Alex Kirschenbaum
@kirschhoops.bsky.social
Basketball scribe for @newsweek.com. Film writing for @trailersfromhell.bsky.social.
Jalen Smith (literally) butted heads with LaMelo Ball tonight. Here's the latest on his health after he left the undermanned Bulls' eventual 112-99 home loss to the Hornets.
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Bulls’ Jalen Smith Collides with Hornets' LaMelo Ball
Chicago Bulls big man Jalen Smith has left the game after a concerning encounter.
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January 4, 2026 at 4:14 AM
Jalen Smith (literally) butted heads with LaMelo Ball tonight. Here's the latest on his health after he left the undermanned Bulls' eventual 112-99 home loss to the Hornets.
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No Coby, no Ayo, no problem? The Bulls flatten New Orleans to wrap up 2025 at the UC in style:
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Bulls Blitz Pelicans on New Year’s Eve
Without Coby White or Josh Giddey, the Chicago Bulls annihilated the New Orleans Pelicans at home.
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January 1, 2026 at 3:07 AM
No Coby, no Ayo, no problem? The Bulls flatten New Orleans to wrap up 2025 at the UC in style:
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Ice Trae on the move? Christmas games on the rise? All that and more in our latest look Around The NBA on Bleacher Nation:
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Around The NBA: Reeling Hawks, NCAA Rules, Christmas Ratings
The latest news and notes from around the NBA, including the Hawks’ struggles, and some new league and NCAA policies.
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January 1, 2026 at 12:27 AM
Ice Trae on the move? Christmas games on the rise? All that and more in our latest look Around The NBA on Bleacher Nation:
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Anthony Edwards is coming to the Windy City tonight. Here's today's game preview:
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Bulls vs Timberwolves (December 29) Lineups, How to Watch
The Bulls will hope to hand Minnesota its third straight loss Monday, as Chicago’s United Center homestand continues.
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December 30, 2025 at 12:30 AM
Anthony Edwards is coming to the Windy City tonight. Here's today's game preview:
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Will the real Chicago Bulls please stand up? Taking stock of the 15-16 squad's four-game United Center slate this week.
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Weekly Preview: Will the Real Chicago Bulls Please Stand Up?
The Chicago Bulls have been inconsistent to start the season. Will that trend continue with a four-game homestand this week?
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December 30, 2025 at 12:02 AM
Will the real Chicago Bulls please stand up? Taking stock of the 15-16 squad's four-game United Center slate this week.
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The Clippers are on the cusp of making a surprise decision regarding James Harden's trade fate this season.
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Clippers nearing surprise decision on James Harden trade
The Los Angeles Clippers appear to be on the verge of making a determination on James Harden's trade fate this year.
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December 27, 2025 at 11:18 PM
The Clippers are on the cusp of making a surprise decision regarding James Harden's trade fate this season.
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This year's Warriors have been linked to center trades before. But now they're flirting with a deal for a Hall of Famer! More here:
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Warriors considering blockbuster trade for 10-time All-Star
A struggling Golden State front office is reportedly contemplating a massive deal for a future Hall of Famer.
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December 27, 2025 at 7:29 AM
This year's Warriors have been linked to center trades before. But now they're flirting with a deal for a Hall of Famer! More here:
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Lakers Announce Surprise Bronny James Decision After Luka Doncic Injury Update
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Lakers announce surprise Bronny James decision after Luka Doncic injury
Los Angeles has made a surprise decision on the fate of guard Bronny James following an injury to All-Star Luka Doncic.
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December 22, 2025 at 8:58 PM
Lakers Announce Surprise Bronny James Decision After Luka Doncic Injury Update
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Bucks Could Make Stunning Trade Push for Recent Defensive Player of the Year
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December 20, 2025 at 9:13 PM
Bucks Could Make Stunning Trade Push for Recent Defensive Player of the Year
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The first of two home-and-home Bulls-Cavs meetings this week tips off tonight at 7 CT. Can Chicago save its season with a win against a good team?
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Pre-Gamin’: Cavaliers at Bulls – Lineups, How to Watch, More
Chicago will try to achieve its first win against a good team in weeks, when the banged-up Cleveland Cavaliers come to town.
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December 17, 2025 at 11:03 PM
The first of two home-and-home Bulls-Cavs meetings this week tips off tonight at 7 CT. Can Chicago save its season with a win against a good team?
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Will League Pass darling Shai Gilgeous-Alexander win his second straight title & MVP award this season?
Time will tell, but in the interim he spoke with me about an interesting off-court venture.
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Time will tell, but in the interim he spoke with me about an interesting off-court venture.
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Thunder MVP Shai Gilgeous-Alexander Announces Exciting Personal News
Amid his quest for a second straight championship, Thunder point guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander shares a key off-court life update in a Newsweek Sports exclusive.
