Chicago Bulls Articles - Page 117

The NBA has seen several rivalries over the years. In days of old, Magic Johnson’s Lakers squared off against Larry Bird and the Celtics. In later years, Michael Jordan and the Bulls were pitted against Isiah Thomas and his “Bad Boy” Pistons. For the Cleveland Cavaliers, however, the term “rivalry” is a bit fresh. The […]

To this day, people still gripe over the 2011 NBA Most Valuable Player vote. The award went to Chicago Bulls guard Derrick Rose, who, at that time, was an ascending superstar who was just getting started on what appeared to be a very promising NBA career. Rose was exciting. He was explosive. He was becoming […]

The Chicago Bulls have had some of the best small forwards in NBA history play for their franchise at some point. And while Scottie Pippen is the only legendary Chicago wing to win a championship, there have still been some elite small forwards who have donned the Bulls uniform and put up stellar NBA numbers. […]

The Chicago Bulls are so fortunate that the Portland Trail Blazers passed on Michael Jordan in the 1984 draft. Think about how different the Bulls and Blazers would be viewed today if Jordan played for Portland and won his rings there instead of in Chicago? Jordan established himself as the greatest shooting guard and player […]

The point guard position is universally recognized as the most important position in basketball since the point guard is in charge of setting up the offense and making sure everyone is in their right spots. Teams with elite floor generals are usually the clubs that go on deep playoff runs, and this instance, we’ll be […]

Chicago Bulls shooting guard Zach LaVine is taking some fan suggestions for what kind of trick shots he should attempt in the NBA HORSE Challenge. LaVine took to Twitter on Thursday to ask for ideas: I need some ideas!! Send me some of your most creative ideas/shots in HORSE… — Zach LaVine (@ZachLaVine) April 9, […]

Chicago Bulls VP John Paxson will move into an advisory role once Arturas Karnisovas officially takes Chicago’s top exec job, per Joe Cowley of the Chicago Sun-Times. Karnisovas had no issues with Jerry and Michael Reinsdorf keeping Paxson around the Bulls: A source said that John Paxson will move into an advisory role, still being […]

Brooklyn Nets star Kevin Durant made a quick request of NBA front offices upon learning that former center Nazr Mohammed is being considered as a candidate for a role in the Chicago Bulls’ revamped front office. The message was simple: hire more former players in NBA front offices. 🗣 More former players in the front […]

The new Chicago Bulls front office is expected to hire high-ranking minority executives after receiving heavy criticism during their search for a top-of-the-line executive, according to Vincent Goodwill of Yahoo Sports. Prior to the reported hiring of Arturas Karnisovas on Thursday night, the franchise was criticized for those candidates who were considered for the job, […]

With the Chicago Bulls all but set to sign Denver Nuggets general manager Arturas Karnisovas as the team’s new executive vice president for basketball operations, there now appears to be a glimmer of hope for a franchise that has been on a downward spiral over the past few years. One of the first items on […]

Chicago Bulls head coach Jim Boylen has growing concerns about his job security in the wake of Arturas Karnisovas’ hiring as Executive VP of basketball operations with the team, according to a report from Joe Cowley of the Chicago Sun-Times. Arturas Karnisovas, who previously served as general manager for the Denver Nuggets, will be replacing […]

The Chicago Bulls scored a quality lead executive quickly after beginning their interview process earlier this week. Arturas Karnisovas, the right-hand man of Denver Nuggets president of basketball operations Tim Connelly, is expected to strike a deal to become the new Bulls executive ice president of basketball operations. That position comes with plenty of challenges, […]

The Chicago Bulls and former Denver Nuggets general manager Arturas Karnisovas are about to seal the deal for the latter to become the organization’s executive vice president. Per Adrian Wojnarowski, Karnisovas agreed to bolt Denver for Chicago. The Lithuanian executive resume includes aiding Tim Connely and Josh Kroenke turn the Nuggets from bottomfeeders into legitimate […]

