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The Chicago Bulls had a fairly uneventful 2023 NBA Draft, although they did make a trade into the second round to nab Julian Phillips out of the University of Tennessee. A flier on Phillips will be interesting to watch come the start of the season, but for now Bulls fans and members alike will be […]

Derrick Rose’s second stint with the New York Knicks is about to come to an end. This is after reports emerged on Saturday that the Knicks gave decided to turn down the former league MVP’s $15.6 million team option for next season, thereby allowing him to enter NBA free agency this summer. This recent development […]

The Chicago Bulls have a lot of big questions on their plate as they enter the 2023 NBA offseason. After failing to make the 2023 NBA Playoffs after losing in the Play-In Tournament to the Miami Heat, the Bulls could be staring down the barrel at a potentially franchise-defining offseason. It’s safe to say there’s […]

The Chicago Bulls are in flux, with injuries and big contracts creating a lot of questions for their immediate future. With significant roster turnover possibly looming, the onus was on the front office to scoop up solid and inexpensive talent at the 2023 NBA Draft, and immediately following it. Signing undrafted power forward and now […]

The Chicago Bulls made one of the smartest moves of the 2022 offseason by plucking nascent floor general Lonzo Ball from the New Orleans Pelicans for cheap. Ball was blossoming into one of the best 3 and D point guards in the association, and he quickly emerged as a strong fit alongside the more ball-dominant […]

The Chicago Bulls franchise is in a state of limbo at the moment. Not only does losing yet another lottery pick to the Orlando Magic courtesy of the Nikola Vucevic trade sting, but they have a few decisions to make this offseason on which direction to take, as riding it out with their current Zach […]

The Washington Wizards just keep wheeling and dealing in the 2023 NBA Draft. As if pulling the surprise trade and pick of the annual rookie selection was not enough, they made another move in the second round to acquire more assets. Washington dealt away the no. 35 pick they got from the Boston Celtics in […]

The Chicago Bulls have big questions to answer this offseason that will shape the future of the franchise, and Bulls vice president of basketball operations Arturas Karnisovas reportedly has the green light to go in any direction, whether it be keep the core together or enter a rebuild, according to Darnell Mayberry of The Athletic. […]

Chicago Bulls Derrick Jones Jr. is going to test the waters of the NBA free agency after deciding not to pick up his player option for the 2023-24 season worth $3.3 million, according to Shams Charania of The Athletic. “Chicago Bulls forward Derrick Jones Jr. is declining his $3.3 million player option for the 2023-24 […]

The recent dynasty of the Golden State Warriors has shown us that it is possible to build a contending team through the NBA Draft. A team’s trajectory can completely change on draft day and while picking the right player is obviously important, the bouncing of some ping pong balls or other teams overlooking a collegiate […]

Despite the Chicago Bulls recently gauging the trade value of star guard Zach LaVine, it appears that the 28-year-old will be staying in the Windy City for the foreseeable future. Chief among the reasons is the fact that the offers the Bulls have received for LaVine have been far from what they’ve desired. At the […]

The Chicago Bulls have been stuck in NBA purgatory for a few years now. For the second season in a row, the Bulls won 40-plus games during the regular season and didn’t win a playoff series. Hence, changes could be coming in Chicago this summer. One Bulls player whose name has been thrown around in […]

NBA legend Bill Walton didn’t hide his disappointment about the ongoing beef between former Chicago Bulls teammates Michael Jordan and Scottie Pippen. Ever since the Netflix documentary “The Last Dance” aired in 2020, Pippen has been at odds with Jordan. Pip didn’t like the way he was portrayed in the documentary, and he has been […]

The Chicago Bulls have a busy offseason ahead of them as they look to figure out a way to get out of NBA purgatory. One key decision regards Nikola Vucevic and what to do with the free-agent center. He has been a productive player for them but they now have to agree to a new […]

Zach LaVine of the Chicago Bulls could be made available this offseason. Although the Bulls would like to contend soon, trading LaVine is still a realistic option. If LaVine is dealt away ahead of the 2023-24 season, the Miami Heat are the betting favorites to acquire him, per Betonline. Miami has odds of +300 to land […]

Former Chicago Bulls wing Tony Snell revealed he has autism spectrum disorder, according to ESPN. Friday on NBC’s “Today” show, Snell said his 2-year-old son Karter was diagnosed with autism as an infant, so he decided to have himself screened as well. “I was not surprised, because I always felt different,” Snell said. “I want […]

Michael Jordan is arguably the GOAT of basketball. He won five MVP awards and led the Chicago Bulls to six NBA titles. But have you ever wondered how a basketball megastar like MJ lives? Now you can get a peek at His Airness’ $14.9 million mansion in Highland Park, Ill.. Michael Jordan purchased this 56,000-square-foot property […]

Michael Jordan is commonly known for being one of the greatest basketball players of all time. He’s easily one of the most influential people in the world since his dominant days in the 1990s, when he put the Chicago Bulls on the map. For being a cultural icon, Jordan has been able to keep his […]

The New York Knicks took a massive jump from their 2022 campaign, wherein they failed to reach the NBA Playoffs. The major change that occurred from the previous season was the acquisition of Jalen Brunson from the Dallas Mavericks, as he has turned into one of the most reliable young stars in the league today. […]

The Golden State Warriors failed to defend their 2022 NBA Championship after getting tossed by the Los Angeles Lakers in the second round of the 2023 NBA Playoffs. Bob Myers, one of the catalysts of Golden State’s dynastic run, is already gone after the former general manager opted to move on to new ventures. With […]

