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This will be hard to explain to casual NBA fans, but the Chicago Bulls franchise is one of the most storied in the NBA. After drafting Michael Jordan in 1984, the league’s all-time greatest player led the Bulls to six championships in the 90s. This year marks the 20th anniversary of the Bulls’ last title […]

Usually, leadership is something very important coming from the point guard position on a winning team, and that is something that Kris Dunn is trying to develop. Even Dunn admits he isn’t a natural born leader, but being the point guard for the Chicago Bulls he has accepted that is a role that he needs […]

It was a tumultuous season in Cleveland. Derrick Rose had signed a one year, $2.1 million contract to play the year out in his own words, “a chance to reintroduce myself back to the league.” Things didn’t work out as expected as he continued to deal with injuries which took away significant time away from […]

Chicago Bulls forward Bobby Portis was sharp and timely with his priceless reaction to Derrick Rose signing with the Minnesota Timberwolves, capturing the thought in every fan’s head as soon as the news dropped with one catchy word. Timberbulls — Bobby BP Portis (@BPortistime) March 8, 2018 Timberwolves president and head coach Tom Thibodeau has […]

Just in case you missed the Boston Celtics’ 105-89 beatdown of the Chicago Bulls on Monday night, Celtics guard Marcus Smart did something out of the blue during the game that made the many people on the Internet go nuts. With the Celtics crushing the Bulls 78-44 late in the third quarter at United Center, […]

Following the warning the Chicago Bulls received from the NBA about resting healthy players, they have responded by making it known that they will give more playing time again to their veterans. One of them is Robin Lopez, who has been informed that he will receive some court action this weekend during their games. Robin […]

In a sea of celebrating teammates, chaos all around him, the Chicago Bulls’ Derrick Rose remained perfectly serene. It was Game 3 of the 2015 Eastern Conference Semifinals against the Cleveland Cavaliers. Rose, tormented by years of injuries, put the Bulls on his back, scoring 30 points with seven assists. If life were a fairytale, […]

Chicago Bulls shooting guard Justin Holiday is set to enter the starting rotation for Wednesday night’s game against the Memphis Grizzlies, according to a report from Nick Friedell of ESPN.com. However, Bulls head coach Fred Hoiberg also tells ESPN that big man Robin Lopez will remain inactive for Wednesday’s game. Justin Holiday says he is […]

After being traded to the Utah Jazz and subsequently waived, Derrick Rose is now a free agent once again. With the deadline to sign with an NBA team on Thursday, Rose’s time is running out. If he’s still able to contribute to a championship contender, where are the best fits for him? Before listing possible […]

The Chicago Bulls got in trouble this week for the appearance of tanking, and the team recently responded. The Bulls, who have one of the worst records in the NBA, decided to play veterans Robin Lopez and Justin Holiday more minutes to end the season because they had gotten a warning from the league. The […]

It’s no secret that the Chicago Bulls are not in contention for a playoff spot this season. They are one of the bottom teams in the standings, and are already planning ahead on how to bring back their glory days. One way to speed up their rebuilding process is to add some key players, with […]

The NBA is home to star athletes who inspire not only basketball players but also artists. Hip-hop rappers, in particular, have included the league’s best players in their bars. From directly mentioning their names to highlighting their skills and other basketball jargon, the league with all its talent and tales of triumph can make any […]

It goes without saying that Brad Stevens is one of the most intelligent coaches in the NBA. After an extraordinary coaching career at Butler, Stevens has successfully transitioned to the NBA, leading the Celtics through their rebuilding phase. Stevens has seen many players come and go, which include Isaiah Thomas, Jae Crowder, and Avery Bradley. […]

The Chicago Bulls may not be having a lot of success this season, but if there’s any good news for them, they do have some key pieces in their lineup that they can build around in the coming years. One of them is promising young forward Bobby Portis, who has been playing well for them […]

Nikola Mirotic has been one of the better power forwards in the NBA this season. This season, Mirotic is averaging 16.8 points and 6.4 rebounds. After a heated altercation, Bobby Portis punched Mirotic in the face, breaking bones in his jaw. Although both players made up, Mirotic was obviously going to be traded in the […]

The NBA has come across a number of organizational controversies in and outside of the league. Commissioner Adam Silver has finally come out with a strong warning against teams who are blatantly tanking. In a memo sent out to the teams and reported by Sam Amick, Silver’s comments are the harshest so far on the […]

With a roster spot open following the left foot injury that Paul Zipser recently suffered, the Chicago Bulls will reportedly sign Jarell Eddie to a 10-day contract, according to Chris Haynes of ESPN. Jarell Eddie expected to sign a 10-day contract with the Chicago Bulls, league sources tell ESPN. The small forward to get the […]

During Tuesday night’s game between the Charlotte Hornets and Chicago Bulls at Spectrum Center, All-Star point guard Kemba Walker made center Cristiano Felicio commit a defensive blunder that he’s going to have trouble forgetting about. Fortunately for Felicio, though, the step-back jumper from Walker came up short. With the Hornets up 48-47 over the Bulls with […]

For the first time since his arrest in mid-January for driving under the influence, former Chicago Bulls and Detroit Pistons star forward Dennis Rodman opened up publicly to TMZ about his path towards sobriety. “We’ve got to go through changes and this right here was an eye-opener,” Rodman told a TMZ reporter on Monday morning. […]

