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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. — […]

The Chicago Bulls recently hired Billy Donovan to be their next head coach, and Donovan is adding Milwaukee Bucks assistant Josh Longstaff to his coaching staff, according to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski. Naturally, some fans may get excited and see this as a precursor for a run at Bucks superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo. While the Bulls may […]

Detroit Pistons point guard Derrick Rose shared there’s a reason Los Angeles Lakers legend Kobe Bryant was able to stay in the NBA for 20 seasons. On the latest episode of the “Pushin’ Thru” podcast, Rose said Bryant played 20 years in the league because he adapted his game with the times. Rose, the youngest […]

The Chicago Bulls have failed to see relevant success and march into the postseason picture in recent years. Their previous draft hauls have also been slow in translating wins for the Windy City franchise. With the fourth overall pick, the Bulls have another chance to turn their team’s fate around. Team general manager Marc Eversley […]

Chicago Bulls shooting guard Zach LaVine has an overall rating of 85 in NBA 2K21. Upon seeing his rating on social media, LaVine called out Ronnie 2K on Twitter for the low rating. Damn Ronnie…. — Zach LaVine (@ZachLaVine) October 24, 2020 Players around the NBA have been reacting to their 2K21 rating. Not too […]

The Chicago Bulls are coming off of yet another disappointing season, finishing 22-43 and marking the third straight season that the team has failed to hit 30 wins, or make the playoffs. The lottery drew the Bulls picking fourth, in a draft with three clear top prospects: Anthony Edwards, James Wiseman, and Lamelo Ball. Georgia […]

Six Chicago Bulls championship rings that originally belonged to security guard John Capps have sold for a combined $255,840, per the Chicago Sun-Times. The Bulls, led by Hall of Famers Michael Jordan and Scottie Pippen and head coach Phil Jackson, won six titles during the ’90s, establishing themselves as one of the best dynasties in […]

The Chicago Bulls are in an interesting position in this year’s NBA Draft. They have the number four overall pick in what many people say is a three-player draft. Moreover, they also have a team with a lot of young talent ready to make their move into playoff contention. This brings us to Derrick Rose. […]

The NBA Draft is just a few weeks away and the league is looking to lift their moratorium on trading in the coming days. This offseason, teams have less money to spend in free agency than in recent years because the salary cap may remain stagnant, so some experts believe teams, like the Brooklyn Nets, […]

Jamal Murray had some special moments in the playoffs for the Denver Nuggets, and he’s attempting to carve out his own legacy like Michael Jordan once did. As he prepares himself for the upcoming season, Murray detailed the first time he met Jordan in an interview with Ashley Nevel. Via Fadeaway World: “I met him at […]

Golden State Warriors head coach Steve Kerr recently guested on Shotime’s “All the Smoke” podcast with Matt Barnes. One of the most intriguing topics of discussion covered Kerr’s role in the Michael Jordan-led Chicago Bulls dynasty in the ’90’s. After winning six titles in eight years, the Bulls dynasty infamously came to an end after […]

Miami Heat forward Derrick Jones Jr. will be a valued option for a few teams as he heads into free agency as an unrestricted free agent. According to Miami Herald’s Barry Jackson, the 23-year-old wing has gained interest from the Detroit Pistons, Chicago Bulls and Atlanta Hawks. Detroit, Chicago and Atlanta are among the teams […]

The Chicago Bulls are currently stacked with young talent in their roster, and it looks like they want to add more in the upcoming 2020 NBA Draft this November. While the Bulls are in a good spot picking fourth, the team would reportedly want to draft the cream of the crop by trading up as […]

Golden State Warriors head coach Steve Kerr hit the game-winning shot in Game 6 of the 1997 NBA Finals against the Utah Jazz as a member of the Chicago Bulls, and his life has never been the same since. On the latest episode of All The Smoke with former Warriors small forward Matt Barnes, Kerr […]

Former Chicago Bulls security guard John Capps’ six championship rings with the Michael Jordan-led team are currently being put up on an online auction block from October 9 to October 22, according to USA Today’s Chris Bumbaca. He appeared in the  Jordan’s documentary about the 1997-98 season, his final campaign with the Bulls entitled “The […]

When LeBron James recently won his fourth NBA title, first with the Los Angeles Lakers, the argument of who the GOAT is between him or Michael Jordan was reignited. Sam Smith, a well-respected Chicago writer and long-time Bulls historian, explained why he’ll always have Jordan as his GOAT. “What separates Jordan and a few others […]

LeBron James is still chasing Michael Jordan’s status as the greatest basketball player of all-time — and he’s still studying His Airness, too. James narrowed the G.O.A.T. argument on Sunday by leading the Los Angeles Lakers to the franchise’s 17th championship. The title marks LeBron’s fourth in 10 Finals appearances, compared to Jordan’s six rings […]

Chicago Bulls leadership continues to change at the top, including bringing in a new head coach in Billy Donovan. The franchise already made multiple changes in upper management, with Arturas Karnisovas and Marc Eversley taking over for John Paxson and Gar Forman as president of basketball operations and general manager, respectively. Karnisovas and Eversley were […]

LeBron James is now a four-time champion and four-time Finals MVP after leading the Los Angeles Lakers to the 2020 championship over the Miami Heat at Walt Disney World, but he’s still not the GOAT over Michael Jordan. James is now 4-6 in the NBA Finals, good for a winning percentage of just 40 percent. […]

LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers have finally brought back the NBA title to the Purple and Gold. But next year’s a whole new season, and it’s very rare that the entire championship roster returns to run it back. So it would be reasonable to expect that the Lakeshow might very well lose integral […]