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The Chicago Bulls have ruled out second-year power forward Lauri Markkanen for Wednesday’s game against the Portland Trail Blazers, per K.C. Johnson of the Chicago Tribune. Markkanen exited Tuesday’s game versus the Toronto Raptors by halftime due to “extreme fatigue.” According to the team’s update, the Finn forward still needs to undergo further evaluation to determine […]

Chicago Bulls head coach Jim Boylen feels that Fred Hoiberg is the right man to fill the vacancy at the University of Nebraska, according to a report from Teddy Greenstein of the Chicago Tribune. “Absolutely,” Boylen told the Chicago Tribune before the Bulls played the Raptors on Tuesday night. “It seems like an unbelievable fit […]

For those wondering why Lauri Markkanen of the Chicago Bulls did not play in the second half of Tuesday’s loss to the Toronto Raptors, here is head coach Jim Boylen’s explanation. According to Teddy Greenstein of the Chicago Tribune, Boylen said that the second-year man felt some fatigue. Thus, Boylen and his coaching staff decided […]

The Chicago Bulls have a lot to work on as evidenced by their performance this year, but not so more on defense where they rank in the bottom five. Head coach Jim Boylen, however, knows exactly what to o to help his team improve on that end. Out of 30 NBA teams, the Bulls are […]

The Chicago Bulls got destroyed by the Utah Jazz in their previous game, losing by a final score of 114-83. The team played without shooting guard Zach LaVine and small forward Otto Porter Jr., as both players are dealing with nagging injuries. The Bulls are 21-53 on the season. They are in the 12th spot […]

Chicago Bulls power forward Lauri Markkanen says he’s had an up and down second year in the NBA. Markkanen missed the first 23 games of the season after suffering an arm injury in training camp. He’s played in 51 consecutive games since returning. With the season almost over, Markkanen reflected on his sophomore year in the […]

The Chicago Bulls will look much different on the perimeter than normal against the Toronto Raptors. Coach Jim Boylen said on Monday that starting wings Zach LaVine and Otto Porter Jr. will be unavailable for Tuesday’s game, while starting point guard Kris Dunn is doubtful to play: “LaVine and Porter are OUT for tomorrow night. […]

The Chicago Bulls had a few non-participants during Sunday’s team practice, per Cody Westerlund of 670 The Score. Otto Porter, Zach LaVine, and Kris Dunn all missed practice after their blowout 114-83 loss to the Utah Jazz Saturday. Dunn was the only one out of the trio to play in the game, as Porter (strained […]

Chicago Bulls center Cristiano Felicio has had to face his share of criticisms during his time in the Windy City. Prior to the beginning of the 2017-18 season, the Bulls rewarded him with a four-year, $32 million contract. In just under 18 minutes per game in that season, Felicio took small strides forward, averaging more […]

Chicago Bulls center Robin Lopez has taken the playing time granted to him during the second half of the 2018-19 season and run with it. With rookie center Wendell Carter Jr. shut down for the year due to left thumb surgery, the Bulls have turned the starting center role over to Lopez, who has shone […]

There are still nine games left to play for the Chicago Bulls, which means Jim Boylen’s team has nine more unique opportunities to get better before the regular seasons ends. Despite a rash of injuries both minor and otherwise afflicting his team, Boylen, unsurprisingly, seems intent on maximizing the team’s opportunities to grow together. Chicago’s […]

Wendell Carter, Jr. and Chandler Hutchison both have bright futures in the NBA. Unfortunately, with the 2018-19 quickly winding down, the Chicago Bulls won’t get another look at either rookie before their season ends. Bulls executive vice president of basketball operations John Paxson announced on Saturday that Carter and Hutchison will both be out for […]

Chicago Bulls vice president of basketball operations John Paxson says the franchise may “run out of time” to play small forward Otto Porter Jr. again this season. Porter is dealing with a shoulder injury and hasn’t played in the Bulls’ previous two games. The swingman won’t play on Saturday against the Utah Jazz either. Paxson […]

