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PHOTOS: Ex-Chicago Bulls coach Jim Boylen lists River North condo for $529,900ChicagoNow Staffon October 6, 2020 at 12:43 pm

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Donald Trump takes off his mask as more than 210,000 Americans have diedHoward Mooreon October 6, 2020 at 1:38 pm

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Romeo Miller Is All Up In THE MIXNekia Nichelleon October 6, 2020 at 2:50 pm

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Chicago Bulls: Carmelo Anthony, Billy Donovan reunion a possibilityRyan Heckmanon October 6, 2020 at 11:00 am

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Chicago Bulls (Russ Isabella-USA TODAY Sports)

Could Carmelo Anthony be reunited with the Chicago Bulls under new head coach Billy Donovan?

For what seemed like far too long, Carmelo Anthony was without a job. After essentially being left for dead, even by the helpless Chicago Bulls once upon a time after a meaningless trade, Anthony finally reached a deal with the Portland Trail Blazers this past season.

All he did was prove he had more than enough left in the tank to contribute at a high level. The Blazers had next to no depth at the forward position, which allowed Anthony to come in and start.

Last year with Portland, Anthony averaged over 15 points per game while shooting the three ball at a 38.5 percent clip. In the playoffs, he continued averaging 15 points but upped that three-point percentage to 42 percent while adding in five rebounds, two assists and a steal.

Now, Anthony’s future is up in the air. He looks like he can still play while adding tons of experience and potentially a mentorship role for the right youngsters. Could he fit in with the Bulls, under his former Oklahoma City Thunder head coach Billy Donovan?

Anthony told veteran JJ Redick he actually enjoyed his one season in Oklahoma City on a recent podcast.

“For me personally, I actually really enjoyed my time at OKC. That team, I enjoyed it. Being around those guys, I enjoyed it. Granted, we didn’t do what we were supposed to do. The goal was to win with that team. We didn’t do it. We underachieved.”

This now begs the question, if Anthony relished his time under Donovan, would he be open to reuniting in Chicago?

It seems kind of funny that the Bulls would entertain the possibility of bringing Anthony into the fold after buying him out of a trade back in 2019.

But, we have gone into detail multiple times about new general manager Marc Eversley wanting to retool instead of calling this a “rebuild.” If that’s true, then Anthony would come in and play a major role backing up a guy like Otto Porter Jr., or even potentially starting if the Bulls were able to trade Porter’s contract.

There is no doubt the Bulls will end up making a move or two this offseason. The way Eversley spoke about believing in this being more than a 22-win team, most would agree that Chicago will be aggressive from the get-go. They aren’t going to simply wait until next offseason when the free agent pool looks a lot more tantalizing.

They may wait until 2021 to spend a ton of money, but that doesn’t rule out a trade or two, or even a middle-ground free agent signing.

For Bulls fans who wanted Anthony to sign in Chicago versus the New York Knicks back in the day, this could be a chance to finally see him lace up in the black and red.

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Chicago Bears: Time to take some snaps away from Anthony Miller?Patrick Sheldonon October 6, 2020 at 12:00 pm

Chicago Bears (Photo by Rey Del Rio/Getty Images)
Chicago Bears (Photo by Rey Del Rio/Getty Images)

What is going on with the Chicago Bears’ talented wide receiver?

Two years ago, the Chicago Bears traded up in the NFL Draft to select Anthony Miller, an incredibly talented wide receiver out of Memphis. His selection was filled with excitement and optimism, most notably because of his highly touted route-running abilities as well as his mental toughness.

At the time, he seemed like the perfect No. 2 wide receiver to pair with the team’s young quarterback, Mitchell Trubisky, as well as their recently signed free agent, Allen Robinson. With a legitimate No. 1 receiver in the fold to occupy the attention of the defensive backfield, it felt like a golden opportunity for Miller to develop into a consistent and legitimate threat.

To date, that has not happened. Full disclosure, I have always been and frankly, continue to be a big Anthony Miller fan. He is so talented that it’s hard to just “give up” on that type of talent. With that said, it is time the team seriously consider reducing his snaps and giving those opportunities to either Javon Wims or Riley Ridley.

Through the first four weeks, his snap count percentages are 42, 40, 57, and 69 respectively. In those games, he has been targeted 19 times with only 9 catches. He’s had two terrific catches, each a game-winner against the Detroit Lions and Atlanta Falcons. Each catch felt like it could be the turning point, where Miller started to play more consistently.

Unfortunately, that has not come to fruition. The inconsistencies are maddening. Too many catchable passes destined for Miller, even if not characterized as drops, have fallen incomplete. Head coach Matt Nagy has also repeatedly questioned his route running as not being as precise as it needs to be.

It has led to a feeling that the Bears might be getting frustrated with Miller and his inability to unlock his potential. Regardless, the team has to explore other options. After more than two seasons, this might be who he is, and if so, they need more consistency from the No. 2 wide receiver position.

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Consequently, the team should turn to Wims, who has proven to be a terrific blocker and adept pass catcher, or Ridley, who has mysteriously been relegated to the sidelines for most of his young career. The Bears, at one point, thought highly enough to spend a fourth-round pick on him. Maybe it’s time to see what’s there. Or maybe they already know. Either way, the point is someone else should get a chance to prove they can be a more consistent No. 2 option than Miller.

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