Chicago Bulls Articles - Page 125

Ever since LeBron James was in high school nearly two decades ago, the Michael Jordan comparisons were incessant. Now, they are even louder. James is in his 17th season and is still going as strong as ever, averaging 25.2 points, 10.8 assists (a career high) and 7.7 rebounds per game for a Los Angeles Lakers […]

At least one NBA team has expressed interest in trading for Chicago Bulls guard Denzel Valentine, one two major pieces the Bulls could have on the block ahead of the Feb. 6 trade deadline. The Bulls also have Thaddeus Young, whom they signed to a three-year deal this summer. There is the possibility that Young […]

Zach LaVine is only 24 years old and two full seasons into his stint with the Chicago Bulls. While many have questioned if he’s an All-Star worthy candidate, he is the biggest star the team has in its roster, one that could come with added power to make some personnel decisions in the near future. […]

The Los Angeles Clippers have trade interest in Chicago Bulls small forward Thaddeus Young and point guard Kris Dunn, according to Joe Cowley of the Chicago Sun-Times. The NBA trade deadline is on Feb. 6: That leaves Thaddeus Young and Kris Dunn, and that’s about it. Sources have indicated that the Los Angeles Clippers have […]

The Chicago Bulls are in a precarious position ahead of the Feb. 6 trade deadline, having failed to progress the way they had hoped to at the start of the season, leaving plenty of unanswered questions with an odd-looking roster. Thaddeus Young has emerged as a potential trade candidate, but young wing Denzel Valentine could […]

Chicago Bulls color commentator Stacey King could not hold in the laughter after hearing NBC Sports Chicago sideline reporter Leila Rahimi quote coach Jim Boylen making one of the most puzzling player comparisons in league history. Boylen said Bulls center Luke Kornet reminded him of Robert Horry, and King was so incredulous that his laugh […]

Chicago Bulls head coach Jim Boylen hasn’t accumulated many wins with the franchise. Starting in the second half of last season when Boylen took over for the fired Fred Hoiberg, Boylen is just 33-70 in his head coaching career. It hasn’t gotten much better this season as the Bulls are just 16-29 and once again, […]

The Los Angeles Clippers’ interest in Chicago Bulls small forward Thaddeus Young is very real ahead of the Feb. 6 NBA trade deadline. According to K.C. Johnson of NBC Sports Chicago, the Clippers recently sent a scout to watch Young play: A league source previously confirmed to NBC Sports Chicago that the Clippers’ interest in […]

When Los Angeles Lakers legend Kobe Bryant passed his idol, Michael Jordan, on the NBA’s all-time scoring list, His Airness made sure to congratulate Bryant. Bryant figures to do the same thing when LeBron James passes him on the list since the two are close friends off the court and have great respect for one […]

Chicago Bulls head coach Jim Boylen has full belief that his best player Zach LaVine should be among the 24 NBA stars to suit up in the 2020 NBA All Star Game at the United Center next month. The 54-year-old mentor was adamant about LaVine’s chances, especially after the 24-year-old supreme athlete singlehandedly willed the […]

The Chicago Bulls completed an impressive come from behind victory on Saturday, as the team used a huge second half performance to come away with a 118-116 victory against the Cleveland Cavaliers in the United Center. The Bulls would have to do this, however, without their prized big man in Wendell Carter Jr., who continues […]

On Saturday, Zach LaVine had 42 points and five steals to lead the Chicago Bulls in their 118-116 come from behind victory against the Cleveland Cavaliers. With his performance on Saturday night, this marked the first time in nearly 24 years since someone in a Bulls uniform notched at least 40 points and five steals […]

It hasn’t quite been the season that most expected out of Chicago Bulls power forward Lauri Markkanen. The third-year big man is putting up career lows pretty much across the board, averaging 15.0 points and 6.6 rebounds per game while shooting 42.4 percent from the field and 35.2 percent from beyond the 3-point line. Markkanen […]

Philadelphia 76ers point-forward Ben Simmons made a mockery of Chicago Bulls big man Lauri Markkanen on Friday in their nationally televised matchup in the Sixers’ homecourt. There was no love lost as the 23-year-old former Rookie of the Year dribbled past the third-year Finnish just to slam it down in transition over Markkanen’s body (via […]

The Chicago Bulls saw the new Bad Boys movie starring Will Smith and Martin Lawrence and Bulls power forward Lauri Markkanen has a message for everyone. Markkanen wants you to know his name is pronounced like Mike Lowrey, the character Will Smith plays: It’s pronounced LAURI, like Mike Lowrey! Go check out @BadBoys, it’s awesome. […]

Malik Beasley can become part of this story. The Chicago Bulls, after defeating the Washington Wizards on Wednesday, 115-106, own the ninth-best record in the Eastern Conference. With about half of the 2019-20 campaign in the books, they are 15-27 and sit four games back of the Brooklyn Nets for the eighth and final playoff […]

Chicago Bulls shooting guard Zach LaVine was benched in the first quarter by head coach Jim Boylen against the Miami Heat during a game in November. LaVine said afterwards he was going to have a talk with Boylen. LaVine and Boylen had a talk before their matchup against the Charlotte Hornets to clear the air, and the […]

As part of a recent sit-down interview with Shams Charania of Stadium and The Athletic, Bulls guard Zach LaVine noted the leadership qualities he has gained from players like Kevin Garnett and Jamal Crawford. “Who have you learned from, as far as leadership qualities, and what have you tried to apply with this group as […]

Chicago Bulls shooting guard Zach LaVine is making a push for the All-Star Game in Chicago. The Bulls are struggling again this season, but LaVine has been trying to put the team on his back with his big scoring performances. While the Bulls star is confident he deserves a spot in the All-Star Game due […]

After their loss to the Chicago Bulls on Wednesday, a frustrated Bradley Beal called for a change in culture within the Washington Wizards organization. Per Fred Katz of The Athletic, Beal shared that losing is always tough — especially “winnable games.” Asked on what he wanted to change in the Wizards’ culture, Beal says that […]

With the 2020 NBA All-Star Weekend happening in Chicago, it only makes sense to have a local player in the All-Star game, right? Well, Chicago Bulls head coach Jim Boylen certainly thinks so. While he hasn’t led the Bulls to much success this year, Boylen believes that Bulls shooting guard Zach LaVine deserves to be […]

Injuries continue to decimate the frontcourt of the Chicago Bulls. With starting center Wendell Carter Jr. already sidelined with an ankle injury, the Bulls turned to backup Daniel Gafford to fill in. However, according to Shams Charania of The Athletic, the rookie big man is expected to miss two to four weeks after suffering dislocated […]

The Washington Wizards are listing star shooting guard Bradley Beal as questionable to face the Chicago Bulls on Wednesday. The Wizards say Beal is dealing with a sore right shoulder: The Wizards announce Bradley Beal is questionable tonight against the Bulls due to a sore right shoulder, so not the right lower leg soreness he […]

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 […]