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Bulls fans visiting the set of ESPN First Take on Friday morning made it clear that they are unhappy with their general manager, letting out a chant of “fire John Paxson” during Zach LaVine’s live interview. A lot has been said about the way Paxson has run the Bulls. This group of fans had no […]

Chicago Bulls star Zach LaVine was all the way in his creative bag during a practice session on Friday morning. LaVine, a two-time winner of the Slam Dunk Contest, is an explosive player. Alley-oops slams and two-handed yams are his forte. Unfortunately, though, he will not be participating at this year’s event. NBA fans around […]

Charles Barkley discussed multiple topics with Yahoo Sports’ Ben Golliver while in Chicago for All-Star Weekend, including his take the idea of All-Star game “snubs.” “When you 5-75 you don’t have a right to be ‘snubbed’. Seriously, all the guys who say they got snubbed are on the worst teams in the NBA. Like, you’re […]

Houston Rockets guard Eric Gordon has known Detroit Pistons star Derrick Rose for a while. Rose and Gordon were AAU teammates and formed a lethal dynamic duo during the summer before their senior year of high school. Gordon always knew Rose was destined for great things and isn’t surprised the former MVP is still playing […]

NBA Hall of Famer Charles Barkley thought Chicago Bulls power forward Lauri Markkanen was going to be the next big thing in the NBA. However, Markkanen has regressed this season and the Bulls are still putrid as a result: Charles Barkley on the state of the Chicago Bulls, including Zach LaVine not getting an All-Star […]

Chicago native Jabari Parker has been watching Derrick Rose play since he was a kid, not just when Rose was a member of the Chicago Bulls. Both Parker and Rose played their high school basketball at Simeon Career Academy in Chicago. Rose was Parker’s idol growing up and the current Sacramento Kings forward believes Rose’s […]

Chicago native and NBA Hall of Famer Isiah Thomas claims Derrick Rose lived out every Chicago kid’s dream by playing for his hometown Chicago Bulls. Thomas was drafted by the rival Detroit Pistons and became a legend in Detroit, but he would be lying if he didn’t tell you he was a little jealous of […]

With the NBA’s 2020 All-Star Weekend headed to Chicago, the basketball community’s attention turns to The Windy City. That also means revisiting the history of the Chicago Bulls, including when team owner Jerry Reinsdorf played a part in breaking up Michael Jordan’s six-time champion Bulls, with the dynasty coming to a crashing halt in 1998 […]

Derrick Rose says he’s open to anything after his contract with the Detroit Pistons ends after the 2020-21 season. Does that mean the former MVP would consider signing with his hometown Chicago Bulls? Maybe, but that’s still a long ways from now. However, Rose admits he has thought about his No. 1 Bulls jersey getting […]

Former Chicago Bulls point guard Derrick Rose is back in his hometown of Chicago doing a book signing on Thursday ahead of All-Star Weekend. The current Detroit Pistons guard was serenaded with “MVP” chants by the Chicago fans: And here’s his reception. ‘MVP’ chants ring through the hallowed halls of Barabara’s Bookstore pic.twitter.com/1SbzSCUk1T — Rob […]

Unlike a few other NBA players, Chicago Bulls shooting guard Zach LaVine has chosen to keep wearing No. 8, something he considers a way to honor the memory of the late Kobe Bryant, who famously wore the number during the first half of his NBA career. LaVine explained his reasoning during an interview with SiriusXM […]

A Chicago Bulls fan who was wearing a “FireGarPax” jersey was recently kicked out of the United Center during a game. https://twitter.com/TheNBACentral/status/1227713314689560576?s=20 Started by a fan upset over the direction of the franchise under executive vice president John Paxson and general manager Gar Forman as a Go Fund Me page, a #FireGarPax billboard went up […]

Chicago Bulls shooting guard Zach LaVine has tied Ben Gordon for second-most 3-pointers in a season by a Bull at 166. Gordon also holds the franchise record with 173, so LaVine is going to pass him pretty soon: Zach LaVine has tied Ben Gordon for second-most 3-pointers in a season by a Bull at 166. […]

