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Though he’s no longer a member of the Milwaukee Bucks organization, Chicago Bulls power forward Jabari Parker says he’s happy to see his former team doing well through the early stages of this season. The Bucks rescinded their $4.3 million qualifying offer to Parker back in July, which allowed the Chicago native to become an […]

Chicago Bulls head coach Fred Hoiberg says second-year stretch forward Lauri Markkanen is shooting 3-pointers without any pain in his right elbow. Markkanen suffered a high-grade lateral right elbow sprain during training camp. The Bulls initially said Markkanen would miss six-to-eight weeks. Thursday will mark seven weeks. Markkanen was seen dunking Wednesday as well, a […]

Nikola Mirotic had a bizarre final stint with the Chicago Bulls when Bobby Portis punched him in the face before the 2017-18 season, which resulted in facial surgery and a number of weeks away from the team. Mirotic then came back and played the best basketball of his career before the stretch 4 was traded […]

Chicago Bulls shooting guard Zach LaVine has a few things in common with Minnesota Timberwolves point guard Derrick Rose. LaVine and Rose have both suffered ACL injuries, and played for the Bulls and Timberwolves. Rose, of course, began his NBA career with the Bulls and became the youngest MVP in league history back in 2011. […]

Chicago Bulls head coach Fred Hoiberg updated the status of second-year stretch forward Lauri Markkanen Monday and the news isn’t good. Lauri Markkanen suffered a high-grade lateral right elbow sprain during training camp. The Bulls initially said Markkanen would miss six-to-eight weeks. Hoiberg said Monday, though, that the Bulls will take the cautious approach to […]

The Mavs will be without the services of Wesley Matthews for Monday night’s matchup against the Chicago Bulls, according to a report from K.C. Johnson of the Chicago Tribune. Matthews, now 32 years of age, is dealing with a left hamstring strain. He was originally listed as “doubtful” for Monday’s game. However, he did not […]

LeBron James reached another statistical milestone when he passed Michael Jordan in career points scored in the regular season and playoffs combined. James was 13 points behind Jordan in total career points ahead of the Los Angeles Lakers’ matchup with the Atlanta Hawks. LeBron James scored 26 points in the Lakers’ 107-106 win over the […]

Ryan Arcidiacono made his first career NBA start Saturday night against the Cleveland Cavaliers, and the former Villanova Wildcat delivered with a solid performance for the Chicago Bulls. In 29 minutes of action, Ryan Arcidiacono finished with 15 points, four rebounds and two assists while shooting an efficient 6-of-8 from the field and 3-of-4 from beyond […]

Chicago Bulls shooting guard Zach LaVine said at media day that he’s got his speed and jumping ability back. LaVine missed most of last season recovering from ACL surgery, but the high-flyer is 100 percent this season and literally flying through the air like Bulls legend Michael Jordan. The Bulls defeated the Cleveland Cavaliers Saturday […]

Chicago Bulls shooting guard Zach LaVine is a two-time slam dunk contest champion for a reason, and he skied for a dazzling dunk Saturday night at home against the Cleveland Cavaliers. Zach LaVine only played in 24 games last season after missing majority of the year recovering from left ACL surgery. The high-flyer said at […]

When you talk to Minnesota Timberwolves point guard Derrick Rose before or after games, you’ll notice that he’s always carrying around a green medicine ball. That ball is very important to the former MVP, as it’s helped him become a better perimeter shooter. Rose holds onto that ball with his life now. Back when he […]

Although the NBA is all about offense now, legendary defender and Chicago Bulls icon Scottie Pippen says he likes the way the game is going. The former Bulls star was a fantastic defender during his career, but he’s showing some humility when he talks about where he would fit into today’s game. “I would not […]

Michael Jordan and Scottie Pippen are arguably the greatest dynamic duo in NBA history. The Chicago Bulls won six championships during the ’90s and never lost in the NBA Finals. Jordan and Pippen were the two main cogs on those dominant Bulls teams, with Jordan being Batman and Pippen being Robin. There was always this […]

