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There are five NBA head-coaching vacancies: the Chicago Bulls, New Orleans Pelicans, Brooklyn Nets, Philadelphia 76ers, and Indiana Pacers. From an objective standpoint, all five of these jobs have lure. It’s a matter of which ones have an edge over the others. Here’s how the five situations stack up against each other. 5) Chicago Bulls […]

The Chicago Bulls finally overhauled their front office and put fans spam tweeting #FireGarPax to rest. In another move that relieved fans, Jim Boylen was fired, and now the Bulls need a new head coach. According to Locked On Bulls host Matt Peck, as long as the Bulls actually do a coaching search, Bulls fans […]

It appears Philadelphia 76ers assistant Ime Udoka is still the favorite to land the Chicago Bulls’ head coaching job, per Joe Cowley of the Chicago Sun-Times. The Bulls finally fired Jim Boylen and now new executive vice president of basketball operations Arturas Karnisovas can begin his coaching search. However, NBA scouts believe Udoka is the […]

NBA legend and Charlotte Hornets owner Michael Jordan fully supports the players going on strike in the wake of the Jacob Blake shooting, per Jackie MacMullan of ESPN. Three NBA playoff games were postponed on Wednesday after Blake was shot seven times in the back by Wisconsin police this past weekend. Via MacMullan: “Right now, […]

For any viewers of “The Last Dance” who wanted more Michael Jordan and Chicago Bulls content after the conclusion of the 10-part docuseries (such as myself), there is good, albeit unsurprising news: The show will go on — in audio form. On Tuesday, Marc Stein of the The New York Times reported that the league […]

When asked by reporters whether he was nervous as a rookie during his first postseason experience, former Chicago Bulls star Jimmy Butler took a playful jab at Tom Thibodeau. Butler, whose Miami Heat are up 3-0 on the Indiana Pacers in the first round of the 2020 playoffs, reminded reporters that Thibodeau didn’t play him […]

The Chicago Bulls are officially entering a new era. After 11 years, the John Paxson-Gar Forman partnership is over, with former Denver Nuggets general manager Arturas Karnisovas taking over as team president and former Philadelphia 76ers executive Marc Eversley joining the team as Karnisovas’ GM. After an abundance of offseason speculation, the Bulls also parted […]

It has been nearly three decades now since the father of the great Michael Jordan was murdered in North Carolina. A new development has recently turned up in this case. According to a report by TMZ Sports, Larry Demery, one of the men convicted of killing James Jordan Srs, is set to be released in […]

Unfortunately, there will be no cigar-smoking, tequila-drinking Michael Jordan in a Zoom box at the 2020 NBA Draft Lottery. Instead, Devonte’ Graham will virtually represent the Charlotte Hornets at the virtual event, which will take place on Thursday. According to ESPN’s Zach Lowe, De’Aaron Fox will represent the Sacramento Kings, Rui Hachimura will attend for […]

Jim Boylen’s time as the head coach of the Chicago Bulls has run out, but not without leaving plenty of Boylenisms and a few memories to remember his short stint at the helm. His timeout usage for one, was reason for some mockery — an act even third-year forward Lauri Markkanen indulged in from time […]

Earlier this season, the Chicago Bulls had a “minor concern” about a potential physical altercation between former head coach Jim Boylen and star shooting guard Zach LaVine, according to a report from Darnell Mayberry of The Athletic. In most cases, coaches and players share a cordial relationship. In fact, some go beyond that cordial label […]

Chicago Bulls executive vice president Arturas Karnisovas made his first major move on Friday, relieving head coach Jim Boylen of his duties after five seasons and a 39-84 record. Boylen spent over three years as Fred Hoiberg’s associate head coach prior to being promoted upon Hoiberg’s dismissal. Boylen expressed his gratitude and appreciation for the […]

On Friday, the Chicago Bulls did something their fans have been pleading for them to do since last season: They fired Jim Boylen from his post as head coach, ending nearly two full seasons of misery. To say that Boylen’s run in the Windy City didn’t go too well would be kind. Not only did […]

