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January 11, 2018

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Inside Slant

Making his Markk

Thursday, Jan 11

If the NBA held a redraft this week, how many players would go before Markkanen? Any? Two? Three? The immediate impact Markkanen has had potentially changes the context of a Bulls season. And put an exclamation point on it with emphatic excellence in the Bulls' double OT win over the Knicks Wednesday night. Markkanen also discusses the encounter with Phil Jackson that left a bad taste in his mouth. And the Bulls like the prospects of a Kris Dunn-Zach LaVine combo.

Nagy questions

How can new coach Matt Nagy best re-energize the Bears? What is it about his leadership style and coaching acumen that blew general manager Ryan Pace away? And, while we're on the subject, how do you pronounce his name?

Winter surprise

The Cubs still are looking for another ace to replace Jake Arrieta, who remains unsigned as spring training approaches along with other major free agents such as Yu Darvish. Cubs manager Joe Maddon is shifting gears from free agents to boosting current players. and reliever Steve Cishek is eager to join the Cubs bullpen.

 

 

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South Side question man

It's the dead of winter. Let's liven things up with Chris Kuc's semi-insightful answers to some key questions about the White Sox. Meanwhile, the Sox bolstered their starting pitching staff.

Playoff payoff?

The Blackhawks' way out of the non-playoff wilderness starts is on the players with no-movement clauses. It's on Jonathan Toews, Patrick Kane, Duncan Keith and Brent Seabrook. Playing better as a team starts with the guys who don't have to fear being traded.

New-look NU

Northwestern came out in a trapping 2-3 zone Wednesday night against Minnesota — and it paid off with a 83-60 win over the Gophers.

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