Tar Heels in NBA: Hot shooting from Anthony, Barnes, shooting struggles for White continue; frustration for Johnson, Little, Bullock

There were mixed results for Carolina alums during week two of the NBA season as teams began pool play in the inaugural In-Season Tournament.
Orlando’s Cole Anthony and Sacramento’s Harrison Barnes have been hot shooting from the perimeter while Chicago’s Coby White continues to struggle with his shot.

Tar Heels in NBA: Sharpe, Kessler score more than a point per minute; NBA fines struggling White; tough starts for Bullock, Little; Green waived

Day’Ron Sharpe made the most of his playing time as he and Walker Kessler each scored more than a point a minute on Monday night while Coby White’s tough stretch — which includes getting fined — continued.

Tar Heels in NBA: Another big night for Anthony in another Magic win; White productive in Bulls win; Johnson out with injury

Cole Anthony and Coby White each had solid games Friday night as the Orlando Magic moved to 2–0 and the Chicago Bulls rebounded from a tough opening-game loss.

Tar Heels in NBA: Barnes has monster game in Kings win; Anthony leads Magic victory; White, Johnson in double figures

Harrison Barnes and Cole Anthony each had big opening nights to lead victories on Wednesday night, while Coby White and Cameron Johnson scored double figures in losses.

Anthony agrees to three-year extension with Magic

Cole Anthony agreed to a contract extension with the Orlando Magic, the team announced Monday, with ESPN reporting the deal is for three years and $39 million.

Tar Heels in NBA: White locks down Bulls starting spot; Sharpe looks sharp; Bradley, Jackson, Pinson may be teammates

After two seasons as a Chicago Bulls reserve and an up-and-down first four seasons, an improved Coby White appears ready for a resurgent season as their starting point guard. Day’Ron Sharpe showed that he’ll make an impact off the bench for the Brooklyn Nets and it appears possible that Tony Bradley and Theo Pinson will be G League teammates.

Tar Heels in NBA: Improved, more mature White vying to be Bulls’ starting point guard; Anthony, Barnes have solid preseason openers

The Chicago Bulls are noticing a more seasoned, mature Coby White off the court, and he showed that it’s translating to the court in his preseason debut. White, Cole Anthony and Harrison Barnes got their exhibition seasons off to a good start, as every NBA team has played at least one preseason game.

Tar Heels in NBA: Barnes back with Kings, Green returns to 76ers, Johnson hurt, Anthony hopeful; new teams for Little, Bullock

NBA camps opened this week with Harrison Barnes returning to Sacramento — where there are heightened expectations — Danny Green back at Philadelphia, Cameron Johnson injured, Cole Anthony talking about Orlando’s “path to greatness,” and Nassir Little and Reggie Bullock settling in with new teams.

Bullock reportedly headed to Houston

Reggie Bullock will reportedly keep his game in Texas. Three days after the San Antonio Spurs bought out the 32-year-old guard’s contract, Shams Charania of The Athletic reports that, according to sources, Bullock will sign with the Houston Rockets after clearing waivers.

Championship contenders likely to covet Bullock, who suddenly is free agent

With NBA camps about to open next week, Reggie Bullock suddenly is a free agent. His combination of perimeter shooting and tough defense from the 6–6 wing should draw plenty of attention.