel states teams like the Warriors might proceed with caution at the trade deadline and instead seek salary-cap-friendly talent, such as Nikola Vucevic.

While LaVine and Vucevic are the Bulls' most frequent subjects of trade rumors, Torrey Craig is reportedly drawing interest from the Milwaukee Bucks. Siegel notes the Bucks have made MarJon Beauchamp and Pat Connaughton available in discussions as they search for wing help.

Ayo Dosunmu Speaks on NBA Cup Stakes

Bulls guard Ayo Dosunmu discussed the NBA Cup with K.C. Johnson of CHSN before Friday's game against the Hawks. Dosunmu specifically touched on the $500,000 reward each player gets if they win the tournament and how it incentivizes players to perform with more effort.