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Chicago Bulls shooting guard Zach LaVine is looking forward to the future with his new team, but took some time to talk about the past — namely his controversial win against Aaron Gordon of the Orlando Magic in the 2016 Slam Dunk Contest. LaVine, who surprised most by taking the 2015 slam dunk trophy convincingly, […]

While many are already anticipating the buyout talks between shooting guard Dwyane Wade and the Chicago Bulls to start at any moment, they have yet to take place this offseason. ESPN reported that LeBron James’ camp has the expectation that his former teammate would “wound up in Cleveland at some point this season” — but […]

With the EuroBasket tournament in full swing, some players have been playing at a very high level, and turning a lot of heads with their strong performances. One of them is incoming Chicago Bulls rookie Lauri Markkanen, who has had three stellar games for Finland, making it possible for his home country to win two […]

The Chicago Bulls traded Jimmy Butler during last June’s draft for Zach LaVine, Kris Dunn, and the draft rights of seventh overall pick Lauri Markkanen. While the two former Minnesota Timberwolves players have already showcased their talents in the NBA, many are not familiar with the Finnish center, and think that the Bulls got shortchanged […]

Chicago Bulls rookie Lauri Markkanen suffered an injury scare while playing for Finland in EuroBasket. Markkanen hurt his leg while attempting a last-gasp, game-tying three-pointer in Finland’s 81-78 defeat to Slovenia and had to be helped off the court. Markkanen steps out of bounds on game-tying attempt, injures himself on the play. He's being helped […]

Cameron Payne hasn’t spent a very long time in the Chicago Bulls organization. He came over in February as a highly-regarded prospect whom the Bulls traded Taj Gibson and Doug McDermott to the Oklahoma City Thunder in order to acquire. Apparently, though, it took just two short practices for Bulls coaches to determine he wasn’t […]

With the offseason in full swing, players have each taken their own route to prepare themselves for the 2017-18 NBA campaign. While players from the United States have assembled some of the most legendary pickup games throughout the summer, international stars have chosen to represent their country at this year’s EuroBasket tournament. Among those who have […]

The deal that will bring in Quincy Pondexter from the New Orleans Pelicans may be the news that’s been making headlines for the Chicago Bulls lately, but they have also made another move in their front office that could help them in their rebuilding process. The team announced that they have hired Shawn Respert to be […]

For nearly every all-time great NBA basketball player, going bald at some point in their career is almost an inevitability. From Micheal Jordan to Kobe Bryant and most recently, LeBron James. However, after a brief stint with a shaved head a few years back, Chicago Bulls shooting guard Dwyane Wade said on Twitter that he […]

The New Orleans Pelicans will trade guard/forward Quincy Pondexter and a second-round pick to the Chicago Bulls in exchange for salary relief, according to Shams Charania of The Vertical. This move is meant to help the Pelicans get some money off the books prior to the stretch provision deadline, as teams have until 11:59 p.m. […]

In the NBA, the race to the bottom of the standings is as hotly contested as the race to the top. Sure, front offices won’t outright admit tanking and self-sabotage (except for you, Sam Hinke) but a seemingly loaded top-end of the 2018 draft class makes tanking that much more enticing. Teams understandably see the […]

Carmelo Anthony has been the center of criticism since requesting a trade from the Denver Nuggets late in 2010, one that has followed him in the limelight of Madison Square Garden during his tenure with the New York Knicks. The critiques come not only from journalists and analysts, but also from people in the Big […]

Despite losing to the Boston Celtics in the first round of the 2017 NBA playoffs, the Chicago Bulls decided it was finally time to blow up their roster and launch a full-scale rebuild. In order to resupply their asset cupboard, the Bulls traded superstar swingman Jimmy Butler to the Minnesota Timberwolves, opening up playing time […]

James Harden sits atop the top 10 shooting guards list on NBA 2K18, the last of five released by 2K Sports on Wednesday. The Beard netted a rating of 95, closely followed by Jimmy Butler and Klay Thompson, who tied for a 90 rating in the new iteration. Harden was once again an MVP runner-up […]

NBA 2k18 revealed All-Time teams for every franchise last week. These aren’t some created roster you can download and they are not filled with generic players. These are real NBA teams compiled with the best players from across different eras. What rosters will be the most fun to play with? Golden State Warriors If you […]

Over the last few years, Dwyane Wade has become one of the most vocal players in the NBA via the various different platforms on social media. Wade utilized his popularity on Twitter to send out a message of encouragement to those struggling with their self-confidence. I wish I could bottle up what's going on in my […]

The opportunity to play in the NBA comes with many major benefits, one of which is a decent salary that has given many of the players a chance to spend that on the people that have helped them along the way. Shortly after Chicago Bulls rookie Lauri Markkanen inked his rookie deal and Nike endorsement contract, […]

For a lot of NBA players, the season’s grind takes its toll on their bodies, as the continuous practices, traveling and games, are very tiring to say the least. They also have to fight the feeling of loneliness, as they are away from their families and loved ones for at least half of the season. […]

When Dwyane Wade announced that he will join the Chicago Bulls last summer, his hometown team seemed to be the fitting destination for a grizzled and successful veteran such as the former NBA champion. His strong bond with Jimmy Butler was well publicized, and many believed that it made his decision to choose the Bulls […]

With all NBA teams wheeling and dealing this summer to place them in the best position possible in terms of their payrolls, a video was recently made where it shows the highest paid players of each franchise. While it’s easy to assume that a majority of them will be for next season, as the increase […]