Chicago Bulls shooting guard Zach LaVine didn’t make this year’s All-Star team despite the game being in Chicago and the high-flyer putting up stellar numbers. But Bulls rookie guard Coby White doesn’t see this season being a trend moving forward. In fact, White is so confident in LaVine’s abilities that he thinks the Bulls’ leading […]

Chicago Bulls shooting guard Zach LaVine says he would have done the slam dunk contest had he made the All-Star team. LaVine is competing in the 3-point contest, but he won’t be in the dunk contest or All-Star game. “If I would’ve made it, I would’ve did it for y’all, man,” LaVine told Brandon ‘Scoop […]

The Chicago Bulls didn’t draft Coby White with the seventh overall pick to be a bench player. Eventually, Jim Boylen and Chicago will hand the keys to the offense to White and let him run the show. It just won’t happen this season. The Bulls have been starting Tomas Satoransky this season at the point guard […]

The Chicago Bulls pulled the trigger on a trade that sent star Jimmy Butler to the Minnesota Timberwolves during the 2017 NBA Draft. Since, Butler has made several stops. He played a season-and-change for the Timberwolves, taking them to the playoffs in his only full season with the team. He was then traded to the […]

There are many surprising snubs for the coming All-Star Game, but only a few feel more slighted than Chicago Bulls star Zach LaVine. He feels like he’s done more than enough to warrant a spot in the All-Star reserves, but it seems like coaches and players felt like there were other people more deserving of […]

Portland Trail Blazers superstar point guard Damian Lillard admits he was impressed by the way Chicago Bulls shooting guard Zach LaVine responded to getting benched by Bulls head coach Jim Boylen. Back in November against the Miami Heat, LaVine was benched by Boylen in the first quarter. The Bulls’ leading scorer told the media after […]

Glenn Robinson III made his debut with the Philadelphia 76ers on Sunday night. His play wasn’t the determining factor in the 118-111 victory over the Bulls, but it certainly didn’t hurt. The 76ers acquired Robinson, as well as Alec Burks, from the Warriors at this season’s trade deadline for three second-round draft picks. Burks did […]

The Denver Nuggets were relatively quiet prior to the NBA trade deadline besides a late-join in the four-team trade that sent Malik Beasley and Juancho Hernangomez out of town. Yet before being a late addition to the trade between the Houston Rockets, Atlanta Hawks, and the Minnesota Timberwolves, they discussed trading Gary Harris, along with […]

Philadelphia 76ers big man Joel Embiid awkwardly shushed the home crowd after hitting a dagger 3-pointer over the Chicago Bulls. After the game, the Sixers All-Star explained his weird behavior and noted that he was talking to himself. Per Kyle Neubeck of the Philly Voice, the Cameroonian said that he doesn’t care how the gesture […]

Former Golden State Warriors guards Alec Burks and Glenn Robinson III will officially make their debuts with the Philadelphia 76ers against the Chicago Bulls on Sunday night: https://twitter.com/GrantAfseth/status/1226603534772080642 Robinson was on track to play after passing his physical on Sunday morning, and it appears both players will suit up in front of the home crowd […]

For the first time in what seems like forever, one can credibly argue that the NBA’s Eastern Conference — at least through the top six — may be more formidable than the West. The Los Angeles Lakers and Los Angeles Clippers may still be the title favorites, but the Milwaukee Bucks are on pace for […]

Chicago Bulls executive John Paxson addressed the media prior to Thursday’s game, indicating the team’s lack of moves at the deadline was due in part to a lack of clarity with respect to the product they were putting on the floor. Paxson also expressed belief in the players and coaching staff as the Bulls chase […]

Glenn Robinson III has passed his physical and could very well make his Sixers debut against the Chicago Bulls on Sunday night in Philadelphia, per Grant Afseth of ClutchPoints. While it’s not a 100 percent certainty, there’s a growing chance Robinson suits up. The Sixers acquired Robinson and Alec Burks from the Golden State Warriors […]

Chicago Bulls shooting guard Zach LaVine could miss his first game of the season on Sunday against the Philadelphia 76ers. The Bulls are listing LaVine as questionable: Zach LaVine questionable tomorrow, Boylen says. #Bulls — Mike McGraw (@McGrawDHSports) February 8, 2020 LaVine was hit in back of neck, someone fell on him in the NO […]

