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The Chicago Bulls officially traded Derrick Rose to the New York Knicks on Wednesday in a shocking move that surprised many fans. Derrick Rose was a Chicago native and the regular season MVP in 2011 but was never able to return to full form in seasons since. The Bulls are looking to make some major […]

With the biggest off-season news so far coming today, Derrick Rose is as good as gone,  and will be in a different uniform the next time you see him on the court. Rose was traded just a day before the 2016 NBA Draft. The blockbuster trade came unexpectedly, and now big changes are ahead for both the Chicago Bulls and […]

It’s been a crazy day so far. We finally got our first official trade when Jeff Teague was traded to the Pacers in the three team deal. Now, the second gigantic trade of this off-season has been finalized. It’s a big one. The Bulls are sending Derrick Rose, Justin Holiday and a 2017 2nd-round pick […]

It was a miserable ending for the Golden State Warriors last night. Coming off a record-breaking 73-9 regular season, the Warriors managed to let a 3-1 advantage over the Cleveland Cavaliers slip right through their fingers, ultimately losing the contest 4-3. This types of unlucky series of events seem to be a commonality in the sports world (unless […]

The Golden State Warriors are currently facing immense disappointment, becoming the first team in NBA history to blow a 3-1 lead in the Finals. Warriors fans do have something to look forward to however, as Vegas sportsbooks place Golden State as the early favorite to win the 2017 title at 7-4 odds. Newly crowned champion […]

It was supposed to be a dream season for the Golden State Warriors. The momentum they built as they ran roughshod over the entire NBA en route to a record 73 wins was out of this world. They were primed to hoist the Larry O’Brien trophy, but something happened that was not according to plan. […]

Earlier this week, rumors hit the internet stating that the Chicago Bulls are “very open” to trading Derrick Rose if the right deal comes along. From Steve Kyler of Basketball Insiders: Rose is entering the final year of his deal and has commented numerous times on the ballooning salary cap and his next contract, much […]

Joakim Noah is entering free agency as his contract with the Chicago Bulls has officially come to an end. Noah is commonly known as a fantastic defender who can always make a serious impact on a game as soon as he enters. He was a great piece for Chicago for many years, but now it […]

Ever since the Bulls missed the playoffs for the first time in eight seasons a few months ago, guard Jimmy Butler has found himself among some of the heaviest criticizers of his career. The Bulls 26-year-old leading scorer found himself dealing with some locker room conflict in the beginning of the season. There was an […]

The 2016-2017 Chicago Bulls could be a completely different looking team than what we saw this past season. Pau Gasol and Joakim Noah are both set to hit free agency and could potentially want out. Amid this, there has been a surge of Derrick Rose trade rumors. The Bulls may find themselves in a semi-rebuild […]

This summer, teams will be looking to make a splash in a free agency that is bannered by players such as Kevin Durant, Al Horford, Hassan Whiteside, DeMar DeRozan, and Dwyane Wade – the unrestricted ones at this stage. While these are the top talents that are sure to make owners cough up some dough […]

Over the last couple of days, rumors have sprouted connecting the Chicago Bulls‘ star shooting guard Jimmy Butler to his former coach Tom Thibodeau and the Minnesota Timberwolves. According to the report, from ESPN’s Marc Stein, the T-Wolves were willing to give up their fifth overall pick in a package for Butler. It appears that […]

With so many talented young players, the Minnesota Timberwolves are poised for a breakout season and are looking for the final piece that will propel them into the playoffs and beyond. According to ESPN’s Marc Stein, they may look no further than Chicago. Apparently, the Timberwolves are willing to give up the No. 5 overall […]

In the year 1997, Michael Jordan had one of the best games of his life. He shot 13-27 scoring 38 points, 5 assists, 7 rebounds in 44 minutes of a crucial Game 5 before being carried to his seat by teammate Scottie Pippen. MJ led the Chicago Bulls to a 90-88 victory over the Utah […]

It happened on a hot summer day in 2001, in complete secrecy. Michael Jordan would later attempt a comeback to the NBA at age 38, but he had to workout with players from the league to see if he could still play at a high level. During a highly competitive match-up, a little trash talking […]

The Warriors continue to amaze the basketball world this season. First, they started their campaign in record-breaking fashion by winning their first 24 games; a record originally set at 15 by the 1948-49 Washington Capitols and 1993-94 Houston Rockets. Then, the quest for 73 wins in a regular season was accomplished after a 125-104 route versus the Memphis […]

Tom Thibodeau recently signed with the Minnesota Timberwolves to be become the team’s head coach next season and it looks like he’s trying to scout some of his old players. Mitch Lawrence of The Sporting News reports that Thibodeau is going to try to land Joakim Noah on the Timberwolves this offseason. Noah will be […]

With the Golden State Warriors set to take on the Cleveland Cavaliers for the second straight year in the NBA Finals, it only becomes appropriate that we take a look at recent rematches in NBA Finals history. You don’t have to look too far back for the most recent back-to-back NBA Finals rematch. It took […]

You can count one major athlete who might not play in the 2016 Olympics due to the Zika virus. Pau Gasol, who led Spain to silver medals at the 2008 and 2012 Olympics, has publicly stated he might not play in this year’s Olympics in Rio De Janeiro due to the Zika virus affecting Brazil. […]

Whether or not Joakim Noah will stay with the Chicago Bulls is up for debate. Noah, who has spent his entire nine-year career in Chicago since being drafted by the franchise with the ninth overall pick in the 2007 NBA draft, is rumored to be leaving the Bulls. The 31-year-old will be a free agent […]

