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The Chicago Bulls have not only been one of the worst teams in the league, they’ve also dealt with a ton of injuries. According to their head coach, however, it’s no indictment on the medical staff. According to NBC Sports Chicago’s Mark Strotman, head coach Jim Boylen praised the team’s training staff despite the rash […]

Chicago Bulls rookie wing Chandler Hutchison will be out for the next two-to-four weeks due to a right toe fracture he suffered during the Bulls’ loss to the Atlanta Hawks on Wednesday night. Hutchison proceeded to play through the injury in a defeat against the Los Angeles Clippers on Friday, logging a season-high 41 minutes […]

Chicago Bulls rookie small forward Chandler Hutchison will have his fractured right toe re-evaluated in two weeks, according to Adrian Wojnarowski and Malika Andrews of ESPN. Chandler Hutchison suffered the injury on Friday at home against the LA Clippers. The 22-year-old played for 41 minutes and finished with 12 points and 12 rebounds versus the Clippers. […]

Chicago Bulls head coach Jim Boylen told local reporters on Saturday that starting shooting guard Zach LaVine has swelling in his left ankle. LaVine missed five games in December after injuring his left ankle in Mexico City against the Orlando Magic. The Bulls host the Cleveland Cavaliers on Sunday. It is unknown if LaVine is […]

Chicago Bulls rookie wing Chandler Hutchison underwent an MRI on Saturday morning due to a right toe injury, according to K.C. Johnson of The Chicago Tribune. Hutchison had X-rays on Friday night, which raised concern that Hutchison could be sidelined for an extended period of time. On the season, Hutchison has played in 44 games […]

When the Chicago Bulls signed Jabari Parker over the summer, this was certainly not the result they expected. Parker fell out of the Bulls’ rotation in mid-December and sat on the bench for 11 games in a 12-game stretch before finally beginning to see minutes again on Jan. 12. However, Parker’s playing time has still […]

The L.A. Clippers inquired for a potential trade involving Chicago Bulls center Robin Lopez, but “talks did not advance,” according to Jovan Buha of The Athletic. The Bulls are aggressively looking to deal Lopez, their oldest player in the roster (after passer-by Carmelo Anthony) and one that won’t take part in the future core of the team. Chicago dealt swingman Justin […]

The Chicago Bulls received $1,566,570 from the Houston Rockets in the Carmelo Anthony trade, but they aren’t going to get the money all at once. According to salary cap guru Eric Pincus of Bleacher Report and Basketball Insiders, the Rockets will pay the Bulls 10 installments of $66,657, and then a single payment of $900,000 before July. […]

With Wendell Carter Jr. ruled out for 8-12 weeks due to a thumb injury, Chicago Bulls head coach Jim Boylen will give Robin Lopez the starting nod at center in Wednesday’s game against the Atlanta Hawks, according to a report from K.C. Johnson of the Chicago Tribune. Jim Boylen said Robin Lopez will start at […]

The Chicago Bulls have dangled forward Jabari Parker in trade scenarios, most recently to the New York Knicks, who are hoping to find a third team to rid themselves of Enes Kanter’s contract, according to Shams Charania of The Athletic. That third team has yet to arise, with the Bulls in no rush to part ways […]

Minnesota Timberwolves point guard Derrick Rose became the youngest MVP in NBA history back in 2011 with his hometown Chicago Bulls, but the explosive guard actually believes he’s a better player now. Rose, who is averaging 19.3 points per game this season for Minnesota, says he’s a more mature and controlled player now compared to […]

Duke Blue Devils freshman Zion Williamson is considered one of the most interesting NBA prospects we have seen in quite some time, possessing an unusual blend of size, skill and athleticism that has some comparing him to Hall of Fame power forward Charles Barkley. Chicago Bulls big man Wendell Carter Jr., a Duke product himself, […]

