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A few months after the Orlando Magic forced Mac McLung into free agency, their loss was the Chicago Bulls’ gain. On Friday, the Bulls snatched him up by signing him to a contract, per Michael Scotto of Hoops Hype and USA Today. McLung arrives in Chicago as a former MVP of the NBA G League […]

In basketball, free throws do plenty of good. Nobody knows that better than Wilt Chamberlain, despite being a poor free-throw shooter, who was 28-for-32 in his historic 100-point game in 1962. Perhaps the second name that comes to mind is Shaquille O’Neal for apparent reasons. Fast forward to today, and the Chicago Bulls are hopefully […]

There was a reason why the Chicago Bulls traded Lonzo Ball to the Cleveland Cavaliers for Isaac Okoro. That reason had to do with top-notch hard-nose defense.  Specifically, Okoro excels in ball pressure defense, is versatile in his approach, and has an intense physicality that meets what Chicago is looking for at this point.  On […]

Former Chicago Bulls player turned broadcaster Stacey King knows how to get laughs. One time, he mistook his former teammate Bill Cartwright for former President Barack Obama. Recently, King decided to poke fun at Milwaukee Bucks head coach Doc Rivers during the Bulls’ preseason game against the Bucks last Sunday. He impersonated Rivers by using […]

When it comes to the Chicago Bulls, a huge focus this year will be on Josh Giddey. For obvious reasons, he signed a four-year $100 million contract that makes him the guy they want to build around for the future. The culminating point of a longstanding stalemate that plagued the summer. Then of course, there […]

Back in February, the Chicago Bulls shocked the basketball world by announcing they were trading Zach LaVine to the Sacramento Kings. As part of that three-way trade, the Bulls snatched up guard Tre Jones. On the one hand, the Bulls gave up a highly effective offensive player. However, on the other hand, they are looking […]

Understandably, there is a tendency to want to overlook the preseason, at least from a fan’s perspective. However, it doesn’t matter when you are Ayo Dosunmu of the Chicago Bulls, who has something to prove.  As the Bulls move forward, a certain amount of focus will be placed on Dosunmu. The simple reason is that […]

During this preseason, Chicago Bulls leading scorer Coby White was out with a calf injury. On Monday, he and the organization received some good news. While he will likely not suit up for the remainder of the preseason, White is expected to be ready for opening night, per CBS Sports.  According to K.C. Johnson of […]

The Chicago Bulls’ dynasty in the 1990s was among the greatest displays of dominance in the history of team sports. Led by Michael Jordan and Scottie Pippen, there were other Chicago legends that contributed in huge ways to the story of this franchise. So who are the greatest Bulls players ever? Let’s rank them 1 […]

Recently, rumors have been circulating about the Chicago Bulls’ potential interest in trading veteran center Nikola Vucevic. The latest name being floated around as a possible replacement is Philadelphia 76ers 31-year-old big man Joel Embiid. According to Andrew Hanlon of Pippen Ain’t Easy, a potential trade of Vucevic for Embiid would shake up the NBA. […]

On Thursday night, the Chicago Bulls hosted the Cleveland Cavaliers for their second preseason game in a rematch of their exhibition contest back on Tuesday. Despite being two division rivals, the two teams clearly have a good working relationship. This was evident in how they managed to strike a trade this past offseason, with the […]

Former NBA guard Nate Robinson has been out of the league for 10 years, but he still has one of the most inspiring stories in basketball history. The 5-foot-9, 180-pounder is one of the few players of his size to succeed at the highest level, and he’s one of the best NBA Slam Dunk Contest […]

On Wednesday, the prediction that Coby White wouldn’t play in the Bulls’ preseason opener came true. However, something bigger appears to be at play. Ultimately, the Bulls may look to do two things. First, lead White down the path to return in time for the regular season start after dealing with a calf strain. Second, […]

As usual, Isaac Okoro was greeted by cheers at Rocket Arena and a big hug from Moondog. As usual, Lonzo Ball shared a laugh with Billy Donovan during a break in the action. But instead of pulling up in the Cleveland Cavaliers’ player garage, Okoro rode a bus and had a shorter walk to the […]

The Chicago Bulls main order of business this offseason was re-signing restricted free agent Josh Giddey, which they were able to do. Now they head into the 2025-26 season as a team that has some intriguing young players in place, with a firm direction finally in place. As training camp has gotten underway, the Bulls […]

The Chicago Bulls had an interesting summer as they tried to improve the roster. Chicago finally ended a long contract standoff with Josh Giddey after the guard held out for a longer deal. The Australian guard played well with Coby White down the stretch of the season. He is a key piece for the Bulls […]

It remains up in the air as to what Chicago Bulls center Nikola Vucevic will end up. Vucevic, 34, retired from the Eurobasket tournament, but is entering his 15th season in the NBA.  Additionally, rumors persist that Vucevic may be traded away to another team. On Tuesday, just before the Bulls take on the Cavaliers […]

This is not the way Chicago Bulls guard Coby White wanted to start the preseason. First, he is being limited in training camp due to a calf strain he sustained over the summer. As a result, he is taking it slowly before the regular season starts. On Monday, Bulls coach Billy Donovan officially confirmed that […]

A month ago, Chicago Bulls center Nikola Vucevic decided to retire from the Eurobasket tournament. This time around, he is in the final year of his three-year $60 million contract with the Bulls. As a result, his future in basketball remains unknown. Vucevic, 34, ultimately said the decision to step away from international basketball was […]

