Chicago Bulls Articles - Page 65

The Chicago Bulls are at an interesting point as a franchise. They have been active over the past few seasons and created an impressive roster as a result, finally returning to the playoffs for the first time since 2017. Chicago finished with a record of 46-36, which placed them in sixth in the East. The […]

After just one season, the first iteration of the Chicago Bulls’ superteam experiment may be coming to a close. Rumors of Zach LaVine’s possible departure from Chicago in free agency are swirling. Thursday, LaVar Ball, father of Bulls guard Lonzo Ball, added fuel to the fire. Ball revealed in an interview with David Kaplan that […]

The Chicago Bulls had a solid 2021-2022 season, but had a disappointing finish. After being one of the hottest teams for much of the year, they struggled down the stretch and were easily handled by the Milwaukee Bucks in the first round of the playoffs. With the offseason underway, minds have shifted to guard Zach […]

The Chicago Bulls are expected to make moves to strengthen their roster ahead of the 2022-2023 season. And, with everything going on from injuries to ending contracts, they better get started soon. Lonzo Ball missed the second half of the season and the playoffs because of a torn meniscus in his left knee. Fortunately, it […]

There has been ongoing concern about Chicago Bulls guard Lonzo Ball’s knee injury, which kept him out the last three months of the season and then the playoffs. Ball underwent surgery for a meniscus tear in January, but a stubborn bone bruise that just won’t heal has some wondering what the heck is going on. […]

The Chicago Bulls returned to the playoffs for the first time since 2017 in this 2021-22 season, but they were dispatched easily in five games by the Milwaukee Bucks despite Khris Middleton missing the last three games of the series. The Bulls’ own injury problems hurt them during the latter half of the season and […]

Mention the names Michael Jordan and Kobe Bryant to any basketball-loving individual and you’ll instantly be flooded with tons of reactions or anecdotes about the two legends. In a way, that’s the same story you’ll get from any true sports card collector. Both His Airness and the Black Mamba have lived out amazing NBA careers […]

The Chicago Bulls’ offseason began far sooner than they would have hoped after the first-round exit at the hands of the Milwaukee Bucks in the NBA Playoffs. Unfortunately, the Bulls received some bad news with the playoffs ongoing. NBC Sports Chicago’s David Kaplan reports some bad news on the Lonzo Ball injury front. https://twitter.com/ChiSportUpdates/status/1526215768093995008?s=20&t=TIPLIG4QJq3mXCR2RCUUeQ Per […]

Chicago Bulls star Zach LaVine was battling knee pain for most of the season and despite missing time, he vowed to play through it and help his team make a postseason run. With free agency looming and LaVine looking to get back to tip-top shape, the Bulls guard will undergo a procedure in the next […]

For years, NBA fans have debated who would win a 1-on-1 matchup between Warriors forward Draymond Green and former Bulls big man Dennis Rodman. The two have even traded blows at each other in the public eye. NBA Hall of Famer James Worthy made it known he’d take Rodman in the matchup. Nets superstar Kevin […]

Zach LaVine enjoyed his first All-Star campaign for the Chicago Bulls in the 2020-21 season. In the offseason, the front office added plenty of reinforcements for Chicago’s star guard to work with. DeMar DeRozan, Lonzo Ball and Alex Caruso all made their way to help LaVine and the Bulls try to take the next step […]

League decision-makers believe the Portland Trail Blazers could emerge as a legitimate suitor for Chicago Bulls star Zach LaVine in free agency, according to ESPN’s Brian Windhorst. LaVine raised eyebrows across the league after the Bulls were eliminated from the playoffs in late April, making it clear that widespread assumptions he’d simply re-sign with Chicago […]

The Chicago Bulls made the playoffs for the first time in 2017 this season, but unfortunately suffered a first-round exit at the hands of the Milwaukee Bucks. They were poor in the second half of the campaign, but nonetheless, the Bulls certainly took a step in the right direction after several years of disappointment. DeMar […]

Not too many people will argue against the notion that Michael Jordan is the greatest player to have ever picked up a basketball. For many, this is a known fact about the Chicago Bulls icon. As it turns out, however, we all never got to see the very best of MJ. According to his former Bulls […]

Chicago Bulls star Zach LaVine opened some eyes with his comments on his upcoming free agency during his exit interview last week. To sum it all up, he wouldn’t commit to the Bulls and made sure to note that he’s going to take his time and enjoy the free agency process. While he’s grateful for […]

DeMar DeRozan and the Chicago Bulls were once the toast of the NBA. With a revamped roster and an MVP-level regular season campaign for the 13-year NBA veteran, things were looking up for both the team and its seasoned star. Then the Bulls went 7-15 in the final 22 games of the season. The slew […]

As the Chicago Bulls went on a terrific overhaul in the offseason by adding big names like DeMar DeRozan, Lonzo Ball, and Alex Caruso, the Bulls surprised most NBA fans by being one of the top teams in the Eastern Conference. It seemed like the year wherein the front office found the supplementary pieces alongside […]

Scottie Pippen just couldn’t stop himself from taking a shot at his former Chicago Bulls teammate Michael Jordan. Pippen and Jordan’s beef has been a major talking point since the release of “The Last Dance” documentary in 2020. Ever since then, Scottie has been taking digs at His Airness whenever he gets the chance to. […]

The Chicago Bulls were eliminated in the first round of the playoffs to the Milwaukee Bucks, leaving star Zach LaVine’s future in Chicago in question. LaVine is set to be a free agent this summer, and many teams will express interest in the star guard. Zach on free agency: "I understand the relationship I've had […]

This offseason will be crucial for the Chicago Bulls. They took a big step forward and became a playoff team. Now, they have to follow up on their success by getting better. The most important thing is to sign Zach LaVine to a new contract. After helping the Bulls to grow for years, he will […]