Brooklyn Nets combo guard Spencer Dinwiddie seems to have put quite a bit of thought into a hypothetical move to the Chicago Bulls. After sending out an initial tweet about taking on a player/GM role for the Bulls, Dinwiddie laid out a 10-step plan for how he could turn the franchise into a winner. Dinwiddie’s […]

Brooklyn Nets combo guard Spencer Dinwiddie has a curious offer for Chicago Bulls ownership. The Bulls are currently in the midst of their search for a new executive vice president of basketball operations, and Dinwiddie has an interesting candidate in mind: himself. It’s come to my attention the @chicagobulls need a GM. If you say […]

NBA players could soon be forced to “refund” part of their salaries if the league decides to cancel the remainder of the 2019-20 season in the midst of the coronavirus pandemic. Players could be forced to forgo a portion of their salary under the Force Majeure clause. A potential 25% of player salaries would be […]

The Chicago Bulls are moving in a different direction, and they’re currently in the process of interviewing candidates for the top basketball operations position. While Denver Nuggets general manager Arturas Karnisovas is viewed as the favorite, the Bulls have also interviewed Bryan Colangelo for the job, according to Shams Charania of The Athletic and Stadium. […]

Chicago Bulls legend Michael Jordan was one of the headline players for the Dream Team in 1992. This legendary squad romped to a gold medal at the 1992 Olympics in Barcelona. “Robert Edward Auctions” has a game-worn and signed Jordan Dream Team Jersey up for bid. The starting price is $25,000: https://twitter.com/jaybusbee/status/1247481893718757376 Whoever gets their […]

Here’s some welcome news for Chicago Bulls fans amid these trying times: current (and maligned) team vice president of basketball operations John Paxson is not only willing to step aside as the franchise looks to overhaul its front office — he’s in favor of the idea. According to the Chicago Sun-Times, Paxson is “all for […]

Chicago Bulls guard Zach LaVine has decided to dig deeper into his pockets to make a hefty donation to the healthcare workers that continue to battle the coronavirus on a daily basis. In an official press release by the Bulls, the team has announced that LaVine, along with a number of partners, will be giving […]

Utah Jazz general manager Justin Zanik did a video interview with the Chicago Bulls on Monday for the franchise’s Executive VP of Basketball Operations opening, per Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN. Denver Nuggets general manager Arturas Karnisovas will interview with the Bulls next: Utah Jazz GM Justin Zanik did a video interview with the Chicago Bulls […]

We can scratch off Miami Heat assistant general manager Adam Simon for the Chicago Bulls’ top exec spot. The Heat released a statement on Monday saying that Simon is staying in Miami and won’t pursue the Bulls job: Per Heat, Adam Simon is staying with the Heat. He's not going to pursue the Chicago job. […]

Whenever the 2020 offseason period begins, the Chicago Bulls are expected to shop veteran forward Thaddeus Young, per Joe Cowley of the Chicago Sun-Times. Young is in his first season with the Bulls. He was supposedly unhappy with his role and minutes under head coach Jim Boylen for most of the season. Before the 2019-20 […]

The Chicago Bulls are looking to reconfigure their front office with an experienced executive. The Bulls have received permission to interview two of their targets in Denver Nuggets general manager Arturas Karnisovas and Utah Jazz GM Justin Zanik, according to K.C. Johnson of NBC Sports Chicago. The Bulls had also eyed two key cogs in […]

Dallas Mavericks owner Mark Cuban has full belief in the front office capabilities of his former player-turned-Mavs executive Michael Finley. Following news that the Chicago Bulls front office is looking for candidates to replace vice president John Paxton and general manager Gar Forman, Cuban proudly tossed Finley’s cap in the ring. “Michael Finley would be […]

The Chicago Bulls find themselves in a whirlwind as the team seeks to establish the right direction for the franchise. Moreover, they might need to make changes rather quickly with rising star Lauri Markkanen growing impatient. According to Joe Cowley of the Chicago Sun Times, the third-year big man is reportedly not happy in Chicago. […]

NBA legend Dwyane Wade posted a cryptic tweet recently, suggesting that he may know a guy who could eventually take charge of the Chicago Bulls front office. As expected, the Twitterverse immediately assumed that the three-time NBA champion was referring to himself. In a later tweet, Wade clarified that he didn’t refer himself but rather […]