Whatever Zach LaVine is doing, it’s working. The Chicago Bulls star is having the best season of his career, and the 23-year-old guard is even playing well enough to generate some early All-Star buzz. He’s averaging 27.4 points, 5.0 rebounds, and 3.8 assists per game, which would all be career-high marks. But LaVine definitely has […]

IIt’s crazy how sometimes people who watch the modern NBA forget how great a player Michael Jordan was in his heyday. In a time when the whole league was arguably in its most competitive state, he found a way to stand out and establish himself as the best player in the game. His influence extended […]

Chicago Bulls shooting guard Zach LaVine has been making his case for an All-Star appearance with his recent stellar play. Along with his all-around numbers, LaVine has also covered the most miles in the NBA after Chicago’s first 12 games. HoopsHype’s Alex Kennedy tweeted out this interesting fact on LaVine’s game early this season. Zach […]

Chicago Bulls swingman Denzel Valentine will not be making his season debut anytime soon. The 24-year-old’s injured ankle is reportedly not responding well, and Bulls team president John Paxson has just confirmed that the 6-foot-6 guard/forward will be out indefinitely. Denzel Valentine left ankle is not responding well, so they are putting the breaks on […]

The Chicago Bulls botched a fastbreak opportunity as Jabari Parker overshot a lob pass intended for Wendell Carter Jr. But instead of blaming himself, Parker looked at Carter Jr. for the fault. Check out the clip below as posted by Tyler Pleiss. It was a golden opportunity that could’ve sparked a run. The Bulls were […]

Chicago Bulls second-year stretch forward Lauri Markkanen is still weeks away from making his season debut. Markkanen suffered a high-grade lateral right elbow sprain during training camp. He didn’t require surgery but did keep the elbow immobilized for about a month. Bulls vice president of basketball operations John Paxson says Markkanen has started shooting and is […]

Chicago Bulls rookie big man Wendell Carter Jr. knows that the three freshmen at Duke University are special and going to be NBA players most likely next season. Zion Williamson, Cam Reddish and R.J. Barrett put on a show Tuesday night against Kentucky, and NBA scouts had to be drooling over how good the three […]

Zach LaVine of the Chicago Bulls logged in 41 points in their win over the New York Knicks. His scoring outburst makes him the first Bulls player to score at least 40 points since Jimmy Butler in January 2017. Zach LaVine becomes the first Bulls player with 40 points in a game since Jimmy Butler […]

Over the summer, Chicago Bulls vice president of basketball operations John Paxson said he was pleased with how things have turned out since the Jimmy Butler trade, saying that the young talent the team has on its roster was good, but didn’t guarantee future success. As a result, Bulls head coach Fred Hoiberg is in a […]

The Houston Rockets are getting one guard back Saturday night against the Chicago Bulls, but losing another. Reigning MVP James Harden will play after missing the last three games with a hamstring strain, while Eric Gordon will miss the game with a sore leg. New injury issues for the Rockets. Eric Gordon is out with […]

The Chicago Bulls players had some fun with each other recently, playing a dog look-alike game. Presented a photo of a dog, players on the Bulls would tell the fans which player on the team looked like the dog they were looking at. The reactions and names were fun to watch. Bulls power forward Bobby […]

Houston Rockets head coach Mike D’Antoni told local reporters Friday that star shooting guard James Harden is probable for Saturday’s game against the Chicago Bulls. Harden suffered a hamstring strain on Oct. 24 versus the Utah Jazz and has missed the previous two games. The reigning MVP won’t play Friday when the Rockets take on […]

The Chicago Bulls have unveiled new uniforms to honor the entire Windy City on Thursday morning. The jersey pays homage to the Chicago flag, with the four stars across the chest. Chicago is OUR CITY. City Edition jerseys are here! pic.twitter.com/JjwGiqoryP — Chicago Bulls (@chicagobulls) November 1, 2018 https://twitter.com/katmcmemes/status/1055493113903497222 The stars on the Chicago flag […]

