Chicago: Longtime Chicago Sun-Times columnist Joe Cowley, known for harsh assessments of the Bulls’ decision-makers, eased his tone in a recent piece. Cowley acknowledged mistakes by executive vice president of basketball operations Artūras Karnišovas and general manager Marc Eversley but argued that other franchises — specifically the Pelicans, Knicks, and Suns — are operating under greater dysfunction.
Brooklyn: The Nets still control roughly $16 million in salary-cap space, according to Brian Lewis of the New York Post. That flexibility allows the front office to keep absorbing unwanted contracts from other teams in exchange for draft compensation. Recent moves brought in Michael Porter Jr., Terance Mann, and Haywood Highsmith while netting three picks: a 2025 first-rounder that became guard Drake Powell, Denver’s unprotected 2032 first, and Miami’s 2032 second. Lewis reported that Brooklyn remains aggressive in searching for additional deals as the club continues its rebuild.
Boston: The upcoming sale of the Celtics has prompted discussion about the franchise’s long-term home. As noted by Shirley Leung of the Boston Globe, the team currently shares TD Garden with the NHL’s Bruins and pays rent to arena owner Delaware North. While no timetable has been set, the incoming ownership group is said to be weighing the idea of constructing a basketball-specific venue complemented by real-estate development.
The three situations underscore separate challenges across the league: front-office stability in Chicago, asset accumulation in Brooklyn, and potential arena expansion in Boston.
Source: Hoops Wire
