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The Minnesota Timberwolves are one key player away from becoming the adored TimberBulls that head coach and president Tom Thibodeau so badly seems to desire. Yet a recent report from Marc Stein of The New York Times says the Timberwolves have no plans to pursue Joakim Noah, the one missing link to this former starting […]

Chicago Bulls shooting guard Zach LaVine insists he’s back to 100 percent after sustaining a season-ending torn ACL in early 2017, an injury that ultimately led to his trade from the Minnesota Timberwolves on draft night for Jimmy Butler. LaVine played in 24 games with the Bulls last season, but his short sample provided little […]

While NBA legend Michael Jordan is widely considered as a local hero for the city, at least one Chicago native has a certain disdain towards the five-time Most Valuable Player winner. This isn’t just any Chicagoan, as this hater comes in the form of Grammy Award-winning hip-hop artist Chance the Rapper. Chance jumped on the […]

Lauri Markkanen proved to be a huge revelation for the young Chicago Bulls team last season. Probably the most overlooked piece in the trade that sent Jimmy Butler to the Minnesota Timberwolves, the seven-footer displayed a combination of finesse and toughness as he became a key cog for the Bulls. Still, it remains to be […]

Dennis Rodman is sending out his signed Chicago Bulls jersey to a fan spotted wearing his Los Angeles Lakers thread. As reported by TMZ, an Australian fan by the name of Matt was spotted by Rodman’s representative Darren Prince, wearing the classic number 73 Lakers jersey while on vacation in Hawaii. Through Prince, Rodman had […]

Lauri Markkanen is a star in his native Finland. The Chicago Bulls big man turned heads all throughout the league during his rookie season, averaging 15.2 points and 7.5 rebounds per game on his way to NBA All-Rookie first-team honors. It’s no surprise that Finns are crazy about their native son. They’re so wild about […]

Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James is slowly closing in on the title of being the Greatest of All Time. Then again, according to a recent survey conducted by CBS Sports, the race is actually not as close as some would presume. As it turns out, Jordan blew James out of the water by accumulating […]

Not much is expected from the Chicago Bulls in the 2018-19 season. After all, they didn’t exactly make win-now moves over the summer to make their team better right away, but more so looked at who they could be down the line. Head coach Fred Hoiberg firmly believes that his team has a chance this […]

Zach LaVine, who just recently signed a four-year $78-million dollar contract to remain with the Chicago Bulls this off-season, has never met a shot he hasn’t liked. He might wish he were a little more selective in his tweets. In a hilarious Twitter exchange, Jimmy’s Famous Seafood–which has been serving Marylanders with quality shellfish since […]

Chicago Bulls’ budding star Lauri Markkanen paid tribute to late United States Senator John McCain by remembering how the latter became one of the most influential figures in his young basketball career. In a Twitter post, Markkanen said that McCain helped him get his visa so he could play in America. Rest In peace @SenJohnMcCain, […]

Lauri Markkanen’s star shone brightly during his rookie season, and the Finnish sharpshooter is a budding superstar. The young Chicago Bulls big man is more than just a great player, as evidenced by his visit to some of his fans in Finland. Markkanen surprised the kids at a basketball camp in Helsinki with a surprise visit […]

“What if” scenarios are fun to discuss especially when the greatest players are involved. Back in November of 2007, an intriguing trade discussion unfolded between the Los Angeles Lakers and the Chicago Bulls with superstar Kobe Bryant right smack in the middle. The 2006-07 Lakers resembled nothing like the dominant superpower of the early 2000’s […]

Chicago Bulls big man Robin Lopez was able to raise an excellent point upon sharing his own bouts with mental health. According to the 30-year-old 7-footer, eliminating the stigma of the issue at hand starts with a very simple aspect — utilizing the proper term to address it. According to Lopez, the term “mental wellness” […]

