The NBA is largely a league driven by point guard play, and the Chicago Bulls have long had an issue at that position.
Since the glory days of Derrick Rose, Chicago has struggled to find longevity at the position — or even competency.
This summer, we could see some huge movement with point guards across the NBAa for one reason or another. The Bulls would be doing themselves a disservice if they didn’t get in on the action.
There are quite a few guards the Bulls could go after via trade, starting with a division rival.
The Chicago Bulls could pull off a blockbuster trade involving Collin Sexton
This Bulls team is currently missing just one more piece in order to compete. If they were to add another good, or even great player, the Bulls could be in the thick of the Eastern Conference Playoffs.
One player the Bulls could try and go after is Cleveland Cavaliers guard Collin Sexton. A recent rumor suggested that Cavaliers general manager Koby Altman may listen to offers for the former first-round pick.
Bulls Get
G Collin Sexton
Cavaliers Get
G Coby White
2022 1st Round Pick
One of the reasons the Cavaliers could look to trade Sexton is because of his fit with point guard Darius Garland. The Cavaliers’ duo may not be able to co-exist on a long-term basis. One complaint is that Sexton is too ball dominant and struggles defensively.
Now, that’s not exactly an ideal fit for the Bulls either. In this deal, the Bulls would be exchanging a first rounder for a better version of Coby White, essentially. Would it be worth the trade? Maybe — it depends on whether or not Sexton can adjust a little bit and become a slightly better facilitator.
This wouldn’t completely fix the Bulls’ issue, but it may help. Sexton is, after all, a strong scorer and may play well off pick and rolls with Nikola Vucevic.
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Chicago police work the scene where a 14-year-old by was shot and killed in the 1100 block of South Karlov Ave, in the Lawndale neighborhood, Thursday, June 10, 2021. | Tyler LaRiviere/Sun-Times | Tyler LaRiviere/Sun-Times, Tyler LaRiviere/Sun-Times
The boy was killed as his family packed to move to a safer place in the suburbs.
Three people were killed and six others wounded in shootings across Chicago Thursday, including a 14-year-old boy shot dead in Lawndale on the West Side.
Tyrese Taylor was shot several times around 1:45 p.m. on a sidewalk in the 1100 block of South Karlov Avenue, not far from a U-Haul van his family had been loading up to move to a safer place in the suburbs, according to police and a relative.
He was taken to Mount Sinai Hospital and pronounced dead, Chicago police said.
The boy’s mother was moving the family to the suburbs to let him live in a calmer environment, according to a neighbor who said he knew the teen well.
The man was parked in the 6500 block of South Claremont Avenue when another car pulled up and someone inside began shooting about 3:30 p.m., Chicago police said. He suffered a gunshot wound to the chest and was taken to Christ Medical Center in Oak Lawn, where he was pronounced dead, police said.
The fatal shooting occurred around 7:40 a.m. when two gunmen got out of a black SUV and opened fire in the 4100 block of West Iowa Street, police said. A man, 30, was hit at least twice and was taken to Stroger Hospital, where he died, police said. His name hasn’t been released.
The gunmen got back in the SUV and drove west, police said. No one was arrested.
About 10 minutes earlier, about a half-mile away in East Garfield Park, another man was wounded in a shooting.
The 56-year-old man was riding in a car when he was shot in the 500 block of South Pulaski Road, police said. Two people in a black sedan pulled up, yelled something at the man and opened fire. The man, struck in his jaw, went to Loretto Hospital, police said. He was transferred to Stroger Hospital.
Police did not say if the shootings were related.
Other shootings:
— A woman was hurt in a shooting outside a restaurant Thursday night in West Chatham on the South Side. The 23-year-old was sitting inside a car in the restaurant parking lot about 9:50 p.m. in the 7500 block of South Lafayette Avenue when someone approached and began firing shots, police said. She suffered a graze wound to her head and was taken to the University of Chicago Medical Center in good condition, police said.
— A 29-year-old man was shot while sitting in a parked car in Parkway Gardens on the South Side. About 7 p.m., the man was parked on the street in the 6500 block of South King Drive when a dark-colored car pulled up and someone inside began firing shots at him, police said. He was struck in the thigh and taken to St. Bernard Hospital where his condition was stabilized.
— A 16-year-old boy was seriously wounded in a shooting Thursday afternoon in Chicago Lawn on the Southwest Side. A gunman came up to the teen in an alley and opened fire around 1:15 p.m. in the 6100 block of South Spaulding Avenue, police said. The boy was shot in the groin and taken to Christ Medical Center in Oak Lawn, where he was listed in serious condition, police said.
