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No less than Chicago Bulls executive vice president Arturas Karnisovas has affirmed the team’s commitment to 23-year-old power forward Lauri Markkanen for the long haul. According to the Bulls’ top executive, the team is fully committed to finding any and all ways to help the 7-foot big man attain his “best version” for next season. […]

Lauri Markkanen withstood a tough stretch during his third season in the league, as his numbers took a considerable dip in 2019-20 under new coach Jim Boylen. Rumors about his disenchantment with the Chicago Bulls were quick to flood the airwaves. However, the rangy 7-footer still has one year left on his rookie deal before […]

The Chicago Bulls find themselves in a whirlwind as the team seeks to establish the right direction for the franchise. Moreover, they might need to make changes rather quickly with rising star Lauri Markkanen growing impatient. According to Joe Cowley of the Chicago Sun Times, the third-year big man is reportedly not happy in Chicago. […]

It was only one year ago since Chicago Bulls forward Lauri Markkanen saw his 2018-19 season come to an end after just 52 games. A case of an irregular heartbeat while facing the Toronto Raptors on the road spelled the end of his second season in the league, one he believes was caused by stress. […]

Lauri Markkanen will return to the Chicago Bulls’ starting lineup on Wednesday against the Minnesota Timberwolves after missing the last 15 games with a pelvic stress reaction, according to the team. Welcome back, @MarkkanenLauri! Lauri will start tonight vs. Minnesota. pic.twitter.com/H0H7B1T6GF — Chicago Bulls (@chicagobulls) March 4, 2020 The third-year forward will play 18-20 minutes […]

The Chicago Bulls have already gotten Wendell Carter Jr. back, and now, another one of their big men may be on the mend. According to K.C. Johnson of NBC Sports Chicago, third-year forward Lauri Markkanen has returned to full practice and is hoping to play against the Minnesota Timberwolves on Wednesday night. Markkanen has been […]

Chicago Bulls shooting guard Zach LaVine was a guest on ESPN’s First Take last Friday and things got a little awkward for the high-flyer, something his teammate Lauri Markkanen is aware of. Bulls fans started chanting, “FireGarPax” when LaVine was asked a question about whether he trusts Bulls VP John Paxson to build a winner in Chicago. […]

NBA Hall of Famer Charles Barkley thought Chicago Bulls power forward Lauri Markkanen was going to be the next big thing in the NBA. However, Markkanen has regressed this season and the Bulls are still putrid as a result: Charles Barkley on the state of the Chicago Bulls, including Zach LaVine not getting an All-Star […]

Believe it or not, there are only two months left in the 2019-20 NBA regular season. By this point, we have a large enough sample size to gather some legitimate information. We pretty much know which teams are good, which teams are meh and which teams just stink at this stage, and the same goes […]

The Chicago Bulls are hoping Lauri Markkanen, Wendell Carter Jr. and Otto Porter will be back by the end of February. All three players have been out for a while due to injuries. Paxson is hoping Lauri, Wendell, Otto all back by end of month. #Bulls — Mike McGraw (@McGrawDHSports) February 6, 2020 Carter has […]

Chicago Bulls vice president of basketball operations John Paxson says Lauri Markkanen’s agent has given no indication that Markkanen wants out of Chicago. A report from Joe Cowley of the Chicago Sun-Times said Markkanen is upset in Chicago and wants to be moved: John Paxson said he talked to Lauri Markkanen’s agent today and has […]

The Chicago Bulls and power forward Lauri Markkanen reportedly plan to enter negotiations on an extension of his rookie deal in the summer, according to K.C. Johnson of NBC Sports Chicago. Markkanen is making $5,300,400 this season. He’s scheduled to make $6,731,508 next season: Lauri Markkanen has endured a trying season that has featured regression […]

It has been a puzzling season for Chicago Bulls big man Lauri Markkanen. After a couple of very impressive seasons to start off his NBA career, Markkanen has been struggling mightily in his third year, and he may be getting fed up. According to The Chicago Sun-Times, Markkanen is not happy with his current situation […]

