Chicago Bulls Articles - Page 122

Chicago Bulls center Wendell Carter Jr. looked back at the days when he was being recruited for college. Amid all the offers he received as a top high school prospect, he committed to Duke with thoughts of elevating his game up a notch and be noticed by NBA recruits. Yet when the school made a […]

Chicago Bulls head coach Jim Boylen says the gradual development of rookie point guard Coby White has been the most pleasant surprise for him thus far in training camp. White, who was drafted with the seventh overall pick in the 2019 NBA Draft, is going to challenge Kris Dunn and Tomas Satoransky for the Bulls’ […]

Chicago Bulls shooting guard Zach LaVine says USA Basketball reached out to him about playing in the FIBA World Cup this summer after multiple players withdrew. While LaVine appreciated the gesture and wanted to play, he opted not to since he was dealing with an ankle injury: https://twitter.com/markstrot/status/1179832683310006273 Zach LaVine ultimately made the right decision. […]

NBA fans could be in store for an epic rematch between Chicago Bulls guard Zach LaVine and Orlando Magic forward Aaron Gordon at this season’s Slam Dunk Contest. Gordon has stated that he would love to participate in the event again. It was far from a commitment, but it’s clear that he’s open to the […]

Daniel Gafford worked hard to improve his game this offseason, spending two months in South Florida to train. In the process, the Bulls rookie increased his vertical leap by nearly five inches. In a relatively short period of time, Gafford managed to improve his vertical leap from 31.8 inches to 36.5 inches thanks to all […]

Kris Dunn of the Chicago Bulls has never played a full season in his three years as a pro. In fact, the number of games he’s played for a season has dwindled from 78 games to 52 to 46. As such, the main priority for the 2019-20 season is to stay healthy. This is key […]

The Chicago Bulls went into the 2019 NBA Draft coveting a point guard for the future. After Kris Dunn failed to take a big step forward in his third season as a pro, Gar Forman and John Paxson stated that they were looking to upgrade at the position. When the Bulls fell to the No. […]

Chicago Bulls second-year big man Wendell Carter Jr. fully practiced on Wednesday after spraining his ankle on Tuesday, so Bulls fans can breathe a sigh of relief. While speaking to reporters after Wednesday’s practice, Carter elaborated on his offseason surgery to repair an abdominal muscle injury, per K.C. Johnson of NBC Sports Chicago. Wendell Carter […]

Chicago Bulls guard Tomas Satoransky got an up-close view of what it’s going to be like playing for Jim Boylen this season on Tuesday at Chicago’s first practice of the season. Satoransky says “it’s a lot of energy there” when asked to describe the Bulls head coach. “It’s a lot of energy there. He runs […]

The first practice of the season didn’t go particular well for Chicago Bulls big man Wendell Carter Jr. Carter Jr. suffered a sprained left ankle and will be day-to-day moving forward. Bulls rookie Daniel Gafford also suffered a right elbow hyperextension, per K.C. Johnson of NBC Sports Chicago. Wendell Carter Jr. sprained left ankle. Day-to-day. […]

Kris Dunn has been told the Chicago Bulls will “upgrade” the point guard position, mere words used to describe his likely relegation to a spot on the bench after the franchise acquired Tomas Satoransky in a sign-and-trade with the Washington Wizards this summer. Yet the fourth-year point guard feels like he’s still a starting-caliber player, […]

Chicago Bulls guard Kris Dunn is yet to have a breakout season. After being selected fifth overall by the Minnesota Timberwolves back in 2016, he hasn’t been able to live up to the expectations. Now in his second season with the Bulls, the 25-year-old Providence product will once again look to prove that he belongs […]

According to Chicago Bulls head coach Jim Boylen, this year’s team is a squad full of ‘ballers.’ Through the course of the offseason, the Bulls added several key pieces to their team through free agent signings and the draft. Boylen, who’s entering his first full season as head coach, briefly described each of their acquisitions. […]

