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The Chicago Bulls have waived point guards Rajon Rondo and Isaiah Canaan, according to a team statement on Friday. Both players were signed last offseason, making this yet another quick stop for Rondo and one of many for the journeyman Canaan, who’s been with three teams in his five years in the league. The move clears […]

As part of realizing their dream of a complete rebuild under head coach Fred Hoiberg, the Chicago Bulls are likely to waive point guard Rajon Rondo, according to K.C. Johnson of the Chicago Tribune. Having traded Jimmy Butler to the Minnesota Timberwolves and gotten some youth in return, the Bulls plan to take the next step […]

New Minnesota Timberwolves acquisition Jimmy Butler made some eye-popping impressions during his introductory press conference with the team after getting traded on draft night. The All-Star wing even gave his cell phone number for any critics wanting to address his flaws as a basketball player. If there were any doubts of the number being real, […]

New Minnesota Timberwolves All-Star forward Jimmy Butler went full-on Mike Jones during his introductory press conference, firing back at his critics by welcoming them to contact them directly if they have anything negative about him to address: “Everybody is entitled to their opinion,” Butler said. “But with that being said, my phone’s in my back pocket right now, […]

Before Chicago Bulls rookie Lauri Markkanen could don the legendary No. 24 jersey, he had to go and seek permission from the legend himself who once wore the halted uniform — Brian Scalabrine. “I got to know (Brian) Scalabrine through this (draft) process and asked him if he’d be ok if I chose 24,” Markkanen told […]

The Chicago Bulls have decided on the future of their young point guard, Michael Carter-Williams. As the organization overhauls the roster, they will not extend a qualifying offer to him this summer, making MCW an unrestricted free agent. Bulls will not submit a qualifying offer to Michael Carter-Williams + he will become unrestricted free agent. […]

With Jimmy Butler off to the Twin Cities, Chicago Bulls shooting guard Dwyane Wade could soon be looking at a different destination as the team has opted to rebuild. Wade opted into the second year of his contract with his hometown team, and Bulls vice president John Paxson is acting as if Wade will play out […]

Many circled June 25 on their calendars to see the much-awaited return of none other than Brian Scalabrine to the pro hardwood as part of the BIG3 League after many years of doing radio and television appearances following his retirement from the NBA. The 39-year-old laced them up once again for the team he now captains, […]

In the aftermath following the trade of All-Star forward Jimmy Butler during the 2017 NBA Draft, it has put the Chicago Bulls‘ future plans up in the air. One of the looming situations that the Bulls must quickly resolve is Rajon Rondo‘s future with the team as his fate must be decided by June 30. According […]

After some wheeling-and-dealing during the NBA Draft, the Minnesota Timberwolves president and head coach Tom Thibodeau swung by the sales office — adding “pizza delivery man” to his resume, doling out some of Papa John’s best for a hard-working staff. Thibs surprising the sale team with 🍕🍕after a successful night in Minnesota! #ThibsDelivers https://t.co/T0rMBt7NUK — Minnesota […]

It’s only been a year since Dwyane Wade left the franchise he called home for the first 13 years of his NBA career, departing for a two-year deal with his hometown Chicago Bulls after much contention with the Miami Heat front office and president Pat Riley. Yet Wade can suddenly make a return, since his […]

Minnesota Timberwolves swingman and All-Star Jimmy Butler was and still is one of the most talked about NBA players. His trade from the Chicago Bulls to the Timberwolves raised eyebrows around the league. The trade itself seems lopsided and the Bulls are now left in a very tough situation. While the star forward did not want […]

The Chicago Bulls rebuilding process officially got started last night, when they traded star forward Jimmy Butler and their No. 16 pick (Creighton’s Justin Patton) to the Minnesota Timberwolves in exchange for high-fly act Zach LaVine, rookie Kris Dunn and the No. 7 overall pick (Arizona’s Lauri Markkanen). In a shocking turn of events, after the […]

Oregon forward Jordan Bell wasn’t even done with his sentence, announcing the Chicago Bulls had traded their pick to the Golden State Warriors, before his camp went nuts, making it rain in front of him and celebrating his new destination. https://twitter.com/_KlayAllen/status/878264370211545088 Bell improved his stock massively during the NCAA Tournament, racking up a near-triple-double against […]

Upon hearing about his trade all the way in Paris, where he is vacationing at the time, Minnesota Timberwolves forward Jimmy Butler took to Instagram to pour out his thoughts to a Chicago Bulls fan base that meant the world to him through his six-year stint in the Windy City. Butler posted a picture of […]

Within the last three days, there were conflicting reports regarding the status of Chicago Bulls star guard Jimmy Butler. Trade rumors heated up prior to Thursday’s NBA Draft and escalated when reports began surfacing that Butler could possibly be traded to the Cleveland Cavaliers. That didn’t last long when other reports began to say Butler did not […]

Tuesday afternoon, Dwyane Wade made the decision to exercise his $23.8 million player option to remain with the Chicago Bulls next season. Wade has plenty of confidence in his skills and even shut down his doubters on social media when heckled about not being good enough for another big payday. The biggest influence here is without […]

During the 2017 NBA Draft on Thursday night, the Chicago Bulls made the surprising move to trade All-Star forward Jimmy Butler to the Minnesota Timberwolves. It has drawn all sorts of reaction around the league ranging from various emotions. Former Bulls great Scottie Pippen has quickly weighed in on the major trade. Hate to see @JimmyButler […]

Only a few minutes after he found out about his teammate, Jimmy Butler, getting traded to the Minnesota Timberwolves, Dwyane Wade took to his Instagram account to make it known what he thinks of the deal. Known to be good friends with Butler on and off the court, the 35-year-old posted a photo sharing a […]