Indiana Pacers general manager Chad Buchanan will stay with the team and won’t interview for the Chicago Bulls’ top exec job, per Shams Charania of The Athletic and Stadium. Buchanan cited how well he has been treated in Indianapolis in his decision to turn down the interview with the Bulls. The Bulls will continue to […]

The Chicago Bulls are focused on four candidates for their top exec position, according to a new report from Darnell Mayberry of The Athletic. Those top contenders for the job are Toronto Raptors GM Bobby Webster, Denver Nuggets GM Arturas Karnisovas, Indiana Pacers GM Chad Buchanan and Miami Heat vice president of player personnel and […]

After years of fan frustrations and public outcry, the Chicago Bulls confirmed they were in the throws of looking for new candidates to run the franchise’s basketball operations. Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN reported the Bulls discussed their plans with current executive VP of basketball operations John Paxson and general manager Gar Forman. Both figures have […]

Phoenix Suns center Deandre Ayton may have gotten the better of Chicago Bulls star Zach LaVine in their players-only NBA 2K league match-up, but he acknowledged that the latter’s 2K character is way more “overpowered” than his. The 13th-seed Ayton used the Houston Rockets and edged the 10th seed LaVine’s Miami Heat in their first-round […]

The Chicago Bulls are looking for a new top executive with full authority on basketball decisions, and Dwyane Wade apparently knows someone perfect for the job. I know someone https://t.co/evsnIRFjaW — DWade (@DwyaneWade) April 4, 2020 Is Dwyane Wade coming back to haunt the Bulls again? Fans still can’t get over his one season in […]

Chicago Bulls shooting guard Zach LaVine matched up against Phoenix Suns center Deandre Ayton in the NBA 2K 20 tournament. However, LaVine apparently doesn’t know the controls too well. Take a look: LaVine is in a 2K tournament asking how to throw alley-oops 😂#NBA2KTourney pic.twitter.com/Ur7CMFRjVa — Def Pen Hoops (@DefPenHoops) April 4, 2020 "You lucky […]

The Chicago Bulls reportedly won’t pursue Sam Presti or Masai Ujiri for their top exec job, per Darnell Mayberry of The Athletic. The Bulls are expected to make front office changes. They plan to seek permission to interview Arturas Karnisovas of the Denver Nuggets and Bobby Webster of the Toronto Raptors. Chicago will not pursue […]

Chicago Bulls fans hoping for head coach Jim Boylen to be fired will have to wait until the new leading front-office executive is hired. Per K.C. Johnson of NBC Sports Chicago, Boylen’s future will be determined by this new hire the Bulls are planning to make: Similarly, Jim Boylen’s future will be determined by this […]

The Chicago Bulls are reportedly eyeing Goran Dragic and Derrick Jones Jr. from the Miami Heat, as both players become unrestricted free agents whenever the 2020 offseason begins, per Joe Cowley of the Chicago Sun-Times. The Bulls are also interested in the Heat’s front office personnel like vice president of basketball operations Adam Simon: The […]

Chicago Bulls Hall of Fame writer Sam Smith did an AMA on Reddit recently and shared an awesome story involving Los Angeles Lakers legend Kobe Bryant and Bulls icon Michael Jordan. As we all know, Jordan and Bryant were two of the fiercest competitors in NBA history. Kobe was basically Jordan 2.0. Smith recalls a […]

The Chicago Bulls have started a formal search process to hire a new top executive with full authority on basketball decisions, according to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski. Ownership has discussed this plan of action with Executive VP of Basketball Operations John Paxson and general manager Gar Forman. Paxson is likely to continue in an advisory role […]

The Last Dance, the 10-part documentary series on Michael Jordan, Scottie Pippen and the Chicago Bulls during the 1997-98 season, will be released on Sunday, April 19. The documentary was scheduled to be released in June, but with no sports on because of COVID-19, ESPN decided to release it early. During an interview with Rachel […]