What's On Tap in Chicago Bulls news? Welcome to the 33rd edition of "Tasting Flight," a daily newsletter to keep fans updated on all the latest news in Bulls Nation.
The Bulls assigned rookie Matas Buzelis to Windy City Bulls of the G League on Saturday, which elicited ire from many fans.
Buzelis, the No. 11 overall pick in the 2024 NBA Draft, spent a full season in the G League last year. And while head coach Billy Donovan said Sunday that he didn't know if Buzelis would return in time for Monday's game against the Utah Jazz, the Bulls have recalled the youngster from the G League.
Roster Update: Matas Buzelis has been recalled from the @WindyCityBulls. https://t.co/5q7cD4Uat6
— Chicago Bulls (@chicagobulls) November 3, 2024
On Saturday, the Toronto Raptors held a jersey retirement ceremony for franchise legend Vince Carter during a game against the Sacramento Kings. It was a beautiful and emotional night for Carter. Like Carter, former Bulls forward DeMar DeRozan began his career in Toronto.
"He meant everything. That was one of my favorite players growing up."
— NBA (@NBA) November 3, 2024
DeMar DeRozan on Vince Carter after VC's jersey retirement in Toronto https://t.co/ntglqiACt8 pic.twitter.com/D1qBSEuctJ
During the broadcast, world-famous Canadian rapper Drake stated he would pull down a DeRozan banner himself when asked about DeRozan's number ever being retired by the Raptors. Drake's comments are likely a reaction to DeRozan's appearance in Kendrick Lamar's music video for the infamous Drake diss song, "Not Like Us."
"If you ever put a DeRozan banner up ill go up there and pull it down myself....shout out to Kyle". Drake, salty at DeMar DeRozan who was in the Not Like Us video with Kendrick Lamar. Damn. pic.twitter.com/KUN3ViL9E9
— Faizal Khamisa (@FaizalKhamisa) November 3, 2024
After the game, DeRozan was asked about the comments and responded by saying Drake will have a long way to climb before he takes it down. Current Bulls players such as Dalen Terry have said DeRozan took them to hang out with Drake. It's interesting to see the relationship between Drake and DeRozan sour.
DeMar DeRozan on his reaction to Drake saying he’ll pull his jersey banner down if it went up:
— Libaan Osman (@libaanstar1) November 3, 2024
“He gonna have a long way to climb to take it down.” pic.twitter.com/jaUcjtG4lV
Catch up on On Tap Sports Net's Bulls coverage from this weekend.
The Nets prevented the #Bulls from achieving another classic comeback victory despite Nikola Vucevic's efficient scoring night. @LocalBullsFan on Friday's loss: https://t.co/kXFhkJGCSz
— Bulls On Tap (@BullsOnTap) November 2, 2024
The #Bulls set their offensive foundation with a high-pace transition preference and an emphasis on heavy 3-point shooting volume.
— Bulls On Tap (@BullsOnTap) November 1, 2024
But their last game revealed another foundational concept in their game plan, as @mobanks10 highlights: https://t.co/Tuenp9IC3o
We've seen enough through 5 games to start buying, selling, and keeping stock in certain #Bulls statistics, trends, and players. @justin13allen's early-season evaluation: https://t.co/1Y0ajRBRKv
— Bulls On Tap (@BullsOnTap) November 1, 2024
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