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Chicago Bulls head coach Jim Boylen admitted his team did not fight back against adversity once they found themselves trailing the Milwaukee Bucks on Monday. The Bucks were out to the races in the first quarter, building an 11-point lead, but the Bulls responded in the second to get within three points by halftime. That […]

Detroit Pistons point guard Derrick Rose is a Chicago legend because of his decorated high school career at Simeon Career Academy, the charity work which he has done in the city, and his run with Chicago Bulls. Rose was named Illinois Mr. Basketball in 2007 and won back-to-back Public League championships his junior and senior […]

Tom Thibodeau hasn’t coached in the NBA since the Minnesota Timberwolves fired him approximately 11 months ago, but he still wants to return to the NBA in that capacity. With the Chicago Bulls and Timberwolves, Thibodeau compiled a regular season record of 255-139 and a postseason mark of 23-28. He was the 2010-11 Coach of […]

Milwaukee Bucks veteran shooting guard Kyle Korver has played with four MVPs during his career: Allen Iverson, Derrick Rose, LeBron James and now Giannis Antetokounmpo. Korver, whose Bucks currently have the best record in the NBA, believes this Bucks team is similar to the Rose-led Chicago Bulls teams he played for. The Bulls had the […]

The Milwaukee Bucks will get Giannis Antetokounmpo back for Monday’s game against the Chicago Bulls after a two-game absence due to a back injury, along with starting point guard Eric Bledsoe, according to ESPN’s Eric Woodyard. Wesley Matthews is listed as out with a right thigh contusion. The Bucks have not missed a beat without […]

The Chicago Bulls had a tough time adjusting to Jim Boylen’s defensive system through the start of the season, but center Wendell Carter Jr. admits he and his teammates have come to grips with it, understanding the premise of it. “I feel like we’ve all bought into the scheme,” said Carter, according to K.C. Johnson […]

Giannis Antetokounmpo of the Milwaukee Bucks is ‘questionable’ against the Chicago Bulls on Monday. Per Mike McGraw of the Daily Herald, Antetokounmpo is still nursing a back injury. He missed the Bucks’ last two wins over the Atlanta Hawks and the Orlando Magic. Giannis (back) is questionable for #Bulls on Monday. He's missed the last […]

Chicago Bulls center Wendell Carter Jr. is more of a traditional post man. Nevertheless, the former Duke star has said that he wants to get more volume as a perimeter shooter (via Rob Schaefer of NBC Sports Chicago): “Yeah, of course I do,” Carter said with a smile when asked if he liked taking 3s. […]

Following a very impressive Christmas Day victory against the Los Angeles Lakers, the Los Angeles Clippers came back to earth on Saturday by suffering a 120-107 defeat at the hands of the Utah Jazz. While the Clippers are still a solid 23-11 on the season, they’re just 3-4 in their last seven games and haven’t […]

The 2020 All-Star Game is in Chicago this year and Chicago Bulls shooting guard Zach LaVine believes he should participate in some of the events. Basketball fans around the world are hoping LaVine does the dunk contest since he’s one of the best dunkers in the NBA. Zach LaVine dunk contest update: "Obviously, I feel […]

Chicago Bulls forward Otto Porter Jr. is expected to return around the All-Star break in February, according to Shams Charania of The Athletic. Porter has not suited up since early November after team doctors discovered a fracture in his left foot. He was declared “out” indefinitely at the time, though the it now appears that […]

Chicago Bulls forward Otto Porter Jr. has been sidelined since November 6 due to a fracture in his left foot. He’s currently listed as “out indefinitely,” but a report from The Athletic indicates that the former No. 3 overall pick could be ready to return sometime around this season’s All-Star break. Bulls forward Otto Porter […]

Ever since the New York Knicks beat the Providence Steamrollers in 1947, the public has been enamored with basketball on Christmas day. Other than a lockout-shortened 1988 season, the NBA’s Christmas slate has featured some of the best players and teams in the league. As a result, throughout its history, we’ve gotten a myriad of […]