The Chicago Bulls and Houston Rockets have completed the Carmelo Anthony trade, the teams announced Tuesday. Anthony, the draft rights to Jon Diebler and $1.56 million will head to Chicago, while Houston will receive the draft rights to Tadija Dragicevic. The two teams had to change the rights to the international players who were involved in […]

The trade call between the Houston Rockets, the Chicago Bulls, and the league office will have to wait, as the deal “might have to be amended over a discrepancy involving the rights to an international player,” according to Marc Stein of The New York Times. It was due to this very reason that the league […]

The Houston Rockets recently traded former All-Star Carmelo Anthony to the Chicago Bulls for cash considerations amounting to $900,000. In addition, Rockets beat writer Jonathan Faigen reported that the trade involves the two teams swapping draft rights to two international players. Once the Carmelo Anthony trade can be complete, the Rockets will receive the rights […]

After mutually agreeing to part ways earlier this season, the Houston Rockets and Carmelo Anthony finally found a resolution to what has been an unsuccessful and forgettable pairing. The Rockets have traded Carmelo Anthony to the Chicago Bulls, along with some cash considerations, officially ending the former All-Star’s brief stint with the team. The Bulls […]

Carmelo Anthony won’t play a single game for the Chicago Bulls, but the franchise could hold off on waiving him until the Feb. 7 trade deadline, according to Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN. The Bulls could include Carmelo Anthony in a one-for-one trade, per ESPN. Carmelo Anthony will not play a game for the Bulls, but it […]

The Houston Rockets have reportedly traded small forward Carmelo Anthony and cash to the Chicago Bulls, according to Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN. Carmelo Anthony is unlikely to remain with the Bulls. The Houston Rockets have agreed to trade Carmelo Anthony and cash to the Chicago Bulls, league sources tell ESPN. — Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) January […]

The Chicago Bulls snapped a 10-game losing streak on Monday by defeating the Cleveland Cavaliers by a final score of 104-88. It was the Bulls’ first win of 2019. Chicago is now 11-36 on the season and 6-19 on the road. Shooting guard Zach LaVine led the way with 25 points while shooting an efficient […]

The Chicago Bulls have missed a vital offensive output from starting point guard Kris Dunn in recent games, putting up only six points in four of his last five games. The third-year guard admitted he’s indeed going through a slump in this stretch of the season, as his mid-range game has vanished in recent games. […]

Chicago Bulls rookie center Wendell Carter Jr. plans to undergo surgery for his left thumb injury on Monday, according to Shams Charania of The Athletic and Stadium. Carter will miss up to three months. Carter injured his thumb in Tuesday’s loss to the Los Angeles Lakers. The Bulls initially feared it was a long-term injury, […]

The Miami Heat held a modest seven-point lead over the Chicago Bulls heading into the fourth quarter of Saturday night’s 117-103 victory, but the visitors blew the game open with an incredibly efficient final frame. The Heat made 13 of their 14 shot attempts in the fourth quarter, giving them the best shooting fourth quarter […]

Miami Heat guard Dwyane Wade played in his hometown of Chicago for the final time in his NBA career on Saturday night, finishing with 14 points, 10 rebounds and seven assists in a 117-103 Heat victory over the Bulls. Wade received a standing ovation from the United Center crowd, and after the game, Wade waxed […]

James Harden scored 48 points on Saturday night to lead the Houston Rockets to a 138-134 overtime win over the Los Angeles Lakers, bringing his team back from an 18-point halftime deficit. With that most recent outburst by Harden, the reigning MVP has now scored 163 points over his last three games, trailing just Michael […]

On Saturday, retiring superstar Dwyane Wade played his last game in his hometown, as the Chicago Bulls hosted the Miami Heat. The home crowd gave Wade a rousing ovation, to which the Chicago native was very appreciative. Walking out of the chicagobulls arena tonite with this beauty by my side. The love in that building […]

Chicago Bulls forward Jabari Parker can’t help but voice out his frustration after the team suffered another blowout loss, The Miami Heat beat them 117-103 at home. In a postgame interview with Chicago Tribune’s KC Johnson, Parker sounded upset, as he tries to figure out what’s happening with the Bulls. “Something is obviously wrong. We […]

