Chicago Bulls Articles - Page 149

By now, everyone on the planet has talked about the final moments of regulation in Game 1 of the 2018 NBA Finals between the Cleveland Cavaliers and Golden State Warriors. J.R. Smith, the Cavs’ unpredictable shooting guard, has been cursed by every Cavs fan, in every way imaginable– in every nation’s language and dialect. LeBron […]

Chicago Bulls power forward Bobby Portis garnered mainstream media attention towards the start of this season for all the wrong reasons. Now, the 23-year-old is being talked about again for a completely different matter. Portis’ notoriety grew when a scuffle with then teammate Nikola Mirotic led to an alleged sucker punch to the face, causing […]

Mo Bamba is one of the most intriguing draft prospects and when his name is called on June 21, whichever team snags him has the chance for the next potential superstar. The kid is going to be a defensive force when he enters the league with his 7-foot-10 wingspan and 9-foot-9 standing reach. He was an […]

The Chicago Bulls look like they could be dropping some hints on their team website. The Bulls website posted on Friday an in-depth look at former Texas Longhorns center Mo Bamba who is expected to be one one of the first guys taken off the board during the draft. Sam Smith of the official Chicago […]

A year ago, the Chicago Bulls front office decided to trade franchise player Jimmy Butler to the Minnesota Timberwolves; closing the book on an era straggling along with a low ceiling to start from new foundations. The move, while heavily criticized in both timing and execution, was well past necessary. The Bulls got back Kris […]

A few minutes after sending out a tweet praising LeBron James’ Game 7 performance, Kobe Bryant had another one prepared to discuss the GOAT debate that seems to come up after every Cavaliers game these playoffs. Kobe provided a positive take on the question, saying that he would like others to appreciate the performances of […]

The Phoenix Suns were the big winners of last week’s 2018 NBA Draft Lottery when they were announced to have won the right to select the first overall pick. There’s no question that the Suns are the envy of just about every NBA team these days, as they have the luxury of picking the best […]

Earlier this week it was reported that Boise State Broncos guard/forward Chandler Hutchison had pulled out of the NBA Draft combine because he had a draft promise. It now appears that promise came from the Chicago Bulls, according to Aran Smith of the NBADraft.net. The Bulls have the 7th and the 22nd pick in the […]

With the 2018 NBA Draft approaching next month, former University of Texas center Mo Bamba is most certainly projected to be a top-10 pick. One of those teams that have a chance at selecting Bamba is the Chicago Bulls, who would greatly benefit from his presence in the team’s frontcourt with rising star forward Lauri […]

Don’t expect the Chicago Bulls to shock the NBA Draft room once again this season, as the franchise won’t be looking to make any eye-opening trades during this year’s iteration. The Bulls wound up with the seventh overall pick in this year’s NBA Draft Lottery, the same slot they selected rookie Lauri Markkanen with last […]

ESPN announced Tuesday morning that they will be teaming up with Netflix to released a 10-part documentary about Michael Jordan, and the Chicago Bulls. According to a news release by ESPN: ESPN Films and Netflix today announced a joint production “The Last Dance,” a 10-part documentary series that will chronicle one of the greatest icons and […]

Daily shipment of highlight reels, filled with extraordinary individual plays and thrilling displays of teamwork, is the factor that has always driven the popularity of the NBA across the globe. There is, however, the other side to that coin. With almost a 1,000 hours of televised action per season, we are bound to witness a […]

Many know about the scuffle between Bobby Portis and Nikola Mirotic when the two were teammates in the Chicago Bulls. It sent Mirotic to the hospital after suffering a concussion and multiple facial fractures. Many pointed to Bobby Portis as the bad cop in the incident. Portis himself shared that he also had his fair […]

We’re going to take a look at Luol Deng and a scary event that nearly killed him while he was with the Chicago Bulls. For those who don’t know, during his time with the franchise, Deng was one of the hardest workers in the entire NBA. Not only was he the second or third scoring option […]

The season wasn’t supposed to end in the first round of the playoffs for Paul George. He went to the Oklahoma City Thunder in the hopes of expanding his horizons other than going to the L.A. Lakers in the 2018 offseason. The Lakers weren’t willing to give up any of their young players to acquire […]

The 2018 offseason is just a few months away and the biggest storyline this summer will be the destination of a certain number 23. LeBron James and the Cleveland Cavaliers are currently fighting for their playoff lives in their second-round playoff match-up with the Toronto Raptors. The possibility that James will have his earliest playoff […]

Former Chicago Bull and NBA legend Scottie Pippen has made a name for himself as being the over-qualified sidekick to the GOAT Michael Jordan. Unlike other top perimeter defenders (Pippen is arguably the best the league has ever seen) he was also capable of scoring and facilitating, which is a rarity given that defensive specialists […]

The Chicago Bulls were in full tank mode this year, and they know they have a lot of work to do with their roster to really compete again in the Eastern Conference. Although they might not tank again this upcoming year, they really don’t expect to compete, and according to Mark Schanowski of NBC Sports Chicago, […]

The biggest blockbuster movie of all-time hits theaters worldwide today, when Marvel Studios releases the much anticipated Avengers: Infinity War. As the superheroes of the Marvel Cinematic Universe take the stage, the NBA’s superstars are also in the spotlight known as the playoffs. The league’s best players have inspired young and old fans alike with […]