The 1997-98 Chicago Bulls season is one of the most iconic and memorable seasons in NBA history. Michael Jordan’s Bulls completed their second three-peat of the 1990s, despite drama, injuries and the knowledge that it was the final hurrah for the dynasty. ESPN is taking a look at every single detail of the Bulls’ final […]

Chicago Bulls icon Michael Jordan enjoyed several prestigious victories over the course of his career in the NBA. The North Carolina native won six championships with Chicago and left a lasting legacy along the way. However, let’s take a look back at his last playoff defeat — a loss to Shaquille O’Neal and the upstart […]

Detroit Pistons point guard Derrick Rose won’t play against the Chicago Bulls on Saturday. The Pistons are resting Rose, who has knee soreness: Derrick Rose said he’s not playing vs. Bulls. Rest day after playing last night in Boston. — K.C. Johnson (@KCJHoop) December 21, 2019 The Pistons are 11-18 on the season. They have […]

Kris Dunn is playing a distinct role for a Chicago Bulls team trying to find a sense of identity. While he was relegated to a reserve role after the sign-and-trade for Tomas Satoransky, Dunn has taken his role of defensive ace seriously — something that has endeared him to the fan base. One of Dunn’s […]

The 2020 NBA All-Star Weekend will take place on February 16 at the United Center in Chicago and it’s only fitting that they assign one of the city’s most beloved sons to perform in the halftime show. Per DeAnte Prince of the Chicago Tribune, critically acclaimed artist and Chicago native Chance the Rapper will be […]

Miami Heat legend Dwyane Wade says he and president Pat Riley both wish he never left Miami for the Chicago Bulls in the summer of 2016. Wade and Riley are back on good terms again, but things were murky back in 2016 when Wade left the Heat for his hometown Bulls after Riley didn’t offer […]

Though he struggled with accuracy from the field for most of the night, Zach Lavine’s clutch free-throws in the closing seconds of Wednesday’s night’s game against the Wizards led the Bulls to a 110-109 come-from-behind victory in overtime. Lavine made five big free-throws in the final 5.5 seconds of regulation to tie the game twice. […]

After a a past couple of years characterized by instability, 6-foot-8 power forward Jabari Parker appears to have found his groove again with the Atlanta Hawks this season. Right now, the 24-year-old is averaging 15.8 points (on 50.4 percent shooting), 6.3 rebounds, 1.8 assists, and 1.4 steals on the season. Parker’s resurgence has been brought […]

Jimmy Butler is now a happy member of the Miami Heat (well, at least for now), but his journey to South Beach was certainly an interesting one. Butler was originally selected by the Chicago Bulls with the 30th overall pick of the 2011 NBA Draft, and while he had a terrific collegiate career at Marquette, […]

The Chicago Bulls suffered another humiliating loss on Monday, as they gave up a 26-point lead to allow the Oklahoma City Thunder to come away with the unlikely come-from-behind victory. This is probably the reason why some folks on social media decided to call out Bulls youngsters Wendell Carter Jr. and Coby White for taking […]

The Chicago Bulls had every reason to be disappointed with Monday night’s 109-106 loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder. The Bulls had established a 55-29 lead midway through the second quarter and had a 19-point cushion at the end of the first half. But they watched that lead evaporate in the second half and saw the […]

It was an all too familiar scenario on Monday, as the Chicago Bulls once again blew a huge lead resulting in another disappointing loss. The Oklahoma City Thunder rallied all the way from 26 points down and escaped with a 109-106 victory after outscoring the Bulls 60-38 in the second half. For his part, Bulls […]

On Monday against Chicago Bulls, the Oklahoma City Thunder snatched the victory by way of a 26-point comeback — tying their biggest comeback win in franchise history. Final: Thunder 109, Bulls 106. Chris Paul with 19 of the Thunder's 27 points in the fourth quarter. Ties the biggest comeback in Thunder history. At the end, […]