The Chicago Bulls could potentially trade Zach LaVine during the offseason. Although Chicago hopes to compete soon, they may want to re-tool their roster. The good news is that the Bulls wouldn’t necessarily have to enter a complete rebuild by dealing LaVine away. The Bulls will likely try to acquire NBA-ready talent with at least […]

Add Chicago Bulls guard Zach Lavine to the ever-growing list of potential trade candidates in the 2023 NBA offseason. The Bulls have started to gauge trade interest for LaVine, according to Yahoo Sports’ Jake Fischer. A Zach LaVine trade is far from certain to happen in 2023, though it’s a situation that certainly bears monitoring. […]

With the NBA Draft approaching and free agency following shortly after, the Chicago Bulls could opt to trade away one of their franchise cornerstones. The Bulls are reportedly starting to contact teams about a potential trade for Zach LaVine, according to Jake Fischer. Though there is no guarantee that the Bulls will move LaVine, the […]

The Miami Heat had an incredible run in the 2023 NBA Playoffs but ultimately came up short in the NBA Finals vs. the Denver Nuggets. Denver was simply a better team, anchored by stars Nikola Jokic and Jamal Murray. Still, the Heat have plenty to be proud of, especially guard Gabe Vincent. After being undrafted […]

NBA legend Jerry West called Scottie Pippen’s recent take on Michael Jordan “disappointing” and urged the seven-time All-Star to call Jordan and resolve things. “I think that’s the most disappointing part about it is, is that team and how special and the bonds,” West said on the “Podcast P” show with Paul George Presented by […]

In what was a forgettable season for the Chicago Bulls, Coby White impressed during the 2022-23 campaign. In fact, White very well may be one of the guards of the future for Chicago. Despite dealing with trade rumors, White posted 9.7 points per game on 44.3 percent field goal and 37.2 percent three-point shooting. Although […]

Chris Paul and the Phoenix Suns are parting ways this offseason, putting one of the most decorated point guards in NBA history up for grabs. As the team figures out how to move on from the 38-year-old guard, many teams will be looking to sign or trade for the former All-Star. The Chicago Bulls, a […]

Where can Minnesota Timberwolves center Naz Reid go in free agency? The 6-foot-9-inch center ended the 2022-23 season with averages of 11.5 points, 4.9 rebounds and 1.1 assists per game in 68 games and 11 starts. His season was highlighted by a 27-point, 13-rebound performance against the Dallas Mavericks in December, a game that saw […]

Malik Beasley had a disappointing end to his 2022-2023 campaign. After being acquired by the Los Angeles Lakers at the NBA trade deadline, he saw a decent amount of minutes before the Lakers playoff push. Once the 2023 NBA Playoffs began, Beasley was relegated to the bench and watched the postseason from the pine. All […]

Dennis Schroder had a really solid season for the Los Angeles Lakers. He both came off the bench and started, and was a pivotal part of the Lakers postseason run into the Western Conference Finals. Schroder was the primary defender on opposing teams’ best guards, wreaking havoc against the likes of Ja Morant and Stephen […]

Michael Jordan once made sure a fan won $1 million after he knocked down an 80-foot shot during a timeout of a Chicago Bulls home game. It’s normal for NBA teams to host in-arena entertainment during timeouts. For the Bulls on April 13, 1994, one of them was a three-quarter-court shot contest with a chance […]

Another rare pair of Michael Jordan‘s game-worn sneakers have hit auction. The earliest documented pair of sneakers Jordan wore were the Converse All-Stars as he donned them on an international stage at the 1983 Pan American Games. Michael Jordan won his first gold medal for the United States and 40 years later his game-worn sneakers […]

The Chicago Bulls enter NBA free agency in the 2023 offseason at a crossroads. Nikola Vucevic is a Bulls’ free agent, and Lonzo Ball is heading for a third knee surgery that may cost him yet another season. There are plenty of Bulls free agent target rumors out there as the NBA offseason begins, and […]

Jordan Clarkson is coming off of a career season where he averaged 20.8 points per game, and is now set to hit NBA free agency with plenty of bidders. He will be entering his 12th season in the NBA, and given his production last year, will most likely earn his most lucrative contract for his […]

Nikola Vucevic hits the free agent market this offseason and could be an excellent addition to teams in need of help up front. The two-time All-Star is known for his offensive skill set. Vucevic is a 32-year-old veteran who excels scoring from all three levels of the floor at center. While Vucevic isn’t performing at […]

The Chicago Bulls made a bad trade back in 2021, sending Wendell Carter Jr., Otto Porter Jr., and two first-round picks to the Orland Magic for Nikola Vucevic. The big man hasn’t helped the Bulls reach the next level and now enters NBA free agency in the 2023 offseason. While letting him walk makes the […]

Philadelphia 76ers point guard James Harden had a very solid season this year, albeit it ending in disappointment in the second round of the 2023 NBA Playoffs. Once again, Harden faltered when the lights got bright and he will have to carry another blemish alongside his postseason resume. James Harden now arrives in NBA free […]

Kyrie Irving is going to have the most talked about NBA free agency this summer. Arguably the most polarizing figure across the league, there is no denying the talent that comes along with the controversies he inevitably brings with him. Once NBA free agency begins, Kyrie Irving will be coveted by teams across the league […]

Jimmy Butler started off his career some 12 years ago with the Chicago Bulls as the last pick in the first round of the 2011 NBA Draft. At that time, LeBron James and the Miami Heat were one of Chicago’s biggest rivals, which apparently prompted a bold promise from Butler early in his career. During […]