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Before the New Orleans Pelicans face the Chicago Bulls, super rookie Zion Williamson was imagining what the atmosphere was like in United Center when Michael Jordan was still playing. Per Andrew Lopez of ESPN, Williamson couldn’t help but imagine what the feeling was when the greatest basketball player of all time was lighting it up […]

New Orleans Pelicans small forward Brandon Ingram suffered a right ankle sprain on Thursday against the Chicago Bulls. Ingram left the game and never returned. A Pelicans team source told Andrew Lopez of ESPN the severity of the sprain is unknown at this time since they have to wait until the swelling goes down: Gentry […]

The Chicago Bulls are hoping Lauri Markkanen, Wendell Carter Jr. and Otto Porter will be back by the end of February. All three players have been out for a while due to injuries. Paxson is hoping Lauri, Wendell, Otto all back by end of month. #Bulls — Mike McGraw (@McGrawDHSports) February 6, 2020 Carter has […]

Chicago Bulls vice president of basketball operations John Paxson says Lauri Markkanen’s agent has given no indication that Markkanen wants out of Chicago. A report from Joe Cowley of the Chicago Sun-Times said Markkanen is upset in Chicago and wants to be moved: John Paxson said he talked to Lauri Markkanen’s agent today and has […]

The Chicago Bulls and power forward Lauri Markkanen reportedly plan to enter negotiations on an extension of his rookie deal in the summer, according to K.C. Johnson of NBC Sports Chicago. Markkanen is making $5,300,400 this season. He’s scheduled to make $6,731,508 next season: Lauri Markkanen has endured a trying season that has featured regression […]

The Chicago Bulls’ internal belief in shooting guard Zach LaVine reportedly remains high, according to K.C. Johnson of NBC Sports Chicago. The Bulls got calls on LaVine at the trade deadline, but they never had any interest in moving the high-flyer. Though they’ve been hesitant to consider rebooting the rebuild, the Bulls also could consider […]

It has been a puzzling season for Chicago Bulls big man Lauri Markkanen. After a couple of very impressive seasons to start off his NBA career, Markkanen has been struggling mightily in his third year, and he may be getting fed up. According to The Chicago Sun-Times, Markkanen is not happy with his current situation […]

The New Orleans Pelicans have upgraded rookie Zion Williamson to available for Thursday’s matchup against the Chicago Bulls, the Western Conference club announced on Wednesday night. Zion Williamson (right toe sprain) upgraded to available for game at Chicago Thursday night https://t.co/vzDvAs9Ptk — New Orleans Pelicans (@PelicansNBA) February 6, 2020 Williamson has appeared in seven games […]

Zach LaVine is in his third season with the Chicago Bulls. The high-flyer, along with forward Lauri Markkanen, were the two centerpiece players the Bulls acquired from the Minnesota Timberwolves in the Jimmy Butler trade. The Bulls haven’t won a lot of games since LaVine arrived to The Windy City, but the shooting guard says […]

Chicago Bulls shooting guard Zach LaVine’s name has come up in trade rumors recently. With the Los Angeles Lakers reportedly listening to offers for small forward Kyle Kuzma, some around the league believe a trade sending LaVine to the Lakers and Kuzma to the Bulls would benefit both sides ahead of the Feb. 6 NBA trade […]

For a fleeting moment in 2015 and 2016, the NBA Slam Dunk Contest was revived. Chicago Bulls guard Zach LaVine — then with the Minnesota Timberwolves — put on a show in both years, and in 2016, he engaged in a breathtaking battle with Aaron Gordon in what was arguably the greatest Dunk Contest since Vince […]

The Philadelphia 76ers and Memphis Grizzlies are reportedly two possible landing spots for Chicago Bulls small forward Denzel Valentine ahead of the Feb. 6 NBA trade deadline, according to K.C. Johnson of NBC Sports Chicago. Valentine could use a change of scenery, as his tenure with the Bulls hasn’t been all that great: Denzel Valentine. […]

