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The Chicago Bulls are a storied franchise. There’s no arguing this, as there’s so many championships the team has snagged over the years, it’s rather humorous. Obviously, it also helps that Michael Jordan laced up his sneakers to play for the Windy City franchise. You know, because MJ was a pretty good basketball player. Hot-take, […]

The Chicago Bulls faced the Houston Rockets on Friday in what was the first preseason outing for both sides. Chicago came out on the losing end against a Rockets side that was without want-away superstar James Harden, 125-104. The Bulls were not invited to the Disney World bubble, so this was their first taste of […]

In his time with the Chicago Bulls, Hall of Famer Scottie Pippen was regarded as one of the best players to ever, and the second-in-command right alongside the great Michael Jordan. Pippen’s game was the perfect complement to Jordan’s as their tandem brought home six NBA titles and put the Bulls on the map as […]

New Chicago Bulls head coach Billy Donovan recently shared his thoughts on his new team starting the 2020-21 season without fans in the stands. Having experienced the fanless atmosphere of the Disney World bubble with the Oklahoma City Thunder, Donovan knows a thing or two about this unprecedented situation. In his mind, the 55-year-old Bulls […]

Chicago Bulls legend Michael Jordan’s memorabilia continues to skyrocket several years after he has retired from the league. Most recently, a rookie card of his, tagged as a ‘1986-1987 Michael Jordan Fleer’, reportedly sold for a whopping $150,000 price tag at Robert Edward Auctions. The first bid started at $25,000 and reached the last bid […]

Since “The Last Dance” first aired on ESPN last spring, Scottie Pippen — along with other former Chicago Bulls — has not been shy about voicing his displeasure about the docu-series. Despite the fact that Jordan credits Pippen for his integral role in the Bulls’ success in the 1990s — even saying, “whenever they speak […]

With the NBA coming off an unusually short offseason, teams have had less time to adjust to having new coaches and teammates. That includes the Chicago Bulls, who play their first preseason game on Friday against the Houston Rockets. This is less than three months after the hiring of former Oklahoma City Thunder head coach Billy […]

After a forgettable season mired with injuries, Otto Porter Jr. now appears primed for a bounce-back campaign with the Chicago Bulls. He recently shared his thoughts on the upcoming NBA season, and while he now feels completely healthy, Porter admitted that he is still unsure of the role new Bulls coach Billy Donovan is going […]

The world is rife with strange stories that don’t have any bearing on how we live our daily lives yet we are so desperate of knowing more about them. Take for example the relationship of former Chicago Bulls star Scottie Pippen and his estranged wife, Larsa Pippen.  But, wait.  The year 2020 is about to […]

Chicago Bulls center Wendell Carter Jr. didn’t hold back when discussing the trade rumors surrounding him. Discussed as a possible target by the Golden State Warriors leading up to the NBA Draft last month, Carter said he simply shrugged off the whispers. He told The Athletic’s Darnell Mayberry that he believes he has a long-term […]

The Chicago Bulls are in a transition period. Gone is the disastrous front office and Jim Boylen, leaving stars like Zach LaVine in a place to better speak their mind. On the daily Locked On Bulls Podcast, host Matt Peck and Jordan Maly discuss the shade Zach LaVine hurled toward Jim Boylen during Bulls Media […]

Whether you like it or not, Michael Jordan is known as the greatest basketball player of all time. And if you’re here reading this, you’re more inclined to agree with that statement, too. That being said, you will want to gear up with the best gift for MJ fans, and we have the perfect guide. […]

Derrick Rose has played four games against the Chicago Bulls at the United Center as a visiting player, and each time, he has received MVP chants from the home crowd. Rose, a Chicago native, won the 2011 MVP award with the Bulls, becoming the youngest player in NBA history to win the Maurice Podoloff Trophy. Even […]

Chicago Bulls star shooting guard Zach LaVine is excited about the team’s new front office led by Arturas Karnisovas and Marc Eversley, and he’s already noticing a major difference from the last regime led by John Paxson and Gar Forman. LaVine spoke about this at Tuesday’s media availability at the start of training camp: Zach […]

