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The Chicago Bulls have extended the $1.7 million qualifying offer to guard/forward David Nwaba which will make him a restricted free agent, Shams Charania of Yahoo Sports reports. Nwaba, 25, spent his this past season with the Bulls after playing 20 games as an undrafted rookie with the Los Angeles Lakers last season. He played […]

Zach LaVine is a restricted free agent this summer and there was a discussion before his ACL injury that LaVine might be worth a max contract. Chicago Tribune thinks Bulls want to sign Zach LaVine at $14-16M per year https://t.co/HNhffc3HiE — SportsEthos Fantasy Basketball (@ethosfantasyNBA) June 28, 2018 The Chicago Bulls have decided he isn’t worth […]

Duke Blue Devils head coach Mike Krzyzewski is well respected around the college basketball game, and when he hangs it up, he will go down as one of the best coaches of all time. Not everyone is a fan of his recruiting tactics, and Wendell Carter Sr. wasn’t afraid to tell his opinion on how he […]

News broke back in May that superstar power forward/center Karl-Anthony Towns and the Minnesota Timberwolves are “not in a good place internally.” This was reported by ESPN’s Zach Lowe on The Lowe Post. His colleague Brian Windhorst asked Lowe to share his thoughts on Towns and the Timberwolves. Here is what Lowe said via Hoops Hype’s […]

Marcus Smart will be among some of the most highly-coveted restricted free agents this offseason, with teams like the Dallas Mavericks, Indiana Pacers, and Phoenix Suns likely to express deep interest in him, according to Jordan Schultz of Yahoo Sports. The Celtics are widely expected to be solid contenders to retain him, having the chance […]

The Chicago Bulls have the utmost faith on their new rookie Wendell Carter Jr., whom they drafted with the seventh overall selection in this year’s draft. Most importantly, the Bulls feel their new frontcourt asset will adjust to become a modern day big man “You’ve got a modern day big with Wendell,” said head coach […]

The Chicago Bulls may have been one of the worst teams in the NBA this year. However, that does not seem to be the case for much longer. Teams like the Boston Celtics and Philadelphia 76ers have finally flourished after years of speculation about their potential. Former Cleveland Cavaliers general manager David Griffin said during […]

The NBA draft is a time when young men are able to realize their dream of making it to the NBA, but it also serves as a chance for them to show off their fashion sense. On Thursday, Wendell Carter, the newest member of the Chicago Bulls, probably stole the show. DeAndre Ayton showed off […]

The Chicago Bulls currently hold the 7th pick in the draft, but they had a late push to try and move up in the NBA Draft. There have been rumors all day surrounding the Atlanta Hawks number three pick and teams looking to acquire it. #Bulls are still making a push to trade up minutes […]

The 2018 NBA Draft is under way and this year’s class is as electric as any other in recent memory. Follow along as the results for each team are announced today, with every team taking another step toward their future. Phoenix Suns: DeAndre Ayton — C (Arizona)A double-double machine with plenty of untapped potential, despite posting […]

The Chicago Bulls could be aggressive players in this upcoming 2018 NBA Draft, likely looking to potentially trade up to snag Texas Longhorns center Mo Bamba, according to K.C. Johnson of The Chicago Tribune. “Whether or not the Bulls will sacrifice a future asset for the potential trade-up needed to land the Texas big man […]

The 2018 NBA Draft is upon us and the Chicago Bulls, owner of the seventh pick, is looking to maximize this top-heavy class of future stars. Recent reports have had the Windy City team being enamored by the enigmatic Michael Porter Jr. — possibly the perfect example of a high risk, high reward prospect out […]

There have been some rumors swirling around the Chicago Bulls that the organization isn’t happy with Kris Dunn’s worth ethic and that they might select a point guard in this draft to replace Dunn. Bulls general manager John Paxson tried to shut down those rumors on a McNeil & Parkins Show on Friday afternoon saying those […]

Should Chicago Bulls point guard Kris Dunn be worried about his status on the team? Based on a report by Joe Cowley of The Chicago Sun-Times, Dunn should at least be rattled. According to Cowley’s sources, the Bulls have grown dissatisfied with how Dunn is preparing for the 2018-19 campaign in the offseason to the […]

It is the 20th anniversary of Michael Jordan’s historic shot in Game 6 of the NBA Finals. It is the one in which Utah Jazz fans believe Jordan shoved Byron Russell to the side, but the same game that put a cherry on top of His Airness’ stay with the Chicago Bulls. Despite being two decades […]

While the NBA was hoping to remind its fans about the 20th anniversary of Michael Jordan’s historic shot in Game 6 of the NBA Finals, the Utah Jazz have surely not forgotten. In an image that was considered as “The Last Shot” after his second retirement from the game, Jordan buried a mid-range jumper at […]

Oklahoma Sooners sensation Trae Young is convinced he’s an unmatched talent in this year’s NBA Draft after having one of his best workouts to date for the Chicago Bulls. “They’re going to get somebody different,” Trae Young said after finishing his workout in Chicago, according to ESPN’s Nick Friedell, saying there’s no one else like […]

While the basketball world has been on the annual frenzy for the title of Greatest of All-Time, an eighth straight trip to the NBA Finals made a case for LeBron James to reach those heights while getting his sixth loss in nine tries hurt that case; this being the second time he’s been swept out […]

Basketball great Scottie Pippen looked back on Michael Jordan’s famous “Flu Game” for the Chicago Bulls. He shared several details on what went on before and during the game, while at the same time, dropping a few witty jokes along the way. Pippen was with Rachel Nichols in The Jump to discuss Game 5 of […]

Two of the NBA’s brightest young talents are expected to command a large sum to remain with their respective teams, as Orlando Magic forward Aaron Gordon and Chicago Bulls shooting guard Zach LaVine head toward restricted free agency this summer. Both Gordon and LaVine have shown massive upside for their respective teams and given today’s […]

With an anticlimactic Game 4, the Golden State Warriors completed its sweep of the 2018 NBA Finals. Now with three rings out of four, and the fourth year going down to the last minute of Finals Game 7, the Warriors are now widely called a dynasty. But are they really? In some ways, the NBA […]

Kris Dunn has only been on the Chicago Bulls for one season, and it appears that the team is already disappointed with his workouts this offseason. Multiple sources told the Sun-Times this week that the Bulls coaching staff and front office have been less than impressed with Dunn’s early summer work habits so far, which […]

Texas A&M forward Robert Williams is set to begin workouts with several NBA teams, including the Chicago Bulls, Charlotte Hornets, and New York Knicks, according to a report from ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski. With the 2018 Draft just days away (Thursday, June 21st), most experts and analysts are projecting Williams to be taken somewhere in the 7-13 […]

Can the Chicago Bulls become a contender as soon as next season? That largely depends on how well they are going to grade out in free agency. According to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski, the Bulls could be a surprise player in the free agent market, via Kevin Anderson of NBC Sports Chicago. ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski reported […]

As Trae Young gets prepared to hear his name on draft night, he has put together a select list of teams he will work out for, and it only includes four teams. According to Marc Berman of The New York Post, the four teams are the New York Knicks, Atlanta Hawks, Orlando Magic, and Chicago […]

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 […]