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Thaddeus Young has shown a willingness to tweak his game in hopes of seeing more time on the floor. The lefty wing has seen his playing time fluctuate through the course of his first year with the Chicago Bulls after inking a three-year, $43.6 million deal in the summer. Part of it has been his […]

The Chicago Bulls were expected by many to contend for a playoff spot in the Eastern Conference this season. That hasn’t happened. And yet, John Paxson has great job security. In spite of a grand opportunity with the bottom half of the East being softer than Silly Putty, the Bulls are languishing at 14-27 and […]

The Chicago Bulls are bound to make some front-office moves after what is looking like a disastrous 2019-20 season, but none will result in a win for the longstanding #FireGarPax campaign. According to K.C. Johnson of NBC Sports Chicago, the Bulls are likely to add another voice to the front office with fresh eyes and […]

If it hasn’t been clear by the midway point of the season, the Miami Heat are enamored with Jimmy Butler. Heat head coach Erik Spoelstra isn’t the exception, as the boss mused about how the forward should have been with the franchise all along, maybe even getting drafted by the Heat in 2011 and getting […]

Lauri Markkanen took some of the blame for the Chicago Bulls’ lackluster record at the halfway mark of the 2019-20 season. Following a 113-101 loss to the Boston Celtics, the third-year forward owned up to his share of the responsibility for the Bulls’ 14-27 mark: “I don’t know what to say. I’ve had my moments. […]

Chicago Bulls swingman Denzel Valentine expressed his displeasure after getting benched by head coach Jim Boylen over a week ago and Boylen understands why. Valentine has only played in 22 games this season for the Bulls. Boylen says he doesn’t expect Valentine to be happy about not playing: Jim Boylen on Denzel Valentine: "I don’t […]

Analytics are taking over the NBA to the chagrin of players. The numbers say midrange shots aren’t good shots anymore, something Chicago Bulls rookie point guard Coby White had to learn the hard way. White says he didn’t learn of such an emphasis on advanced analytics until he was drafted by the Bulls. “When I […]

Chicago Bulls head coach Jim Boylen made a fair assessment of his team after beating the Detroit Pistons on Saturday and getting to the halfway mark of the season with a 14-26 mark, 4.5 games back of the eighth-place Orlando Magic. “I’m encouraged by the growth of our team. I like the fact we’ve established […]

Detroit Pistons former MVP winner Derrick Rose is in the running for a potential All-Star spot. With averages of 17.8 points (on 49.0 percent shooting), 2.3 rebounds, and 5.8 assists, the 31-year-old veteran has established himself as one of the best backup point guards in the entire league today. This has resulted in what could […]

Chicago Bulls guard Denzel Valentine has fallen out of the good graces of head coach Jim Boylen and has been out of the Bulls rotation since the calendar turned 2020. With the way things are going, it’s looking more and more like Valentine is no longer part of Chicago’s plans for the future. Rumors suggest, […]

Dwyane Wade is a huge fan of Chicago Bulls shooting guard Zach LaVine. After LaVine poured in 43 points on Friday against the Indiana Pacers, Wade tweeted the following: I can’t say it enough Zach LaVine is a problem. I can’t wait to watch him over the next few years blossom. — DWade (@DwyaneWade) January […]

Detroit Pistons small forward Markieff Morris will play against the Chicago Bulls on Saturday despite dealing with a sore foot. Morris has missed the last seven games for the Pistons: Markieff Morris (sore foot) will give it a go tonight for #Pistons vs. #Bulls. He’s missed last seven games. — VinceEllis (@AlabamaScribe56) January 11, 2020 […]

Lauri Markkanen gave it a go on their Friday night schedule despite dealing with an ankle injury. The Chicago Bulls forward, however, isn’t using that as an excuse for his poor performance in their 116-105 loss against the Indiana Pacers. Markkanen on is his ankle is hurting: "Not when I’m playing. At least I’m not […]