The Chicago Bulls were one of the worst teams in the NBA last season. Even though they have a bunch of promising young players, the Jim Boylen-led squad does not have enough firepower to stand toe-to-toe against the league’s best. Well, not much has changed in terms of the team’s roster this season, but Boylen […]

Zach LaVine and Lauri Markkanen of the Chicago Bulls are an up-and-coming duo, and they want the whole league to know about them. For LaVine, there’s no pressure to prove themselves to others, noting that to reach the elite status is what they expect and ought to do. He looked back on his partnership with […]

In two years with the Chicago Bulls, both Zach LaVine and Lauri Markkanen are yet to play in all 82 games in the regular season. With that said, the two young stars are determined to stay healthy and change all that. During the Bulls’ media day, LaVine said he feels pretty good at the moment […]

Chicago Bulls high-flyer Zach LaVine might join the Slam Dunk contest once again in the 2020 All-Star Weekend to be held in Chicago. During the Bulls’ media day, the two-time dunk champion admitted he’s thinking of joining the contest. However, it still depends how his body is feeling heading to the competition. "The dunk contest […]

Kris Dunn has revealed that during his 2019 exit interview, the Chicago Bulls informed him of their plan to ‘upgrade’ the point guard position. Kris Dunn said management told him in exit meetings that they planned to upgrade the PG position and he’s “all in” to help Bulls win. — K.C. Johnson (@KCJHoop) September 30, […]

Chicago Bulls head coach Jim Boylen wants to make the playoffs this season. Chicago hasn’t been to the postseason since 2017, the final year of the Jimmy Butler era. Jim Boylen: "Our goal for this season is to make the playoffs." — K.C. Johnson (@KCJHoop) September 30, 2019 The Bulls won just 22 games last season. […]

Chicago Bulls head coach Jim Boylen claims shooting guard Zach LaVine is “getting his man body.” By all accounts, LaVine had a productive summer working on his game and body. https://twitter.com/markstrot/status/1178759913620811777 Zach LaVine established himself as one of the best young scorers in the NBA last season. The high-flyer averaged 23.7 points per game while shooting […]

Chicago Bulls head coach Jim Boylen visited power forward Lauri Markkanen in Finland this summer. Markkanen says he had a great time with Boylen, who met Markkanen’s family as well. “We had a really good time,” Markkanen said of Boylen’s trip to Finland, via K.C. Johnson of NBC Sports Chicago. “We talked about not just […]

Chicago Bulls forward Lauri Markkanen says veteran swingman Thaddeus Young is “very physical.” Young signed a three-year, $41 million free agent deal with the Bulls this summer after spending the previous three years with the Indiana Pacers. Markkanen has worked out with Young this offseason and loves what the lefty brings to the table. “I’ve […]

Chicago Bulls power forward Lauri Markkanen wants to make the playoffs this season. The Bulls haven’t been to the postseason since 2017, the final year of the Jimmy Butler era. Markkanen, arguably the most important player in Chicago, says everyone on the Bulls is “focused on improving every day.” “That’s our goal,” Markkanen told K.C. […]

Chicago Bulls power forward Lauri Markkanen says he “got stronger this offseason.” After the Bulls’ season ended in 2018-19, Markkanen said he wanted to get stronger so he could absorb more contact on his drives to the hoop and finish in heavy traffic. “I’m not running from that,” Markkanen told K.C. Johnson of NBC Sports […]

The Chicago Bulls are entering the 2019-20 season with a more positive outlook than they did last year. Bulls coach Jim Boylen believes that Zach LaVine and Lauri Markkanen can establish themselves as the team’s star pillars moving forward. “We believe in them,’’ Boylen said of the two after the free-agent frenzy subsided this past […]

Basketball legend Scottie Pippen looked back on the tail-end of his career spent between the Portland Trail Blazers and the Chicago Bulls. In retrospect, Pippen regrets not ending his career with a veteran team. Speaking on The Jump, Pippen shared his thoughts on the final years on his NBA career. To recall, he played the […]

