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With the NBA trade deadline steadily approaching, names are being tossed around as players that could help playoff contenders. In an article about potential trade candidates, ESPN’s Bobby Marks believe Thaddeus Young, and not Zach LaVine, of the Chicago Bulls is the non-Bradley Beal candidate that could be a marquee addition for a contender. When […]

The Chicago Bulls have been one of the surprise teams of the year thus far. Sitting in sixth place as of this article, Chicago is aiming for a playoff spot in the Eastern Conference. Zach LaVine shared his thoughts on the young Bulls roster after a tremendous win Wednesday night against the Minnesota Timberwolves. “We […]

NBA fans have indeed come up with plenty of hilarious nicknames for their favorite players over the years. But Chicago Bulls broadcaster Stacey King for this latest one, for better or worse. Bulls forward Thaddeus Young was beyond amused when he found out his latest monicker on Basketball Reference.com. While Young usually just goes by […]

Chicago Bulls guard Zach LaVine is set to make his All-Star debut after it was announced on Tuesday that he was voted as a reserve for the East. There are more than a few that would argue that this has been long overdue, which apparently includes Chicago native Dwyane Wade. Wade took to Twitter to […]

In terms of their style of play, Golden State Warriors superstar Stephen Curry and the great Michael Jordan have very few things in common. However, in terms of their impact on the game, Curry and Jordan indeed share more than a few similarities — a notion that New York Knicks legend Patrick Ewing completely agrees […]

The Chicago Bulls made sure to make a memorable surprise for swingman Zach LaVine, who was just selected to his first All-Star Game amid the Bulls’ surprise season. LaVine thought he was about to do a call with the media, but it turned out that his parents, Paul and Cheryl, were the first to congratulate […]

It has been a long time coming for Chicago Bulls scorer Zach LaVine, but he has finally made an All-Star team. After getting the honor, LaVine sent a message to his younger self, as posted by the Bulls official Twitter account.   “Hard work doesn’t fail. It really doesn’t. Just keep your head down and keep […]

Seeing the Chicago Bulls miss the postseason for the last couple of seasons doesn’t feel right at all. A franchise that once had the greatest player of all time and six rings should be up there dominating with the best teams in the league. But thanks to bad coaching and questionable roster decisions, the squad […]

The Chicago Bulls have momentarily snagged the No. 8 spot in the Eastern Conference, and their success this 2020-21 season is thanks in large part due to Zach LaVine’s breakout campaign. Led by the 25-year-old star, the Bulls are gaining more confidence each game, as evidenced by this remark from veteran forward Thaddeus Young. Thad […]

One of the most contentious plot lines of the current NBA season has been the degree to which observers have denied Zach LaVine credit for his improved offensive performance with the Chicago Bulls. Despite averaging a stat line of 29.4 points, 5.4 rebounds and 5.1 assists–with efficiency numbers that place him in the 86th percentile […]

Zach LaVine has been tearing it up on the offensive end for the Chicago Bulls this season, but he has the desire to become better on the other end of the court. After leading the Bulls to a win over the Sacramento Kings on Saturday, LaVine spoke about his improved defense of late, via K.C. […]

Following his 38-point outing in the Chicago Bulls’ 122-114 win over the Sacramento Kings, Zach LaVine made rookie Patrick Williams his official campaign manager for his 2021 All-Star bid. As the 19-year-old spoke in his postgame press conference, LaVine looked on and made sure Williams said the right things about him. Watch the hilarious exchange […]

Zach LaVine is in the midst of a tremendous campaign for the Chicago Bulls. The 25-year-old has gotten much praise along the way, and as it turns out, he’s left such a huge impression on Sacramento Kings head coach Luke Walton that he thinks LaVine should be a frontrunner for this season’s Most Improved Player […]

The Chicago Bulls have been hit by the injury bug often during this season and Friday was just another chapter. Coby White was forced to leave the game against the Philadelphia 76ers with a knee contusion and was then listed as questionable to return. According to Bulls PR, Coby White is questionable to return with […]

Philadelphia 76ers All-Star Ben Simmons won’t be suiting up against the Chicago Bulls at Wells Fargo Center on Friday, the team confirmed just hours before tip-off. ESPN’s Cassidy Hubbarth revealed that the Sixers point-forward is still out with an unspecified illness. Ben Simmons is officially OUT with an illness tonight against the Bulls per the […]

Washington Wizards guard Bradley Beal was named an All-Star starter when the voting was announced on Thursday, and it’s no surprise as he leads the NBA with 32.8 points per game. However, Beal also advocates strongly for Chicago Bulls guard Zach LaVine to be named an All-Star in the Eastern Conference. “I feel like Zach […]

The Houston Rockets are hopeful that guard Victor Oladipo may return to the court as early as Monday, according to Kelly Iko of The Athletic. The Rockets will host the Chicago Bulls at the Toyota Center on Feb. 22. #Rockets hopeful of a Victor Oladipo return as early as Monday vs Chicago, sources tell @TheAthletic. […]

The Philadelphia 76ers and Chicago Bulls are on opposite ends of the spectrum in the Eastern Conference. While Philly is intent on contending for a championship right now, Chicago is still feeling things out in the first season under new management. The Sixers are the No. 1 seed in the East, and the Bulls (currently […]

Indiana Pacers center Myles Turner had an incredible rebuttal for a fan’s not-so-subtle way of criticizing him following the team’s loss to the Chicago Bulls on Monday. The fan apparently requested $100 from Turner on Venmo. But Turner turned it around on his critic, paying him all of a single cent, complete with a hilarious […]

Charles Barkley wants people to stop using Zach LaVine and Trae Young in the same sentence. The Hall of Fame member firmly believes that the Chicago Bulls superstar has shown incredible improvement this season and he shouldn’t be compared to the Atlanta Hawks playmaker. Barkley’s controversial statement came after both were snubbed for a spot […]

