Tough day for guys named Antonio.
While Antonio Brown was stirring up the Twitterverse with his antics, The Athletic/Stadium insider Shams Charania reports the Chicago Bulls will release former G League legend Antonio Blakeney. K.C. Johnson of the Chicago Tribune has confirmed the initial report.
Blakeney had a $1.5 million guaranteed contract with the Bulls for 2019-20. Releasing Blakeney makes room for Shaquille Harrison on the 15-man roster.
G League Antonio Blakeney was legendary. In 34 career G League contests, he averaged a sizzling 31.