The Chicago Bulls were eliminated in five games in their first-round series against the Milwaukee Bucks. Chicago had a solid offseason, but injuries kept them from reaching their full potential. It was still a successful season for the Bulls, as they made their first playoff appearance since 2017. While fans may be disappointed about the […]

The Chicago Bulls traded for San Antonio Spurs All-Star DeMar DeRozan last offseason. Looks like Dejounte Murray wants them to return the favor. The Spurs point guard sent out a non-so-innocent tweet featuring Zach LaVine after the Bulls were eliminated from the playoffs. He deleted the tweet shortly after. Dejounte Murray dreaming about Zach LaVine […]

Chicago Bulls star DeMar DeRozan already has some brutal summer workouts planned for the offseason, involving some of his teammates. Bulls' DeMar DeRozan planning hellish summer workouts for teammates @NBCSBulls https://t.co/cpsnHw3TIQ — NBC Sports Chicago (@NBCSChicago) April 28, 2022 DeRozan stays in Los Angeles during the offseason, which is where he grew up. It’s no […]

In his 13th year in the NBA, Chicago Bulls forward DeMar DeRozan orchestrated arguably his most complete season to date. From his career-high in points per game (27.9) to his five total 40-plus point games, he led the way for the Bulls en route to a return to the playoffs. Overall, one could question on […]

Lonzo Ball was terrific in his first season with the Chicago Bulls … when he was on the court. Unfortunately for both sides, he only played 35 games for them. He averaged 13.0 points and 5.1 assists while setting career highs in steals per game with 1.8 and in 3-point percentage with 42.3 percent. A […]

The Chicago Bulls have finally become a playoff team again. Although they lost in the first round in just five games, they snapped their four-year playoff drought after a big offseason. Although they have plenty of ways they could improve the roster in the offseason, they must first keep Zach LaVine in the house. LaVine […]

The Chicago Bulls’ 2021-22 season just ended with a first-round series loss to the Milwaukee Bucks in five games. The Bulls competed with the Bucks through two games, only to get blown out in the final three. Chicago’s final three ugly losses looked similar to many of the games at the end of the regular […]

The Chicago Bulls got back to the NBA playoffs in the 2021-22 season but didn’t last long. They got eliminated in five games at the hands of the Milwaukee Bucks. The Bulls suffered several injuries over the course of the season that hampered their ability to remain atop the Eastern Conference standings. Zach LaVine’s knee […]

Zach LaVine is an unrestricted free agent this offseason, and sure enough, he’ll be seeking a max contract from the Chicago Bulls and all his potential suitors. For DeMar DeRozan, though, his teammate is worth it. DeRozan sent that message loud and clear to the Bulls following their playoff elimination at the hands of the […]

While the Chicago Bulls got eliminated in the first round of the playoffs, DeMar DeRozan said he wouldn’t want his first season with the team any other way. DeRozan showed his All-Star mettle right from the start, often saving Chicago from the brink of defeat with his clutch genes. The Bulls were also once among […]

The Milwaukee Bucks made easy work of a shorthanded Chicago Bulls team on Wednesday, 116-100. The Bucks closed out the series 4-1 as they now advance to the next round to face off against the mighty Boston Celtics in what should be an epic series. Before turning their focus to Jayson Tatum and Co., however, […]

The Chicago Bulls’ strategy in Game 5 against the Milwaukee Bucks was quite clear: live or die by the 3-pointer. Unfortunately for them, it’s the latter that ended up happening. Chicago attempted a total of 52 triples in the Wednesday showdown. However, they made just 15 of those shots for a 28.9 percent shooting clip. […]

Zach LaVine is out for the Chicago Bulls in Game 5 of their playoff series against the Milwaukee Bucks, and by the looks of it, the explosive guard isn’t doing well. According to head coach Billy Donovan, LaVine is feeling “pretty sick” after he entered the league’s health and safety protocols, per KC Johnson of […]

Zach LaVine’s season is most likely over. The Chicago Bulls All-Star will not suit up for Game 5 against the Milwaukee Bucks, who lead the series 3-1 with the chance to close it out on their home floor. The star shooting guard will likely see his first appearance in the NBA playoffs end quickly. According […]

The defending champs are back in Milwaukee looking to close out the series against the Bulls! It’s time to continue our NBA odds series with a Bulls-Bucks prediction and pick.   The Bulls are struggling right now and it’s at the worst possible time. Chicago started off the season on fire and even led the […]

It’s do or die for the Chicago Bulls on Wednesday night as they head into a must-win Game 5 against the Milwaukee Bucks at Fiserv Forum. Unfortunately, the squad will need to get by without Zach LaVine, who entered health and safety protocols on Tuesday. Meanwhile, fellow guard Alex Caruso suffered a concussion scare in […]

Tonight, the Chicago Bulls are officially in do-or-die mode. Their Game 5 contest against the Milwaukee Bucks will extend or end their season. A surprisingly successful campaign that got them to the NBA playoffs, which was led by a pair of All-Stars in DeMar DeRozan and Zach LaVine, could be over at the hands of […]

The Chicago Bulls are facing elimination on Wednesday night, as they travel to Milwaukee to face the defending champion Bucks. Chicago appeared to be in a good spot after Game 2. They had stolen home court with a 114-110 win in Milwaukee. Then news surfaced that Bucks All-Star forward Khris Middleton would miss the rest […]

The Chicago Bulls are currently on the brink of elimination heading into a must-win Game 5 on Wednesday against the Milwaukee Bucks, but the task at hand just became even more daunting. Aside from Alex Caruso currently in concussion protocols, star guard Zach LaVine has entered health and safety protocols and will miss this do-or-die […]