Whenever this season’s rookies are being talked about, the usual names that emerge are Ben Simmons, Donovan Mitchell, Lonzo Ball and even Lauri Markkanen, among others. However, Brooklyn Nets big man Jarrett Allen has also been playing well of late, and wants to be included in the conversation of the best first-year players this campaign. […]

As all 30 teams in the NBA play the last six weeks of the season, there is something very interesting developing in the bottom for the standings for both conferences. Two of those teams — the Chicago Bulls and Brooklyn Nets — will play tonight. They are considered two of several teams that are tanking […]

The Chicago Bulls will rest shooting guard Zach LaVine against the Brooklyn Nets tonight, as he’s yet to be cleared for back-to-back outings, according to Vincent Goodwill of NBC Sports Chicago. The Bulls face will face the Charlotte Hornets tomorrow, but Brooklyn and Chicago are only separated by 1.5 games in the lottery standings, making […]

Since making his return to the court last month, guard Zach LaVine has been a huge asset for the Chicago Bulls stepping in as their top scoring option. He has shown much promise into becoming a rising star in the league that the franchise could build around over the next several years. The Bulls have […]

With the Chicago Bulls trying to get some of their younger players some run, Fred Hoiberg decided to bench Justin Holiday and Robin Lopez for Thursday night’s game against the Philadelphia 76ers. When asked about the move on Friday and if it was permanent, he didn’t really give much of an answer. Hoiberg confirmed that Lopez […]

Chicago Bulls forward Bobby Portis turned a lot of heads with his strong performance on Thursday night against the Philadelphia 76ers. He led the team’s charge by recording an NBA career-high of 38 points, to go along with eight rebounds and three assists. However, the Bulls came up short and fell to their opponents, 116-115. […]

When players are in the zone during games, it’s a special feeling for them being in a position where it appears they can’t be stopped and can score at will. It also leads to them making some bold claims on how many points they can score on the night, just like what Chicago Bulls forward […]

The Chicago Bulls announced yesterday that Robin Lopez will not be playing against the Philadelphia 76ers Thursday night. Along with Lopez, Justin Holiday, and Jerian Grant will be sitting out the game as well upon advice from the team’s front office, specifically, John Paxson. Lopez decided that the only way to get through this benching […]

Robin Lopez was benched by the Chicago Bulls on Wednesday night before their game with the Philadelphia 76ers as they try to get some of the younger guys more playing time. He seems to be taking the benching in stride though, and even though he is disappointed, he is looking out for the team. K.C […]

Following the news about the Chicago Bulls opting to start David Nwaba and Cristiano Felicio starting in their game on Thursday against the Philadelphia 76ers, it has now been reported that both Robin Lopez and Justin Holiday will not suit up for the team on the night, according to nick Friedell of ESPN. Robin Lopez […]

There’s no denying that the Chicago Bulls are in rebuilding mode once again but they are fast-tracking the development of their young players at the same time. In a report from the Chicago Tribune’s K.C. Johnson, the mandate from the front office is to allot games in which the youngsters are given the chance to […]

Before he suffered multiple injuries, Derrick Rose was one of the best players in the NBA. Proof of this was his MVP season back in 2011, where he became the youngest winner of the highest individual award the league has to offer. He went up against other elite players at that time and impressed them […]

Since fully recovering from an ACL injury he suffered and returning to action last month, Chicago Bulls guard Zach LaVine is proving that he is better than ever. He has been performing at a very high level and giving his team a lot of hope that he can help them speed up their rebuilding process. […]

In an attempt to shake things up and give more playing time to their young players, the Chicago Bulls will make some changes to their starting lineup when they take on the Philadelphia 76ers on Thursday. David Nwaba and Cristiano Felicio will be inserted in the first unit and will take on the spots of […]

Golden State Warriors head coach Steve Kerr has noticed the same trend many in league circles have seen with this current team — it all of a sudden isn’t the same. Fortunately, Kerr has his share of experience with another championship-caliber team, his Chicago Bulls of the 90’s, who found their groove in the mid-to-late […]

Everyone knows that Kobe Bryant patterned his game after the great Michael Jordan. From the dunks to the fadeaway to the swagger, Bryant took “Be Like Mike” to another level. But the Los Angeles Lakers legend also made it his goal to be better than Jordan early in his career. On Saturday night, TNT aired […]

Showing appreciation for fellow NBA rookies speaks volumes about a young player’s character. That’s definitely the case when it comes to Dallas Mavericks rising star point guard Dennis Smith Jr. and his respect for Chicago Bulls forward Lauri Markkanen. The high-flying guard had some interesting praise for the Finnish big man. When asked who he’d […]

Shaquille O’Neal is heralded as one of the most dominant centers in the NBA. The 7’1″ center overwhelmed his opponents en route to four NBA championships with the Los Angeles Lakers and the Miami Heat. For O’Neal, his sheer size and skill put him in conversation to be one of the NBA’s greatest big men. […]

The Chicago Bulls will get their starting point guard Kris Dunn back tonight against the Toronto Raptors, according to ESPN’s Nick Friedell. The Bulls will get their second-year stud back only a game prior to the All-Star break after he cleared the concussion protocol following a 12-game absence after suffering a tough fall against the […]

Bobby Portis escaped suspension after making a dangerous foul on Washington Wizards guard Tomas Satoransky, but the NBA is not going to reduce the original flagrant foul 2 called on the Chicago Bulls power forward. This is according to Bulls insider Vincent Goodwill of NBC Sports Chicago. The NBA did not downgrade Bobby Portis’ flagrant […]