After consistently being included in a lot of trade chatter for months now, Jimmy Butler will now be headed to his new home. It has been reported that the Chicago Bulls have already agreed in principle to move the three-time All-Star to the Minnesota Timberwolves, where he will be reunited with his former head coach, Tom […]

The Denver Nuggets may not have been one of teams consistently included in a lot of trade talks over the past few weeks, but they are now very active in coming up with deals that could bring them players to make them a perennial playoff contender in the seasons to come. Reports have now emerged […]

The long wait is over for the 2017 NBA Draft. Here’s a recap and breakdown of every pick from the night. Markelle Fultz, Washington Round 1, Pick 1 — Philadelphia 76ers Age: 19 Position: PG Stats: 23.2 PPG, 5.7 RPG, 5.9 APG Analysis: The sixth-leading scorer in the nation with a 23.2 points per game clip, […]

Bulls forward Jimmy Butler has been in countless trade rumors this past week. With the draft happening soon, the list of Butler’s possible destinations kept on increasing. However, one team can be crossed off the list. According to Steve Bulpett from the Boston Herald, the Boston Celtics have ended their pursuit of the All-Star forward. After being […]

With this year’s draft happening on Thursday night, many players in the league, as well as teams, are looking forward to it and finding out which young talents will be selected. One of them is Chicago Bulls guard Dwyane Wade, who shared how he felt back in 2003 when he was inside the green room […]

Kansas forward Josh Jackson is one of the most popular players in the draft. Currently, a trio of teams are lining up with trade packages to move into top five and draft the Jayhawks freshman. The most tradeable selection is at number three, which is held by the Boston Celtics. Boston is actively looking for […]

Bulls swingman and All-Star Jimmy Butler is the most talked-about player since the season ended. His tenure with the Bulls has probably ended, and teams are lining up to offer packages to Chicago. The last of those teams is the Minnesota Timberwolves. The Wolves own the 7th selection in the upcoming draft but are looking […]

For those who can’t wait for Thursday’s NBA Draft, here’s a chance to test that prospect knowledge with this funny-but-true Mock Draft by NBA/Twitter personality Jared Dubin. Take your best shot at these predictions if you must… It's here one day early… MOCK DRAFT. pic.twitter.com/qpCGf1G8km — Yaya Dubin (@JADubin5) June 21, 2017 The best gem among these […]

Chicago Bulls guard and future Hall-of-Famer Dwyane Wade has reportedly accepted his $24 million player option to remain at least one more year, barring any surprising trades, with his hometown team. This move was expected, as at 35-years-old, Wade is unlikely to receive a better offer, money wise. Even though his stats were pretty good, […]

With the all the trade rumor frenzy picking up just days prior to the 2017 NBA Draft, Dwyane Wade announced his decision to opt into the second year of his deal with the Chicago Bulls that will be worth $23.8 million. Shortly after that was made official, the All-Star guard had a priceless response as to […]

Cleveland should trade for Paul George or Jimmy Butler? Paul George or Jimmy Butler? This is the question asked by the entire NBA ahead of the June 22nd NBA Draft. Multiple reports surfaced indicated that the Indiana Pacers and Chicago Bulls have at least explored trading their All-Star forwards. For the Cleveland Cavaliers, adding George […]

Despite being rumored as exploring his options in free agency, Chicago Bulls guard Dwyane Wade has already informed his team that he will pick up his player option and will remain with them for next season, per CSN Chicago’s Vincent Goodwill. After spending the first 13 years of his NBA career with the Miami Heat, the […]

Jimmy Butler may have put a stop to the Cleveland Cavaliers‘ efforts to trade for him, informing the Eastern Conference powerhouse that he has no intentions to be anywhere other than with his Chicago Bulls and won’t commit long-term if he is traded, according to ESPN’s Marc Stein. The Cavs have now run into two walls, getting […]

The New York Knicks and Chicago Bulls, who have both included their franchise players in a lot of trade discussions lately, are also both reportedly interested in top prospect Josh Jackson. With the teams owning the eighth and 16th overall selections respectively, their only chance of adding the projected top-five pick is to move up […]

The Cleveland Cavaliers, Boston Celtics, and Los Angeles Lakers seem to be the most active players looking to make trades or moves to better their respective rosters. While the Cavs and Lakers are among teams looking to acquire Paul George, the Cavs and Celtics are among teams looking to acquire a similar player in Jimmy […]

Despite making the playoffs this past season, it was a roller-coaster ride for much of the year for the Chicago Bulls centered around some internal conflict on the team. Much of this came about with Rajon Rondo butting heads with several players on the team most notably Dwyane Wade. In light of that, Joe Cowley of […]

After a long and illustrious career with the Miami Heat, Dwyane Wade signed a two-year contract with the Chicago Bulls, his hometown team, last summer. The contract included a guaranteed year plus a player option for the second year, and it seems like Wade will take that option and remain a Chicago Bull for at […]

With the 2017 NBA Draft just a few days away, the trade rumor mill around the league has begun to hit full stride. The latest chatter surrounds Jimmy Butler‘s future with the Chicago Bulls, as Adrian Wojnarowski of The Vertical is reporting that he has become the center of trade talk with the Minnesota Timberwolves. […]

The Chicago Bulls had shown a prior interest in the No. 3 pick in the NBA Draft, calling the Philadelphia 76ers and reportedly willing to part ways with All-Star swingman Jimmy Butler, according to ESPN’s Stephen A. Smith. The Sixers then traded for the No. 1 overall pick in efforts to continue their youth movement […]

Only a few days left before the 2017 NBA Draft commences and, as expected, rumors intensify by the day. Draft-related news have interestingly evolved over the past few weeks. From teams eyeing certain prospects to workouts shaking up numerous projections, it has been quite a ride. But amid all these, nothing beats it when star […]