Jeremy Lin made an anime-themed take on 'Space Jam’ While cartoon basketball movie enthusiasts patiently await the latest morsel of news about the possibility of a LeBron James-helmed “Space Jam 2” actually reaching theaters one day, Jeremy Lin decided to just go ahead, jump the line and make a “Space Jam 3.” … Well, sort of. [Follow Dunks Don’t Lie on Tumblr: The best slams from all of … [Read more...]

Back in Chicago, Dwyane Wade hits stage in Lollapalooza surprise Dwyane Wade performs on-stage at the Bud Light Stage Moment at Lollapalooza at Grant Park on July 28, 2016 in Chicago, Illinois. (Jeff Schear/Getty Images for Bud Light Music ) Three weeks after agreeing to terms on one of the more stunning deals of the summer, the Chicago Bulls will introduce Dwyane Wade at a Friday afternoon … [Read more...]

Anthony has become the unlikely face of Team USA 10:52 PM ET Nick FriedellESPN Staff Writer Close Nick Friedell is the Chicago Bulls beat reporter for ESPN Chicago. Friedell is a graduate of the S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communications at Syracuse University and joined ESPNChicago.com for its launch in April 2009. CHICAGO -- Even Carmelo Anthony is struggling to process the enormity of … [Read more...]

Bulls' Butler: I didn't influence Rose, Noah exits 7:50 AM ET ESPN.com news services Jimmy Butler brushes aside the notion that he had a hand in the exit of multiple longtime Chicago Bulls players during the offseason. "That has nothing to do with me. I don't move guys," Butler said before Thursday's Team USA practice at the United Center. "It's like I always say: People are going to … [Read more...]

Amar'e: Suns not receptive to retirement idea 2:58 AM ET ESPN.com news services Amar'e Stoudemire, who signed a contract Tuesday with the New York Knicks to formally retire with them, says he had made overtures to do the same over the past two years with the Phoenix Suns but "wasn't getting any positive response." "That would've been the perfect way to go out," Stoudemire told azcentral … [Read more...]

Offseason Beat: NBA Summer League West: Pt. 4 In case you missed the previous editions, here are the links: NBA Summer League East: Pt. 1 NBA Summer League West: Pt.1  NBA Summer League East: Pt 2  I'll be back with the final part over the weekend! Memphis Grizzlies - Impact Rating 2 Due to injuries, we saw quite the hodgepodge of players in Memphis last year. Even with a record 28 players … [Read more...]

Kareem Abdul-Jabbar slams Trump, represents Muslims in DNC speech The sports world has had relatively few representatives at this week’s Democratic National Convention in Philadelphia, but those who have spoken on stage have largely come from basketball. Jason and Jarron Collins, friends of Chelsea Clinton from their time at Stanford, spoke on Monday in support of Hillary Clinton’s candidacy … [Read more...]

Doc: Think Pierce 'back and forth' on retirement 5:54 PM ET Chris ForsbergESPN Staff Writer Close Covered Celtics since 2007 Emmy award-winning videographer Joined ESPNBoston.com in 2009 Los Angeles Clippers coach Doc Rivers said his team has plans in place to allow Paul Pierce to retire as a member of the Boston Celtics if Pierce elects to end his playing days this summer. During … [Read more...]

Ex-NBA player Glen Rice Jr. arrested on battery, robbery charges The mugshot of former NBA player Glen Rice Jr. (Photo via DeKalb County Sheriff’s Office) Former Washington Wizards guard Glen Rice Jr. was arrested in Georgia on Monday after allegedly assaulting a former Tulane University basketball player and running away with two bags in which police found guns. [Follow Dunks Don’t Lie on … [Read more...]

Melo can't believe Wade left Heat for Bulls 3:46 PM ET Nick FriedellESPN Staff Writer Close Nick Friedell is the Chicago Bulls beat reporter for ESPN Chicago. Friedell is a graduate of the S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communications at Syracuse University and joined ESPNChicago.com for its launch in April 2009. CHICAGO -- Like many people around the NBA, New York Knicks superstar … [Read more...]