In his first follow offseason being completely healthy, Chicago Bulls guard Zach LaVine has been shown that he has fully regained the same athleticism that he had prior to suffering a torn ACL over a year ago. LaVine put that on display his impressive physical explosiveness during a recent workout as threw down a pair […]

The NBA rookies have spoken and this 2018 class seems to agree that Chicago Bulls forward Wendell Carter Jr. will have the best career of them all. Despite finishing outside of the top-10 in the Rookie of the Year discussion, fellow rookies believe his game will eventually bloom with success and longevity, as he notched […]

Despite his old age, basketball Hall of Famer Bill Russell has been a staple presence in watching NBA games and events. Recently, the eleven-time world champion with the Boston Celtics spent some time watching NBA stars Kyrie Irving, Zach Lavine, and Jamal Crawford during a pick-up game. Russell posted their group picture in his Twitter […]

Current Minnesota Timberwolves guard Derrick Rose may not have ended up as the savior the Chicago Bulls needed, but he still remains an icon to many in Chicago — particularly to Jabari Parker. The first overall pick of the 2008 NBA Draft seemed destined for greatness after being named Rookie of the Year, a three-time […]

In a league that continues to get smaller and caters towards the golden age of point guards we are currently experiencing, it has become increasingly more difficult to find productive big men. Not only do we notice this by watching the NBA consistently, but the numbers are also backing this up, as only five frontcourt […]

Mychal Thompson, the father of Golden State Warriors guard Klay Thompson, has recently quelled the rumors pertaining to his son’s imminent exit from the Bay Area. According to Mychal, unlike the 1990’s Michael Jordan-led Chicago Bulls, the Warriors will not be breaking up anytime soon. Klay will see his current deal expire after next season, […]

Wendell Carter Jr. has yet to play his first NBA game, but he’s already getting valuable lessons from a perennial scorer in Carmelo Anthony, who is teaching young rookies the value of paving the way for others. The Chicago Bulls’ seventh overall pick in this year’s draft took every word in stride, as Anthony explained […]

Dwyane Wade put former teammate Jimmy Butler in check after a comment about wife Gabrielle Union’s recent Instagram post. Butler posted an IG post Friday about his soccer aspirations after his close following of the 2018 FIFA World Cup, showing various clips of his impressive and not-so-impressive skills with a soccer ball. https://www.instagram.com/p/Bmldp5ihjY3/?taken-by=jimmybutler Wade quickly […]

Minnesota Timberwolves combo forward Jimmy Butler was involved in a unique piece of NBA history back in the 2013 NBA playoffs. While a member of the Chicago Bulls at the time under head coach Tom Thibodeau, Reddit user [PHI] Tiago Splitter revealed Butler put together one of the most impressive physical feats the league has […]

The Chicago Bulls snatched young potential star Jabari Parker when the Milwaukee Bucks renounced their rights on the 2014 second overall pick, making him an unrestricted free agent. Parker will be joining a team brimming with young and talented, yet unproven, players like Zach LaVine and Lauri Markannen. Even with the Parker signing, experts still […]

In light of their recent struggles, the Chicago Bulls have been busy revamping the roster this offseason.  The Bulls are bringing in former Miami Heat player, Derrick Walton Jr to the team. Ira Winderman of the Sun Sentinel reported the acquisition. Heat free agent Derrick Walton Jr. signs with Bulls. https://t.co/yxxsmyybyT Heat had withdrawn qualifying […]

How quickly people forget the greatness of Scottie Pippen. Forever living in the shadow that was Michael Jordan, people are quick to forget that Pippen himself also had game winners, MVP-caliber seasons and First-Team All-Defense selections. It has also slipped people’s minds that Pippen could absolutely throw it down just as well as Jordan could. […]

Really good basketball organizations do not magically appear in the NBA. They are a result of hard work, foresight, good decision making, and sometimes a little bit of gambling. Some reap the rewards while others the disaster. There is no exemption to this rule. Even some of the best and most successful organizations had a […]