The NBA and NBPA continue to discuss offseason workout options for the eight teams not invited to the Orlando bubble. ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski first reported Friday that the discussions center on in-market workouts starting in September: The discussions for the eight teams left out of Orlando restart continue to center on in-market workouts starting in […]

After what felt like an eternity, the Chicago Bulls finally gave now-former head coach Jim Boylen the ax, officially terminating his contract with the organization. As it turns out, however, this decision might just not be all about his sub-par performance as a coach. According to reports, Boylen’s HR file has been troublesome, to say […]

The Chicago Bulls have fired their head coach Jim Boylen, according to the team. Boylen mustered a 39-84 record during his year-and-a-half as coach of the Bulls, taking over the team after former coach Fred Hoiberg was dismissed in late 2018. Bulls vice president of basketball operations Arturas Karnisovas will start a search for his […]

NBA Commissioner Adam Silver has done a tremendous job in ensuring the the 2019-20 season sees out its conclusion despite the unprecedented coronavirus pandemic. However, even the commissioner himself admits that he has some regrets about how the season restart has played out. According to Silver, his biggest disappointment in all this is how they […]

Brooklyn Nets small forward Kevin Durant was recently out shopping (with a mask on) and ran into a fan who said LeBron James, and not Michael Jordan, is the greatest NBA basketball player of all time. Durant responded by saying, “That’s crazy.” The Nets superstar then said that he thinks Jordan is the GOAT: https://twitter.com/TheNBACentral/status/1293626361412825090 […]

Kareem Abdul-Jabbar and Magic Johnson. Larry Bird and Kevin McHale. Michael Jordan and Scottie Pippen. John Stockton and Karl Malone. Kobe Bryant and Shaquille O’Neal. These are just some of the greatest duos to have ever graced the basketball court. Most fans have fond memories of the respective historic partnerships of these pairings, and as […]

The Chicago Bulls are one of the most decorated franchises in NBA history, dominating the ‘90s by winning a total of six Larry O’ Brien trophies. Those championships wouldn’t have been made possible if not for some key trades they made along the way. But if you follow the team closely, it’s safe to say […]

Music icon and fashion mogul Kanye West is apparently launching a Derrick Rose line of his Yeezy sneakers. West tweeted out a bizarre design with the caption “YZY D Rose coming soon,” though the material featured in the tweet hardly seems to resemble a finished product: https://twitter.com/kanyewest/status/1292308705179041793 Kanye West and Derrick Rose are Chicago natives, […]

Previous reports suggested that the NBA has been considering bringing the “Delete Eight” teams into the Disney World bubble in Orlando, Florida. However, the National Basketball Players Association (NBPA) is apparently shutting down the idea, per Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN. One resolution the NBA is considering is to open voluntary workouts at their respective team […]

The Chicago Bulls won’t be firing head coach Jim Boylen anytime soon if they even plan on letting him go in the first place. According to Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN, the Bulls are in no rush deciding on Boylen’s future with the team. “Arturas Karnisovas and Marc Eversley are spending time evaluating and getting to […]

Michael Jordan and Charles Oakley’s relationship dates back to their time together as Chicago Bulls teammates (and close friends) for three seasons in the 1980’s, but now that Jordan is one of the league’s 30 majority owners, Oakley doesn’t see Jordan as an ally in his feud with New York Knicks owner James Dolan. In […]

ESPN’s special documentary on the Chicago Bulls’ 1997-98 season, “The Last Dance,” became a huge hit among basketball fans around the world. The 10-part series about Chicago’s final journey to their sixth NBA title especially put the spotlight on Michael Jordan and included a ton of interviews from the likes of Scottie Pippen, Dennis Rodman, […]

The idea of bringing in the “Delete Eight” (the eight eliminated NBA teams that were not invited to take part in the season restart) into the Disney World bubble appears to be gaining steam. They will not be asked to officially take part in the season, of course, but they could potentially be entering the […]

