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4 takeaways from Bulls’ loss in preseason opener, including Dalen Terry’s spark and Patrick Williams’ question mark

CHICAGO — Dalen Terry provided a spark of optimism for the Chicago Bulls in their first game of the preseason, but there’s still plenty to fix as they prepare to start the season without point guard Lonzo Ball.

Chicago Tribune · Oct 5, 2022

The questions surrounding Bulls forward Patrick Williams continue

It’s way too early to call the No. 4 pick from the 2020 draft a bust, but that doesn’t mean his ongoing passiveness can’t be questioned, especially after the preseason opener of a very important Year 3 for him.

Chicago Sun-Times · Oct 5, 2022

Rockets see Jabari Smith Jr. as ‘just scratching the surface’ of his potential

#Rockets assistant coach John Lucas on Jabari Smith Jr.: “He is just scratching the surface. I think he has a chance to really be good. Jabari knows how to play.”

USA Today Sports Media Group · Oct 5, 2022

Boston’s Derrick White talks about joining the Celtics’ starting lineup

White also assessed how new Boston big man Blake Griffin has looked in practice.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Oct 5, 2022

How the Boston Celtics used Robert Williams III to unlock their offense

The bulk of media attention has rightfully been trained on his defensive impact in recent years, but his offensive game is worth a second look as well.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Oct 5, 2022

Every player in Boston Celtics history who wore No. 99

This is every player in Boston's history who wore the Celtics' No. 99 jersey for at least one game as of October 2022.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Oct 5, 2022

Was new Boston Celtics big man Blake Griffin throwing shade at the Brooklyn Nets in his introductory presser?

The veteran frontcourt player said he wasn't used to the kind of environment he encountered in Boston.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Oct 5, 2022

Kendrick Nunn says he felt real good in preseason opener

Lakers guard Kendrick Nunn felt no ill effects of the bone bruise in his knee that kept him out all last season.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Oct 5, 2022

LeBron had interesting response when asked about Kareem’s record

LeBron James may have been messing around when he responded to a reporter's question about breaking Kareem Abdul-Jabbar's scoring record.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Oct 5, 2022

Tuesday’s media availability notes: Mark Daigneault, Josh Giddey, Kenrich Williams

Here are the biggest notes from Mark Daigneault, Josh Giddey and Kenrich Williams after speaking with the media following Tuesday's practice.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Oct 5, 2022