Almost every single individual who knows basketball is familiar with Chicago Bulls legend Michael Jordan, considered by many as the greatest player of all-time. People who grew up to watch the NBA in the 90s either hated or idolized him because of how phenomenal he was when he steps into the basketball court. One of […]

Miami Heat shooting guard Dwyane Wade is playing his final game in Chicago Saturday night, so as expected, the Bulls gave the future Hall of Famer a video tribute. Dwyane Wade is from Robbins, Illinois and even played one year with the Bulls. Wade has had some monster games in Chicago as a member of […]

It has been a rough season for the Chicago Bulls this season, and the following stat shows just how bad the team has been. According to K.C. Johnson of the Chicago Tribune, the Bulls have more starting lineups this season than victories. The Bulls have more starting lineups this season (12) than victories (10). — […]

Miami Heat shooting guard Dwyane Wade is playing his last game in his hometown of Chicago on Saturday night, and Chicago Bulls head coach Jim Boylen has nothing but respect for the future Hall of Famer. Dwyane Wade played one season with the Bulls in 2016-17. Jim Boylen was an assistant coach on Fred Hoiberg’s […]

The Miami Heat will head on the road to take on the Chicago Bulls on Saturday night in what would normally be an uneventful game between a bottom-tier Eastern Conference playoff team and a squad fighting for draft positioning. However, this contest will hold a bit more meaning than usual, as it will be Dwyane […]

Here’s one way to elicit a strong reaction from Brooklyn Nets forward Jared Dudley: just say that the Chicago Bulls are a better team than his. During a brief Twitter exchange with a random Twitter user on Friday, Dudley showed his absolute rebuke at the raised idea that the lowly Bulls have more talent. I […]

The Chicago Bulls are still expected to part ways with center Robin Lopez and small forward Jabari Parker before the Feb. 7 trade deadline despite the loss of rookie big man Wendell Carter Jr., according to multiple reports. Robin Lopez is on an expiring contract and the Bulls are reportedly looking for a second-round pick […]

The Chicago Bulls announced Friday that rookie big man Wendell Carter Jr. is expected to undergo left thumb surgery and be out 8-to-12 weeks. Carter has ligament damage in his left thumb, and doctors have recommended that he have surgery. He suffered the injury against the Los Angeles Lakers on Tuesday. Via Bulls.com: Wendell Carter […]

Chicago Bulls rookie big man Wendell Carter Jr. may require surgery on his injured left thumb, according to K.C. Johnson of the Chicago Tribune. A follow-up exam showed that Carter Jr. has ligament damage in his thumb. Houston Rockets center Clint Capela underwent surgery for a similar injury on Thursday and will reportedly miss four-to-six […]

The New York Knicks have long been rumored to be interested in Chicago Bulls small forward Jabari Parker, but we can now add another team to the mix. According to Sean Deveney of Sporting News, the New Orleans Pelicans are also interested in trading for Jabari Parker, who has been on the trade block for […]

Shooting guard Zach LaVine was crystal clear when it comes to how opponents view the Chicago Bulls on their schedule. And it wasn’t fun to admit it. “We’re getting blown out every game,” said Zach LaVine, according to K.C. Johnson of The Chicago Tribune. “People are licking their chops, looking at us on the schedule, […]

Chicago Bulls head coach Jim Boylen devised a gameplan against the Denver Nuggets. But as the game progressed, his strategy not only failed, but it backfired on him and his team. Per Cody Westerlund of The 670 Score, Boylen shared their strategy after the game. Since the Nuggets shoot at a below-average clip from downtown, […]

Chicago Bulls head coach Jim Boylen just learned first-hand the consequences of standing on the sideline during games instead of just sitting down in your coaching seat. Thursday night against the Denver Nuggets in the Mile High City, Denver small forward Torrey Craig was trying to save an errant pass from Nuggets star big man Nikola […]