Houston Rockets shooting guard James Harden is doubtful to return on Friday against the Brooklyn Nets, but head coach Mike D’Antoni is hopeful he could take the court on Saturday against the Chicago Bulls, according to ESPN’s Ian Begley. Harden has missed the last two games with a hamstring strain, one he declared not as […]

Chicago Bulls big man Robin Lopez is one funny dude. On Wednesday, the 30-year-old brought the Halloween spirit to the United Center when he literally rode in as Elliott from “E.T.” The 7-foot center was in full character as he even pedaled his way into the arena on a bike that was complete with a […]

Halloween rarely gets to be an emotional one for most people. But on Wednesday night, after the Minnesota Timberwolves defeated the Utah Jazz 128-125, Derrick Rose poured out his heart to the home crowd and the tears started falling. Rose dominated the game with a career-high 50-point masterpiece as he left defenders in the dust, […]

Before the knee injuries took a toll on his body, Minnesota Timberwolves guard Derrick Rose was the most explosive point guard in NBA history. No one could stay in front of him, both in the half court and full court, and the San Antonio Spurs learned that the hard way during Rose’s MVP season with […]

Chicago Bulls head coach Fred Hoiberg updated the status of second-year player Lauri Markkanen Wednesday, and said the stretch forward is still two to four weeks away from returning to the lineup. Markkanen suffered a high-grade lateral right elbow sprain during training camp. He didn’t require surgery, but did keep the elbow immobilized for about […]

It appears Chicago Bulls shooting guard Justin Holiday and center Robin Lopez are available in trade talks for the right price. That’s the latest from K.C. Johnson of the Chicago Tribune, who is well-connected with the organization and has covered the team for over 20 years. The Bulls are still in rebuild mode, and Holiday […]

Chicago Bulls budding big man Lauri Markkanen is still a couple of weeks away from taking contact. Markkanen has been sidelined by a right elbow sprain sustained at the start of training camp. Hoiberg on Markkanen: "He’s getting on the track and doing some straight-ahead running. He feels good. He doesn’t have any pain with […]

Chicago Bulls forward Jabari Parker will make his first appearance in the team’s starting lineup Wednesday against the Denver Nuggets, according to K.C. Johnson of the Chicago Tribune. Head coach Fred Hoiberg is reportedly fond of the physicality the Chicago native could bring against a tough big man like Paul Millsap, a trait he has […]

Not much is going well for the Chicago Bulls, who have gotten off to a poor 2-5 start to the season, but it seems the announcers at WGN-TV have started out in similar form. During Monday’s 149-124 loss to the Golden State Warriors, former Bull forward Stacey King and his partner had no idea Klay […]

The peak of Joakim Noah came while he was with the Chicago Bulls. His two-year stay with the New York Knicks was a complete failure for everyone involved. But after being waived by the Knicks, Noah has the opportunity to join another team and attempt to resurrect his career. Would a reunion with Chicago make […]

In an official statement released Tuesday morning, the Chicago Bulls announced that they have picked up the team options on several players, including Lauri Markkanen, Kris Dunn, and Denzel Valentine. In doing so, all three players will be under contract with the team for the 2019-20 season. Markkanen will be in his third season in […]

For the third time in his career, the Golden State Warriors’ Klay Thompson scored more than 50 points in a ball game without playing the last 12 minutes of a contest. Thompson exploded for 52 points in the Warriors’ crushing 149-124 defeat of the hapless Chicago Bulls on Monday night. It’s the second time in […]

If it wasn’t already known through the first six games of the season, the Chicago Bulls have plenty of problems on defense. The problem was never more evident than on Monday night, allowing 149 points to the defending champion Golden State Warriors — something head coach Fred Hoiberg wouldn’t let go lightly. The Bulls allowed […]