David Pivnick

And in terms of President Trump as a master negotiator versus something else, I mean, I think like with many things, he's just unpredictable. And I don't think there is a simple answer I think some of it might be grand strategy. I think some of it might be power plays and feeling out how it will work. And I think that lack of cohesion isn't helpful, but I think in some ways it's strategic as well.

First of all, if you were not trying to call Zach Levine a cancer, you did a very poor job not calling him a cancer. I think in the Bulls' case,

First of all, if you were not trying to call Zach Levine a cancer, you did a very poor job not calling him a cancer. I think in the Bulls' case,

They had a lot of younger talent and guys who, with the ball in their hands, Josh Giddey and Kobe White, had a lot more to offer than they were allowed to show while Zach Levine was running things and was getting the ball and taking the majority of the shots. And so in their instance, I think it is less a function of Zach Levine not being good or being a problem

They had a lot of younger talent and guys who, with the ball in their hands, Josh Giddey and Kobe White, had a lot more to offer than they were allowed to show while Zach Levine was running things and was getting the ball and taking the majority of the shots. And so in their instance, I think it is less a function of Zach Levine not being good or being a problem

and more of the young guys the Bulls have, I think have some real potential and had some unlocked ability that they were able to get unlocked and help. I do think it's interesting that with Sacramento, who is a weird team because they traded De'Aaron Fox and looked like sellers, and then they added Levine, they sort of stumbled down the stretch.

and more of the young guys the Bulls have, I think have some real potential and had some unlocked ability that they were able to get unlocked and help. I do think it's interesting that with Sacramento, who is a weird team because they traded De'Aaron Fox and looked like sellers, and then they added Levine, they sort of stumbled down the stretch.

They haven't looked great over the back half of the season. Their record is actually worse than the Bulls since the trade deadline, and I think they're going to lose to the Mavericks tonight and get eliminated, although Kyrie not playing and being out for the year doesn't help the Mavs, whereas I think the Bulls are going to beat the Heat tonight. We'll see if I'm right on that, but I think

They haven't looked great over the back half of the season. Their record is actually worse than the Bulls since the trade deadline, and I think they're going to lose to the Mavericks tonight and get eliminated, although Kyrie not playing and being out for the year doesn't help the Mavs, whereas I think the Bulls are going to beat the Heat tonight. We'll see if I'm right on that, but I think

The bottom line is they have a lot of young talent that's exciting for them to build around. And I think giving those kids a chance was incredibly helpful. I'm not sure it's as much a criticism or a shot at Zach Levine so much as just having the talent available and providing young kids the opportunity to shine and them stepping up and doing exactly that.

The bottom line is they have a lot of young talent that's exciting for them to build around. And I think giving those kids a chance was incredibly helpful. I'm not sure it's as much a criticism or a shot at Zach Levine so much as just having the talent available and providing young kids the opportunity to shine and them stepping up and doing exactly that.

I think most – on the latter part, I mean, I think bandwagon fans of big market teams around the country are probably cheering for them. And I get lots of jokes how because I'm a Cowboy fan, I must love the Yankees and Lakers, both of whom I hate. But putting that aside, I think the vast majority of fans are not cheering for the Lakers.

I think most – on the latter part, I mean, I think bandwagon fans of big market teams around the country are probably cheering for them. And I get lots of jokes how because I'm a Cowboy fan, I must love the Yankees and Lakers, both of whom I hate. But putting that aside, I think the vast majority of fans are not cheering for the Lakers.

And the short answer to your first question is no, I don't think they can win it all. I don't think they have enough defensive talent on that roster to in their role players, and I don't think they have enough of an interior presence in the paint, both rebounding and defending the paint, in order to win. So I think they're capable of beating any team in the West, other than maybe the Thunder.

And the short answer to your first question is no, I don't think they can win it all. I don't think they have enough defensive talent on that roster to in their role players, and I don't think they have enough of an interior presence in the paint, both rebounding and defending the paint, in order to win. So I think they're capable of beating any team in the West, other than maybe the Thunder.

I don't think the West is having that strong of a year, but I don't think the Lakers could beat any of the top four or five teams in the Eastern Conference, and I don't think they can get by the Thunder. So I think this is a year where to sort of feel out the process, get familiar with each other, maybe win a playoff round or two at most.

I don't think the West is having that strong of a year, but I don't think the Lakers could beat any of the top four or five teams in the Eastern Conference, and I don't think they can get by the Thunder. So I think this is a year where to sort of feel out the process, get familiar with each other, maybe win a playoff round or two at most.

And then I think it's a function of rounding out the roster and adding some bigs in the offseason to try and give it a real shot next year with LeBron and Luka leading the way.

And then I think it's a function of rounding out the roster and adding some bigs in the offseason to try and give it a real shot next year with LeBron and Luka leading the way.

It is no longer the forum. They play in the Bell Center. I have not watched a game there, although I've been there a couple of times where we debated it, but I have not actually been to a game there. I'm sure it's a great place. at the Bell Center to watch a game these days.