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Chicago Bulls rookie point guard Coby White says his sixth man role “has been challenging” since he hasn’t come off the bench in years. While White says he’s “embracing” his role on the Bulls, he knows he’s going to be a starter one day in Chicago. “This has been challenging for me for sure,” White […]

The Chicago Bulls’ best players finally showed out in the same game. Zach LaVine and Lauri Markkanen finally hit 20 points in the same game for the first time season, per K.C. Johnson of NBC Sports. It took 21 games, but it was good enough to snap Chicago’s three-game losing skid with an impressive road […]

The Chicago Bulls entered Monday night’s contest against the Sacramento Kings with three straight losses. The Kings, on the other hand, were fresh off a big come-from-behind victory over the Denver Nuggets on Saturday. With Sacramento playing in front of its home crowd and Chicago on the tail end of a three game West Coast […]

Chicago Bulls big man Wendell Carter Jr. has arguably been the most consistent player in Chicago this season. However, Carter has a tendency to pass up open shots, mostly from the mid-range area. The lefty explained to reporters why he’s been doing that a lot this season. “I feel like in those situations I can […]

Chicago Bulls veteran small forward Thaddeus Young is averaging only 21.5 minutes this season, the second-fewest mark of his career. Young, who signed a three-year deal with the Bulls in free agency, has no idea why he’s playing so few minutes: “That’s something you’ve got to ask coach,” Young said, via The Athletic. “I’m not […]

Chicago Bulls small forward Otto Porter Jr.’s left foot contusion is feeling better, but the swingman still has no idea when he’s going to play again. Porter suffered the injury against the Atlanta Hawks on Nov. 6. He’s been out for the Bulls ever since. Tuesday marks the 2-week mark for Otto Porter Jr. to be […]

The Chicago Bulls’ 2019-20 struggles continue as they lost their third straight and their second clash with the Portland Trail Blazers, upping their loss total to 14, after a nailbiting 107-103 defeat. After the game, head coach Jim Boylen remained defiant that the team will eventually get it going if they stay the course since […]

Gar Forman’s time as general manager of the Chicago Bulls could be coming to an end soon. Owner Jerry Reinsdorf is beginning to turn his attention to the job security of Forman, who has been with the team since 2009. Forman has never had a good relationship with his players, and he reportedly acted aloof […]

The Chicago Bulls suffered their worst and most deflating loss of the season, a 104-90 loss to the Golden State Warriors on Wednesday. True to the nature of head coach Jim Boylen, the team has scheduled a Thanksgiving Day practice in Portland, as well as a holiday team dinner to follow. Boylen admitted the Bulls […]

Klay Thompson won’t be returning to the hardwood until late in the regular season. With so much time in his hands, the Golden State Warriors guard tried his hand on commentary during the game between the Warriors and the Chicago Bulls. During his stint at the sidelines as a commentator, Klay got to talk about […]

Former NBA guard and current ESPN analyst Jalen Rose says the Chicago Bulls need to fire Jim Boylen and hire a new coach. Rose, who played for the Bulls during his NBA career, explained why Chicago has been underachieving because of Boylen: “I’m going to say something about the underachieving Chicago Bulls: They need a […]

Jimmy Butler only played one season with MVP Derrick Rose on the Chicago Bulls, but that one season was enough for Butler to know that prime D-Rose was something special. Butler says Rose, before the injuries, is the most unstoppable player he’s played with in his career, via The Players’ Tribune: “Man, I was there […]

Chicago Bulls rookie point guard Coby White says Derrick Rose was “one of my favorite players to watch” growing up. Like Rose, White is an explosive guard who has an endorsement deal with Adidas. The youngster talked about Rose, who is now on the Detroit Pistons, with Brandon “Scoop B” Robinson of Heavy. “Yeah, I […]