— A man was shot Thursday morning in Schorsch Village on the Northwest Side. About 11:10 a.m. the 41-year-old went to see someone who lived in the 6600 block of West Melrose Street, police said. When he began pounding on the person’s window someone in the home took out a gun and shot him in the buttocks, police said. He was taken to Community First Hospital in good condition. The male was placed into custody, according to police.
— In the day’s first reported shooting, a 28-year-old man was shot walking in Lawndale on the West Side. The man was walking about 1:20 a.m. in the 2700 block of West Harrison Street when someone in a passing black SUV fired shots, striking him in the leg, police said. He went to Stroger Hospital where he was listed in good condition.
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James Lott was 16 when his mother Dorothy and 15-year-old sister Tonjia were stabbed to death at their home in Woodlawn.
Bishop Larry D. Trotter tried to comfort him, but it was all too much for the young man.
“He took off running, the pain was so heavy,” said Trotter, the longtime senior pastor of Sweet Holy Spirit Church of Chicago, 8621 S. South Chicago Ave.
But soon young James did something that had the congregation marveling at his strength, Trotter said: “He directed the choir at his mother’s funeral.”
Mr. Lott, 53, who rose from being a teenage tenor singing in the choir to the church’s minister of music, died Saturday. He had been in declining health as the result of a medical condition, according to Sean Howard, a spokesman for the church.
“I’m so used to seeing this fella directing a song, and, if the sound wasn’t right, running from the choir to the back of the church, talking to the sound man, and then he’d be back hugging the singers,” Trotter said.
James Lott was a bundle of energy as he helped create beautiful music at Sweet Holy Spirit Church of Chicago.Provided
The role of music minister encompassed everything from making sure that choir robes are immaculate to overseeing rehearsals, song selection, the sound system and arrangements. Mr. Lott also assigned solos and handled the choir’s bookings and travel for performances that took the group as far as the Bahamas and Germany.
Sweet Holy Spirit Church has “one of Chicago’s finest contemporary gospel choirs,” said Robert Marovich, author of the 2015 book “A City Called Heaven: Chicago and the Birth of Gospel Music.” “They always had great albums, and they also have a traditional side, too.”
Mr. Lott helped start and was president of the church’s first record label, Utopia Music Group. He directed recording sessions at the church, which is known for its good acoustics. In addition to the choir, he recorded gospel artists including the Rev. Charles G. Hayes & the Warriors, Montrae Tisdale & the Friends Chorale and “Lady” La Varnga Hubbard.
Hubbard has sung all over the world, but she said Mr. Lott made her feel treasured. She said that when he handled the arrangements for her to attend gospel’s Stellar music awards, “Everything was just fitted for a queen.” Thanks to him, she walked the red carpet for the first time.
“I would call him my rock,” said Grammy-nominated singer-songwriter VaShawn Mitchell, who joined the church as a young man.
Mitchell said that whenever he was nervous, Mr. Lott would ” calm me down. He’ll say, ‘It’s going to be OK.’ ”
As gospel accolades and awards started to accumulate for Mitchell, he said, “James called me on my phone and said, ‘What’d I tell you? I told you you [were] a star.’ “
Telisa Stinson, an Atlanta music executive who has run gospel record labels, used to book her artists to perform at Sweet Holy Spirit Church, where she said Mr. Lott would warmly welcome them.
“He was just kind,” Stinson said. “He helped everybody.”
Born in Greenville, Mississippi, Mr. Lott arrived in Chicago with his family when he was about 5 years old. He went to Luella grade school and Dunbar High School.
He started directing the choir at 14. And when it performed “Lift Him Up,” Trotter said, “It would tear the roof off.”
After his mother was killed, he was raised by his father Charles Almars Sr. and his wife Betty Holmes Lott.
“I felt like he was always mine,” she said. “He was an excellent son.”
He rarely got in trouble, Lott said. And when he did, she said, “If he smiled, he’d know I’d forget everything he did.”
Mr. Lott studied plumbing at Washburne Trade School and worked as a plumber, balancing that with his work at the church.
He is also survived by his siblings Michael, Keshia, Derrick, Demetrius and Charles Jr. and his best friend Antoine Bell. A service is planned for 2 p.m. Saturday at Sweet Holy Spirit Church.
