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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 […]

Michael Jordan has racked up plenty of accolades over his storied career in basketball, business, and beyond. In addition to his six titles, plethora of hoops records, and (barely) debatable GOAT status, he’s also the first NBA player to officially eclipse the billion-dollar threshold, with Forbes most recently valuing his net worth at a staggering […]

While ESPN’s “The Last Dance” captivated basketball audiences around the world during the NBA’s hiatus, the series also has some conspicuous absences. The 10 episodes of “The Last Dance” provide insight into Michael Jordan’s rise to the top of the NBA, as well as the inner machinations of the Chicago Bulls. Director Jason Hehir also […]

Did you know Chicago Bulls legend Michael Jordan has a tattoo on his body that he’s always been a bit sensitive about? In 2009 when Jordan was inducted into the Hall of Fame, legendary Bulls writer Sam Smith revealed the shocking revelation that MJ has one tattoo on his left breast: “Little known is he […]

Throughout their history, the Chicago Bulls haven’t been the type of team that has had tremendous success in the trade market. They have undoubtedly performed better during several drafts, with the likes of Micheal Jordan, Scottie Pippen, and Derrick Rose, to name a few, all coming to Chicago via the draft. Be that as it […]

Chicago Bulls legend Michael Jordan wore some spectacular jerseys during his legendary run with the Windy City franchise. All Bulls fans know which Chicago jersey is the best in franchise history, but what about the other ones that Jordan donned and dominated in? They’re not as slick as the No. 1 jersey, but they were […]

The creator of NBA Jam has finally confirmed the long-standing conspiracy theory that the game was programmed in a way that if Michael Jordan or anyone from the Chicago Bulls took a last-second shot against the Detroit Pistons, it would ALWAYS miss. In an interview with Ars Technica, NBA Jam lead designer Mark Turmell admitted […]

11-time All-Star Chris Bosh is launching an email newsletter, The Last Chip, that will tell the story of the Miami Heat’s 2012-13 championship campaign, and he offered a preview of his new project in a wide-ranging interview with TrueHoop on Thursday—revealing some insight into how the “Heatles” joined forces. Bosh pushed back on the common […]

Chris Bosh reminisced about his big free-agency break in 2010, one he used to form a monumental trio next to LeBron James and Dwyane Wade with the Miami Heat. As it turns out, those three almost teamed up with the Chicago Bulls that offseason. The perennial All-Star admitted as much during a conversation with TrueHoop: […]

Arturas Karnisovas will have a crucial decision to make during his first year with the Chicago Bulls, as the fate of a young Lauri Markkanen hinges on his process. Markkanen regressed this past season under Jim Boylen with a mixture of a change in his role, decreased minutes, and some injury woes that kept him […]

Chicago Bulls point guard Tomas Satoransky took a trip back to memory lane to tell a story from his rookie year with the Washington Wizards. The Czech guard recalled swinging by Kentucky, where starter John Wall had played collegiate basketball, and later going to a nightclub for an experience of a lifetime. This, however, would […]

The majority of NBA players enter the league with a desire to stick it out with the teams that drafted them. However, player movement around the league is increasing at a faster pace nowadays. As the saying goes, the NBA is first and foremost a business. General managers will do anything to improve their team’s […]

Michael Jordan was inducted into the Hall of Fame in 2009. The Chicago Bulls legend finished his NBA career with averages of 30.1 points, 6.2 rebounds and 5.3 assists in 1,072 games with the Bulls and Washington Wizards. MJ won six NBA titles, six Finals MVPs, five regular-season MVPs, three All-Star Game MVPs and 10 […]

Since becoming the youngest MVP in NBA history with the Chicago Bulls in 2011, Detroit Pistons point guard Derrick Rose has undergone four knee surgeries. During his prime, Rose was the most athletic point guard in NBA history. Unfortunately, the torque and pressure Rose put on his joints ultimately led to his four knee injuries. […]

Derrick Rose won the 2010-11 MVP Award with his hometown Chicago Bulls at the age of 22, becoming the youngest MVP in NBA history. The explosive guard averaged 25.0 points, 4.1 rebounds and 7.7 assists and led the Bulls to the best record in the NBA. So how did Rose win the prestigious award in […]

Golden State Warriors power forward Draymond Green believes Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James has a “flawless” basketball résumé. As a result, Green thinks LeBron is “arguably” the greatest basketball player of all time: 👀 pic.twitter.com/NChbn0csfF — Bleacher Report (@BleacherReport) June 23, 2020 Michael Jordan and LeBron James are universally recognized as the two greatest […]

Former NBA swingman Caron Butler played alongside and against some of the best basketball players that have ever lived as he playing career spanned about 15 years atop the highest level. As a result, Butler definitely knows a thing or two about the game and was recently asked about the greatest NBA player of all […]

Derrick Rose had interest in coming back to the Chicago Bulls during the summer of 2019. However, the franchise chose to sign Tomas Satoranksy instead and Rose joined the rival Detroit Pistons on a two-year deal. Before the 2019-20 season was suspended in March, Rose was arguably the best player for the Pistons. He averaged […]

The coronavirus pandemic and the recently strained relationship with China are two major reasons why the NBA will take a hiatus from massive salaries and record contracts for the foreseeable future. The league was bound to lose any prospect of good fortune in the upcoming salary cap once Daryl Morey’s comments supporting Hong Kong freedom […]

First of all, Anthony Davis is fully expected to sign an extension with the Los Angeles Lakers in the coming offseason. The only reason why he declined an extension earlier in the season is because he’s trying to maximize the amount of money he’s expected to earn over the next few years — something that […]

Apparently, the legend about Metta World Peace breaking Michael Jordan’s ribs in the summer of 2001 is completely true. Metta, who was still known as Ron Artest at that time, was suiting up for the Chicago Bulls back then and the ever-aggressive forward wasn’t backing down from the G.O.A.T., even if it was just a […]