The Chicago Bulls are off to a disappointing 6-12 start and owner Jerry Reinsdorf is livid, so much so that general manager Gar Forman may finally be heading out the door. According to Joe Cowley of the Chicago Sun-Times, Reinsdorf is beginning to turn his attention to the job security of Forman, who has been […]

As far as NBA memes go, it is without question that Hall of Famer Alonzo Mourning’s look of disbelief has become one of the most popular of all time. This was a marvelously captured clip of Mourning, who seemed utterly disgusted about what was transpiring right in front of him before accepting the Miami Heat’s […]

Blazers All-Star Damian Lillard had high praise for Carmelo Anthony’s breakout performance in Monday night’s 117-94 win over the Chicago Bulls. Anthony had been out of the NBA for roughly one year. However, the Blazers decided to sign the former Syracuse standout earlier this month. Portland needed some help at the power forward position, and […]

Monday night’s blowout victory against a hapless Chicago Bulls side was an excellent preview of a best-case scenario in terms of Carmelo Anthony’s fit with the Portland Trail Blazers. The 10-time All-Star was in vintage form, putting up 25 points (on 10-of-20 shooting), four 3-pointers, eight rebounds, two assists, a steal, and two turnovers in […]

Carmelo Anthony endured an odd chain of events in the past two years, first being traded to the Atlanta Hawks after an unsuccessful stint with the Oklahoma City Thunder and then being dealt to the Chicago Bulls after a 10-game cup of tea with the Houston Rockets. Some wondered if the Bulls would make a […]

Despite being pummeled by the Portland Trail Blazers on Monday, Chicago Bulls star Zach LaVine is still in awe of Carmelo Anthony, calling him ‘one of the best players ever.’ In his fourth game back, Anthony put on a vintage performance with 25 points, eight rebounds, and two assists. He was 10-of-20 from the field, […]

Portland Trail Blazers forward Carmelo Anthony turned back the clock on Monday night, scoring a season-best 25 points, eight rebounds and two assists in 31 minutes to lead his team to a 117-94 win over the Chicago Bulls. Not only did Melo help the struggling Blazers snap an ugly four-game slide, he also passed Alex […]

The Portland Trail Blazers are one of the most disappointing teams this season. After reaching the Western Conference Finals during their 2018-19 campaign, they are just 5-13 right now. They are set to face the Chicago Bulls, another cellar-dwelling team on Monday night, and fans are hoping that they will be able to turn things […]

Chicago Bulls power forward Lauri Markkanen has gotten off to a disappointing start to the 2019-20 season. There are some in Chicago — mostly fans — who believe the Bulls should look to trade Markkanen since he’s been in a slump basically for most of the season. However, according to Joe Cowley of the Chicago […]

Damian Lillard praised Zach LaVine’s recent game-winner against the Charlotte Hornets, a case of real recognizing real ahead of Monday’s matchup between the Portland Trail Blazers and the Chicago Bulls. In the midst of true havoc in the lane, LaVine found the ball with only seconds left and scooted behind the 3-point line, letting go […]

Michael Jordan is widely agreed upon as the NBA’s GOAT. The one NBA player most believe is the closest to His Airness is LeBron James, once proclaimed as The Chosen One coming out of high school. Both these players boast historic careers, with James’ career obviously not over yet. The comparing of these two players […]

Hassan Whiteside is expecting to suit up on Monday against the Chicago Bulls after missing the last two games with right hip tendinosis, according to Jason Quick of The Athletic. The Portland Trail Blazers center is averaging a strong 14.9 points and 12.0 rebounds per game this season and his presence on the boards could […]

Chicago Bulls head coach Jim Boylen had plenty of praise for Zach LaVine after his magnificent performance against the Charlotte Hornets on Saturday night: “I’ve always said Zach is a really good guy, and a good person and he wants to do well,” Boylen said, per Richard Walker of The Associated Press. “He wants to help […]