Chicago Bulls guard Kris Dunn suffered an MCL sprain in his right knee during Friday night’s game against the Brooklyn Nets. The Bulls announced Tuesday that Dunn will have an initial two-week period of “immobilization and physical therapy,” and then a return timetable will be determined after that. Dunn was injured just 13 seconds into […]

Chicago Bulls shooting guard Zach LaVine will make an appearance at the NBA’s 2020 All-Star weekend after all — just not in the All-Star Game or the Dunk Contest. LaVine will participate in the NBA’s 3-point contest in Chicago, per The Athletic’s Shams Charania. The Bulls have hosting honors for the All-Star weekend this year. […]

The relationship between Chicago Bulls shooting guard Zach LaVine and head coach Jim Boylen has been in question ever since Boylen benched LaVine against the Miami Heat during a game in November. LaVine and Boylen had a talk before their matchup against the Charlotte Hornets to clear the air the next day, and the talk apparently […]

Otto Porter Jr. has been with the Chicago Bulls since February 2019 but has only played 24 games. While reports reveal that he’s close to returning from his foot injury, his health status may still pose a concern for the organization. Not to mention his hefty contract which may constrict future roster movements for the […]

With the NBA tradeline less than a week away, a few teams will be looking to make major moves. A few teams are set up to be major buyers or sellers come Thursday. Detroit Pistons With Blake Griffin likely out for the season, and possible injury concerns piling up, it doesn’t look like the Pistons […]

Chicago Bulls shooting guard Zach LaVine isn’t planning on competing in the Slam Dunk Contest, according to NBA reporter Oliver Maroney. LaVine wasn’t named to the All-Star team when the reserves were announced on Thursday. Unless something drastic changes, Zach LaVine does not plan on competing in the dunk contest, per sources. — Oliver Maroney […]

The Chicago Bulls need as many impact players as possible if they want to compete in the Eastern Conference. According to head coach Jim Boylen, point guard Kris Dunn is one of those players. Dunn sustained a knee injury during Friday’s game against the Brooklyn Nets. Thaddeus Young smashed his head on Dunn’s right knee […]

Zach LaVine may not have been selected as an All-Star, but the Chicago Bulls guard believes there are not a lot of Eastern Conference players who have played better than him this 2019-20 season. Prior to their disappointing showing against the Brooklyn Nets, LaVine opened up about his perceived All-Star snub. While he accepts the […]

Chicago Bulls star Zach LaVine was one of the biggest snubs from the 2020 Eastern Conference NBA All-Star reserves. With the All-Star festivities set to take place inside the United Center in two weeks, the 24-year-old supreme athlete opened up about the possibility of representing the host team in the slam dunk competition instead. Per […]

The Chicago Bulls have started the season 19-31. It’s an improvement from last year but again, the Bulls look like they’ll be out of the playoffs. On the other hand, it’s a miracle that Chicago is the Eastern Conference’s ninth seed and just 3.5 games behind the Brooklyn Nets for eighth. Regardless, The Bulls aren’t […]

Chicago Bulls shooting guard Zach LaVine didn’t make the All-Star team as a reserve when the selections were announced on Thursday. On Friday, LaVine spoke to Bulls reporters about his All-Star snub and if Orlando Magic big man Aaron Gordon’s dunk contest entry will motivate him to participate in the contest as well. Zach LaVine […]

Zach LaVine has been sensational this season, but can he make the 2019-20 NBA season more memorable for the Chicago Bulls by leading them to the playoffs? A few weeks ago the Bulls were 13-26, rotting near the bottom of the Eastern Conference; they’ve been playing better since. Winning six of their last 11 games, […]

The NBA’s last two minute report from Wednesday’s games revealed that Chicago Bulls shooting guard Zach LaVine was fouled by Indiana Pacers star Victor Oladipo with 2.1 seconds left in regulation. The report says Oladipo made contact with LaVine’s arm during his shooting motion that affected his driving shot attempt, which was not called at […]