The Oklahoma City Thunder managed to overcome what appeared to be an insurmountable lead, beating the Chicago Bulls 109-106 at the Chesapeake Energy Arena on Monday. OKC erased a 26-point deficit and sealed the comeback win with crucial free throws from their New Zealand center Steven Adams. A career 55.1 percent free throw shooter throughout […]

Imagine being called for a foul — without actually ever touching the opposing offensive player. Such was the case when the Chicago Bulls matched up with the Oklahoma City Thunder on Monday night. The Bulls’ Denzel Valentine was miraculously called for a defensive foul without actually being anywhere close to the Thunder’s Chris Paul. Don’t […]

Chicago Bulls vice president John Paxson is yet again using Derrick Rose’s 2012 ACL injury as an excuse as to why the Bulls are in the position they are in. The Bulls are 10-18 on the season, 11th place in the Eastern Conference standings. Chicago is in year three of the rebuild after trading Jimmy […]

The Chicago Bulls are undergoing a rollercoaster situation this season, with several mind-boggling losses followed by encouraging wins and the headache that comes with assessing what to expect from a team with no clear sense of identity. The Bulls have not been able to put wins together this season besides a two-game win streak against […]

Chicago Bulls guard Zach LaVine sank the game-winning bucket with two seconds to play Saturday to defeat the Los Angeles Clippers, 109-106. However, Clippers forward Paul George believes LaVine’s bucket shouldn’t have counted: “I think he got away with a walk. I thought he got away with a walk, but it was a good play […]

Chicago Bulls executive vice president of basketball operations John Paxson opened up about the type of impact the loss of veteran wing Otto Porter has had on the team. Paxson explained how Porter’s lengthy absence has impacted the Bulls’ offense: “There’s not a quick fix,” explained Paxson, via K.C. Johnson of NBC Sports Chicago. “We’d […]

Jim Boylen had something to say. The Chicago Bulls pulled off a massive 109-106 home victory over the L.A. Clippers on Saturday. Pundits, however, have already diminished their win given how the Clippers were without three of their key players. Bulls head coach Jim Boylen fired back at the critics, saying that they were missing […]

Zach LaVine once again stepped up for the Chicago Bulls. Lavine had the chance to win it for the Bulls against the Clippers with the scores tied at 106-all and only five second left on the clock. Fortunately, he didn’t let it go to waste as he banked a tough layup plus the foul to […]

Chicago Bulls vice president of basketball operations John Paxson believes the team remains united despite their underwhelming start to the season. The Bulls entered the season hoping to compete for the playoffs. However, they struggled right off the bat and accumulated just nine wins out of 27 matches entering Saturday’s showdown with the Los Angeles Clippers. […]

Chicago Bulls vice president of basketball operations John Paxson takes responsibility for the team’s poor start to the season. However, when asked for specific reasons why the team is struggling, the 59-year-old exec points out to the team not adjusting quickly to Jim Boylen’s new system. Paxson sat down with a lengthy interview with K.C […]

In an extensive interview with K.C. Johnson of NBC Sports Chicago, Chicago Bulls vice president of basketball operations John Paxson says playoffs are still the goal this season for the Bulls. Chicago is only three games out of a playoff spot, but that’s only because the back half of the Eastern Conference is so bad. […]

Chicago Bulls vice president of basketball operations John Paxson says head coach Jim Boylen’s job is safe despite all of Chicago wanting Boylen to be fired. Paxson also says he’s not worried about his own job security, via Joe Cowley of the Chicago Sun-Times: When asked if Boylen was in trouble, Paxson responded, “No, no.” […]

Los Angeles Clippers shooting guard Landry Shamet will return to LA’s lineup on Saturday against the Chicago Bulls, according to Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN. Shamet has been out since Nov. 13 due to an ankle injury. Clippers guard Landry Shamet will return to the Clippers lineup against Chicago tonight, league sources tell ESPN. He’s been […]