Chicago Bulls guard Zach LaVine and forward Lauri Markkanen have both decided to keep their jersey numbers to honor Los Angeles Lakers legend Kobe Bryant. Some players around the league who wear No. 8 have changed their numbers for Kobe, but LaVine will honor him by keeping his number. Likewise, Markkanen is going to keep […]

It hasn’t prevented him from playing in most games this season, but Chicago Bulls power forward has struggled with injuries this season and throughout his career. That trend continued when an MRI on Thursday revealed that the seven-footer suffered a right pelvis injury. The injury is expected to sideline Markkanen for four-to-six weeks leaving the […]

Chicago Bulls power forward Lauri Markkanen underwent an MRI of his right hip on Jan. 23 in Chicago and it revealed an early stress reaction of his right pelvis. Following a period of rest, Markkanen will resume basketball related activities with a full return anticipated in 4-6 weeks. According to K.C. Johnson of NBC Sports Chicago, the […]

Chicago Bulls power forward Lauri Markkanen underwent an MRI of his right hip on Jan. 23 in Chicago, and it revealed an early stress reaction of his right pelvis. Following a period of rest, Markkanen will resume basketball related activities with a full return anticipated in 4-6 weeks. Further updates will be provided as appropriate: […]

It hasn’t quite been the season that most expected out of Chicago Bulls power forward Lauri Markkanen. The third-year big man is putting up career lows pretty much across the board, averaging 15.0 points and 6.6 rebounds per game while shooting 42.4 percent from the field and 35.2 percent from beyond the 3-point line. Markkanen […]

Philadelphia 76ers point-forward Ben Simmons made a mockery of Chicago Bulls big man Lauri Markkanen on Friday in their nationally televised matchup in the Sixers’ homecourt. There was no love lost as the 23-year-old former Rookie of the Year dribbled past the third-year Finnish just to slam it down in transition over Markkanen’s body (via […]

The Chicago Bulls saw the new Bad Boys movie starring Will Smith and Martin Lawrence and Bulls power forward Lauri Markkanen has a message for everyone. Markkanen wants you to know his name is pronounced like Mike Lowrey, the character Will Smith plays: It’s pronounced LAURI, like Mike Lowrey! Go check out @BadBoys, it’s awesome. […]

Lauri Markkanen took some of the blame for the Chicago Bulls’ lackluster record at the halfway mark of the 2019-20 season. Following a 113-101 loss to the Boston Celtics, the third-year forward owned up to his share of the responsibility for the Bulls’ 14-27 mark: “I don’t know what to say. I’ve had my moments. […]

Lauri Markkanen gave it a go on their Friday night schedule despite dealing with an ankle injury. The Chicago Bulls forward, however, isn’t using that as an excuse for his poor performance in their 116-105 loss against the Indiana Pacers. Markkanen on is his ankle is hurting: "Not when I’m playing. At least I’m not […]

Lauri Markkanen of the Chicago Bulls has been listed as doubtful in Monday’s game against the Dallas Mavericks, per K.C. Johnson of NBCS Chicago. Markkanen suffered the injury late in Saturday night’s 111-104 loss to the Boston Celtics. He left the game 15 points, four rebounds, an assist, a steal, and three 3-pointers in 29 […]

Chicago Bulls power forward Lauri Markkanen suffered an ankle injury late in Saturday night’s 111-104 loss to the Boston Celtics. It is now being reported that the 7-foot big man has suffered an ankle sprain: Initial examination shows Lauri Markkanen suffered sprained left ankle, per source. Bulls at Mavericks Monday. Markkanen’s playing status updated later […]

Chicago Bulls executive vice president of basketball operations John Paxson opened up about the type of impact the loss of veteran wing Otto Porter has had on the team. Paxson explained how Porter’s lengthy absence has impacted the Bulls’ offense: “There’s not a quick fix,” explained Paxson, via K.C. Johnson of NBC Sports Chicago. “We’d […]

The Chicago Bulls’ best players finally showed out in the same game. Zach LaVine and Lauri Markkanen finally hit 20 points in the same game for the first time season, per K.C. Johnson of NBC Sports. It took 21 games, but it was good enough to snap Chicago’s three-game losing skid with an impressive road […]

