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Thu Mar 25 202120:52Bulls take big step toward turnaround with deal for Vucevic
CHICAGO (AP) — The Chicago Bulls acquired an All-Star center and sent a loud message to the rest of the NBA with one blockbuster trade. They're serious about becoming a contender. And they're ready to welcome top free agents. The Bulls pulled off their first major trade since Arturas Karnisovas was hired to lead their basketball operation last spring by acquiring two-time All-Star center Nikola Vucevic from Orlando prior to Thursday's deadline. They also added Al-Farouq Aminu in the deal and sent Wendell Carter Jr., Otto Porter Jr. and two future first-round selections with certain lottery protections to the Magic. “We're trying to improve our team,” Karnisovas said. “That was an opportunity. You don't get so many opportunities to improve with players like that. I think we've done pretty well today." Vucevic is averaging a career-best 24.5 points and 11.8 rebounds in his 10th NBA season and ninth in Orlando. He has two full seasons remaining after this one on the four-year, $100 million... [More]
Thu Mar 25 202120:22Trade deadline passes, and Kyle Lowry remains with Raptors
Kyle Lowry wound up staying with Toronto after all. Victor Oladipo is finally in Miami, a destination he's eyed in the past. And Rajon Rondo is headed back to Los Angeles, though not with the team he helped win the NBA title last season. The trade deadline has come and gone. And now, playoff pushes can really begin. Miami, Denver, the Clippers, Portland, Dallas, Boston and Atlanta were likely among the teams feeling convinced that they improved on deadline day after a flurry of moves Thursday, though the best player — at least this season — might have been landed by the Chicago Bulls. They got All-Star forward Nikola Vucevic from Orlando, a move that ushered in the start of a big-time rebuild by the Magic. “Anytime you trade a player like Nikola, it is a tough decision to make," Magic President Jeff Weltman said. Vucevic is the only player from this season's All-Star Game to be traded at the deadline. It was a steep price; Vucevic and Al-Farouq Aminu went to the Bulls for Otto Porter, Wendell... [More]
Thu Mar 25 202111:22AP source: Vucevic being traded by Magic to Bulls
All-Star forward Nikola Vucevic is being traded from the Orlando Magic to the Chicago Bulls, a person with knowledge of the deal said Thursday. Vucevic and Al-Farouq Aminu are going to the Bulls in exchange for Wendell Carter Jr. and two future first-round selections, the person told The Associated Press on condition of anonymity because the deal was still pending NBA approval. The deal would appear to be the start of a rebuild for the Magic, with Vucevic unquestionably the team's best player for the past several seasons. The two-time All-Star is averaging a career-best 24.5 points this season and 11.8 rebounds. He also has two full seasons left after this one on his contract, a four-year, $100 million deal signed in 2019. Vucevic is in his 10th NBA season, the last nine of which have been with the Magic. ___ More AP NBA: https://apnews.com/hub/NBA and https://twitter.com/AP_Sports
Mon Sep 30 201918:14Magic make few roster moves, expect to win after playoff run
ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — The Orlando Magic will open training camp Tuesday with an expectation they haven't had in many years — to win.After making the NBA playoffs for the first time in seven years, the Magic brought back every rotation player including Nikola Vucevic and Terrence Ros after both signed four-year contracts this summer to stay in Orlando after becoming free agents."If you look at all the teams in the past that brought back the same teams, like the Spurs, they always win," said guard D.J. Augustin. "They keep the same culture and the same chemistry. It's going to be great for our team. If we start how we finished last year, we can do amazing things this year."Under first-year coach Steve Clifford, the Magic won 22 of their last 31 regular-season games to finish 42-40, then lost in five games to the eventual champion Toronto Raptors."Just to get a taste of the playoffs was a great feeling," said forward Aaron Gordon. "We put together a great stretch after the All-Star break, and... [More]
Tue Apr 30 201913:26Buddy system: Bond between Jokic, Murray showing on court
DENVER (AP) — Nikola Jokic got right to the point on his flourishing chemistry with teammate Jamal Murray .After all, he believes it's something to write home about."We are playing really good together," the versatile Denver Nuggets big man said . "He's a great basketball player, a great competitive guy and I just love to have him as a teammate."Did you write that down?"Write on! Or so the Nuggets are hoping.Jokic and Murray combined for 60 points in a 121-113 win over Portland on Monday in Game 1 of the Western Conference semifinals. That eclipsed the Blazers tandem of CJ McCollum and Damian Lillard, who had 55 points. Game 2 is Wednesday at Pepsi Center.The Murray-to-Jokic, Jokic-to-Murray connection is quickly gaining steam as their pick-and-roll game gave the Blazers fits. It's a contrasting style to the one the Blazers faced in a first-round series with Oklahoma City, when they had to slow Paul George and Russell Westbrook.Paul Millsap said he's seen just about every defense employed... [More]
Tue Dec 19 201703:50F Al-Farouq Aminu scored 13 points and hit three 3-pointers in M...
