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Zach LaVine has turned into the most coveted piece of the trade that sent Jimmy Butler to the Timberwolves back in 2017. The Chicago Bulls guard is still with the team and has developed into an all-star caliber player. Now, with LaVine due for a new contract extension, he has made his side very clear, […]

It looks like the Lonzo Ball sweepstakes are nearly coming to an end. The Chicago Bulls as reportedly the clear frontrunner for the incoming fifth year guard’s services with a contract to follow soon. Via ABC Chicago’s Marm Schanowski: Watching NBA TV’s free agency special. Well respected Chris Haynes reports unless there’s a major “hiccup”, […]

The Chicago Bulls are looking to retool their roster around Zach LaVine and Nikola Vucevic, and that could involve moving restricted free agent Lauri Markkanen in a sign-and-trade deal. Michael Scotto of HoopsHype reports the Bulls are “open” to such a move, with the Minnesota Timberwolves named as a team to watch in these sweepstakes […]

Sometimes, NBA players can find playing basketball in an international setting as though they’ve been airdropped in a different planet to hoop — especially when it comes to the officiating, as Zach LaVine and Team USA is finding out game after game in the Tokyo 2020 Olympics. LaVine got his own story to tell from […]

The Chicago Bulls have failed to qualify for the NBA Playoffs in four straight seasons, so the front office was to be expected to pull off some maneuvers in the offseason. They already acquired  Nikola Vucevic to help Zach Lavine at the trade deadline last March. Now, it is being rumored that the Bulls are […]

Despite rumors that Lauri Markkanen could be on his way out of the Windy City, it appears the Chicago Bulls are keen on keeping him around for another season. According to The Athletic’s Shams Charania, the Bulls have extended their $9 million qualifying offer to the Finnish sharpshooter, which now makes him a restricted free […]

The NBA offseason has been all about star point guards switching teams. From hypotheticals in Damian Lillard and Chris Paul, to actualities in Russell Westbrook, trying to get a shiny, new star PG is in vogue right now. Lonzo Ball is one name that could be in line for a big pay day and a […]

Oh look, it’s another LeBron James and Michael Jordan GOAT debate. People just can’t get enough of it. The fact that we’re writing about it again and you reading this article only validates that. But this time around, it’s not a current superstar or an NBA legend who weighed in on the whole global conundrum […]

After failing to live up to expectations with the Lakers this past season, a return to LA is highly unlikely for Dennis Schroder. His previous stints in Atlanta and Oklahoma City proved him to be a reliable scorer and playmaker who could also be a scrappy perimeter defender. With Schroder and the Lakers clearly not […]

The Chicago Bulls are expected to be big spenders this offseason as they continue their quest to beef up their roster. Coby White underwent shoulder surgery last month and is expected to be out for four months. Even when this timeline expires, the Bulls will likely limit White’s minutes until he’s a hundred percent healthy. […]

Washington Wizards main man Bradley Beal continues to be in the middle of a tug of war among teams yearning to get his services. Beal is reportedly disgruntled over the way things are going with the Wizards and is expected to seek a trade real soon. Beal has had many suitors, even during the past […]

San Antonio Spurs star DeMar DeRozan has emerged as one of the biggest names in this summer’s free agency class. Rumors of his impending departure from the Spurs became even more prominent after the Compton, California native recently expressed his willingness to play in his hometown of Los Angeles. Unsurprisingly, it isn’t only the Lakers […]

Thirteen years after he was welcomed in the Windy City as their first overall pick, is Derrick Rose actually headed back to play for the Chicago Bulls this coming season?  The 32-year-old, who is still currently signed with the New York Knicks, is in the twilight of his career and a lot of folks have […]

Zach LaVine’s participation in the Tokyo Olympics with Team USA got quite the scare when he entered the COVID-19 health and safety protocols. After all, it was only a couple of days since Bradley Beal had to give up his spot due to the same issue. Fortunately, LaVine was fine and was able to re-join […]

Brooklyn Nets superstar Kevin Durant just won’t let his Team USA teammate and Chicago Bulls guard Zach LaVine off the hook at the Tokyo Olympics. Durant went on Instagram live to document his Olympic experience and found LaVine as his favorite roast subject. KD poked fun at LaVine’s defense, giving Bulls head coach Billy Donovan […]

If we’ve learned anything from last year’s airing of The Last Dance, it’s that Scottie Pippen was extremely underpaid. Perhaps the Chicago Bulls star is hurting from that now as he’s put up his Highland Park mansion up for rent on Airbnb. Well, sort of. The Chicago residence is being listed on Airbnb for an […]

LeBron James has always been drawn to greatness. Since his much-documented high school days, LeBron was always on the cusp of being one of the biggest cultural figures. Since stepping foot in the NBA, The King has only widened his reign. In recent years, LeBron has dipped his hands in other ventures. Most notably, of […]

Giannis Antetokounmpo just delivered one of the most memorable NBA Finals performances on Tuesday in the Milwaukee Bucks’ title-clinching victory over the Phoenix Suns in Game 6. As if his gargantuan effort was not impressive enough, a new report has now surfaced that will only make Giannis’ epic showing even more jaw-dropping. According to a […]

It’s no secret that Kobe Bryant considered Michael Jordan to be one of his biggest idols. The Los Angeles Lakers legend followed in MJ’s footsteps throughout his career, and no matter how much he tried to hide it, it was clear that Kobe wanted to emulate the great Michael Jordan. Jon Barry, one of Kobe’s […]

Team USA was dealt with another huge blow on Monday after it was announced that Chicago Bulls guard Zach LaVine was unable to travel with the squad to Tokyo because of health and safety protocols. The 26-year-old has since taken to Instagram to share his reaction to this unfortunate development. LaVine commented on one of […]