The Chicago Bulls are building something interesting through the draft. Lauri Markkanen, Coby White, Wednell Carter Jr., and new rookie Patrick Williams were all taken with high picks and could all become solid to great role players but the Bulls still lack one bonafide future All-Star type player. Zach LaVine was supposed to be that […]

Six Eastern Conference teams failed to qualify for the NBA bubble this past season. These teams include the Charlotte Hornets, Chicago Bulls, New York Knicks, Detroit Pistons, Atlanta Hawks, and Cleveland Cavaliers. What will it take for one or more of these teams to rise up the conference? Here are the players whose growth is […]

Following yet another disappointing campaign in 2019-20, the Chicago Bulls are shaking things in their front office by finally ending the dreaded Gar-Pax era in the Windy City. Former general manager Gar Forman has been given his walking papers and replaced by Marc Eversley. John Paxson, meanwhile, has been demoted to a senior advisor role […]

The Chicago Bulls have come to terms with 6-foot-4 wing man Denzel Valentine, who has reportedly agreed to an extension with the team. Reports state that Valentine has signed a one-year deal with the Bulls worth $4.7 million. This report comes via Shams Charania of The Athletic: Free agent Denzel Valentine has signed a one-year, […]

The Chicago Bulls have agreed to a one-year deal with veteran swingman Garrett Temple, according to Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN. Temple played for the Brooklyn Nets in 2019-20. Free agent Garrett Temple has agreed to a one-year, $5M deal with Chicago, agent Mark Bartelstein of @PrioritySports tells ESPN. — Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) November 21, 2020 […]

It’s been proven in the history of the NBA that it would be close to impossible to win a title with just one superstar spearheading your franchise. In recent time, we’ve had the chance to witness Big 3s like the LeBron James, Dwyane Wade and Chris Bosh of the Miami Heat. Not to mention Stephen […]

The 2020 NBA Draft is slated to kick off on Wednesday evening with the Golden State Warriors currently in line to pick second overall. While the initial belief was that whoever was selected by the Warriors would immediately join the likes of point guard Stephen Curry, shooting guard Klay Thompson, power forward Draymond Green and […]

The Philadelphia 76ers are looking to upgrade their roster around stars Joel Embiid and Ben Simmons. The Sixers have reportedly checked in on a possible trade for Washington Wizards star Bradley Beal or Chicago Bulls star Zach LaVine, but they’ve been rebuffed to this point, according to Vincent Goodwill of Yahoo Sports. Beal’s name coming […]

Chicago Bulls forward Wendell Carter Jr. was recently linked to trade speculations involving the Golden State Warriors prior to the upcoming 2020 NBA Draft. As per NBC Sports‘ K.C. Johnson, the former Duke standout remains confident that he is still being valued in the organization amid the swirling rumors. FWIW, Wendell Carter Jr. has told […]

The Chicago Bulls desperately need a point guard next to shooting guard Zach LaVine, which is why the team reportedly reached out to the Boston Celtics about a Kemba Walker trade, per Kevin O’Connor of The Ringer. Walker signed a four-year, $140.8 million maximum contract with the Celtics in the summer of 2019 as part […]

When the ping pong balls dropped at this year’s NBA Draft Lottery, the Chicago Bulls came away with the No. 4 overall pick. With the draft rapidly approaching, it appears this new Bulls front office led by Arturas Karnisovas is keeping its intentions very close to the vest. Via Jeremy Woo of Sports Illustrated: Ok, […]

The Chicago Bulls will not extend a qualifying offer to guard Kris Dunn, which will make him an unrestricted free agent. The Los Angeles Clippers, among other teams, are reportedly intrigued in the 26-year old defensive-stopper. “The Bulls plan to not issue a qualifying offer to Kris Dunn,” K.C. Johnson of NBC Sports tweeted on […]

