Thursday, August 25, 2016

Will Derrick Rose make NBA All-Star team next season?

If Derrick Rose’s playoff performance is any indication, the Bulls point guard could be in for a giant 2015-16 season.
That’s according to CSN’s Bulls color commentator Stacey King, who spoke at the Bulls/Sox Academy Tuesday and believes the league’s youngest MVP is getting back to that old form.
“I expect him to have a big year this year, I expect him to make the All-Star team, I expect him to be back to the elite player that we are used to seeing,” King said of the three-time All-Star (2010-2012). “I can’t wait to see him.”

King’s comments come on the heels of a report last week that Rose, 26, is still undecided about participating in Team USA’s minicamp in Las Vegas next week.

Chris Bosh will miss 2016 NBA All-Star events

The Miami HEAT announced today that Chris Bosh has sustained a strained right calf and will not participate in Saturday’s Three-Point Shootout competition or play in Sunday’s NBA All-Star Game.

“I am honored to be selected to participate in the All-Star Weekend festivities, and will still be here to support my fellow East All-Stars,” said Bosh. “But I will also use this weekend to try to heal and focus on the second half of the HEAT season.”


USA beats Serbia, wins Olympic gold

After a tough first first, the USA stepped up and dominated Serbia, winning 96-66 on Sunday in Brazil to win 2016 Olympic gold.

Kevin Durant led the way for the USA, shooting 10-of-19, including 5-of-11 three-pointers, for 30 points. DeMarcus Cousins also had a great game, coming off the bench to contribute 13 points and 15 rebounds in just 17 minutes of play.


Klay Thompson added 12 points, on 11 shots.
For a full recap, read our Team USA Basketball page.