Joakim Noah‘s contract with the Chicago Bulls is up, and there’s a lot of mixed reporting about his future. Initially, back in April, it was revealed that Chicago has a “strong internal desire” to re-sign Noah. Then, yesterday, Joe Cowley of the Chicago Sun-Times reported that Joakim has told his teammates that he plans to leave […]

Earlier, Joe Cowley of the Chicago Sun-Times reported that Joakim Noah told teammates that he will be leaving the Chicago Bulls once free agency hits. Now, Noah’s intentions appear a bit murkier. Joakim’s agent Bill Duffy heard about Cowley’s article and responded, saying that his client hasn’t decided whether or not he’ll leave Chicago. Duffy’s […]

The heart and soul of the Chicago Bulls for nearly a decade is apparently ready to move on. According to Joe Cowley of the Chicago Sun-Times, Joakim Noah has told a number of teammates that he is “done with the [Bulls] organization once free agency begins, and ‘has no trust in the front office getting this in […]

Ever since the Warriors started off 24-0, all the talk has been about how they compare to the other great teams and who would win in a best-of-seven series. All year long we’ve seen the “But would they beat the 1995-96 Bulls?” comments all over social media. And, while this story has absolutely no chance […]

The Chicago Bulls just fired a vital member of their staff. Jen Swanson, whose title was officially director of sports performance, was recently dismissed by the team according to K.C. Johnson of the Chicago Tribune. Swanson, who oversaw the rehabilitation of Derrick Rose after his ACL injury in 2012, reportedly had a strained relationship with […]

There is no doubt that the Chicago Bulls had a rocky season. It all began with changes to the coaching staff, where the Bulls hired Fred Hoiberg to replace the successful Tom Thibodeau. The Bulls had issues adjusting to the new offensive system, and flat out didn’t give the same effort as prior years. This prompted Jimmy […]

Derrick Rose and his son P.J. supported the Chicago Cubs as the two threw out the first pitch on Sundays game against the Pirates. Derrick and his son P.J. have a very close relationship as Derrick often brings his son to Bulls games. With the help of his father, P.J. threw out quite a first […]

Former Chicago Bulls head coach Tom Thibodeau has now moved on to take over as president and head coach of the Minnesota Timberwolves. But after spending five seasons in Chicago, he has a bond with many of the players that isn’t easily broken. At the NBA Draft Combine, Thibodeau spoke about the Bulls’ disappointing season […]

Free agency brings many things. The free agency period is one of the most exciting parts about the NBA off season. Your team likely has a chance to improve, either by addition or subtraction, and if lucky enough, a team might be able to land a high profile star to rank up in contender status. […]

It was a lost season for the Chicago Bulls. After making the playoffs in each of the past seven years, the Bulls finished 9th in the East with a 42-40 record in their first season under head coach Fred Hoiberg. Chicago’s defense suffered huge setbacks after the departure of Tom Thibodeau, and star players Derrick […]

The 2015-16 season wasn’t a kind one to Chicago Bulls fans. Besides losing Joakim Noah and new coach Fred Hoiberg struggling to connect with the players, the team only won 42 games and missed the playoffs altogether. After the disappointment that this season was, owner Jerry Reinsdorf  has decided that the upcoming ticket price hike for next season won’t be […]

Dwyane Wade has been on fire in the playoffs this season despite being 34 years-old. Wade led the Miami Heat to defeat the Charlotte Hornets in seven games and has had impressive numbers, averaging 19.6 PPG. In Game 2 of the Heat-Raptors series, Dwyane Wade moved passed Scottie Pippen on the all-time playoff scoring list. […]

There is no doubt that the Jordan brand is one of the most successful and powerful shoe lines in apparel history. Everywhere you look since the controversial day the NBA banned the Air Jordan, there has been a non-stop market following Jordan’s shoe evolution. Over the years, Jordan’s shoes have fallen into controversy due to the […]

Miami Heat guard Dwayne Wade picked the perfect game to surpass Michael Jordan for an NBA record. In the midst of completely taking over the late stages of Game 6 to push the Heat to a 97-90 victory over the Charlotte Hornets, Wade became the all-time leader in postseason blocks by a guard. The 6’4″ […]

Despite being on the verge of turning 36 years old, Pau Gasol remains one of the top big men in the game. While he’s nearing the end of his career, Gasol will remain a highly-coveted free agent this offseason. Although the Chicago Bulls are still an option to re-sign him, it almost seems destined the […]

If you want to know why the New York Knicks showed almost no interest in hiring the top head coach on the market, look no further than the Chicago Bulls. According to Frank Isola of The New York Daily News, the Bulls refused to give a positive recommendation of Thibodeau to Phil Jackson for the […]

There’s still plenty of time for Stephen Curry to return to action this postseason, but a number of his counterparts across the league aren’t so lucky. The Los Angeles Clippers lost their best two players, Chris Paul and Blake Griffin, to injuries that will keep them out for the rest of the playoffs. It’s part […]

Craig Sager is known as perhaps the best sideline reporter for NBA games, but he’s also had a huge impact off of the court. While Sager’s name has been in headlines recently due to his ongoing battle with leukemia, there’s an interesting story to be heard involving the NBA on TNT reporter and former basketball great, […]

Things didn’t go as planned for the Chicago Bulls this season, that much is sure. But who is to blame for all the turmoil? Some would say it’s new head coach Fred Hoiberg, but Jimmy Butler says it’s all on him. Butler told the Chicago Tribune’s Teddy Greenstein: “I’m the reason that we did not […]