It seems hard to believe now, but there was a time when the Boston Celtics were an NBA afterthought. Beginning in 1995-96, the Celtics missed the playoffs for six consecutive seasons, easily the longest stretch in franchise history. The team’s longest prior playoff drought lasted for all of two seasons. Boston’s unprecedented lack of sustained […]

Chicago Bulls guard Zach LaVine has taken his offensive arsenal to the next level during the 2018-19 campaign, averaging a career-high 23.7 points per game. But according to him, he still has multiple elements that he can add, and he knows where he starts to get his shot from in order to make it happen. […]

The Chicago Bulls could be without the services of Kris Dunn and Otto Porter Jr. for Saturday night’s game against the Utah Jazz, according to a report from K.C. Johnson of the Chicago Tribune. Johnson reports that Dunn, who is now listed as questionable, did not participate in Friday morning’s practice session due to a […]

Chicago Bulls head coach Jim Boylen was quick to jump to the defense of Michigan State coach Tom Izzo, who made headlines after a heated sideline incident with freshman Aaron Henry during a 76-65 win over Bradley in the first round of the NCAA Tournament. Boylen, a hard-nosed coach that studied under the legendary Jud […]

The Chicago Bulls are going to finish with one of the worst records in the NBA this season, but small forward Otto Porter Jr. says the future is very bright in The Windy City. Porter believes the Bulls are headed in the right direction, so much so that the swingman says free agents will come […]

Chicago Bulls power forward Lauri Markkanen admits you have to be “mentally tough” to perform at a high-level every night in the NBA. After having a dominant February which saw him average 26.0 points and 12.2 rebounds, Markkanen is putting up just 17.4 points and 8.8 rebounds in March and shooting 41.3 percent from the […]

There is no doubt that Zach LaVine has been able to rejuvenate his career with the Chicago Bulls after tearing his ACL with the Minnesota Timberwolves. LaVine has blossomed into a legitimate go-to player this season, and he continues to work on things that will elevate his game to the next level. For Bulls head […]

Chicago Bulls shooting guard Zach LaVine is slowly but surely establishing himself as one of the best scorers and shotmakers in the NBA. LaVine is averaging 23.7 points per game for the Bulls this season and has scored over 40 points three times. Because the 24-year-old is so athletic, LaVine is able to hit a […]

Chicago Bulls shooting guard Zach LaVine admits he has never seen a tough shot. LaVine, who leads the Bulls in scoring this season, points to his athletic ability and how it helps him shoot over players and hit shots that the average guy might deem as tough: “What’s a tough shot in my mind?” LaVine […]

With a 21-52 overall record, the Chicago Bulls have already been eliminated from this season’s playoff hunt. Despite that fact, there have been some good signs along the way, including the backcourt relationship that has developed between Kris Dunn and Shaquille Harrison. Dunn and Harrison have been playing well as of late. In fact, Dunn […]

Often times, you hear a lot of stories about players who tend to overspend once they’ve reached the NBA. Once players start to earn millions, they go after luxurious cars, large houses, and expensive foods. Of course, that is not wrong. After all, they have worked hard to earn that money. But Chicago Bulls forward […]

Washington Wizards shooting guard Bradley Beal wasn’t too fond of the overtime loss to the Chicago Bulls, citing effort as the reason for this defeat. “We just didn’t want to win,” said Beal, according to Bob Trosset of NBC Sports Washington. The Bulls had a chance to win it in regulation but opted to give […]

There was no love lost between former Chicago Bulls teammates Bobby Portis and Lauri Markkanen on Tuesday night as the Bulls hosted Portis’ Washington Wizards at the United Center. The former Bull was charged with a flagrant foul for hitting Markkanen on the face following a rather conspicuous block attempt: To be fair, Bobby Portis […]

