Myles Turner good to go for Game 4 despite battling illness

Josh Giddey and the Chicago Bulls are in negotiations for a new contract, with Giddey seeking around $30 million per season, although re-signing at that figure seems unlikely. As the market for restricted free agents shrinks, the Bulls are pursuing a more team-friendly deal, while also considering Jonathan Kuminga, following a lunch meeting between Giddey and coach Billy Donovan in Las Vegas. Need More Context? 🔎

NBA Commissioner Adam Silver expressed hope that the Portland Trail Blazers will remain in Portland as the team is up for sale by the estate of Paul G. Allen. He noted the importance of a new arena for the Blazers, who play at the aging Moda Center, highlighting this as a key challenge for prospective new ownership. Need More Context? 🔎

Portland's WNBA expansion team, the Portland Fire, has announced its return, reclaiming the name used from 2000-2002, with plans to begin play in 2026. The team celebrated a successful fan launch at the Moda Center, amassing over 11,000 season ticket deposits, while still needing to hire a general manager and coach before debuting alongside the Toronto Tempo. Need More Context? 🔎