Chicago Bulls legend Scottie Pippen is looking for his missing farm equipment. According to a report by the Associated Press via ESPN, Pippen has recently been a victim of theft, as two of his tractors were stolen by still unknown individuals from his farm in Hamburg, Arkansas. Authorities in rural Arkansas are investigating the theft […]

At one point, Derrick Rose and Jimmy Butler were the most recognizable names on the Chicago Bulls and people thought they were really building something special. Injuries then hit Rose and the Bulls decided to move on from him. Butler was then traded to the Timberwolves during the last offseason and the Bulls started their […]

Despite not having a big time superstar and having a horrendous season, the Chicago Bulls have managed to lead the 2017-2018 season in attendance. As observed by Reddit user u/zzb211, the Bulls are the number one in terms of arena attendance. Updated statistics posted by ESPN reveal that Bulls’ home games have attracted 851,824 audience members. On […]

The Chicago Bulls are looking for any kind of luck they can get in the upcoming lottery. They finished tied with the 6th worst record in the NBA with a record of 27-55 and with that they just don’t want to drop down below that six or seventh spot. With the NBA lottery, one person […]

Chicago Bulls Vice President of Basketball Operations John Paxson confirmed that head coach Fred Hoiberg will remain with the team, despite a 27-55 record, the sixth-worst in the league, according to Darnell Mayberry of The Athletic. “Fred will be back,” assured Paxson during his exit media availability, noting that most players in the current roster […]

During Saturday’s game between two teams bound for the lottery in the Chicago Bulls and the Brooklyn Nets at United Center, members of the Loyola-Chicago Ramblers men’s basketball team were honored during the first half for their historic run to the Final Four of the 2018 NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament. In an article written by K.C. Johnson […]

One of the greatest sidekicks in NBA history is out there defending the Batman to his Robin. That’s former Chicago Bulls do-it-all forward Scottie Pippen, who immediately lashed out at fellow basketball Hall of Famer and former Detroit Pistons point guard Isiah Thomas following the latter’s bold proclamation that he would side with LeBron James […]

For the second time this season, Chicago Bulls power forward Bobby Portis was ejected from a game. This time, it was for picking up two technicals as a result of an altercation between him and Celtics power forward Marcus Morris during the Bulls’ 111-104 loss to Boston on Friday. However, Portis is still scratching his […]

Within the span of just one week, Boston Celtics power forward Marcus Morris was ejected twice from a game. This time, it was for an altercation between him and Chicago Bulls power forward Bobby Portis late in the third quarter of Boston’s 111-104 victory over Chicago on Friday. Bobby Portis and Marcus Morris got ejected […]

He was supposed to be a Spur for life. After winning a championship and the NBA Finals Most Valuable Player award in 2014, and finishing in the top three in the regular season MVP race last season, Kawhi Leonard was destined for greatness in a San Antonio Spurs jersey. He was the successor to Tim […]

Charlotte Hornets rookie Malik Monk has been a disappointment this season. Selected 11th overall in last year’s NBA Draft, Monk was expected then to give the Hornets’ offense a shot in the arm, but so far he has been averaging just 5.7 points per game. The frustration could be high on Monk, but on Tuesday […]

The Chicago Bulls don’t have anything to play for besides draft position in their last five games, and that is a really good thing because they are going to be really shorthanded as they head down the stretch. Bulls announce Denzel Valentine is out for the year with a left knee injury. He will have […]

Zach LaVine managed to play only 24 games for the Chicago Bulls during his first season in the Windy City, coming off an ACL surgery that caused him to miss the latter part of the season as a member of the Minnesota Timberwolves before being traded in the offseason. Yet his numbers pale in comparison […]

So far this season, NBA fans have learned a great deal about Chicago Bulls rookie Lauri Markkanen. They know that the former Arizona Wildcat can definitely knock down three-pointers. They know that Markkanen has some serious hops. Apart from those, Bulls fan have also learned that other NBA coaches are falling head over heels for […]

The Chicago Bulls backcourt duo of Kris Dunn and Zach LaVine will sit out the rest of the season, with not enough practices to get them back in shape for a return, according to K.C. Johnson of The Chicago Tribune. This move will put the likes of Cameron Payne, David Nwaba, and Denzel Valentine in […]

For all intents and purposes, the Chicago Bulls, as many perceive, are tanking so whatever joy that should come out of their games until the regular season closes will come in the form of highlight plays instead of the anticipation of a win. Rookie power forward Lauri Markkanen provided just that early in the Bulls’ […]

To say the Chicago Bulls have had a disappointing season might be an understatement. They currently have a 24-51 which is the 3rd worst in the Eastern Conference. They lost their seventh game in a row on Thursday night against the Maimi Heat and in the 4th quarter it all boiled over for Robin Lopez. […]

Coaches and referees never had a good relationship. For coaches, almost every call that goes against them is a bad call. Referees, on the other hand, remain calm. But when the coach continues to complain, they simply hand out a technical foul to silence him. Chicago Bulls head coach Fred Hoiberg seems to have found […]

Zach LaVine’s impending restricted free agency presents a pivotal choice for the Chicago Bulls, who took a flyer on an injured star with hopes of having a solid piece to build their franchise around. The organization has been empirically unanimous that a deal between both sides will get done, but the Washington native could be […]

Before LeBron James and Dwyane Wade went up against each other for the 30th time, Wade commented on what it’s like to play against his best friend. Wade shared he looked forward to the competition but also shared a tidbit on who he thinks is the greatest of all-time. A video shows Wade being interviewed […]