It takes more than a few nudges and words to startle a guy like Zach LaVine. The Chicago Bulls swingman is as tough as they come, and he showed on Wednesday against the Detroit Pistons how he doesn’t back down from anybody. LaVine got tangled up with Pistons forward Josh Jackson and didn’t shy away […]

Miami Heat star Jimmy Butler hopped on TNT’s “Inside the NBA” on Tuesday night, only to be reminded of an old clip of him dating back to his days with the Chicago Bulls. The video showed Butler singing and dancing happily to Taylor Swift’s single “22” in the locker room. It’s pretty hilarious, and Jimmy’s […]

Nine years have gone by since Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James took to Twitter to show love to Chicago Bulls legend Michael Jordan on his birthday. In the post, James admitted that he looked up to Jordan and even hailed him as the GOAT. Since the posting of the tweet in 2012, many things […]

With more NBA games being postponed due to the San Antonio Spurs’ COVID-19 outbreak and the severe winter weather in Texas, the league is making an additional tweak to Wednesday’s schedule. The Chicago Bulls and Detroit Pistons are reportedly set to play on that day instead, with the teams finalizing the logistics for a game in Chicago, […]

After a couple of weeks of being COVID-19 free, the league is once again dealing with a shaky situation as the San Antonio Spurs have registered four positive tests. The NBA is taking action by postponing the Spurs’ next three games (Cleveland Cavaliers, New York Knicks, Indiana Pacers), with the Charlotte Hornets’ next two games […]

Dwayne Wade got a chance to play one season with the Chicago Bulls, but his experience with the organization wasn’t all that sweet. During an appearance on “No Chill with Gilbert Arenas”, Wade shared that fans booed him when he playing on the Bulls. The retired guard started the conversation by saying that the energy […]

The Chicago Bulls and Zach LaVine captured a phenomenal 120-112 overtime victory against the Indiana Pacers Monday night. When it came down to late-game plays, the Bulls made sure to come together and communicate against a struggling Pacers team. Lavine led the way for the Bulls with 30 points and nine rebounds. But after the […]

Zach LaVine of the Chicago Bulls entered the consciousness of basketball fans as an athletic swingman with hops and fantastic dunks in his arsenal. These days, he’s known as a capable offensive gunner and is even showing hints of being a strong defender. Per KC Johnson of NBC Sports, Bulls head coach Billy Donovan said […]

The Chicago Bulls are preparing to begin a three-game road trip on Monday and they’ll get one of the marquee members of their frontcourt back. According to K.C. Johnson of NBC Sports, Wendell Carter Jr. is set to return to the lineup on Monday versus the Indiana Pacers after being sidelined for nearly a month. Wendell […]

Charlotte Hornets owner and Chicago Bulls legend Michael Jordan is gifting a massive amount of money to a pair of medical clinics in North Carolina. Jordan is giving $10 million to two clinics in Hanover County. He had previously partnered with Novant Health to open two Michael Jordan Family Clinics in Charlotte. Now, Jordan is […]

Derrick Rose has revitalized his career in recent seasons due to him taking extra time to make sure his body is healthy. As he experiences his second stint with the New York Knicks, Rose shared how he used a Tim Duncan-inspired technique to stay healthy this season. “I made a big effort this summer with […]

Zach LaVine’s scoring explosion against the New Orleans Pelicans on Wednesday night epitomized the reasons he needs to be in the 2021 All-Star Game. LaVine erupted for 46 points on 17-for-25 shooting, including 9-for-14 from beyond the arc. He got just about whatever he wanted, emphasizing his growing reputation as one of the best offensive […]

Zach LaVine and Coby White had a monster evening for the Chicago Bulls on Wednesday. The Bulls’ explosive duo turned on the jets as they torched the visiting New Orleans Pelicans with their red-hot shooting. LaVine and White each nailed eight three-pointers and made NBA history by being the first pair of teammates to each […]

Zach LaVine and Coby White have been absolutely on fire for the Chicago Bulls. On Wednesday night against the two once again led the Bulls’ hot shooting against the New Orleans Pelicans to pull off an incredible feat no other backcourt tandem has ever accomplished. And yes, that includes the Splash Brothers. The red-hot pair […]

Zach LaVine was El Fuego to start the Chicago Bulls‘ home game against the New Orleans Pelicans at United Center on Wednesday. The 25-year-old guard showed how lethal of a scorer he has become, torching the helpless Pels defense for 20 first quarter points. The two-time NBA Slam Dunk Champion was immaculate from deep in […]

Chicago Bulls star Zach LaVine had a prime opportunity to send their Monday night game against the Washington Wizards into overtime. The high-flying shooting guard was able to get by Wizards defender Bradley Beal and got a look at the rim to tie the game. However, Wizards big man Alex Len was at the cup […]

Chicago Bulls guard Zach LaVine has been in All-Star form all season long, and a lot of people have been rallying behind the 25-year-old to make his first-ever ASG selection this 2020-21. Now, LaVine also got the nod of the league’s leading scorer in Washington Wizards star Bradley Beal after the two faced off in […]

The Chicago Bulls have more injury issues in the frontcourt. Wendell Carter Jr. is already on the shelf due to a severe right quad contusion. Now, forward Lauri Markkanen will miss an extended period of time. The Bulls announced Monday that Markkanen will be out 2-to-4 weeks with a sprained AC joint in his right […]

The New York Knicks have shown a marked improvement so far in head coach Tom Thibodeau’s first season in charge, compiling an 11-13 record and the seventh spot in the Eastern Conference standings heading into Sunday’s game against the Miami Heat. Despite the Knicks’ encouraging start, there are those who say that Thibodeau has been […]