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Chicago Bulls head coach Jim Boylen told reporters on Monday he’s going to start rookie point guard Coby White on Tuesday against the Cleveland Cavaliers. Bulls fans have been dying to see White in the starting lineup, especially after his superb February run when he won Rookie of the Month. Boylen says moving White to […]

Chicago Bulls shooting guard Zach LaVine started using fist-bumps right after the NBA memo about the coronavirus. Among the NBA’s short-term recommendations to teams in the wake of the coronavirus outbreak is for players to utilize fist-bumps over high-fives with fans. The NBA also recommended to avoid taking items such as pens, balls and jerseys to autograph, […]

Chicago Bulls rookie point guard Coby White will make his first NBA start on Tuesday against the Cleveland Cavaliers. Bulls head coach Jim Boylen will move veteran guard Tomas Satoransky to the bench: Coby White says he’s starting Tuesday against Cleveland. — Darnell Mayberry (@DarnellMayberry) March 9, 2020 Bulls fans have been dying to see […]

Otto Porter Jr. was supposed to become an integral part of the Chicago Bulls rotation at the start of the season. He did get off to a hot start, but his injury kept him out for a long time, eventually reducing his minutes upon his return. Any player would be bewildered if he finds his […]

Chicago Bulls fans are already calling for the head of coach Jim Boylen with another disastrous season on its way to its conclusion. However, according to K.C. Johnson of NBC Sports, Boylen reportedly has strong backing from the organization, specifically from executive vice president John Paxson. “We’re obviously having a tough season. But all along, […]

Zach LaVine and Coby White are averaging a combined 53.4 points per game since the All-Star break, so it’s safe to say the Chicago Bulls have found their new dynamic duo since the Derrick Rose-Jimmy Butler days. LaVine says he and White can become a lethal dynamic duo for the Bulls since both guys work hard and […]

Cheer up Chicago Bulls fans. Even though it looks like the Bulls are going to miss the playoffs again, head coach Jim Boylen told reporters on Saturday that rookie point guard Coby White could enter the starting lineup soon. Bulls fans have been dying to see White in the starting lineup, especially after his magical […]

Jim Boylen heard and saw the reports that he and Chicago Bulls senior advisor Doug Collins are not seeing eye to eye. The Bulls head coach denied the rumored beef with Collins and added that he and the 68-year old executive have a positive relationship, per K.C. Johnson of NBC Sports Chicago. “Doug doesn’t work […]

Chicago Bulls head coach Jim Boylen has recently been criticized for his stubbornness in putting rookie guard Coby White into the team’s starting lineup. This time, however, Boylen’s opinion on the matter is now more open-minded. In a change, Jim Boylen didn't slam door on Coby White potentially starting: "There might be a time that […]

The 2019-20 season has not played out how Lauri Markkanen nor the Chicago Bulls intended. The 7-footer has surprisingly struggled in his third year as his team has limped to a 21-41 record amid an injury-riddled season. In 47 games, Markkanen is averaging a career-low 15.0 points per game, down from the 18.7 points per […]

The Chicago Bulls are expected to undergo changes after this latest injury-plagued season, which has left Jim Boylen’s team with very little aspirations. Doug Collins, a former Bulls coach in the late ’80s who was hired as the senior advisor of basketball operations in 2017, has had a falling out with Boylen, as the latter […]

The Chicago Bulls have been on the lookout for potential options to run the front office, with Oklahoma City Thunder general manager Sam Presti and Toronto Raptors president of basketball operations Masai Ujiri being two of the most well-regarded options on the list. The Raptors are unlikely to let go of Ujiri. Presti, the next-best […]

Chicago Bulls head coach Jim Boylen lit into his team, criticizing them for a lack of toughness after a 115-108 loss to the Minnesota Timberwolves on Wednesday. The Bulls weren’t greatly outrebounded, but they allowed the Timberwolves to snatch 10 offensive rebounds on their 40 misses, including several key ones late. This made the embattled […]

Chicago Bulls shooting guard Zach LaVine is back in Minnesota on Wednesday, although he won’t be playing against the Timberwolves because of a quad injury. The Timberwolves traded LaVine, Kris Dunn and a draft pick (which turned into Lauri Markkanen) for Jimmy Butler back on draft day in 2017. Butler only lasted one season with […]