Chicago Bulls guard Zach LaVine had the game of his life on Saturday, as the 24-year-old scored a career-high 49 points against the Charlotte Hornets. The 6-foot-6 guard even added a cherry on top of his cake by hitting an improbable game-winning trey at the buzzer, a play pricelessly narrated by Hornets play-by-play man Eric […]

Chicago Bulls guard Zach LaVine made it to the record books on Friday night when he became just the third player in NBA history to make at least 13 3-pointers in a single game. Not only did LaVine join just any select group, he is now in the same stratosphere as that of the Golden […]

Chicago Bulls guard Zach LaVine was a man on a mission in their game against the Charlotte Hornets. Not only did LaVine score 49 points, but he also drilled the game-winning 3-pointer to give the Bulls a much-needed victory against their fellow Eastern Conference franchise. Indeed, it is one of the best individual outings in […]

Chicago Bulls guard Zach LaVine had the game of his life on Saturday night when he drilled in 13 three-pointers, including the insane game-winner to complete the come from behind victory over the Charlotte Hornets. Following the game, Chicago’s star of the evening said, per K.C. Johnson of NBC Sports Chicago, that he knew the […]

Chicago Bulls shooting guard Zach LaVine was benched in the first quarter by head coach Jim Boylen on Friday against the Miami Heat. LaVine and Boylen had a talk on Saturday before their matchup against the Charlotte Hornets to clear the air. The talk worked, folks. LaVine broke the Bulls franchise record on Saturday for […]

The Chicago Bulls are skidding and the recent Zach LaVine-Jim Boylen mini-saga only compounds to their team’s early woes. Relationships between teachers and students are the most crucial element of success. In the classroom, students must learn to trust their teacher for academic and social growth, while teachers must learn to trust that their students […]

Chicago Bulls head coach Jim Boylen says he and shooting guard Zach LaVine had a “great talk” after what transpired on Friday, per K.C. Johnson of NBC Sports Chicago. LaVine pointed to a lack of trust between him and Boylen following the Bulls’ 116-108 loss to the Miami Heat on Friday. LaVine was pulled in the first […]

The relationship between Chicago Bulls shooting guard Zach LaVine and head coach Jim Boylen has reached a critical point. LaVine pointed to a lack of trust between him and Boylen following the Bulls’ 116-108 loss to the Miami Heat on Friday. LaVine was pulled in the first quarter, with the Bulls down 13-0, after what […]

Chicago Bulls small forward Chandler Hutchison is currently listed as probable for the team’s matchup with the Charlotte Hornets, according to K.C. Johnson of NBC Sports Chicago. Bulls upgrade Chandler Hutchison to probable for Hornets game. Hutchison has missed two games with sore shins. — K.C. Johnson (@KCJHoop) November 23, 2019   Hutchison has provided […]

The Chicago Bulls were not supposed to be contenders this season. That much is true. However, they were also supposed to show marked improvement. They haven’t done that either. In a 2019-20 campaign where the Bulls were actually expected by many to contend for a playoff spot in the weak Eastern Conference, Chicago has largely […]

Trouble seems to be brewing within the Chicago Bulls camp of late as the team continues on its downward spiral this season. Following another defeat on Friday, this time against the Miami Heat, 116-108, Chicago head coach Jim Boylen singled out star guard Zach LaVine for his shortcomings on the evening. Boylen on flat performance […]

Chicago Bulls head coach Jim Boylen says Miami Heat star Jimmy Butler is one of his favorite players of all-time. Boylen was an assistant coach under Fred Hoiberg for two years while Butler was still on the Bulls. Jim Boylen just shared hug with Jimmy Butler and then called him one of his favorite players […]

Chicago Bulls small forward Chandler Hutchison is out for Friday night’s home matchup against the Miami heat, head coach Jim Boylen announced, per NBC Sports Chicago’s K.C. Johnson on Twitter. Jim Boylen said Chandler Hutchison is out vs. Heat. MRI clean and will travel to Charlotte. — K.C. Johnson (@KCJHoop) November 22, 2019 The 23-year-old […]