Chicago Bulls power forward Lauri Markkanen has gotten off to a disappointing start to the 2019-20 season. There are some in Chicago — mostly fans — who believe the Bulls should look to trade Markkanen since he’s been in a slump basically for most of the season. However, according to Joe Cowley of the Chicago […]

Chicago Bulls guard Zach LaVine had the game of his life on Saturday, as the 24-year-old scored a career-high 49 points against the Charlotte Hornets. The 6-foot-6 guard even added a cherry on top of his cake by hitting an improbable game-winning trey at the buzzer, a play pricelessly narrated by Hornets play-by-play man Eric […]

Chicago Bulls power forward Lauri Markkanen knows Chicago fans aren’t thrilled with his start to the season. Bulls fans expected Markkanen to play at a near-All-Star level this season and help Chicago compete for a playoff spot. The Bulls are 5-10 on the season and Markkanen is shooting just 37.3 percent from the field. While […]

The Chicago Bulls suffered another defeat on Sunday, this time at the hands of the Milwaukee Bucks, 115-101. It was the same story for a hapless Chicago side, who once again played poorly in the fourth quarter, which resulted in a victory for Giannis Antetokounmpo and company. Following the defeat, Bulls star guard Zach LaVine […]

Masked Luke Kornet debuted for the Knicks last season after the big man suffered a broken nose during December 2018. Now Kornet is expected to miss a week to ten days after undergoing a procedure to address a sinus obstruction that stems from that injury. Bulls’ Luke Kornet is expected to miss 7-10 days after […]

New York Knicks power forward Bobby Portis rejected the notion that his ex-Chicago Bulls teammate Lauri Markkanen should come off the bench, expressing on social media how “quick the narratives change.” Lol man stop it. Look how quick the narratives change @MGRADS https://t.co/HUGiIb3cSQ — Bobby BP Portis (@BPortistime) November 15, 2019 Portis, 24, signed with […]

Chicago Bulls shooting guard Zach LaVine says power forward Lauri Markkanen’s spirit and confidence remains high despite his disappointing start to the season. After losing to the Milwaukee Bucks on Thursday, the Bulls dropped to 4-8 on the season. Markkanen, who was expected to produce at a near-All-Star level this season for Chicago, is really […]

Despite the 4-7 start, there’s a lot of optimism surrounding the Chicago Bulls, mostly generated by their young nucleus. And there’s a member of that nucleus whose progression will advance the team’s rebuild: rookie Coby White. The Bulls selected White with the seventh pick in the 2019 NBA Draft. The point guard played one year […]

Although he hasn’t been listed on the team’s injury report as of late, Chicago Bulls forward Lauri Markkanen has reportedly been dealing with a sore oblique for the past two weeks. Monday was the first time the team revealed his ailment, according to a report from K.C. Johnson of NBC Sports Chicago. Jim Boylen said […]

Chicago Bulls big man Lauri Markkanen did not take contact in practice due to a sore oblique, but he is expected to play against the New York Knicks on Monday night, according to K.C. Johnson of The Chicago Tribune. The 2019-20 campaign has not been kind to Markkanen thus far. Through 10 games this season, […]

Chicago Bulls power forward Lauri Markkanen has shot 38.5 percent from the field through his first 10 games of the 2019-20 season. After it appeared midway through last year that Markkanen was on the precipice of taking the next step toward stardom in the league, his drastic downturn has been startling. During a discussion with […]

Following another blowout loss on Saturday, the Chicago Bulls are now 3-7 to start the new season. On paper, that actually doesn’t look so bad, and there is definitely still a lot of time to make up for what has been a rather sluggish start. However, looking at the nature of majority of Chicago’s losses […]

On paper, Chicago Bulls shooting guard Zach LaVine knows he and power forward Lauri Markkanen are a “match made in heaven.” The Bulls are expecting LaVine and Markkanen to be the team’s dynamic duo for the next few years. Both guys are explosive scorers and can flourish in the pick-and-roll and pick-and-pop game. To be […]