Chicago Bulls power forward Lauri Markkanen has emerged as one of the most promising young bigs in the league. He admits now he’s at the point in his career where he’s no longer sneaking up on anyone. Markkanen got his career off to a solid start as a rookie. According to Cody Westerlund of 670 […]

Former Chicago Bulls head coach Fred Hoiberg is reportedly the choice to succeed Tim Miles at Nebraska, according to Lars Anderson. According my people in Nebraska, the next head coach of the @Huskers basketball team will be Fred Hoiberg. This is firm and final. — Lars Anderson (@LarsAnderson71) March 20, 2019 Hoiberg was fired on […]

Chicago Bulls shooting guard Zach LaVine has been ruled out for the game against the Washington Wizards despite head coach Jim Boylen previously stating that he would play. LaVine was a late scratch in the game, all after Boylen announced an hour before the game that the high-flier will feature in the match. UPDATE: Zach […]

Despite dealing with a right thigh contusion, Chicago Bulls shooting guard Zach LaVine will play on Wednesday at home against the Washington Wizards. LaVine was listed as questionable on Tuesday, but head coach Jim Boylen decided to give him the green light. Per Coach Boylen, Zach LaVine will play tonight. — Chicago Bulls (@chicagobulls) March […]

CLUTCH Summary: While in his peak, former Los Angeles Lakers superstar Kobe Byrant was often compared to Chicago Bulls legend Michael Jordan.  Bryant mimicked much of his game after Jordan’s, but the league was becoming different in a post-Jordan world.  A fun theoretical, while nearly impossible to know for sure, is to wonder how Michael […]

Chicago Bulls swingman Otto Porter Jr. was already listed as out for Wednesday’s game against the Washington Wizards, and head coach Jim Boylen remained noncommittal on a timeline for his return, according to K.C. Johnson of the Chicago Tribune. Porter will miss the matchup against his former team with a strained shoulder. He underwent an […]

The Chicago Bulls may be one of the worst teams in the league this season, but they have been able to build an interesting young core, which consists high-flyer Zach LaVine, sharpshooter Lauri Markkanen, and all-around big Otto Porter Jr. It is unclear what direction the Bulls will take heading into the offseason, but for […]

Otto Porter Jr.’s relationship with his former coach Scott Brooks hasn’t always been the best, as recent findings through an interview with him revealed the rocky nature of it. The former Washington Wizards swingman was notoriously underused during his time at the nation’s capital, as the backcourt duo of John Wall and Bradley Beal got […]

Chicago Bulls supporters have recently labeled Otto Porter Jr. as their own version of famed soul musician Lionel Richie. In his piece for The Athletic, Michael Lee explains how this notion came to life: Wizards fans made subtle references on social media to Porter’s resemblance to the legendary songwriter and multiple Grammy-award-winning singer whose greatest hits […]

Chicago Bulls head coach Jim Boylen is a big fan of new 6-foot-8 wing Otto Porter Jr. Speaking to Michael Lee of The Athletic, the 52-year-old coach explained why he considers Porter to be one of the most valuable players on his team, even going as far as comparing him to San Antonio Spurs legend Tim […]

The Chicago Bulls have represented a fresh start for often underused swingman Otto Porter Jr. His father, Otto Porter Sr., said the trade that sent the Georgetown product from the Washington Wizards to The Windy City has been a true turn of the page for his son, allowing him to flourish into the player he […]

The Chicago Bulls are listing small forward Otto Porter Jr. as doubtful and shooting guard Zach LaVine as questionable to play against the Washington Wizards on Wednesday. Porter, who missed Monday’s game against the Phoenix Suns, is dealing with a shoulder injury. LaVine, meanwhile, has a right thigh contusion. Zach LaVine has landed on Bulls […]

The Phoenix Suns have shown signs as of late that they are no longer the same pushover they once were. Upset victories over the Golden State Warriors and the Milwaukee Bucks — the two conference leaders — have inspired a team and fanbase that has had little excitement this season. With this recent success comes […]