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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, […]

The Chicago Bulls are about to embark on a tough West Coast road trip, but they’re going to be without one of their All-Stars in Nikola Vucevic. NBC Sports Chicago’s K.C. Johnson first reported that Vucevic was placed in the NBA’s health and safety protocols, and he’ll miss 10 days due to a positive COVID-19 […]

The Chicago Bulls are off to a 7-3 start in the 2021-22 season, which is tied for the best record in the Eastern Conference. They’re one of four teams ranked in the top 10 in offense and defense. The defensive success has been one of the early surprises of this season, but it’s also notable […]

Chicago Bulls star Zach LaVine insists that Nikola Vucevic will still be a key figure in the team’s offense this season. DeMar DeRozan and Zach LaVine are the two top scorers for the Bulls this season, averaging 26+ points per game to date. The third on the list is Nikola Vucevic, who is far behind […]

The Chicago Bulls are out to a 4-0 start for the first time in 25 years, so the vibes are mostly good in The Windy City. Zach LaVine’s thumb injury is a bummer, but the hope is he’ll be able to play through it and continue to play at a high level. There are some […]

The Chicago Bulls may have just given fans a hint of what they should expect from Nikola Vucevic this season. Heading into the 2021-22 season, many are excited to see how the deep backcourt of the new-look Bulls squad will play out. However, it appears that the primary offense will still be run inside the […]

The Chicago Bulls are back, baby. Sure, they may only have one preseason game under their belt. And yes, the win might have come against the Cleveland Cavaliers, but between the likes of how the team was moving up and down the court, and the overall stoppage efficiency, it can already be said with full […]

Chicago Bulls fans are certainly a chatty bunch every offseason, but this summer, they actually have plenty worth talking about. After going 31-41 last season, which sat them 11th in the Eastern Conference, the Bulls were hellbent on making sure their 2021-22 campaign would tell a different story. So they hit the free agency ground […]

After another unsuccessful season the Windy City, the Chicago Bulls made significant changes on the roster. Prospect forward Lauri Markkanen left for Cleveland, while Lonzo Ball and DeMar DeRozan were added to the squad. Additionally, the team was further strengthened by adding Alex Caruso and Derrick Jones Jr, both of which will provide good minutes […]

The Chicago Bulls went for it. You can disagree with some of the moves they made this offseason, but you can’t fault the front office for lack of trying (shoutout to the Blazers) as they head into a critical season for franchise face Zach LaVine. The team already made a splash before last season’s trade […]

It wasn’t long ago that the Chicago Bulls were totally irrelevant. The 2020 NBA All-Star Game was in Chicago, but the Bulls had very little presence during the festivities. Many Bulls fans only remember that weekend for the news that came out about possible changes in the front office, which came after fans chanted “Fire […]

Chicago Bulls star Zach LaVine had a breakout campaign last season as he got his first-ever NBA All-Star nod. So as expected, he’s looking to build on the momentum in leading the Bulls in the upcoming season. All great players add a facet to their repertoire every offseason. It’s almost a requirement. For LaVine, it […]

The Chicago Bulls are definitely one of the most interesting teams heading into the 2021-22 NBA season. They loaded up their roster with stars to surround incumbent franchise face Zach LaVine with some legit talent. After adding Lonzo Ball to a Bulls roster that already included Nikola Vucevic, the news that DeMar Derozan was headed […]

The Chicago Bulls were one of the big winners of the offseason. They just got a whole lot better after adding Lonzo Ball, Alex Caruso, and DeMar DeRozan. It just seems too good to be true. After years of heartbreak, Bulls fans now have infinite reasons to be excited. As we speak, these diehard basketball […]

The 2021 NBA free agency market has had no shortage of blockbuster deals. There have been some absolute hits, but at the same time, we can’t help but criticize a number of rather contentious free agency signings from across the league. Chris Paul’s $120 million deal with the Phoenix Suns, Jarrett Allen’s $100 million extension […]

The NBA Trade Deadline is always an exciting time. Teams without playoff hope dump players for anything. Teams with playoff aspirations aim for a superstar, mortgaging the future for a chance at an NBA title and do whatever it takes when the NBA trade deadline rolls around. Well the 2021 NBA Trade Deadline was no […]

The Chicago Bulls made another big splash on Tuesday, working out a sign-and-trade deal with the San Antonio Spurs for DeMar DeRozan. The Bulls are giving DeRozan a hefty three-year, $85 million deal to come aboard, with Thaddeus Young, Al-Farouq Aminu and draft picks going to San Antonio. Bulls All-Star center Nikola Vucevic played with […]

The pre-tournament fears have come to back to haunt Team USA. The United States lost their opening match at the Tokyo Olympics against a formidable France team in stunning fashion, 83-76. A couple of international stars in Philadelphia 76ers’ Joel Embiid and Chicago Bulls’ Nikola Vucevic made sure to react to Team USA’s shocking defeat. […]

After barely missing out on the NBA play-in tournament, the Chicago Bulls hope to come back strong next season. With Zach LaVine expected to be back at full strength and the Bulls having Nikola Vucevic on the roster for a full season, things are starting to look up for a franchise that’s been in a […]

The Orlando Magic have entered a full rebuild and this offseason will be key in building the future. They traded away Aaron Gordon, Nikola Vucevic, and Evan Fournier at the deadline entering full rebuild mode. Look for an eventful offseason for the Magic as they start to acquire pieces that could be a part of […]

On Tuesday, the 2021 NBA Draft order was nearly finalized after winners of the various tiebreakers were determined. The league conducted a series of behind the scenes coin flips to separate teams with equal regular season records. The draft lottery, set to take place on June 22, will determine the order for the top four […]

Valtteri Bottas entered Sunday’s Monaco Grand Prix at No. 3 in the Formula 1 standings. Unfortunately, Bottas ran into a disaster during the race due to a tyre change issue. The debacle knocked him out of the race. LAP 31/78 Drama in the pit lane! Mercedes cannot get the nut off the front right tyre… […]

The Chicago Bulls have missed the NBA playoffs for a fourth consecutive season. Albeit impatience is rightfully growing in the Windy City, the Bulls should keep the band together for one more season. The 2020-21 NBA season marked year four of Chicago’s rebuild, and the roster present should’ve been enough to yield a playoff appearance […]

When the Chicago Bulls traded for Nikola Vucevic at the trade deadline last March, it signified that the team was going all out to make the playoffs. However, a month and half later, the Windy City franchise failed to even make it to the play-in tournament. After they have been officially eliminated heading to the […]

Despite trading for Nikola Vucevic right before the trade deadline, it looks like the Chicago Bulls are going to fall short of the play-in tournament. The only way the Bulls can steal a spot at this point is by winning their last three games (Raptors, Nets, Bucks) and then seeing the Washington Wizards lose their […]