Chicago Bulls head coach Jim Boylen believes Indiana Pacers big man Domantas Sabonis is an All-Star. The All-Star reserves will be announced on Thursday on TNT. Coaches vote for the reserves: Bulls coach Jim Boylen on Domantas Sabonis: “I think he is an All-Star. His play has been terrific.” All-Star reserves, voted on by the […]

Chicago Bulls guard Zach LaVine and forward Lauri Markkanen have both decided to keep their jersey numbers to honor Los Angeles Lakers legend Kobe Bryant. Some players around the league who wear No. 8 have changed their numbers for Kobe, but LaVine will honor him by keeping his number. Likewise, Markkanen is going to keep […]

Free-agent center Joakim Noah hasn’t been on an NBA roster since he was not re-signed by the Memphis Grizzlies after his one-year veteran’s minimum contract expired at the end of last season. Now we know why he hasn’t been signed: Achilles surgery. The NBA veteran announced on his Instagram Wednesday that he has been rehabbing his Achilles […]

Victor Oladipo will return to the Pacers lineup for Wednesday night’s matchup against the Chicago Bulls. The former No. 2 overall pick has been out of commission for a year due to a ruptured quad tendon in his right knee, but he’s ready to take the floor again. The fact that Oladipo has recovered enough […]

The Milwaukee Bucks are without question one of, if not the best team in the league today. As a matter of fact, this Bucks side is currently looking like a team that has every intention of making its mark on history. For Milwaukee co-owner Marc Lasry, the historic record he has set his eyes on […]

The Chicago Bulls didn’t draft Coby White with the seventh overall pick to be a bench player. Eventually, Chicago will hand the keys to the offense to White and let him run the show. It just won’t happen this season. The Bulls have been starting Tomas Satoransky this season at the point guard spot. With […]

The All-Star Game is in Chicago this season, and Chicago Bulls point guard Coby White wants to represent the organization at All-Star Weekend in the Rising Stars Challenge. Rosters for the Rising Stars Challenge will be released on Friday. White is hoping to get invited so he can put on a show for the city […]

Former NBA star Scottie Pippen shared some poignant words about the life of Los Angeles Lakers legend Kobe Bryant, one that came to an end on Sunday when a helicopter crash took him along with his daughter Gianna and seven other passengers in Calabasas. Pippen, who played in the NBA through the early part of […]

Chicago Bulls shooting guard Zach LaVine paid tribute to the late Kobe Bryant after news of the Los Angeles Lakers legend’s death after a helicopter crash soon flooded the news cycle on Sunday. LaVine admitted to being saddened by the events, noting he was a fan of Bryant’s and wore jersey No. 8 due to […]

It hasn’t prevented him from playing in most games this season, but Chicago Bulls power forward has struggled with injuries this season and throughout his career. That trend continued when an MRI on Thursday revealed that the seven-footer suffered a right pelvis injury. The injury is expected to sideline Markkanen for four-to-six weeks leaving the […]

Chicago Bulls power forward Lauri Markkanen underwent an MRI of his right hip on Jan. 23 in Chicago and it revealed an early stress reaction of his right pelvis. Following a period of rest, Markkanen will resume basketball related activities with a full return anticipated in 4-6 weeks. According to K.C. Johnson of NBC Sports Chicago, the […]

Chicago Bulls shooting guard Zach LaVine’s name has come up in trade rumors recently. With the Los Angeles Lakers reportedly listening to offers for small forward Kyle Kuzma, some around the league believe a trade sending LaVine to the Lakers and Kuzma to the Bulls would benefit both sides ahead of the Feb. 6 NBA […]

Chicago Bulls power forward Lauri Markkanen underwent an MRI of his right hip on Jan. 23 in Chicago, and it revealed an early stress reaction of his right pelvis. Following a period of rest, Markkanen will resume basketball related activities with a full return anticipated in 4-6 weeks. Further updates will be provided as appropriate: […]

Ever since LeBron James was in high school nearly two decades ago, the Michael Jordan comparisons were incessant. Now, they are even louder. James is in his 17th season and is still going as strong as ever, averaging 25.2 points, 10.8 assists (a career high) and 7.7 rebounds per game for a Los Angeles Lakers […]