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December 12, 2025 at 6:52 PM
Will League Pass darling Shai Gilgeous-Alexander win his second straight title & MVP award this season?
Time will tell, but in the interim he spoke with me about an interesting off-court venture.
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Time will tell, but in the interim he spoke with me about an interesting off-court venture.
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I recently had the honor of speaking with a childhood hero, Chicago Bulls All-Star power forward Horace Grant. Our full conversation is listenable here:
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In Session with Bulls Legend Horace Grant
Podcast Episode · Bulls Bros · 12/09/2025 · 32m
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December 9, 2025 at 7:06 PM
I recently had the honor of speaking with a childhood hero, Chicago Bulls All-Star power forward Horace Grant. Our full conversation is listenable here:
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The Bulls are predicted to cut ties with a $60 million All-Star by the start of the 2026-27 season, per a new report.
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Bulls predicted to cut ties with $60 million All-Star by next season
Chicago is expected to move on from a pricey All-Star by the 2026-27 NBA season.
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December 8, 2025 at 8:42 PM
The Bulls are predicted to cut ties with a $60 million All-Star by the start of the 2026-27 season, per a new report.
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I had a blast cooking up a three-team Giannis Antetokounmpo trade that will almost certainly never happen, but COULD benefit all three teams.
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Giannis Antetokounmpo sent to West contender in blockbuster 3-team trade idea
Milwaukee superstar forward Giannis Antetokounmpo could be rerouted to a new title hopeful in this massive trade pitch.
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December 4, 2025 at 2:16 AM
I had a blast cooking up a three-team Giannis Antetokounmpo trade that will almost certainly never happen, but COULD benefit all three teams.
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LA Clippers Cutting Ties with Chris Paul Amid Disastrous Season Start
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LA Clippers cutting ties with Chris Paul amid disastrous season start
Chris Paul is being sent home by the LA Clippers not even two months into the new season.
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December 3, 2025 at 8:22 AM
LA Clippers Cutting Ties with Chris Paul Amid Disastrous Season Start
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Hawks Considered Cutting Ties with Trae Young for $215 Million All-Star Last Summer
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Hawks considered trading Trae Young for $215 million All-Star last summer
Atlanta contemplated ditching four-time All-Star Trae Young for a pricey rival All-Star during the offseason.
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December 1, 2025 at 9:21 AM
Hawks Considered Cutting Ties with Trae Young for $215 Million All-Star Last Summer
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Pacers, Pelicans Linked to Massive Trade for $47 Million Champion Forward
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Pacers, Pelicans linked to massive trade for $47 million champion forward
Amid potentially already-lost seasons, Indiana and New Orleans have been tied to an NBA champion trade target.
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December 1, 2025 at 7:23 AM
Pacers, Pelicans Linked to Massive Trade for $47 Million Champion Forward
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I recently had the honor of talking to Shea Serrano about his SECOND best-selling hoops book, Expensive Basketball!
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How Much Better Would Magic Johnson Make Luka Doncic? Shea Serrano Breaks It Down
Shea Serrano stands apart as one of those rare great sports and pop culture writers who straddles the worlds of basketball, film and hip-hop with equal dexterit
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November 30, 2025 at 10:05 PM
I recently had the honor of talking to Shea Serrano about his SECOND best-selling hoops book, Expensive Basketball!
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Happy Thanksgiving!
Here's my new @trailersfromhell.bsky.social breakdown of one of my favorite Thanksgiving flicks (although it's a short list, this is just a great movie regardless), Addams Family Values!
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Here's my new @trailersfromhell.bsky.social breakdown of one of my favorite Thanksgiving flicks (although it's a short list, this is just a great movie regardless), Addams Family Values!
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Addams Family Values | Trailers From Hell
Is Addams Family Values the ultimate Thanksgiving movie?
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November 28, 2025 at 5:33 AM
Happy Thanksgiving!
Here's my new @trailersfromhell.bsky.social breakdown of one of my favorite Thanksgiving flicks (although it's a short list, this is just a great movie regardless), Addams Family Values!
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Here's my new @trailersfromhell.bsky.social breakdown of one of my favorite Thanksgiving flicks (although it's a short list, this is just a great movie regardless), Addams Family Values!
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I consulted with an orthopedic surgeon about Taurean Prince's concerning neck surgery!
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Surgeon Gets Honest About Bucks Forward Taurean Prince's Neck Surgery Rehab
The Milwaukee Bucks are in a dangerous slump. Currently down starters Kevin Porter Jr. (meniscus surgery) and Giannis Antetokounmpo (groin strain), plus 3-and
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November 23, 2025 at 5:55 AM
I consulted with an orthopedic surgeon about Taurean Prince's concerning neck surgery!
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