There was a time in the recent past when the Chicago Bulls were thinking about firing head coach Jim Boylen due to unrest from the players. Now, though, the team may not be able to afford a coaching change, according to a report from the Chicago Sun Times. The coronavirus pandemic has thrown a stick […]

If you have $600,000 lying around and are a huge fan of Chicago Bulls legend Michael Jordan, then we have an auction for you. A pair of game-worn Air Jordan 1s, which are also signed by the Bulls icon, is up for sale and they could fetch up to $600,000, per TMZ: “The game-worn, autographed […]

There is “growing belief” that a second bubble site for the eight NBA teams not invited to Orlando will not take place, according to The Athletic. A second site for minicamps and scrimmages had been considered for the NBA’s so-called “Delete Eight” in 2019-20, possibly to be held in Chicago. However, things aren’t looking good […]

Collecting sports memorabilia is a common hobby among very avid sports fans. Signed jerseys, balls, and all sorts of other game-worn stuff are among the most common things you can find on sports auctions. One uncommon collectible that appeared on GottaHaveRockandRoll.com is a photocopy of Michael Jordan’s first contract with the Chicago Bulls. It sold […]

Unless you’ve been living under a rock, you know that Chicago Bulls shooting guard Zach LaVine and power forward Lauri Markkanen aren’t big fans of head coach Jim Boylen and the offense he runs. According to Joe Cowley of the Chicago Sun-Times, LaVine and Markkanen’s frustrations with Boylen’s offense was pretty palpable during the 2019-20 […]

A handful of teams are actively zeroing in on multiple players on the Chicago Bulls roster, including Lauri Markkanen and Wendell Carter Jr., per Joe Cowley of the Chicago Sun-Times. Bulls shooting guard Zach LaVine is also a player other teams have had trade discussions about. However, it doesn’t appear Chicago is ready to trade […]

Its official: Tom Thibodeau is the new head coach of the New York Knicks. “Tom Thibodeau is a proven winner who gets the most of the players and teams that he has coached. He will bring leadership, accountability and a hard-working mentality to our organization. We are excited to bring him back to New York.” […]

A new set of issues has reportedly emerged within the Chicago Bulls organization, and this time around, it revolves around the new front office’s alleged unwillingness to hear out the players’ concerns pertaining to head coach Jim Boylen. This reports comes via Joe Cowley of the Chicago Sun Times: As one Bulls player told the […]

Michael Jordan has once again spoken out against the issue of systemic racism that has plagued the nation. Together with his own Jordan Brand, MJ made an official statement on how he believes social justice can be attained. To start off, Jordan talked about the relevance of the Black vote, and how he and his […]

Chicago Bulls legend Scottie Pippen believes the Windy City franchise is only going to be good again if the front office makes the right moves in the draft. Pippen, the second-best player in Bulls franchise history behind only Michael Jordan, says Chicago isn’t a team big-time free agents want to sign with. With that said, […]

The Last Dance docuseries about Michael Jordan and the Chicago Bulls has been nominated for three Emmy Awards. Per ESPN PR, The Last Dance has been nominated for Outstanding Documentary or Nonfiction Series, Outstanding Picture Editing for a Nonfiction Program and Outstanding Directing for a Documentary/Nonfiction Program. Congratulations to ESPN’s #TheLastDance on being nominated for […]

Chicago Bulls legend Scottie Pippen claims that his relationship with Michael Jordan hasn’t changed since the release of The Last Dance docuseries. There have been rumors going around that Pippen was upset at Jordan for how the docuseries painted him in Episodes 2 and 7. In Episode 2, Jordan called Pippen “selfish” for delaying his […]

There’s a chance the Chicago Bulls may bring back head coach Jim Boylen next season, and it may not sit well with shooting guard Zach LaVine. NBC Sports Chicago’s K.C. Johnson relayed info about the situation in Chicago on the latest Bulls Talk Podcast: “There are certainly more and more signs that it’s not going to […]