The 2020 NBA Draft is on Wednesday and it is unknown what the Chicago Bulls will do with the No. 4 overall pick. With the team possibly looking at a guard with the fourth-overall selection, some people in NBA circles believe Zach LaVine “could be had in a trade,” per Jeremy Woo of Sports Illustrated. […]

Armed with the No. 4 overall pick in the upcoming 2020 NBA Draft, the Chicago Bulls are currently exploring their options ahead of Nov. 18. The organization is considering the choices that they have on the table in the event that they decide to keep the pick or package it for a trade. Via Jonathan […]

Chicago Bulls forward Otto Porter Jr. wisely opted in to his player option for the 2020-21 season and made sure to collect the remaining $28.4 million on his massive four-year, $106 million deal with the Washington Wizards back in 2017. With that much money left on the table, the 27-year-old Georgetown alum was expected to […]

The Chicago Bulls have the No. 4 pick in the 2020 NBA Draft and are trying to figure out the best way forward when it comes to their rebuild. Meanwhile, the Dallas Mavericks are looking to add talent around Luka Doncic and Kristaps Porzingis. Perhaps the Bulls and Mavs can work together on a deal. According to […]

Rumors of the Orlando Magic trying to trade high-flying forward Aaron Gordon have been prevalent in recent years. Gordon stagnated and even regressed in some areas for the Magic in his sixth year with the team, notching just 14.4 points, 7.7 rebounds, and 3.7 assists per game. His shooting efficiency dropped as well, knocking down […]

The rebuilding Chicago Bulls are eyeing to snag former USC Trojan Onyeka Okongwu with the fourth pick in the upcoming 2020 NBA Draft. The young big man drew comparisons with another promising front liner in the league in Miami Heat’s Bam Adebayo. Via K.C. Johnson of NBC Sports: “Perhaps no player has created more predraft […]

The Last Dance documentary about the Chicago Bulls dynasty is certainly a classic. Months after it premiered, fans are still asking for more footage just to get their Michael Jordan fix. Turns out, ESPN’s 10-episode mini-series left out some juicy old interviews of His Airness. Luckily, they will be featured in a special limited-time Blu-ray […]

NBA franchises fall into a few categories sorted by a number of characteristics: location, history, and current contender status. Those three topics can push a franchise from being a lottery team one year to becoming a championship contender the following year. Since the NBA graced the nation, few teams have found success in being able […]

The Chicago Bulls reportedly love LaMelo Ball and could trade the No. 4 overall pick in the 2020 draft and Wendell Carter Jr. to get the youngest Ball brother, per ESPN’s Jonathan Givony. The Bulls like Lauri Markkanen a lot more than Carter Jr. and aren’t interested in trading “The Finnisher.” “I’ve heard the Bulls […]

Detroit Pistons point guard and former Chicago Bulls superstar Derrick Rose recently penned an emotional message for his hometown of Chicago on Instagram. Rose, who grew up in one of the most dangerous neighborhoods in Chicago, says hate and violence are never the answer, wanting people from his hometown to understand what it really means […]

Chicago Bulls big man Wendell Carter Jr. claimed he was the victim of hackers on Monday. Carter, or hackers, had a Twitter exchange with New York Giants running back Saquon Barkley, even eliciting a response from the injured star: https://twitter.com/jackfrank_jjf/status/1323727176873644032 There were plenty of other messages from the Bulls center’s account as well, and they […]

On the court, the GOAT conversation between Los Angeles Lakers star Lebron James and Chicago Bulls legend Michael Jordan remains interesting. Be it the comparison regarding their respective records in the NBA Finals or the number of their championship rings, everyone will surely have their own take regarding the never-ending debate. However, if there is […]

Hall of Fame point guard Maurice Cheeks is set to join the Chicago Bulls as an assistant under head coach Billy Donovan, according to a report from Shams Charania of The Athletic. Oklahoma City assistant Maurice Cheeks is joining Billy Donovan’s staff as an assistant coach with the Chicago Bulls, sources tell @TheAthleticNBA @Stadium. — […]