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There’s a lot going on within the Utah Jazz organization right now and the prospect of blowing up the squad has emerged as a noteworthy narrative of late. Three-time Defensive Player of the Year winner Rudy Gobert could be on his way out of Utah and one of the teams that have been linked to […]

Rudy Gobert trade rumors are swirling around the Utah Jazz, and the Chicago Bulls are one of the teams mentioned as a possible suitor for the All-Star center. Kevin O’Connor of The Ringer and Jake Fischer of Bleacher Report both reported this earlier in the week, with Fischer even going into detail about a possible […]

The Chicago Bulls have a huge offseason ahead of them. Priority number one would be to keep Zach LaVine as he enters unrestricted free agency. But part and parcel of that is ensuring that the team around him is one worthy of committing long-term to. Could a swing for Rudy Gobert do the trick? According […]

The Chicago Bulls returned to the playoffs for the first time since 2017 in this 2021-22 season, but they were dispatched easily in five games by the Milwaukee Bucks despite Khris Middleton missing the last three games of the series. The Bulls’ own injury problems hurt them during the latter half of the season and […]

The Chicago Bulls got back to the NBA playoffs in the 2021-22 season but didn’t last long. They got eliminated in five games at the hands of the Milwaukee Bucks. The Bulls suffered several injuries over the course of the season that hampered their ability to remain atop the Eastern Conference standings. Zach LaVine’s knee […]

After such a promising Game 2 performance where they snatched a big win on the road, the Chicago Bulls came out flat in Game 3 on Friday and were absolutely pummeled by the Milwaukee Bucks, losing 111-81 on home court. Boos rained down at the United Center on DeMar DeRozan and Co. for their awful […]

The Chicago Bulls kept things close in Game 1 despite disappointing performances from their stars. They now turn toward a must-win Game 2 Wednesday night in Milwaukee. It’ll be a tall task, but they’ve proved their worth in the first meeting. The six seed will need better performances from their stars. In the meantime, let’s […]

The Chicago Bulls fought hard on Sunday night in their series opener against the Milwaukee Bucks but ultimately came up short in a 93-86 loss. After taking the lead late, they let the defending champions claw their way right back into the contest in disappointing fashion. To be honest, it was far from a solid […]

Chicago Bulls big man Tristan Thompson has provided fellow teammates Zach LaVine and Nikola Vucevic with challenges for the postseason. For Booker, it’s to take the playoff stage by storm in similar fashion to which Suns star Devin Booker did last season. Additionally, Thompson challenged Vucevic to be the best big man in the series with […]

The Chicago Bulls are set to face off against the Milwaukee Bucks in the first round of the 2022 NBA Playoffs. After sitting at or near the top of the Eastern Conference for much of the season, the Bulls stumbled down the stretch thanks in large part to key injuries, which brought out the worst […]

The Chicago Bulls will meet the Milwaukee Bucks in the first round of the 2022 NBA Playoffs. Before the season, even with the reinforcements that the Bulls brought in, many would have said that this would never happen. It was expected that the Bulls might make the play-in at best, while the Bucks could dominate […]

After four seasons of pain, the Chicago Bulls clinched a spot in the playoffs on Tuesday night. While the Bulls suffered yet another ugly loss to an elite team in the Milwaukee Bucks, they clinched a top-six seed by virtue of the Cleveland Cavaliers losing to the lowly Orlando Magic. It’s a major accomplishment for […]

Grayson Allen of the Milwaukee Bucks has become one of the most hated players in Chicago after he injured Alex Caruso on a flagrant foul earlier this season. He is consistently boo’d when he plays against the Bulls and Chicago players don’t seem to be all that fond of him either. That was apparent when […]

In 14 games since the All-Star break, the Chicago Bulls have won just four of them. This is exactly why this team has fallen to the fifth spot in the Eastern Conference and is now in danger of falling further behind in the rankings. Something’s gotta give for Chicago and right now, it is clear […]

It has been a whirlwind past couple of weeks for the Chicago Bulls. After going on a six-game winning streak, they are now in the middle of a three-game losing skid after bowing to the Atlanta Hawks on Thursday night, 130-124. It was a classic see-saw battle in the first three periods, but the Bulls […]

The Chicago Bulls are riding a high heading into the All-Star break. Ahead of Thursday’s matchup with the Atlanta Hawks, they’re currently riding a five-game winning streak which puts them at the very top of the Eastern Conference with a 38-21 record. The most impressive part is that Billy Donovan’s squad is managing to win […]

Nikola Vucevic’s stint with the Chicago Bulls has been rather hot and cold. The former All-Star center has been solid for the team, but fans desired a little more out of him. After all, he was an All-Star, and carried multiple iterations of his former team on his back. Now, we got to see the […]

Although the Chicago Bulls have surpassed all their expectations this season, they need an insurance plan for Nikola Vucevic. The former All-Star has had a solid year but is the only reliable center the Bulls have at the moment. Chicago has its eyes set on a young member of the San Antonio Spurs to provide […]

The Chicago Bulls are (almost) back, baby! The skepticism and doubt surrounding this squad heading into the season has been all but erased, as they have raced their way to the top of the Eastern Conference. New acquisitions DeMar DeRozan, Lonzo Ball, and Alex Caruso have immensely been helpful to the team. Despite their insane […]

The Indiana Pacers have made it pretty clear they’d ideally like to be sellers at the February 10th NBA Trade Deadline, with both Domantas Sabonis and Caris LeVert expected to be on the trading block. However, the organization isn’t about to give up either player, especially Sabonis, for anything less than a huge package. Per […]