With a chapter of NBA basketball now over, teams look forward to a fresh slate this season. New and old faces with their respective teams are going to be out there carving out a legacy to be remembered. With the wild free agency nearly over, we already have a picture of what to expect this […]

A basketball stat line is a clear barometer on how a player affects the game. Good or bad, a player’s stats will reflect that. Once in a blue moon, stat lines reflect basketball anomalies, a reflection of some of the most bizarre things in NBA basketball. Here are some of the most impressive and bizarre […]

Fresh off of his highly-publicized alleged physical altercation with perpetual nemesis Tristan Thompson, Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green is at it again, taking a shot at yet another NBA colleague. This time around, the 28-year-old has set his sights on Chicago Bulls guard Denzel Valentine and his kicks. A brief video taken by Green […]

Former 1st pick overall of the 2012 NBA draft, Anthony Davis has slowly grown into a two-way juggernaut. Averaging 28.1 points, 11.1 rebounds, and 2.6 blocks, he has led the way for the New Orleans Pelicans ever since his tenure. During the last Western Conference playoffs, he solidified his rise by notching his first playoff […]

Brothers are almost required to troll and tease one another. Brook Lopez is no stranger to this fact. The Milwaukee Bucks big man spoke with Alex Kennedy of HoopsHype to discuss his move and he took the opportunity to troll his brother. Robin Lopez plays for the Chicago Bulls and the twins are only an hour […]

The Chicago Bulls will open their 2018-19 season on Oct. 18 by facing one of the frontrunners for the Eastern Conference crown in the Philadelphia 76ers on TNT, according to K.C. Johnson of The Chicago Tribune. Sixers vs. Bulls, let’s go! While the young Bulls won’t appear in the Christmas Day slate of games, they […]

Thanks in large part to the NBA’s continued efforts, basketball has become a game that is beloved around the globe. With no end to this popularity rise in sight, the league continues to broaden its horizons. The Orlando Magic announced Tuesday that they will play a pair of games at Arena Ciudad de Mexico this […]

Dear women of the internet, on behalf of Chicago Bulls rookie Wendell Carter, we beg you to leave the first-round draft pick alone and in peace. Seriously, that’s what Carter would like right now more than anything else. https://twitter.com/ChiSportUpdates/status/1026576163257417728 While most regular dudes will call it a lucky day if they could get at least […]

A recent feud between the Portland Trail Blazers’ C.J. McCollum and the Golden State Warriors Kevin Durant became a hot topic last week. After Durant appeared as a guest in McCollum’s podcast, “Pull Up with CJ McCollum,” the Blazers guard appeared to take a shot at the Warriors forward regarding his decision to join a […]

Listed at 7 feet and 240 pounds, Chicago Bulls power forward Lauri Markkanen is more lanky than bulky. However, he has been using the summer break to beef up in order to prepare himself for another highly physical and rigorous season ahead. Speaking to K.C. Johnson of the Chicago Tribune, Markkanen shared how he worked […]

Entering his fourth season in the NBA, Chicago Bulls power forward Bobby Portis is reportedly in talks to renew his rookie deal with his club. It was Portis himself who disclosed the news, as he discussed his future, among other things, with K.C. Johnson of the Chicago Tribune. “We’ve been talking about it,” said Portis. […]

Tim Floyd is a former NBA coach, mostly with the Chicago Bulls, in the late 1990s and early 2000s. He also coached the New Orleans Hornets for the 2003-04 season, and the Utah Jazz the season after that. Floyd was the first coach of the Bulls after Michael Jordan retired and Phil Jackson stopped coaching […]

Three-time NBA Sixth Man of the Year winner Jamal Crawford is still showing off his hops at 37 years old. Featuring in Isaiah Thomas’ fifth edition of the annual Zeke-End tournament in Tacoma, Crawford impressively threw down a an in-game one-handed alley-oop jam. Even two-time NBA Slam Dunk Contest winner Zach LaVine was amazed by […]