His stepmother said that, just before he died, “He said he was ready. He was ready for heaven.”
A 20-year-old man was fatally shot Thursday afternoon while sitting in a parked vehicle in West Englewood.
About 3:30 p.m. the man was parked in the 6500 block of South Claremont Avenue when another vehicle pulled up and someone inside began shooting at him, Chicago police said.
He suffered a gunshot wound to the chest and was taken to Christ Medical Center in Oak Lawn where he was pronounced dead, police said.
The Cook County medical examiner’s office has not yet identified him.
Two people were shot June 11, 2021, in a ride-share vehicle in South Shore. | Sun-Times file photo
The two had just entered a ride-share vehicle when a blue Charger pulled up next to them and someone inside fired shots, Chicago police said.
Two people were shot after entering a ride-share vehicle early Friday in the South Shore neighborhood.
A 17-year-old boy and a 21-year-old man had just entered a ride-share vehicle about 1:25 a.m. in the 7600 block of South Bennett Avenue when a blue Dodge pulled up next to them and someone inside fired shots, Chicago police said.
The rideshare driver brought the teen and the man to a relative’s house in the 8300 block of South Luella Avenue where emergency crews responded, then South South Chicago Avenue and Jefferey Boulevard to flag down officers, according to police.
The teen was shot twice in the arm and the man suffered a gunshot wound to the torso, police said.
Both were transported to the University of Chicago Medical Center in good condition, police said.
After 2:30 a.m. Chicago time, there are no restrictions to shopping or important decisions. The moon is in Cancer.
Aries (March 21-April 19)
This is a saucy energetic day! Take note that the next seven weeks will promote love affairs and hot, sexy romance! Oo la la! Parties, sportsevents and playful activities with children will also be a focus.
Taurus (April 20-May 20)
You are focused on money and possessions. No question. One other thing that is certain is that family and home life will become insane in the next seven weeks because of increased activity and chaos on the home front. Get ready!
Gemini (May 21-June 20)
This is a strong day because the sun is in your sign. However, fiery Mars is now in your House of Communications, which will make you more assertive in the next seven weeks. You will say what you mean and mean what you say!
Cancer (June 21-July 22)
Although you are happy to work behind the scenes, Venus in your sign will encourage schmoozing with others. In the bigger picture, you will work hard to earn money and buy beautiful things for yourself in the next seven weeks.
Leo (July 23-Aug. 22)
Your popularity continues, particularly with young people from your past. Meanwhile, good news! Fiery Mars enters your sign to stay for the next seven weeks, which will boost your energy and help you work hard. This signals a time of great activity in your life.
Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22)
You look great in the eyes of others, especially bosses, parents and VIPs today. Nevertheless, be aware that the planet Mars will be hiding in your chart for the next seven weeks, which could stir up some trouble with a hidden enemy. If you think something fishy is going on — it is.
Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22)
It’s Friday and you want to do something different! You want adventure! As one of the most social signs in the zodiac, you’ll be happy to know that in the next seven weeks, you can work with others to formulate goals. You’ll be leader of the pack!
Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21)
This is an intense, passionate day. (Fun date day.) Today Mars moves to the top of your chart to stay for the next seven weeks arousing your ambition! Suddenly, you will be intense and focused, which means you will go after what you want.
Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21)
Your relationship with a close friend or partner is close today. You might even attract money to you. Take note that the next seven weeks will be adventurous — more than usual. You will have a strong desire to travel and do creative, intellectual work. (No surprise! Sagittarians are the travelers of the zodiac.)
Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19)
With Venus opposite your sign today, you are happy to socialize because encounters with others will run smoothly. Nevertheless, you are still keen to work hard and get better organized. Caution about disputes over shared property or shared responsibilities in the next two months. Easy does it.
Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18)
You want to play! And it’s Friday! Accept all invitations to explore social outings and sports events. For some of you, a work-related romance might blossom. However, be patient with partners in the next two months. (Patience is the antidote to anger.)
Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20)
Home and family are a major focus now; however, Venus wants to tempt you to play today! Explore romance, parties and sports. Enjoy fun times with kids. You will work hard in the next two months because Mars guarantees your commitment.
If Your Birthday Is Today
Actress Claire Holt (1988) shares your birthday. You think and talk quickly; however, you have a strong desire for order and a de-cluttered world. You believe in yourself and your opinions, and you’re ambitious. You’re also an excellent communicator. Don’t work too hard this year. Conserve your energy. This is a good time to make plans and decide what structures are necessary to build.
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