MU TRACKER: NBA Summer Leagues (Orlando and Las Vegas)

[Ellenson Guerrero]

Jimmy Butler drops 25 pts, 7 boards, and 3 assists in his summer league debut. The Bulls will be relying on him to produce once Luol has surgery, especially given Korver's departure and the team's decision to not pick up Ronnie Brewer's option.

[Otule's Glass Eye]

Jimmy Butler drops 25 pts, 7 boards, and 3 assists in his summer league debut. The Bulls will be relying on him to produce once Luol has surgery, especially given Korver's departure and the team's decision to not pick up Ronnie Brewer's option.

Looks like the ideal situation for Jimmy.

[Otule's Glass Eye]

Nice article on Jimmy on Bulls.com and the opportunity that awaits him.

http://www.nba.com/bulls/news/bulls-jimmy-butler-eager-embrace-greater-role.html

[MUCrew]

What I loved most was that Butler was 10-12 from the line.  Celtics made 13 as a team. 

[77ncaachamps]

Christopherson and Matthews were DNPs.

Buycks got scant minutes (9) as did DJO (13) yesterday as Spurs defeated Lakers.

[Otule's Glass Eye]

Milwaukee native Diante Garrett played with Christopherson at ISU and is playing for Phoenix.

[Otule's Glass Eye]

Announcers were enamored with Crowder in his game yesterday, camera was on him half the game. They couldn't stop taking about his various abilities and being able to guard guards or bang in the post. GM Donnie Nelson added that he loves his attitude. Jae should have success with Dallas and have a long career.

DJO played only about 4 minutes tonight, not sure if he was taken out because of injury or not.

Here's an awesome putback by Crowder.

http://www.nba.com/summer-league/games/20120718/ATLDAL/gameinfo.html#nbaGIboxscore

just look on the side by videos.

[77ncaachamps]

Jimmy Butler interview by NBASUMMERLEAGUE: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hSamzEs3uZY

[77ncaachamps]

Butler vs Barnes. Bulls vs Warriors. 2010-11 MU vs UNC rematch today in NBA Summer League.

Butler: 11 and 6 on 3-13 shooting
Barnes: 20 and 9 on 7-16 shooting

2:30 left in 4th

[Otule's Glass Eye]

Jae is on the front page on NBA.com

http://www.nba.com/summer-league/games/20120720/DALNOH/gameinfo.html#nbaGIboxscore

Great alley-oop from Jones to Crowder on the side. Jae's athleticism seems to have increased.

[Bocephys]

Jae is on the front page on NBA.com

http://www.nba.com/summer-league/games/20120720/DALNOH/gameinfo.html#nbaGIboxscore

Jae's athleticism seems to have increased.

I agree, that putback dunk was something I've never seen from him before.

[forgetful]

I agree, that putback dunk was something I've never seen from him before.

I don't think his athleticism has necessarily increased, but the NBA game, especially summer league, is more open.  Look at the spacing compared to college.  It gives him a little more opportunity to give a little showtime.  If you notice on both his dunks, he isn't exactly skying over the rim, rather he just had great timing.

[Otule's Glass Eye]

Christopherson started and scored 5 today.

[Otule's Glass Eye]

Jimmy had 23 pts to lead the Bulls to a 77-74 win over the clippers. Made 6-10 FG, 1-1 on 3P and 10-10 on FT's.