Chicago Bulls star Nikola Vucevic didn’t hold back his thoughts on what he believes is politics behind Novak Djokovic’s failure to prevent his deportation to play in the Australian Open. The Australian government canceled Djokovic’s visa on the grounds that he is unvaccinated against COVID-19 and his presence might present risks to the general public. […]

The Chicago Bulls are dealing with multiple injuries in their starting five. They are currently first in the Eastern Conference and hope to keep it that way, despite the absences of Lonzo Ball, Zach Lavine, and Javonte Green. Ball and Green are expected to be out until at least January 17, while Lavine isn’t expected […]

Chicago Bulls center Nikola Vucevic had 16 points, 20 rebounds, and three steals on 8-14 shooting in 33 minutes of playing time on Wednesday night in a big win over the Atlanta Hawks. According to StatMuse, he joined Joakim Noah and Tyson Chandler as the only Bulls players with 20+ rebounds in less than 35 […]

Nikola Vucevic played a key role in the Chicago Bulls’ 130-118 victory over the Atlanta Hawks on Monday night, pouring in 24 points while also notching 17 rebounds, six assists and four blocks. Vucevic hit four triples as well, making him the first player in NBA history to hit all those benchmarks in a game. […]

The Chicago Bulls notched their fourth straight win on Monday night despite a severely depleted roster as they pummeled an equally shorthanded Atlanta Hawks, 130-118. In what has become a trend, DeMar DeRozan led the way for the Bulls, who improved to 21-10. But DeRozan, who top-scored with 35 points, made sure he also gave […]

Nikola Vucevic and the Chicago Bulls were able to come away with a highly impressive win against the Atlanta Hawks on Monday night. Vucevic is the first player in NBA history to have 24 points, 17 rebounds, six assists, four blocks, and four 3-pointers in a game: Nikola Vucevic tonight: 24 PTS17 REB6 AST4 BLK4 […]

The Chicago Bulls approached the 2021 offseason with the assertiveness of acquiring talent to complement the duo of Zach LaVine and Nikola Vucevic because they struggled immensely toward the end of last season. DeMar DeRozan, Lonzo Ball, and Alex Caruso have been remarkable for Billy Donovan and the Bulls as they sit currently third in […]

The Chicago Bulls are currently dealing with a massive COVID-19 outbreak that has postponed two of their games. The Bulls reached a whopping 10 players in the NBA’s health and safety protocols before the league finally stepped in to give the team a break. One of those players not in protocols is Nikola Vucevic (he […]

The Chicago Bulls are in absolute shambles right now as COVID-19 continues to rip its way through the organization. On Monday, their 10th player tested positive for the virus, leaving the roster extremely thin. Nikola Vucevic already spent time in the league’s health and safety protocols last month and has luckily stayed healthy this time […]

Nikola Vucevic has been having a rough period. Since his return from a bout with COVID-19, the Chicago Bulls has been struggling big-time on offense. It’s a puzzling development from an All-Star caliber player like Vooch, and he himself is confused by his sudden slump in performance. After the Bulls’ tragic 118 – 92 loss […]

Denver Nuggets’ Nikola Jokic recently revealed the close relationship he has with Chicago Bulls’ Nikola Vucevic. Apart from sharing the same first name and the same position on the court, the two also have a common pastime as brought up by Jokic. The two centers recently came up against each other when the Nuggets played […]

Weeks after the NBA initiated a tampering probe against the Chicago Bulls’ signing of Lonzo Ball—which saw the Bulls lose their next available second round draft pick—Bulls big man Nikola Vucevic fired up the tamper rumors once more. In a picture posted on Instagram that has gotten the attention of Bulls fans everywhere, Nikola Vucevic […]

The Chicago Bulls dispatched the Orlando Magic on Friday night in what was, in most respects, a mundane affair. The Bulls raced out to a double-digit lead in the second quarter and never looked back as they won handily, 123-88. But the trip to Orlando was a homecoming for longtime Magic star Nikola Vucevic, who […]

The Chicago Bulls’ first visit to Orlando this season to face the Magic is a special moment for big man Nikola Vucevic. After all, this is the first time he’ll be facing off against the Magic since he was traded to Chicago from Orlando. Because of that, the All-Star big man couldn’t help but reminisce […]

The NBA season is in full swing, and while there have been surprise stars, there have also been big disappointments. In fact, the amount of players and teams playing below expectations has been shocking. With that said, here are the 10 biggest disappointments of the 2021-22 NBA season after 15+ games. 10. Davis Bertans Bertans […]

Chicago Bulls big man Nikola Vucevic has been on the shelf with COVID-19 but he’s recently cleared protocols and it appears he will finally return to the lineup on Wednesday against the Houston Rockets. But, the team plans to ease him back into action. Via Joe Cowley: Vooch will play tonight … limited minutes … […]

The Chicago Bulls are on the verge of getting a big boost to their frontcourt. Center Nikola Vucevic, who has been out since November 10th after testing positive for COVID-19, will travel with the team on their upcoming two-game road trip. Via KC Johnson: Nikola Vucevic will travel on Bulls’ two-game trip. Workout scheduled for […]

To say that Zach LaVine and the Chicago Bulls have exceeded every expectation out there is an understatement. With an improved roster that compliments each other’s strengths, the guys from Windy City are tearing through the league this early in the season. But the action isn’t just contained in the court. It has spilled to […]

Chicago Bulls center Nikola Vucevic played a key role in bringing guard DeMar DeRozan to Chicago during the 2020 offseason. In fact, the connection between the two Bulls’ stars is one of the reasons the former Raptor chose to take his talents to Chicago over his other, large-market suitors, cough, the Lakers, cough. Vucevic was, […]