Here comes another huge blow for Team USA with the Tokyo Olympics just days away. According to Shams Charania of The Athletic, Chicago Bulls guard Zach LaVine has been placed under health and safety protocols. Team USA's Zach LaVine has been placed under health and safety protocols and will not travel with the team to […]

The Chicago Bulls need an upgrade at point guard to play next to All-Star Zach LaVine. Matt Moore of The Action Network reports the Bulls are planning on being a big spender at the position this offseason, with four names tied to the franchise. Those four names are Kyle Lowry, Dennis Schroder, Lonzo Ball and […]

Chicago Bulls All-Star shooting guard Zach LaVine is eligible for a contract extension this offseason, but there are complications that make it likely he won’t sign one this offseason and will be ticketed for unrestricted free agency in 2022. This may make some Bulls fans uneasy about his future, but LaVine understands the situation and […]

The Los Angeles Lakers are weighing whether to re-sign Dennis Schroder. If they don’t, general manager Rob Pelinka will look to execute a sign-and-trade for the 27-year old point guard rather than lose him for nothing. After all: in the sign-and-trade era, anything is possible. Re-signing Schroder may cost the Lakers upwards of $20-$25 million […]

Big man Lauri Markkanen is one of the wild cards of the upcoming NBA free-agent period. A soon-to-be restricted free agent, Markkanen’s role with the Chicago Bulls has been all over the place recently. Given them selecting Patrick Williams with the fourth pick in last year’s NBA Draft and acquiring star big man Nikola Vucevic […]

Evan Fournier continues to become more productive and impactful with age. Fournier, 28, is one of the better shooting scorers in the NBA. He’s efficient from the field, can shoot off the dribble and fills up the cup at a reasonable rate. In a season split between the Boston Celtics and Orlando Magic, Fournier averaged […]

Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James has been in perhaps every imaginable high-pressure situation on the basketball court throughout his decorated career. Things are much different for him right now, though, as the four-time NBA champ nervously awaits the release of his new film, Space Jam: A New Legacy. It took more than two decades since […]

After another disappointing season that saw the Chicago Bulls go 31-41 and miss out on the postseason, it was a move Chicago made during the year that provided optimism for the future. At the NBA Trade Deadline during the year, the Bulls acquired Orlando Magic all-star center Nikola Vucevic. Pairing him alongside fellow all-star Zach […]

Lonzo Ball’s future with the New Orleans Pelicans grows murkier by the day. In the latest report from The Athletic’s Shams Charania, Ball looks likely to part ways with the Louisiana-based side. Shams reported on the Pelicans guard in his newest edition of Inside Pass: “New Orleans is unlikely to match a significant offer sheet […]

One of the most iconic plays of the great Allen Iverson’s career was crossing Michael Jordan back in 1997. But, according to Reggie Miller, AI’s flashy moves weren’t 100% legal, if you ask him. In a recent interview in the Dan Patrick Show, the former Indiana Pacers star referenced the infamous Iverson crossover on Jordan […]

Kemba Walker to the Chicago Bulls? Back in mid-June, the Boston Celtics surprisingly pulled off a trade involving Kemba Walker along with a 2021 first-round pick and a 2023 second-round pick in exchange for Al Horford, Moses Brown, and a 2025 second-round pick from the Oklahoma City Thunder. Though Walker has found a new home […]

Chicago Bulls star Zach LaVine didn’t deny that Team USA players are recruiting each other, but he emphasized that it’s only a byproduct of being teammates and that their focus remains the same: winning Olympic gold. According to LaVine, it’s unavoidable for Team USA players to talk about the NBA and build relationships, noting that […]

Zach LaVine will be an unrestricted free agent in 2022 if he doesn’t sign an extension this summer, but whatever the case may be, it doesn’t look like he’s leaving the Chicago Bulls. The 26-year-old guard hinted as much when asked about his contract status, noting that he expects to be in talks with the […]

All eyes will be on Ben Simmons and the Philadelphia 76ers this offseason. Fans and analysts will anticipate if the two parties will continue their partnership or end it via trade. After his poor showing in the playoffs, no one’s riding the Simmons hype-train anymore. His top-notch playmaking skills have been vastly overshadowed by his […]

Phoenix Suns star point guard Chris Paul made his NBA Finals debut on Tuesday night, and he controlled Game 1 against the Milwaukee Bucks with 32 points and nine assists while shooting a red-hot 12-of-17 from the field. Behind Paul’s dominance, the Suns cruised to a 118-105 victory. Paul scored or assisted on 54 points […]

The Phoenix Suns are in the NBA Finals for the first time since 1993, when Charles Barkley’s Suns squad lost to Michael Jordan’s Chicago Bulls in six games. Phoenix actually had the best record in the NBA that season at 62-20, giving them home-court advantage in the series, and Barkley was MVP. But the Suns […]

When it comes to the GOAT conversation, everyone can count on Michael Jordan to be a part of it. With six titles and countless accolades tucked under his belt, His Airness presents a pretty strong case to be the greatest ever to play the game of basketball. Collectors, in particular, honor the greatness of Jordan […]

Metta World Peace will be forever remembered as a guy who helped the Los Angeles Lakers win the NBA title in 2010. He will also be forever remembered for his role in the unfortunate Malice at the Palace in 2004. Not many, however, will remember World Peace as one of the up-and-coming stars of the […]

It has been well-publicized that Clyde Drexler was at the receiving end of some harsh words coming out of Chicago Bulls icon Michael Jordan’s mouth. Aside from being on-court rivals during the 1990s when Drexler was still part of the Portland Trail Blazers, the two also enjoyed some time together as members of the Dream […]