Chicago Bulls big man Wendell Carter Jr. suffered a sprained ankle during his team’s loss to the Dallas Mavericks on Monday night and is expected to be out four to six weeks. Carter is aiming for the lower end of that timetable, though, telling reporters on Friday that his goal is to return before the […]

Wendell Carter Jr. of the Chicago Bulls will reportedly miss the next four-to-six weeks following a severe right ankle sprain suffered against the Dallas Mavericks in Monday’s game, according to Bulls beat writer Cody Westerlund: #Bulls announce Wendell Carter Jr. will miss 4-6 weeks with a "severe" right ankle sprain. — Cody Westerlund (@CodyWesterlund) January […]

Chicago Bulls center Wendell Carter Jr. injured his right ankle on Monday against the Dallas Mavericks and didn’t play on Wednesday versus the New Orleans Pelicans. According to Shams Charania of The Athletic and Stadium, Carter will miss multiple weeks with a high ankle sprain: MRI on Bulls center Wendell Carter Jr. revealed a high […]

Chicago Bulls fans hoping for a big shakeup shouldn’t expect one when it comes to head coach Jim Boylen. According to K.C. Johnson of NBC Sports Chicago, there’s almost zero chance Boylen gets fired by the Bulls this season: As for Jim Boylen, his relationship with ownership and management remains very strong, and he just […]

The Indiana Pacers were on the receiving end of some outstanding news on Wednesday after it was officially announced that superstar guard Victor Oladipo is targeting Jan. 29 against the Chicago Bulls as his much-awaited return date. The 27-year-old, who has been out of action for nearly a year now due to a season-ending knee […]

The Chicago Bulls managed to pull off yet another disappointing loss, this time a 123-108 defeat at the hands of the New Orleans — another in the long laundry list of opportunities that have fallen well shy of inspiring some promise for this young roster. Bulls point guard Kris Dunn and star Zach LaVine have […]

The Chicago Bulls will be without their starting center as they take on the New Orleans Pelicans on Tuesday. Wendell Carter Jr. who suffered a sprained ankle on Monday against the Dallas Mavericks has been listed as out for Chicago’s upcoming game per K.C. Johnson of NBC Sports Chicago. Other than Carter, rookie big man […]

The New Orleans Pelicans will be without point guard Jrue Holiday for the second straight game on Wednesday when they take on the Chicago Bulls. Holiday is out with a left elbow contusion. He didn’t play on Monday either versus the Utah Jazz, a game the Pelicans lost by two points. The Pelicans are 12-25 […]

Dallas Mavericks forward Luka Doncic is only in his second season in the NBA, but he’s already getting comfortable with trash talking. The Slovenian-born star posted his ninth 30-point triple-double of this season in Monday night’s victory over the Bulls, and he talked a little smack a long the way. Doncic scored 21 of his […]

The Dallas Mavericks held off a formidable challenge from the Chicago Bulls on Monday, with the Mavs coming away with a 118-110 victory at the American Airlines Center. Following the game, Dallas head coach Rick Carlisle had nothing but good things to say about the Bulls, particularly with their impressive work ethic. Rick Carlisle on […]

Chicago Bulls head coach Jim Boylen offered his observation of Dallas Mavericks star Luka Doncic. For the coach, the Slovenian sensation carrying the Mavs is a football linebacker playing the point guard spot. “They have a dominant ballhandler (in Luka Doncic). To me, he’s a linebacker playing point guard and he’s able to get by […]

Monday was not a good day for the Chicago Bulls as they succumbed to a 110-118 defeat to the Dallas Mavericks and also lost forward Wendell Carter Jr. to what appeared to be a serious ankle injury. The six-foot-nine Duke product had to be carted off the court and was put in a wheelchair going […]

Dallas Mavericks star Luka Doncic let Chicago Bulls swingman Shaq Harrison know how many points he has scored for the Mavs at the end of the third quarter of their Monday night showdown. Harrison looked like he was talking to the referees, complaining about Doncic’s style of play. The Mavs star noticed this and let […]

