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There’s a chance the Chicago Bulls may bring back head coach Jim Boylen next season, and it may not sit well with shooting guard Zach LaVine. NBC Sports Chicago’s K.C. Johnson relayed info about the situation in Chicago on the latest Bulls Talk Podcast: “There are certainly more and more signs that it’s not going to […]

Chicago Bulls fans expecting new executive vice president of basketball operations Arturas Karnisovas and general manager Marc Eversley to overhaul the roster this offseason may be disappointed. According to K.C. Johnson of NBC Sports Chicago on a recent Bulls Talk Podcast, Karnisovas and Eversley like the Bulls’ roster and are focused on why the talent […]

The great Michael Jordan’s first-ever Chicago Bulls jersey is being auctioned, and it could reportedly fetch close to half a million dollars once it is sold to an avid collector. This report comes via Firstpost.com: The red and white jersey emblazoned with Jordan’s name and the number 23 is expected to fetch between $200,000 and […]

Chicago Bulls veteran small forward Thaddeus Young is “readily available” in trade talks, per K.C. Johnson of NBC Sports Chicago. Young, who signed a three-year deal with the Bulls last offseason, was supposedly unhappy with his role and minutes under head coach Jim Boylen for most of the 2019-20 season. In fact, according to executives from […]

The Brooklyn Nets are reportedly monitoring Zach LaVine’s situation in case the Chicago Bulls star requests a trade from the Windy City. The Nets are in win-now mode. They will look to maximize the limited championship window they have with Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving as their franchise cornerstones. Durant will turn 32 this September […]

Based on earlier reports, Chicago Bulls star Zach LaVine might just be on the trading block. The New York Knicks — along with their cross-town rivals, the Brooklyn Nets — were the two teams that were identified as potential destinations for LaVine, with both sides reportedly already doing their homework on the 25-year-old combo guard. […]

Chicago Bulls shooting guard Zach LaVine flew to Chicago two weeks ago for his first in-person visit with new team execs Arturas Karnisovas and Marc Eversley, according to K.C. Johnson of NBC Sports Chicago. LaVine wasn’t able to meet Karnisovas and Eversley after the Bulls initially hired them due to COVID-19. So, to add some […]

There is a new regime in The Windy City, meaning new Chicago Bulls executive vice president of basketball operations Arturas Karnisovas and general manager Marc Eversley could look to shake up the roster this offseason. Does that mean Zach LaVine could potentially be on the move? While LaVine has not asked for a trade and […]

The New York Knicks and the Brooklyn Nets are carefully eyeing rising star Zach LaVine in case he requests a trade from the Chicago Bulls, according to SNY’s Ian Begley. Both teams have done some background work on LaVine, preparing in case the Bulls decide to part ways with the 25-year-old guard. LaVine, however, is […]

Former Chicago Bulls and San Antonio Spurs point guard Steve Kerr has opened up about a contentious remark made by the great Phil Jackson more than two decades ago about the asterisk on the Spurs’ 1999 championship. The 1998-99 campaign was a lockout season that did not start until February. As a result, teams were […]

Welcome to 2020. It’s be a strange year. With every ounce of bad, there’s been some slivers of good, though. Such as LA Clippers big man Montrezl Harrell claiming he’s the modern Dennis Rodman. More on that direct aspect of news in a second. Fans have always been in love with Dennis Rodman’s on and […]

Chicago Bulls writer Sam Smith, who wrote “The Jordan Rules,” believes the relationship between Michael Jordan and Scottie Pippen may be fractured. Pippen was reportedly upset with how he was portrayed in “The Last Dance” documentary. Smith, who was interviewed for the Bulls docuseries, says Pippen could be mad at Jordan after MJ said Scottie […]

Detroit Pistons fans appear none too happy over a recent moving placing former Chicago Bulls superstar Michael Jordan directly in their face moving forward. Having your decades-long rival’s logo imprinted on your jersey might not be the best way to show-off team spirit and identity.  But this is exactly what happened to Pistons fans as […]

Jim Boylen is one of the most polarizing figures in the Windy City. While Chicago Bulls owner Jerry Reinsdorf and COO Michael Reinsdorf like Boylen, fans in Chicago despise the 55-year-old and are hoping new vice president of basketball operations Arturas Karnisovas will fire him. But how do the Bulls players feel about Boylen? Forward […]

It’s been six weeks since Arturas Karnisovas addressed reporters once the Chicago Bulls season came to an end once the NBA announced the 22 teams that would take part in the restart of the 2019-20 season. Fans expected a new front-office regime would translate into Jim Boylen being removed from the helm, but if he […]

One of the benefits of not being invited to the Florida bubble is the fact that these NBA teams — aka the “Delete 8” — have been afforded more time to prepare for next season. It’s not exactly the best situation to be in, but at this point, we need to look at the silver […]

The NBA Finals is the biggest stage in basketball. Only select few ever get to this stage, and it has seen iconic moments of triumph, defeat, glory, anguish, and—most importantly—greatness. Today’s we’re going to take a look at the best NBA Finals ever, ranked for your pleasure. Some NBA Finals series are better remembered than […]

There was once an underdog team who defeated an NBA powerhouse’s bid for another crown to add to their dynasty. Michael Jordan’s The Last Dance documentary reminded us of them. In 1995, Shaquille O’Neal and Penny Hardaway, along with the rest of Orlando Magic, pulled an upset and kicked the Chicago Bulls out of the […]

Here’s a popular sentiment: the Chicago Bulls would have won eight straight championships if Michael Jordan did not retire in 1993. Coming off their first three-peat, Jordan shocked the world by announcing his retirement from professional basketball. He ultimately spent a season and a half away from the game before making a triumphant return in […]

Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Ray Allen, Oscar Robertson, Sidney Moncrief, Giannis Antetokounmpo. These are the names that first come to mind for most when asked about the greatest Milwaukee Bucks players of all time — and rightfully so. Ever since being established in 1968, the Bucks have had quite an intriguing history. Their most successful era came […]

Some of the best players in NBA history have suited up for the Chicago Bulls, most notably Michael Jordan, Scottie Pippen, Dennis Rodman and Derrick Rose. These aforementioned Bulls legends will always be remembered in Chicago for the blood, sweat and tears they gave to the organization. However, there have been a handful of players […]

The greats always finish on a high note. Or at least that’s the ultimate goal for every single NBA player. Especially NBA legends. After all, who would want to end his career with a loss? Below we’ve rounded out some of the most memorable final game performances of some former NBA players with legendary status. […]

For NBA player-turned-analyst Kendrick Perkins, Chicago Bulls young guard Coby White has infinite potential but their coach Jim Boylen held him back. Perkins responded to a tweet that asked who among Coby White, Tyler Herro, RJ Barrett or Rui Hachimura will be the best among the lot. Perkins chose White, noting that Boylen was a […]

In an interview with Carol Tshabalala, former Chicago Bulls small forward Luol Deng went off on ex-Chicago general manager Gar Forman. Forman chose to trade Deng to the Cleveland Cavaliers during the 2013-14 season after Derrick Rose suffered his second major knee injury. This came after Deng and head coach Tom Thibodeau told Forman that […]

During the summer of 2010, LeBron James was an unrestricted free agent and met with six NBA teams: the New Jersey Nets, New York Knicks, Chicago Bulls, Los Angeles Clippers, Cleveland Cavaliers and Miami Heat. As everyone knows, James signed with the Heat, creating the Big 3 with Dwyane Wade and Chris Bosh down in […]

Everyone makes mistakes. The NBA Draft history is full of the examples of tragic mishaps that general managers and NBA personnel have made over the history of the NBA. Of course, the NBA Draft has produced some of the NBA’s most brightest stars which include Michael Jordan, Larry Bird, LeBron James, Kobe Bryant, and so […]

Being an integral part of one of the most successful dynasties in the history of the NBA, one would think that former Chicago Bulls star Dennis Rodman would be rolling in the deep right now. Then again, looking at his lavish lifestyle and eccentric personality might make you think twice about how he’s been doing […]

NBA on TNT analyst and former Houston Rockets guard Kenny Smith has come out with a definitive statement explaining why he believes the Chicago Bulls would not have gotten eight straight championships if Jordan hadn’t retired in 1993. In a recent interview on ESPN’s First Take with Stephen A. Smith (no relation), Kenny Smith stated […]

Chicago Bulls point guard Coby White has one tattoo on his body, and it’s a very meaningful one. White’s father, Donald, tragically died of liver cancer on Aug. 15, 2017. Donald was the first person to put a basketball in Coby’s hands. He would take his son as a two-year-old to watch Will White — […]

It was recently revealed that the NBA is in discussions to create a second so-called “bubble” in Chicago for the eight teams not invited to Walt Disney World for the resumption of the 2019-20 eseason. This has been met with mixed responses, with the New York Knicks showing zero interest in the idea. But at […]

Nothing is more satisfying than seeing a rookie thrive on a team with a great fit. On the other hand, it’s also a big shame when rookies land on teams that they can’t grow into. In the upcoming draft, teams will try to make the most out of it and come out with the best […]

Former Chicago Bulls superstar Derrick Rose got heavily criticized by the media and fans in Chicago after he was never able to return to MVP form following a slew of knee injuries. That’s something former Bulls point guard and Rose’s one-time backup, CJ Watson, isn’t happy about. However, Watson is pleased to see that Rose […]

Since becoming the youngest MVP in NBA history with his hometown Chicago Bulls in 2011, Derrick Rose has undergone four knee surgeries, been traded twice and even been waived once. Rose has played for the New York Knicks, Cleveland Cavaliers, Minnesota Timberwolves and Detroit Pistons since his trade from the Bulls in the summer of […]

Trades in the NBA have always been significant happenings, going back to the Boston Celtics landing Kevin Garnett, the Los Angeles Lakers shipping Shaquille O’Neal to the Miami Heat, or the L.A. landing Pau Gasol. But, some of the biggest trades in history never happened. Let’s take a look at the 6 craziest NBA trades […]

The eight NBA teams outside of the Disney World bubble that have been eliminated from the restart of the 2019-20 season won’t get to hold the summer tournament some had aspired to get in recent negotiations with the league. Some eliminated teams had hoped for a tournament between the “Delete Eight” to make up for […]

The what-ifs of the NBA are definitely the most intriguing to talk about. After all, one simple trade can decide the fate of a team whether it heads to the lottery or to the Finals. In this case, LeBron James, Dwayne Wade, and Chris Bosh may not have ended up in Miami if things played […]

The rivalry between LeBron James and Joakim Noah will be renewed in less than a month, as James’ Los Angeles Lakers will take on Noah and the Los Angeles Clippers to start the “bubble” games down in Orlando, Florida. Noah is no longer the All-Star he was with the Chicago Bulls. However, you can bet […]

The 10th anniversary of the formation of the Miami Heat Big 3 has brought to light several lost nuggets from what was one of the most spectacular offseasons in NBA history. Chris Bosh, who joined LeBron James and Dwyane Wade in South Beach that summer, supposedly had verbally committed to the Chicago Bulls prior to […]

At one point in the summer of 2010, there existed a real—if unlikely—possibility that the Chicago Bulls would field a starting lineup of Derrick Rose, Dwyane Wade, LeBron James, Chris Bosh, and Joakim Noah for the 2010-11 season and beyond. Unfortunately for Bulls fans, that scenario never came together, as the three stars opted to […]