Dwyane Wade’s homecoming in Chicago is all but over, with the veteran guard and the Bulls expected to come to terms on a buyout agreement sometime in the near future. And according to ESPN’s Nick Friedell, the younger members of the Bulls team can’t wait to see the back of D-Wade. Friedell reveals that the Bulls’ […]

Despite the incessant rumors of a possible move to the Cleveland Cavaliers or the Miami Heat, shooting guard Dwyane Wade has not talked to the Chicago Bulls’ brass since the team traded former teammate Jimmy Butler, according to Alex Kennedy of HoopsHype. Source: Dwyane Wade hasn't talked with Bulls brass since Jimmy Butler deal. No […]

With the release of NBA 2K18 less than a month away on Sept. 19, the popular video game franchise has been tweeting out player ratings, classic teams, and All-Time squads. The latest All-Time team revealed by NBA 2K is none other than Michael Jordan’s Chicago Bulls. The iconic NBA franchise won six NBA titles with […]

Miami Heat and Dwyane Wade fans will definitely like this new development. Following the surprising news that the Chicago Bulls may buy out the contract of the 12-time All-Star, there have already been some speculations on where he’ll play next. While the Cleveland Cavaliers and L.A. Clippers have also been rumored to possibly express interest […]

Through his first four years in the league, Los Angeles Lakers guard Kentavious Caldwell-Pope has developed the reputation of being one of the better defenders at his position. This has oftentimes drew him the tough assignment of covering the opposing team’s most talented offensive threat on the wings. During a recent interview for Uninterrupted’s Open Run […]

News about Dwyane Wade being possibly bought out by the Chicago Bulls has made a lot of headlines recently, and even made some players voice out their opinion about it on their social media accounts. Some of them even started recruiting him to join their teams, and Hassan Whiteside was one of them, making it […]

Founded by Ice Cube, the BIG3 league provides an opportunity for basketball fans around the country to see their favorite players once again. In its first year, Allen Iverson, Charles Oakley, Gary Payton, and Julis Erving are just a few players who are involved. As numerous retired players are interested in joining the three-on-three competition, […]

Free agent sharpshooting guard Anthony Morrow doesn’t have a home yet. Morrow finished last season with the Chicago Bulls after signing with the Oklahoma City Thunder back before the 2014-15 season. He was part of the trade last year mid-season when the Thunder acquired Taj Gibson and Doug McDermott from the Bulls. Morrow had one […]

A vehicle crashed into the Chicago Bulls Advocate Training Center around 5:20 a.m. Central time on Friday morning, according to the Chicago Police Department, who confirmed the news to USA TODAY Sports. A Chicago Police Department spokesman, Jose Astrada, said the crash into the Advocate Center was part of a multi-vehicle accident, resulting in one […]

Dwyane Wade is at a crucial point of his offseason, standing in the midst of buyout talks with his hometown Chicago Bulls after the team has chosen to rebuild starting this season, brewing talks of his potential return to South Beach and the Miami Heat. Former teammate Udonis Haslem has not only kept in touch […]

With the recent release of NBA 2K18, many players were asked for their opinions on the 2K rating they received. When Dwyane Wade, of the Chicago Bulls, was asked about his rating this year, he didn’t seem to happy, as he reflected on a rating of 84. According to William Lou of The Score, Wade […]

Dwyane Wade is once again included in a lot of headlines lately, following reports that came out on him possibly reaching a buyout with the Chicago Bulls in the next couple of months. Should he become available to sign with any team, it’s expected that he’ll have a handful of teams vying for his services, […]

As news broke out that Dwyane Wade is expected to reach a buyout with the Chicago Bulls in the next couple of months, a lot of speculations already emerged on where he’ll end up playing next season. Many are starting to believe that he might be reunited with the Miami Heat, as he spent the […]

Chicago Bulls shooting guard Dwyane Wade is expected to reach a buyout with the team in the next few months, according to ESPN’s Nick Friedell, via Bleacher Report. This buyout agreement would put the 12-time All-Star back in the free agent market prior to the start of the regular season. Wade at 35 years old […]

Over the past couple of weeks, NBA 2K18 has been giving fans a first look at some of the players who will be wearing new jerseys next season, along with their new ratings. The results have been of mixed reactions from the players especially on the numbers they received. Chicago Bulls guard Zach LaVine saw […]

In a sense, the Minnesota Timberwolves this summer are like a welterweight bulking up in size and moving up three weight classes to compete with the big boys. From a team that went teetering on the classification border of playoff-bound and playoff-pretender last season, Minnesota now has become one that’s considered a serious threat in […]

Dwyane Wade was one of the many players wondering about his NBA 2K18 rating after many have been released throughout the last few weeks, doing so for his fans and kids that are fond of the basketball franchise. Ok @Ronnie2K we haven't officially met so be kind. Hit me with that rating bro?!?! This is […]

Michael Jordan’s second return out of retirement didn’t go as well as the first. M.J. first shocked the sports world retiring after the 1992-93 NBA season to pursue a professional baseball career. He returned in 1995 and went on to win three more championships with the Chicago Bulls before retiring again in 1998. At age […]

The NBA’s deepest sports simulation video game just got a little bit deeper. NBA 2K’s yearly release of its NBA basketball simulation video game is perhaps the most realistic true to life series in the sports gaming genre. Pop in a disc from any prior year and you’re likely to see contract negotiations, team rebrands, […]