F Al-Farouq Aminu scored 13 points and hit three 3-pointers in Monday's 108-107 loss at Minnesota. In his last seven games, he is shooting 53.8 percent (21 of 39) from 3-point range.
Sun Dec 17 201702:59F Al-Farouq Aminu missed two free throws with 3.8 seconds remain...
F Al-Farouq Aminu missed two free throws with 3.8 seconds remaining. In the final minute, G Kemba Walker missed an 18-footer and had a drive blocked by Aminu.Coach Terry Stotts said Aminu's block of Walker was the play of the game. Aminu actually gave credit to teammate Evan Turner, who was guarding Walker, for the play."ET, being the vet, he knows that when you see somebody that can block shots trailing behind you want to undercut him so that basically they have to lob the ball up a little more," Aminu said. "He did that and I was able to make the block. I give a lot of kudos to what ET did."
Wed Dec 6 201704:13F Al-Farouq Aminu scored 17 points in Tuesday's 106-92 loss to W...
F Al-Farouq Aminu scored 17 points in Tuesday's 106-92 loss to Washington.
Fri Dec 1 201703:37F Al-Farouq Aminu (ankle) saw action after missing previous 13 g...
F Al-Farouq Aminu (ankle) saw action after missing the previous 13 games. He totaled six points and five rebonds in 22 minutes off the bench.
Tue Nov 28 201704:22F Al-Farouq Aminu missed 13th consecutive game with ankle injury
F Al-Farouq Aminu missed his 13th consecutive game with an ankle injury.
Sun Nov 26 201702:27F Al-Farouq Aminu (right ankle) missed 12th consecutive game Sat...
F Al-Farouq Aminu (right ankle) missed his 12th consecutive game Saturday.
Sat Nov 25 201704:30F Al-Farouq Aminu missed 11th straight game with injured right a...
F Al-Farouq Aminu missed his 11th straight game with an injured right ankle.
Thu Nov 23 201704:50F Al-Farouq Aminu missed 10th straight game with sprained right ...
F Al-Farouq Aminu missed his 10th straight game with a sprained right ankle.
Tue Nov 21 201706:19F Al-Farouq Aminu (right ankle) could begin practicing during cu...
F Al-Farouq Aminu (right ankle) could begin practicing during the current five-game road trip, coach Terry Stotts said.
Mon Nov 6 201702:57F Al Farouq Aminu (ankle) missed third straight game
F Al Farouq Aminu (ankle) missed his third straight game. His return to action is not expected to be soon.
Fri Nov 3 201703:35F Al-Farouq Aminu (ankle) did not play Thursday against Lakers
F Al-Farouq Aminu (ankle) did not play Thursday against the Lakers.
Thu Nov 2 201705:03F Al Farouq Aminu, who down with sprained ankle early in fourth ...
F Al Farouq Aminu, who went down with a sprained ankle early in the fourth quarter of Wednesday's loss at Utah and did not return. Aminu was in a walking boot after the game is unlikely to play Thursday against the Lakers.
Sat Oct 21 201705:10F Al-Farouq Aminu had 16 points and 16 rebounds in Friday's win...
F Al-Farouq Aminu had 16 points and 16 rebounds in Friday's win over Indiana.
Tue Apr 25 201703:41F Al-Farouq Aminu had 25 points for Trail Blazers Monday
F Al-Farouq Aminu had 25 points for the Trail Blazers Monday.
Tue Apr 4 201702:51F Al-Farouq Aminu added 20 points off bench Monday
F Al-Farouq Aminu added 20 points off the bench Monday.
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