Lauri Markkanen will return to the Chicago Bulls’ starting lineup on Wednesday against the Minnesota Timberwolves after missing the last 15 games with a pelvic stress reaction, according to the team. Welcome back, @MarkkanenLauri! Lauri will start tonight vs. Minnesota. pic.twitter.com/H0H7B1T6GF — Chicago Bulls (@chicagobulls) March 4, 2020 The third-year forward will play 18-20 minutes […]

The Los Angeles Clippers reportedly planned to show interest in point guard Kris Dunn this offseason, according to K.C. Johnson of NBC Sports Chicago. Dunn becomes a restricted free agent in the summer if the Chicago Bulls offer him a qualifying offer by June 29. The Bulls announced on Tuesday that Dunn will miss the […]

New Orleans Pelicans point guard Jrue Holiday says MVP Derrick Rose is the toughest player he’s ever guarded. Before the injuries, Rose was one of the most unstoppable players in the NBA and Holiday was forced to guard him since they both played point guard: “Derrick Rose had everything,” Holiday told JJ Redick on The […]

The Chicago Bulls are said to be looking to hire a new general manager this summer and Oklahoma City Thunder architect Sam Presti reportedly has a lot of fans in Chicago. According to David Kapman of ESPN 1000, Presti is the Bulls’ No. 1 target in their front office search: https://twitter.com/ChiSportUpdates/status/1234927135715995648   The Bulls are expected […]

New Orleans Pelicans forward Zion Williamson and Chicago Bulls guard Coby White have been named the NBA’s Rookies of the Month for February. Williamson has been putting up historically great numbers through his first 15 NBA games. The No. 1 overall pick in last summer’s NBA draft averaged 25.7 points, 6.2 rebounds and 2.6 assists in […]

Chicago Bulls shooting guard Zach LaVine estimates he will likely miss a week with his recent quad injury. “It sucks,” said LaVine on Tuesday, according to K.C. Johnson of NBC Sports Chicago. “I played through more painful things. I’m just being smart about it. Probably out a week.” LaVine missed his first game of the […]

The Chicago Bulls have already gotten Wendell Carter Jr. back, and now, another one of their big men may be on the mend. According to K.C. Johnson of NBC Sports Chicago, third-year forward Lauri Markkanen has returned to full practice and is hoping to play against the Minnesota Timberwolves on Wednesday night. Markkanen has been […]

Dallas Mavericks star Luka Doncic had a unique chance to avoid a loss to the Chicago Bulls, firing up a desperate mid-court heave that would have resulted in the Mavs saving grace. Doncic just missed as the shot glanced off the front of the rim, and he was “pissed” that he did: “That’s why I […]

The Chicago Bulls, after some vague preseason buzz about making the playoffs this season, are staring down the barrel of a 20-40 record with some extremely dispiriting performances this season. Adding insult to injury on Monday night was their head coach Jim Boylen calling an inept timeout as their point guard Ryan Arcidiacono waltzed to […]

Chicago Bulls shooting guard Zach LaVine is already using fist-bumps after the NBA memo about the coronavirus. LaVine won’t play against the Dallas Mavericks on Monday because of a quad injury. The Athletic’s Darnell Mayberry noticed that the high-flyer was limping and using fist-bumps instead of high fives. Just saw Zach LaVine walk into the […]

Lauri Markkanen was ruled out for Monday’s game against the Dallas Mavericks, but he’s getting “close” to a return to the floor for the Chicago Bulls, head coach Jim Boylen told Cody Westerlund of 670TheScore. Markkanen has been out since Jan. 22 with a right pelvic stress reaction. He was initially ruled out for four-to-six weeks. […]

Chicago Bulls shooting guard Zach LaVine will miss his first game of the season on Monday against the Dallas Mavericks. LaVine has a quad injury: LaVine out vs. Mavs. — K.C. Johnson (@KCJHoop) March 2, 2020 LaVine tweaked his quad on Saturday before Chicago’s matchup against the New York Knicks at Madison Square Garden. He still […]

