Michael Walton

Joined: Dec 7, 2023

Chicago Bulls writer & Digital Media Prod. for NBC Sports Chicago/ Editor of Bulls Confidential/ Busting Brackets & Raptors Rapture contributor/ Absolute hoops junkie.

FAYETTEVILLE, AR - MARCH 9: Kira Lewis Jr. #2 of the Alabama Crimson Tide dribbles down the court during a game against the Arkansas Razorbacks at Bud Walton Arena on March 9, 2019 in Fayetteville, Arkansas. The Razorbacks defeated the Crimson Tide 82-70. (Photo by Wesley Hitt/Getty Images)

NBA Draft 2020: 5 franchises that needs to add shooting most

France's Theo Maledon on his way to score a point during an All Star Game basketball match of the French Ligue Nationale de Basket (LNB) between a selection of the best international players from the Pro A league against a selection of the best French players, at the AccorHotels Arena, in Paris on December 29, 2018. - The LNB All Star Game is an exhibition match between a team of the best French players and a team of the best international players of the French Elite basketball league. (Photo by Lucas BARIOULET / AFP) (Photo credit should read LUCAS BARIOULET/AFP via Getty Images)

2020 NBA Draft: Top 1st round options for Miami Heat to select

CHICAGO, ILLINOIS - MARCH 10: Collin Sexton #2 of the Cleveland Cavaliers drives against the Chicago Bulls at the United Center on March 10, 2020 in Chicago, Illinois. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images)

2020 NBA Draft: Top 1st round options for Cleveland Cavaliers

LOS ANGELES, CA - NOVEMBER 22: Onyeka Okongwu #21 of the USC Trojans gets past Quinton Rose #1 of the Temple Owls for a dunk in the second half at Galen Center on November 22, 2019 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by John McCoy/Getty Images)

2020 NBA Draft: Top 1st round options for Golden State Warriors

CHAPEL HILL, NORTH CAROLINA - JANUARY 04: Head coach Roy Williams of the North Carolina Tar Heels watches on against the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets during their game at Dean Smith Center on January 04, 2020 in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. (Photo by Streeter Lecka/Getty Images)

North Carolina Basketball: 2019-20 season overview of the Tar Heels

WOLLONGONG, AUSTRALIA - NOVEMBER 25: Lamelo Ball of the Hawks shoots from the free throw line during the round 8 NBL match between the Illawarra Hawks and the Cairns Taipans at WIN Entertainment Centre on November 25, 2019 in Wollongong, Australia. (Photo by Mark Kolbe/Getty Images)

2020 NBA Draft Big Board: Top 30 player rankings, scouting reports

DURHAM, NORTH CAROLINA - MARCH 07: Justin Robinson #50 of the Duke Blue Devils fouls Armando Bacot #5 of the North Carolina Tar Heels during the second half of their game at Cameron Indoor Stadium on March 07, 2020 in Durham, North Carolina. Duke won 89-76. (Photo by Grant Halverson/Getty Images)

Duke Basketball: Takeaways from Senior Night victory over North Carolina

LUBBOCK, TEXAS - NOVEMBER 24: Guard Raiquan Clark #23 of the LIU Sharks shoots a free throw during the second half of the college basketball game against the Texas Tech Red Raiders on November 24, 2019 at United Supermarkets Arena in Lubbock, Texas. (Photo by John E. Moore III/Getty Images)

Northeast Basketball: 2020 conference tournament preview and predictions

DAYTON, OH - FEBRUARY 28: Obi Toppin #1 of the Dayton Flyers dunks the ball during the second half against the Davidson Wildcats at UD Arena on February 28, 2020 in Dayton, Ohio. (Photo by Michael Hickey/Getty Images)

Dayton Basketball: Takeaways from offensively dominant win over Davidson

ANN ARBOR, MICHIGAN - FEBRUARY 27: Isaiah Livers #2 of the Michigan Wolverines gets direction from Head Coach Juwan Howard during the first half of a college basketball game against the Wisconsin Badgers at Crisler Arena on February 27, 2020 in Ann Arbor, Michigan. (Photo by Aaron J. Thornton/Getty Images)

Michigan Basketball: Takeaways from Zavier Simpson-led comeback effort

CHAMPAIGN, IL - FEBRUARY 07: Darryl Morsell #11 of the Maryland Terrapins is seen during the game against the Illinois Fighting Illini at State Farm Center on February 7, 2020 in Champaign, Illinois. (Photo by Michael Hickey/Getty Images)

Maryland Basketball: Takeaways from Terps thrilling comeback win over Minnesota

VILLANOVA, PA - FEBRUARY 26: Saddiq Bey #41 of the Villanova Wildcats shoots the ball against the St. John's Red Storm in the second half at Finneran Pavilion on February 26, 2020 in Villanova, Pennsylvania. The Villanova Wildcats defeated the St. John's Red Storm 71-60. (Photo by Mitchell Leff/Getty Images)

Villanova Basketball: Takeaways from wire-to-wire win over St. John’s

DURHAM, NORTH CAROLINA - JANUARY 28: Head coach Mike Krzyzewski of the Duke Blue Devils reacts during the second half against the Pittsburgh Panthers at Cameron Indoor Stadium on January 28, 2020 in Durham, North Carolina. Duke won 79-67. (Photo by Grant Halverson/Getty Images)

Duke Basketball: Takeaways from Blue Devils humbling defeat to NC State

DURHAM, NORTH CAROLINA - FEBRUARY 10: Teammates Jordan Goldwire #14, Wendell Moore Jr. #0 and Tre Jones #3 of the Duke Blue Devils react after a play against the Florida State Seminoles during their game at Cameron Indoor Stadium on February 10, 2020 in Durham, North Carolina. (Photo by Streeter Lecka/Getty Images)

ACC Basketball Power Rankings: Duke Blue Devils gelling at the right time

LOS ANGELES, CA - FEBRUARY 03: Head coach Andy Enfield of the USC Trojans yells from the bench during the game against the UCLA Bruins at Pauley Pavilion on February 3, 2018 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Jayne Kamin-Oncea/Getty Images)

USC basketball: Takeaways from Trojans close loss to surging Arizona Wildcats

CHAPEL HILL, NORTH CAROLINA - FEBRUARY 01: Cole Anthony #2 talks with head coach Roy Williams of the North Carolina Tar Heels during the first half of their game against the Boston College Eaglesat the Dean Smith Center on February 01, 2020 in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. (Photo by Grant Halverson/Getty Images)

NBA Draft 2020: What Cole Anthony’s return did for his draft stock