Jrue Holiday has revealed himself to be a fan of Jaxson Hayes’ game during the season. Naturally, the New Orleans Pelicans guard was asked about his reaction to the incredible Jaxson Hayes putback to J.J. Redick’s miss. ESPN’s Andrew Lopez was present when Holiday fawned over the freakish athleticism Hayes showcased to the rest of […]

Before the New Orleans Pelicans face the Chicago Bulls, super rookie Zion Williamson was imagining what the atmosphere was like in United Center when Michael Jordan was still playing. Per Andrew Lopez of ESPN, Williamson couldn’t help but imagine what the feeling was when the greatest basketball player of all time was lighting it up […]

New Orleans Pelicans small forward Brandon Ingram suffered a right ankle sprain on Thursday against the Chicago Bulls. Ingram left the game and never returned. A Pelicans team source told Andrew Lopez of ESPN the severity of the sprain is unknown at this time since they have to wait until the swelling goes down: Gentry […]

The Chicago Bulls are hoping Lauri Markkanen, Wendell Carter Jr. and Otto Porter will be back by the end of February. All three players have been out for a while due to injuries. Paxson is hoping Lauri, Wendell, Otto all back by end of month. #Bulls — Mike McGraw (@McGrawDHSports) February 6, 2020 Carter has […]

Chicago Bulls vice president of basketball operations John Paxson says Lauri Markkanen’s agent has given no indication that Markkanen wants out of Chicago. A report from Joe Cowley of the Chicago Sun-Times said Markkanen is upset in Chicago and wants to be moved: John Paxson said he talked to Lauri Markkanen’s agent today and has […]

The Chicago Bulls and power forward Lauri Markkanen reportedly plan to enter negotiations on an extension of his rookie deal in the summer, according to K.C. Johnson of NBC Sports Chicago. Markkanen is making $5,300,400 this season. He’s scheduled to make $6,731,508 next season: Lauri Markkanen has endured a trying season that has featured regression […]

The Chicago Bulls’ internal belief in shooting guard Zach LaVine reportedly remains high, according to K.C. Johnson of NBC Sports Chicago. The Bulls got calls on LaVine at the trade deadline, but they never had any interest in moving the high-flyer. Though they’ve been hesitant to consider rebooting the rebuild, the Bulls also could consider […]

It has been a puzzling season for Chicago Bulls big man Lauri Markkanen. After a couple of very impressive seasons to start off his NBA career, Markkanen has been struggling mightily in his third year, and he may be getting fed up. According to The Chicago Sun-Times, Markkanen is not happy with his current situation […]

The New Orleans Pelicans have upgraded rookie Zion Williamson to available for Thursday’s matchup against the Chicago Bulls, the Western Conference club announced on Wednesday night. Zion Williamson (right toe sprain) upgraded to available for game at Chicago Thursday night https://t.co/vzDvAs9Ptk — New Orleans Pelicans (@PelicansNBA) February 6, 2020 Williamson has appeared in seven games […]

Zach LaVine is in his third season with the Chicago Bulls. The high-flyer, along with forward Lauri Markkanen, were the two centerpiece players the Bulls acquired from the Minnesota Timberwolves in the Jimmy Butler trade. The Bulls haven’t won a lot of games since LaVine arrived to The Windy City, but the shooting guard says […]

Chicago Bulls shooting guard Zach LaVine’s name has come up in trade rumors recently. With the Los Angeles Lakers reportedly listening to offers for small forward Kyle Kuzma, some around the league believe a trade sending LaVine to the Lakers and Kuzma to the Bulls would benefit both sides ahead of the Feb. 6 NBA trade […]

For a fleeting moment in 2015 and 2016, the NBA Slam Dunk Contest was revived. Chicago Bulls guard Zach LaVine — then with the Minnesota Timberwolves — put on a show in both years, and in 2016, he engaged in a breathtaking battle with Aaron Gordon in what was arguably the greatest Dunk Contest since Vince […]