Chicago Bulls forward Otto Porter Jr. will be available to play in Monday night’s home game against the Dallas Mavericks, according to a report from Rob Schaefer of NBC Sports. Otto Porter Jr. says he’s playing tonight — Rob Schaefer (@rob_schaef) March 2, 2020 Porter has been out of the Bulls’ lineup since November due […]

Chicago Bulls big man Wendell Carter Jr. wants to play power forward again after starting at center for his first two NBA seasons. Carter Jr.’s numbers are up (11.6 PPG, 54.1% eFG), but injuries have limited his sophomore campaign to just 38 games after playing just 42 as a rookie. Saturday’s loss to the New York […]

The Chicago Bulls are in a downward spiral right now as the losses just keep piling up. With a 125-115 loss to the lowly New York Knicks on Saturday, they may have hit a new low. Frustrations are clearly boiling over for Bulls star Zach LaVine. The talented 2-guard knows a lot of factors have […]

Chicago Bulls shooting guard Zach LaVine tweaked his quad on Saturday before Chicago’s matchup against the New York Knicks at Madison Square Garden. LaVine still played against the Knicks, but he was riding a stationary bike during his breaks. The high-flyer played 38 minutes versus New York and finished with 26 points, three rebounds and […]

Chicago Bulls big man Wendell Carter Jr. is listed as probable to return for his team’s game against the New York Knicks on Saturday, according to K.C. Johnson of NBC Sports Chicago. Carter has been sidelined since early January due to an ankle injury. In the 37 games he has played this season, he is […]

The Chicago Bulls are listing rookie point guard Coby White as questionable to face the New York Knicks on Saturday at Madison Square Garden. White tweaked his back before Thursday’s practice and didn’t participate. He hasn’t missed a game all season for the Bulls. Bulls list Coby White, Wendell Carter Jr. and Denzel Valentine all […]

The Chicago Bulls are said to be looking to hire a new general manager this summer. The Bulls are expected to keep current general manager Gar Forman, but mostly as a scout. Whoever Chicago hires will still report to vice president John Paxson and Chief Operating Officer Michael Reinsdorf. However, according to K.C. Johnson of NBC […]

The Chicago Bulls haven’t had an explosive backcourt duo since the Derrick Rose-Jimmy Butler days. Zach LaVine and Coby White are averaging a combined 56.3 points per game since the All-Star break, so it’s safe to say the Bulls might have found their new dynamic duo. LaVine says he and White can become a lethal […]

Former Chicago Bulls point guard and current ESPN analyst Jay Williams believes there’s a connectivity issue between Bulls head coach Jim Boylen and his players. Anyone with eyes can see that Bulls players just haven’t meshed with Boylen and his coaching method yet: The @RealJayWilliams talking #Bulls on @WaddleandSilvy: "I think the relationships between Jim […]

Chicago Bulls rookie point guard Coby White tweaked his back before Thursday’s practice and didn’t participate. Bulls head coach Jim Boylen told reporters he thinks White “can work his way through this,” but the rookie’s status for Saturday’s game against the New York Knicks is unclear: Boylen did add he feels White “can work his […]

Kris Dunn has long envisioned himself as a quality defender, but it hasn’t been until this season that his defensive presence has been thoroughly felt. The Chicago Bulls guard has even gone as far as comparing himself to former All-NBA defender Tony Allen, who was known for his menacing disrupting ability on the defensive end, […]

Chicago Bulls fans are clearly done with head coach Jim Boylen and aren’t afraid to voice their displeasure with him. After the Bulls lost to the Oklahoma City Thunder on Tuesday at home, a fan at the United Center called Boylen a disgrace to the city of Chicago: https://twitter.com/ChiSportUpdates/status/1232657496898244611?s=20 The Bulls, after losing to the Thunder […]

Turns out Chicago Bulls shooting guard Zach LaVine wasn’t cursing at head coach Jim Boylen on Tuesday against the Oklahoma City Thunder. Cameras caught LaVine saying, “I have f—ing 40 points.” People thought LaVine was screaming that at Boylen, but the Bulls guard cleared the air on Wednesday, telling reporters he was actually talking smack […]