On Wednesday, the Chicago Bulls got concerning news about Patrick Williams after he injured his ankle during training camp. At week’s end, a sigh of relief came through the team about Williams’ status, per Grant Mona of Sports Illustrated.  It turns out that Williams planted his foot on the wrong day and had to leave […]

In July, the Chicago Bulls decided to trade Lonzo Ball to the Cavaliers for Isaac Okoro. A major reason for that was to help enhance their defense, which Okoro specializes in. Something that the Bulls personnel made clear during the week of training camp began, per Mark Inabinett of AL.com. “Among other skill sets, he […]

As the NBA season gets closer, Chicago Bulls forward Patrick Williams may lose his place on the roster. Plagued by inconsistency and injury, Williams has perhaps one more go of it. On Wednesday, his chances of hitting the floor were drastically hampered when he injured his knee during training camp, per K.C. Johnson of Chicago […]

After a grueling stalemate in the offseason, Chicago Bulls star Josh Giddey agreed to a four-year $100 million contract. That will inevitably bring on heightened expectations about whether he is worthy of that kind of money. It was the elephant in the room during Bulls Media Day on Monday. However, Giddey made it clear that […]

For the last few years, the Chicago Bulls have been caught in the hamster wheel. In other words, feeling trapped. However, with the new season approaching, the Bulls are looking to get back to form.  A place where, at the very least, they could contend for the playoffs while developing a group of young talent […]

Just to be clear, Coby White will suit up for the Chicago Bulls. Contrary to reports that White will possibly be traded to the Houston Rockets. Nevertheless, White, 25, will not be hitting the floor for preseason due to a calf strain he sustained in August, per Toran Flores of The Sporting News. As a […]

There is really no overlooking the Chicago Bulls. That is especially true with their second-year forward Matas Buzelis, who has the potential to do much more than expected this year. During the Bulls’ Media Day on Monday, Buzelis declared his intention to achieve a coveted prize: the NBA Most Improved Player of the Year. When […]

As the Chicago Bulls prepare for the 2025-26 season, there are expectations that the team could take a step up from last season, where they were eliminated from the play-in tournament by the Miami Heat. With rumors surrounding the Bulls on the moves the team can make, one beat reporter suggests trading star Coby White. […]

The 45th Ryder Cup at Bethpage Black has been billed as one of the biggest golf events in history. They have a guest list to prove it, with US President Donald Trump making his arrival on Friday afternoon. But before he showed up, an NBA legend graced the grounds. As Team USA slipped to start […]

The Chicago Bulls haven’t had a young player generate this much excitement since Derrick Rose returned home as the No. 1 overall pick in 2008. Now, 17 years later, the franchise once again looks to a hometown product as its potential savior. Matas Buzelis, the 6-foot-10 forward who was selected with the No. 11 overall […]

Only a select few thousand were able to attend Michael Jordan’s last game with the Chicago Bulls, and acclaimed actor Leonardo DiCaprio was one of them. Appearing on Jason and Travis Kelce’s New Heights podcast, DiCaprio and Benicio del Toro recalled their favorite sports games they attended. “I got to be there for Michael Jordan’s […]

The Chicago Bulls are less than a month away from kicking off their 2025-26 season against the Detroit Pistons. The Bulls didn’t have a crazy eventful offseason, recently re-signing guard Josh Giddey but not doing much else to change the team from last year. One player who has survived trade rumors for years now is […]

During the offseason, there was speculation that the Chicago Bulls were seriously considering trading guard Ayo Dosunmu. On Wednesday, those rumors were confirmed by Hoops Hype and NBC Sports Chicago writer K.C Johnson, per Stacey King’s Gimme The Hot Sauce pod. Essentially, he stated that the Bulls were working diligently to finalize a deal. However, […]

Air Jordan and Nike are reaping the benefits of continued success from their retro collection sneakers, adding to their upcoming release calendar for 2026. We’ve seen a number of new sneakers emerge as well as some fan-favorites returning for the first time since their original release. To coincide with another Air Jordan 6 release, Nike […]

Chicago Bulls guard Josh Giddey can start the season with a clear conscience after agreeing to a $100 million contract for four years. Despite the dollar amount, ESPN appears to not think too highly of Giddey. On Tuesday, ESPN officially released its NBA rankings of the 100 best players, and Giddey was not there, per […]

With their recent success in launching retro models over the last few years, Nike and Air Jordan will continue this trend in bringing back fan-favorite silhouettes and colorways from the last 20 years. The Air Jordan 5 has returned in more ways than one, receiving a whole new slate of collaborations, including the return of […]

The Chicago Bulls finished ninth in the Eastern Conference last season with a 39-43 record, losing during their play-in tournament appearance against the Miami Heat. While the Bulls caught some late season steam and finished just inside the cut-off, there’s still a ton of work to be done on this roster that is seemingly continuing […]

The Chicago Bulls are entering the 2025-26 NBA season with renewed optimism and a sense of unfinished business. After missing the playoffs once again last season, the franchise has now gone seven years out of the last eight without postseason basketball. Yet, there’s something different about this year. For the first time in a while, […]

The Air Jordan 3 has been a center of focus for Nike and Jordan Brand as the sneaker giants continue to pay homage to the classic silhouette from 1988. In the eyes of many fans, the Jordan 3 reigns supreme as the best design in all of the numbered Jordan line, from the classic colorways […]

The fall months are always a sign of the holidays right around the corner, and sneakerheads will tell you there’s no busier time than the holiday season. Nike and Jordan Brand follow a similar schedule, oftentimes reserving their biggest releases for the end of the calendar year. This fall season will be no different as […]