Wendell Carter Jr. was limited to only 44 games in his rookie season of 2018-19 after being drafted by the Chicago Bulls at #7 overall in the 2018 NBA Draft – only five spots after his teammate at Duke Marvin Bagley III. Since Carter spent a lot of time not playing, he was able to […]

Chicago Bulls point guard Kris Dunn looked great in September workouts, according to K.C. Johnson of NBC Sports Chicago. Dunn is going to be pushed in training camp and practices all season. The Bulls drafted Coby White in the 2019 draft and acquired Tomas Satoransky from the Washington Wizards. If Dunn wants to remain the […]

Dallas Mavericks owner Mark Cuban can envision Michael Jordan having a ball in this era of the NBA, confident he would average 40 points per game if he was born into these times. “Michael Jordan in today’s NBA will kill it,” said Cuban during a phone interview on The Dan Patrick Show. “His body’s going […]

It is without question that the Chicago Bulls were one of the worst teams in the NBA last season. They finished with a 22-60 record, beating out only the Cleveland Cavaliers and the New York Knicks in the Eastern Conference, in what was another miserable run for Chicago. It was yet another forgettable season for […]

In a rookie class that saw many top prospects flourish in their debut campaigns, Chicago Bulls center Wendell Carter Jr. had a relatively mild impact. While there were some bright spots for the young big man, it was definitely an up-and-down campaign overall for Carter. Part of it was due to a coaching change. A […]

Chicago Bulls point guard Tomas Satoransky says Houston Rockets star James Harden intentionally targets European players to attack one-on-one. Harden has established himself as one of the greatest scorers in NBA history. He has a lethal step-back jumper which he often uses to embarrass players when he’s dancing on them in one-on-one situations. Sato on […]

With the start of his debut campaign for the Chicago Bulls fast approaching, 6-foot-5 point guard Coby White recently shared how fellow Bulls guard Ryan Arcidiciano has taken him under his wing. As it turns out, the 25-year-old Arcidiciano, who himself has two years worth of NBA experience under his belt, has been more than […]

Chicago Bulls shooting guard Zach LaVine is looking forward to the coming season, and he has specifically expressed his excitement to play with rookie Coby White: “Coby White, he’s extremely exciting,” LaVine told Shlomo Sprung of Forbes. “(He) plays both sides of the ball, pushes the pace. He’s obviously one of the faster players on […]

An old video of Chicago Bulls big man Lauri Markkanen absolutely dominating a high school basketball performance has surfaced, showing many just how talented he was at the age of 16. In the video, fans can see Markkanen was extremely dominant during his time in high school in Finland: Enjoy this video of 16-year-old Lauri […]

The Central Division in the NBA for the 2019-20 season will be run by one team. While the Indiana Pacers and Detroit Pistons can cause issues, the banner will be raised by the Milwaukee Bucks once again. With the Pacers and Pistons fighting for second place, the rest of the division will be in rebuild […]

Chicago Bulls shooting guard Zach LaVine has begun to understand how NBA players are often judged in the large scope of earning awards, making All-Star teams, and earning call-ups for Team USA. LaVine has been an otherworldly talent with ridiculous ups, a great penchant for scoring the ball, and awesome athleticism, but he has yet […]

The Detroit Pistons were an important component of Michael Jordan’s rise to the top. One of the most significant moments of his career was when he finally beat the Bad Boy Pistons in the 1991 Eastern Conference Finals and the entire Pistons roster, including John Salley, walked out after the sweep was completed in Game […]

Chicago Bulls guard Zach LaVine is thrilled about the idea of playing a full season with Otto Porter Jr., whom the team acquired in a February trade with the Washington Wizards. In an interview with Gerald Bourguet of Fan Sided, LaVine called Porter a “great support player” who does a little bit of everything on […]