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The Chicago Bulls struggled to find a rhythm this season. In fact, their 21-57 overall record is currently ranked 13th in the Eastern Conference standings. Despite this fact, Robin Lopez believes the Bulls will be a playoff contender next season. Following Monday night’s 113-105 loss to the Knicks on Monday night, Lopez spoke with reporters […]

The Chicago Bulls had a roller-coaster season and are on pace to finish with one of the worst records in the NBA. While they still have five games left to play this season, Bulls head coach Jim Boylen is already looking forward to his first training camp with the team. Boylen took over in Chicago […]

The Chicago Bulls have already shut Lauri Markkanen down for the season, and Zach LaVine, Otto Porter Jr. and Kris Dunn might also be done. All three players will not play against the New York Knicks on Monday, and time is running out for them to return to action: Goes without saying but at this […]

The Chicago Bulls have signed 6-foot-9 forward JaKarr Sampson to a 10-day contract, as the team looks to add some warm bodies to its lineup following a slew of injuries. Via the team’s official release: The Bulls have signed forward JaKarr Sampson to a 10-day contract as a Call-Up from Chicago’s G League affiliate the Windy […]

Chicago Bulls point guard Walter Lemon Jr., a relatively unknown name just a few days ago, had such an impressive debut for his new team on Saturday that allowed him to make a little bit of noise as the season winds down. The 27-year-old recorded 19 points (on 8-of-15 shooting), four rebounds, six assists, four […]

There’s no fraternity quite like that of the NBA’s head coaches. Across the league, everyone from icons like the San Antonio Spurs’ Gregg Popovich to unknown assistants toiling away in anonymity subscribe to an etiquette that deems public criticism of coaching peers foul. As such, it’s hardly surprising to hear Chicago Bulls coach Jim Boylen […]

Nothing has changed as far as the Chicago Bulls’ positive view of head coach Jim Boylen and all signs point toward Boylen being the coach next season, according to K.C. Johnson of the Chicago Tribune. Ex-Bulls coach Fred Hoiberg has joined the University of Nebraska. Chicago will owe Hoiberg roughly $1.5 million of the $5 […]

Former Chicago Bulls coach Fred Hoiberg has finalized a deal to coach the University of Nebraska. He is expected to be introduced by team officials on Tuesday afternoon in a press conference. Hoiberg, who was fired by the Bulls last December, issued a statement regarding the matter, in an interview with KC Johnson of the […]

The Chicago Bulls will be without shooting guard Zach LaVine on Saturday when they host the Toronto Raptors. LaVine will miss his fifth consecutive game with a thigh injury. LaVine is out vs. Raptors. — K.C. Johnson (@KCJHoop) March 30, 2019 At this point, the Bulls might as well shut LaVine down. After Saturday, Chicago […]

Fred Hoiberg wasn’t without a job for long. According to Chris Heady of the Omaha World-Herald the former Chicago Bulls coach has finalized a deal to become the University of Nebraska’s head coach. “Fred Hoiberg finalized a deal to become Nebraska’s next head basketball coach, a source with knowledge of the negotiations told The World-Herald.” Nebraska […]

The Washington Wizards have seen their season turned upside-down after the loss of John Wall to a season-ending injury, as well as a major trade with the Chicago Bulls ahead of February’s trade deadline. The team’s expected starting center, Dwight Howard, only managed to play in 9 games before being taken out of the lineup […]

Chicago Bulls power forward Lauri Markkanen has been shut down for the rest of the season due to a rapid heart rate. Markkanen did work out on Friday at the Advocate Center with a heart monitor on. The Bulls’ stretch forward, however, says he wasn’t really worried about his condition at any point in the last […]

Fred Hoiberg, who was fired earlier this season by the Chicago Bulls and replaced by assistant Jim Boylen, has been fielding offers from numerous teams in both the NCAA and NBA. Rumors have been swirling around Hoiberg since he was let go from the Bulls organization, but with the 2019 NCAA Tournament into its third […]

The Chicago Bulls will be pretty short-handed when they take on the Toronto Raptors on Friday night, as both Kris Dunn and Otto Porter Jr. will be sidelined, according to K.C. Johnson of The Chicago Tribune. Not only that, but Zach LaVine is doubtful for the affair. Dunn is nursing a back injury that has […]

Chicago Bulls big man Lauri Markkanen went through a scary moment during his team’s loss to the Toronto Raptors on Tuesday night, as he played just 16 minutes and exited early due to a rapid heart rate and extreme fatigue. As a result, Markkanen was shut down for the remainder of the season. The good […]

Sixers small forward Jimmy Butler isn’t like everyone else. He doesn’t care if you hate him because he knows who he is and his friends and family love him. Butler’s reputation around the league has taken a hit. After everything that happened with the Chicago Bulls and Minnesota Timberwolves, people believe Butler is a diva […]

Due to the fact that they are dealing with several injuries, the Chicago Bulls have decided to sign guard Walter Lemon Jr. for the remainder of this season, according to a report from Shams Charania of The Athletic: With half of roster dealing with injuries, the Bulls are signing G League guard Walter Lemon Jr. […]

Robin Lopez was one of the most notable names at the center position that were rumored to be available before the trade deadline, yet the Chicago Bulls chose to keep him and even bolstered his role and minutes for a stretch after the deadline passed. The 7-footer reciprocated that respect with a show of interest […]

The Chicago Bulls will take an introspective look into their roster at the end of the season, a definite need to evaluate the talent at hand after efforts to rebuild the team. The possibility of Derrick Rose’s return to The Windy City was one in the minds of his longtime fans. K.C. Johnson of the […]

The Chicago Bulls played the Portland Trail Blazers last night without one of their best players in Lauri Markkanen. The second year sharpshooter experienced rapid heart beat and fatigue after their loss against the Toronto Raptors last Wednesday. He was sent to a local medical facility for some tests. He returned to Chicago last night […]

The Chicago Bulls have officially shut down Lauri Markkanen for the rest of the season, and the latest update from the team cites that the 21-year-old rising star needs further evaluation. Markkanen suffered from extreme fatigue during their game against the Toronto Raptorson Tuesday, eventually forcing him to sit out the second half of the […]

Lauri Markkanen of the Chicago Bulls, a First Team All-Rookie member last season after a strong 2017-18 campaign, has been shut down for the rest of the year after what sounds like deeply unsettling injury concerns. Markkanen was shut down for the remainder of the season earlier tonight after an episode of “rapid heart rate […]

The Chicago Bulls are shutting down second-year power forward Lauri Markkanen for the rest of the season, according to Shams Charania of The Athletic and Watch Stadium. Markkanen didn’t play on Wednesday against the Portland Trail Blazers. He left Tuesday’s game versus the Toronto Raptors with an illness. The Bulls announced on Wednesday Markkanen has […]

The Los Angeles Lakers were the most dominant team in the league from 1999-2002. They won three straight titles behind Shaquille O’Neal and Kobe Bryant, and they are still widely considered one of the best squads in the history of the NBA. But can you believe that six-time champion Scottie Pippen almost joined the purple […]

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. […]