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Michael Jordan and Charles Oakley’s relationship dates back to their time together as Chicago Bulls teammates (and close friends) for three seasons in the 1980’s, but now that Jordan is one of the league’s 30 majority owners, Oakley doesn’t see Jordan as an ally in his feud with New York Knicks owner James Dolan. In […]

ESPN’s special documentary on the Chicago Bulls’ 1997-98 season, “The Last Dance,” became a huge hit among basketball fans around the world. The 10-part series about Chicago’s final journey to their sixth NBA title especially put the spotlight on Michael Jordan and included a ton of interviews from the likes of Scottie Pippen, Dennis Rodman, […]

The idea of bringing in the “Delete Eight” (the eight eliminated NBA teams that were not invited to take part in the season restart) into the Disney World bubble appears to be gaining steam. They will not be asked to officially take part in the season, of course, but they could potentially be entering the […]

There was a time in the recent past when the Chicago Bulls were thinking about firing head coach Jim Boylen due to unrest from the players. Now, though, the team may not be able to afford a coaching change, according to a report from the Chicago Sun Times. The coronavirus pandemic has thrown a stick […]

If you have $600,000 lying around and are a huge fan of Chicago Bulls legend Michael Jordan, then we have an auction for you. A pair of game-worn Air Jordan 1s, which are also signed by the Bulls icon, is up for sale and they could fetch up to $600,000, per TMZ: “The game-worn, autographed […]

There is “growing belief” that a second bubble site for the eight NBA teams not invited to Orlando will not take place, according to The Athletic. A second site for minicamps and scrimmages had been considered for the NBA’s so-called “Delete Eight” in 2019-20, possibly to be held in Chicago. However, things aren’t looking good […]

Collecting sports memorabilia is a common hobby among very avid sports fans. Signed jerseys, balls, and all sorts of other game-worn stuff are among the most common things you can find on sports auctions. One uncommon collectible that appeared on GottaHaveRockandRoll.com is a photocopy of Michael Jordan’s first contract with the Chicago Bulls. It sold […]

Unless you’ve been living under a rock, you know that Chicago Bulls shooting guard Zach LaVine and power forward Lauri Markkanen aren’t big fans of head coach Jim Boylen and the offense he runs. According to Joe Cowley of the Chicago Sun-Times, LaVine and Markkanen’s frustrations with Boylen’s offense was pretty palpable during the 2019-20 […]

A handful of teams are actively zeroing in on multiple players on the Chicago Bulls roster, including Lauri Markkanen and Wendell Carter Jr., per Joe Cowley of the Chicago Sun-Times. Bulls shooting guard Zach LaVine is also a player other teams have had trade discussions about. However, it doesn’t appear Chicago is ready to trade […]

Its official: Tom Thibodeau is the new head coach of the New York Knicks. “Tom Thibodeau is a proven winner who gets the most of the players and teams that he has coached. He will bring leadership, accountability and a hard-working mentality to our organization. We are excited to bring him back to New York.” […]

A new set of issues has reportedly emerged within the Chicago Bulls organization, and this time around, it revolves around the new front office’s alleged unwillingness to hear out the players’ concerns pertaining to head coach Jim Boylen. This reports comes via Joe Cowley of the Chicago Sun Times: As one Bulls player told the […]

Michael Jordan has once again spoken out against the issue of systemic racism that has plagued the nation. Together with his own Jordan Brand, MJ made an official statement on how he believes social justice can be attained. To start off, Jordan talked about the relevance of the Black vote, and how he and his […]

Chicago Bulls legend Scottie Pippen believes the Windy City franchise is only going to be good again if the front office makes the right moves in the draft. Pippen, the second-best player in Bulls franchise history behind only Michael Jordan, says Chicago isn’t a team big-time free agents want to sign with. With that said, […]

The Last Dance docuseries about Michael Jordan and the Chicago Bulls has been nominated for three Emmy Awards. Per ESPN PR, The Last Dance has been nominated for Outstanding Documentary or Nonfiction Series, Outstanding Picture Editing for a Nonfiction Program and Outstanding Directing for a Documentary/Nonfiction Program. Congratulations to ESPN’s #TheLastDance on being nominated for […]

Chicago Bulls legend Scottie Pippen claims that his relationship with Michael Jordan hasn’t changed since the release of The Last Dance docuseries. There have been rumors going around that Pippen was upset at Jordan for how the docuseries painted him in Episodes 2 and 7. In Episode 2, Jordan called Pippen “selfish” for delaying his […]

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 […]