Former Minnesota Timberwolves and current Chicago Bulls guard Zach LaVine has some pretty high aspirations for himself this season. Many from around the league have a hard time not discussing LaVine around this time of year as this season’s installment of NBA All-Star Weekend is now just around the corner. Already a Slam Dunk Contest […]

Chicago Bulls shooting guard Zach LaVine recently expressed his thoughts on being invited to this year’s slam dunk contest. In an interview with K.C. Johnson of NBC Sports Chicago, LaVine said that while he doesn;t have anything to prove in the contest, he “would love to do it” for the home fans. For what it’s […]

The Dallas Mavericks host the Chicago Bulls on Monday and the Mavs will have Tim Hardaway Jr. back in the lineup. Hardaway has missed the previous three games for the Mavs because of a hamstring injury: Carlisle said Hardaway is available to play tonight. He missed the last 3 games with a left hamstring strain. […]

Chicago Bulls shooting guard Zach LaVine has been invited to participate in this year’s slam dunk contest, but hasn’t made a decision yet, according to Eric Woodyard of ESPN. The 2020 All-Star Game is in Chicago this year: Zach LaVine has been invited to participate in this year’s dunk contest in Chicago, but hasn't made […]

The Chicago Bulls will try to shake off a three-game skid against Luka Doncic and the Dallas Mavericks on Monday, as point guard Kris Dunn and head coach Jim Boylen are aware of his ascent as one of the NBA’s biggest stars. Doncic has quickly emerged from Rookie of the Year winner to one of […]

The Chicago Bulls are not where many (myself included) thought they would be at this point of the 2019-20 NBA campaign. Some (again, myself included) had the Bulls pegged as legitimate playoff contenders in the Eastern Conference heading into this season, but they have not played the part, as they have gone just 13-23 thus […]

Lauri Markkanen of the Chicago Bulls has been listed as doubtful in Monday’s game against the Dallas Mavericks, per K.C. Johnson of NBCS Chicago. Markkanen suffered the injury late in Saturday night’s 111-104 loss to the Boston Celtics. He left the game 15 points, four rebounds, an assist, a steal, and three 3-pointers in 29 […]

The Chicago Bulls have the fifth best defensive rating in the NBA. In that case, you’d expect the Bulls to be a contender in the Eastern Conference or at the very least a playoff team. Instead, Chicago has a 13-23 record and sit in the tenth spot in the conference. The Bulls have a ton […]

Chicago Bulls power forward Lauri Markkanen suffered an ankle injury late in Saturday night’s 111-104 loss to the Boston Celtics. It is now being reported that the 7-foot big man has suffered an ankle sprain: Initial examination shows Lauri Markkanen suffered sprained left ankle, per source. Bulls at Mavericks Monday. Markkanen’s playing status updated later […]

Jayson Tatum had quite the 24-hour turnaround during the Boston Celtics’ recent back-to-back set. The Celtics star scored 28 points on a highly efficient 12-of-15 shooting night to lead Boston to a 111-104 victory over the Chicago Bulls. Celtics head coach Brad Stevens praised Tatum for his aggressive approach against the Bulls: “I thought today, […]

The Boston Celtics held off a a valiant effort from the Chicago Bulls on Saturday, with the C’s coming away with a 111-104 victory in Chicago’s home floor. Following his team’s defeat, Bulls guard Zach LaVine could not hide his frustration. According to the 24-year-old, what disappoints him the most about the loss is the […]

Chicago Bulls head coach Jim Boylen says shooting guard Zach LaVine will remain as the team’s closer moving forward. LaVine failed to come through for the Bulls against the Utah Jazz on Thursday. He missed a contested layup with 21.7 seconds left in regulation which would have tied the game. He also got his shot […]

The dreaded rookie wall, the thing every rookie in the NBA hopes they can somehow avoid, hit Chicago Bulls rookie Coby White in December. After playing well in October and November for the Bulls, White struggled last month. The youngster averaged just 9.4 points and shot 37.7 percent from the field and 40.0 percent from […]