The Cleveland Charge, the Cavaliers’ affiliate, hold the top pick in the upcoming NBA G League draft and guard Sam Merrill could be the top pick, Marc Stein tweets. Merrill was waived late in training camp by the Kings. He played six games for Memphis last season and 30 for Milwaukee the previous year.
We have more from the Central Division:
- Pistons big man Isaiah Stewart is only 21, but he’s become a mentor to the youngest player in the league, Jalen Duren, according to James Edwards III of The Athletic. It doesn’t bother Stewart that Duren might cut into his playing time. “I know this is a league where you’re fighting for positions and minutes, but that’s not something I’m worried about,” Stewart said. “I know what’s most important is being there for the young fella. I’m there for him, whatever he needs. Sometimes I’ll just start talking to him just because. I know you’re a rook, first year.’ I want him to feel and know that I’m here for him on a positive note.”
- After missing most of last season due to injury, Bulls forward Patrick Williams is struggling through the early portion of this season, Joe Cowley of the Chicago Sun Times writes. Williams is trying to determine how he can make the biggest impact for his teammates. “I’ve been talking to them about it and trying to figure it out,” he said. “I’m totally confident we will. Specifically, because of the player I know I am.”
- The Bulls waived guard Carlik Jones last week but they still want him in the organization. Their G League affiliate, the Windy City Bulls, acquired his returning player rights in a three-team trade, according to a press release.
Williams isn’t the answer at PF and I believe he need to be traded in a package for a true PF that can help the team.
White, Williams and Vooch should snag you something good.
Patrick Williams is looking like a draft miss for the Bulls. They thought this kid was gonna become a star. He’s a rotation player at best right now.
Or you could just wait, the kid is 21 years old, has a whole 90 games under his belt and is coming off a major injury. Williams showed a lot of potential as a defender and shooter in his rookie season.
Bulls can’t wait for him to grow into his role and need to make a move. They don’t have to trade him but they need to put him in the second unit because he is not ready to start nor is he a true PF and should be used at SF.
Does he have the tools?
Yes, but this team is built for now and they need to win now.
Hardly built to win right now john wooden, building towards contention as they continue to develop their young talent would be more accurate.
Built to win right now is what the Bulls were doing. They got tired of drafting busts like Coby White, #7 overall pick.
DeMar DeRozan – Free Agent
Lonzo Ball – Free Agent
Vucevic – Trade
These guys were being paired with Zach LaVine. It just hasn’t worked. They can beat bad teams. Have a horrific record against good teams.
These rumpkins think at 21 this kid should be coached up to his full potential both physically and mentally. It’s why they like their own comments taco.
He’s 21 and basically in his sophomore year. I know Bulls fan and Patience don’t usually go together but let’s try not having another Wendell situation .
Two games into the season, and the Pistons clearly have hits on Jaden Ivey, who is going nuts, as well as Jalen Duren, who is averaging better than 10 boards per game in just 20 minutes. He’s 18 years old!
The Bulls needed a hit on Patrick Williams in the 2020 draft. The Pistons walked out of the 2020 draft with deals that got them Isaiah Stewart and Saddiq Bey.
Dalen terry looked great in preseason.
Isaiah Stewart is showing leadership at a early age. I love it!!!! He’s going to be good and Jalen Duren is going to be great!!! I love the direction the Detroit Pistons are heading in.
Patrick Williams will be better coming off the bench in the 6th man role. It’s hard to get started and going because Vucevic DeRozan and LaVine need their touches. Patrick Williams will do better off the bench and insert Javonte Green into the starting lineup.