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Near the conclusion of the Bulls’ shootaround Friday at the Advocate Center, Zach LaVine was at one end of a court doing shooting drills. At the other end, Lauri Markkanen, Kris Dunn and Bobby Portis were going through heavy conditioning. At least during the portion of the session open to the media, the exercises consisted of plenty of running, lateral movement, and some shots and layups. The contrast was stark for the shorthanded Bulls, who lost to the Heat 103-96. While LaVine was working to get up some extra shots in the middle of a career year, three key parts of the team are still trying to return to health. Bulls coach Fred Hoiberg said Friday was the most Dunn and Portis had done since their injuries, but neither are ready for any contact. Markkanen will get “controlled contact” Saturday when he plays in a scripted 2-on-2 session, and though there’s still no target date for his 2018-19 debut, a return to practice could be coming soon. And as much as … [Read more...] about Shorthanded Bulls can’t rally past Dwyane Wade, Heat

Sports By Ira Winderman Sun Sentinel | Monday, August 6, 2018, 12:05 a.m. Share this story For the moment, Dwyane Wade is putting all business on hold. This week, it will be about love and basketball. As the official ambassador for the event, the Miami Heat’s all-time leading scorer will be in Orlando for the first-ever Jr. NBA World Championship for 13- and 14-year-old boys and girls teams from around the world. The event will be held at ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex at Walt Disney World Resort near Orlando. ADVERTISING “I only played one year of AAU,” Wade said of the circuits that lead to the college level, and beyond for some. “To say it’s different is not even the right term.” Wade’s appearance comes as he deliberates his future and whether there will be a 16th NBA season and a continuation of the reunion tour with the Heat that began in February. “I enjoyed being around the guys,” he said. … [Read more...] about Dwyane Wade puts business on hold to focus on inaugural Jr. NBA World Championship

MIAMI (AP) — Dwyane Wade’s future remains a mystery. The Miami Heat guard wouldn’t say Monday if he has decided whether to play this season, which would be his 16th in the NBA. His future has been the source of much speculation for several weeks, with retirement a possibility. “In due time,” Wade said. “Time will tell.” Wade briefly addressed the issue while on a call promoting his role as an ambassador for the upcoming Jr. NBA World Championship that starts Aug. 7 in Orlando, Florida. Wade has become heavily involved in youth basketball in recent years, primarily because of his sponsorship of an AAU team and his son Zaire’s involvement on elite-level squads. “This is the purest form of basketball, to be able to be around kids at this age, before it becomes a business,” Wade said. Heat President Pat Riley said last week the team will be patient while awaiting Wade’s decision, with the hope of an answer by mid-August. … [Read more...] about Dwyane Wade still isn’t saying if he will play a 16th season