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The Boston Celtics may have seen the last of Al Horford in Beantown green, but they haven’t lost out on other reliable and significantly more economical big man options. And according to Sports Illustrated’s Chris Mannix, among those is Robin Lopez, who was last seen wearing a Chicago Bulls jersey. As Mannix noted, Boston may […]

The New York Knicks are still hoping that all of the work they did–including trading Kristaps Porzingis to the Dallas Mavericks–in order to clear up two max cap slots will pay off. They still hope to land the biggest fish in the sea (Kevin Durant), but it increasingly appears that New York will have to […]

The Boston Celtics are about to completely make over their roster this summer, as Kyrie Irving and Al Horford seem to be surefire goners, Aron Baynes was traded and the Celtics will also have to renounce rights to Marcus Morris and Terry Rozier in order to clear enough cap room to sign Kemba Walker, which […]

Thousands of Star Wars geeks made the trip to Disneyland for the opening of “Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge” on May 31. Among those were the NBA’s very own Lopez brothers, Brook Lopez of the Milwaukee Bucks and Robin Lopez of the Chicago Bulls. Melissa Stetten spotted the twin towers roaming around at the opening of […]

Thanks in large part to the fourth-quarter play of Brook Lopez, the Milwaukee Bucks walked away from Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Finals with a 108-100 victory over the Toronto Raptors. The Bucks trailed for much of the game, but a second-half surge led the team to a come-from-behind win. Brook logged 35 minutes […]

Robin Lopez wants to wear a Chicago Bulls uniform next season. Lopez, who will become an unrestricted free agent this offseason, told Mike McGraw of the Daily Herald that he wants to play for Chicago again. Robin Lopez on his pending free-agency: “I would love to be with these guys. I love the guys I'm playing […]

Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid is regarded as one of the best defensive players in the league. However, on Saturday night, Chicago Bulls center Robin Lopez got the better of him on one particular play. RoLo took the All-Defensive Team center down on the block and shook him with his own version of the Dream […]

The Chicago Bulls struggled to find a rhythm this season. In fact, their 21-57 overall record is currently ranked 13th in the Eastern Conference standings. Despite this fact, Robin Lopez believes the Bulls will be a playoff contender next season. Following Monday night’s 113-105 loss to the Knicks on Monday night, Lopez spoke with reporters […]

Robin Lopez was one of the most notable names at the center position that were rumored to be available before the trade deadline, yet the Chicago Bulls chose to keep him and even bolstered his role and minutes for a stretch after the deadline passed. The 7-footer reciprocated that respect with a show of interest […]

Chicago Bulls big man Robin Lopez may not have the most versatile offensive repertoire, but one move that he does have down pat is the hook shot, and Phoenix Suns rookie Deandre Ayton is jealous. So jealous, in fact, that Ayton wants the move for himself. Following the Bulls’ 116-101 victory over the Suns on […]

Chicago Bulls shooting guard Zach LaVine has been on a scoring tear all season, but he has been especially prolific lately, and the high-flyer can thank center Robin Lopez for that. The Bulls run a lot of high pick-and-rolls with LaVine and Lopez. Chicago’s big man is 7-feet tall and weighs 275 pounds. If you […]

Though the Philadelphia 76ers are seen as one of the best teams in the Eastern Conference, they were defeated in the final seconds of regulation by a heroic effort from the Chicago Bulls’ Zach LaVine. ZACH LAVINE DOUBLE CLUTCHES FOR THE LEAD!#BullsNation 108#HereTheyCome 107 0.5 on the clock on @ESPNNBA. PHI ball. pic.twitter.com/nW80PYnINz — NBA […]

Jimmy Butler’s career hasn’t exactly gone as planned since he forced his way out of the Windy City in 2017. Now playing for his second team in as many seasons, the former Chicago Bulls star is returning to United Center on Wednesday as a member of the Philadelphia 76ers. And despite his controversial departure from […]

Robin Lopez escaped the trade deadline untouched, despite rumors that the Chicago Bulls might send their oldest player elsewhere after having traded marksman Justin Holiday to the Memphis Grizzlies. Instead, Lopez stayed put and has now logged even more minutes than he initially did through the first half of the season under Jim Boylen. According […]

The Chicago Bulls are going to finish with one of the worst records in the NBA this season, but that’s not stopping veteran center Robin Lopez from looking at the positives of the season. Lopez believes the Bulls are building good habits which will transfer to wins in the future once the core players on […]

It’s looking like Robin Lopez will end up finishing the 2018-19 campaign with the Chicago Bulls after all. In spite of rampant speculation that the Bulls and Lopez would both seek a buyout in order to move in different directions (with the Golden State Warriors a potential Lopez destination), it doesn’t seem all that likely, […]

Over his last six games, Chicago Bulls center Robin Lopez is averaging 20.2 points while shooting 65.3 percent from the field. It’s a scoring binge no one in Chicago saw coming, but Bulls head coach Jim Boylen says because the big man plays with pure heart and hustle, anything is possible. Lopez is averaging just […]

There is no question that Chicago Bulls big man Robin Lopez is one funny dude. He proved his awesome sense of humor yet again earlier this season, as the 7-foot center starred in another side-splitting parody. The Bulls’ official Twitter page shared a rather lengthy video starring Lopez as the Mad Hatter of “Alice in […]

The Chicago Bulls are fully embracing a youth movement. Despite the team finally embarking on that long path back toward championship contention, though, the Bulls apparently still have use for a veteran voice in the locker room – and wouldn’t mind if Robin Lopez was the one to provide it. “It’s his decision, but any […]

The Chicago Bulls aren’t quitting on the season they still have in front of them. Head coach Jim Boylen will continue to roll with Robin Lopez in the big man spot following the All-Star break, according to K.C. Johnson of The Chicago Tribune. “We have not discussed a diminished role for (Robin Lopez) at all,” […]

The Philadelphia 76ers made several moves prior to Thursday’s trade deadline. In the biggest deal, they sent Landry Shamet, Wilson Chandler, Mike Muscala and four draft picks to the Los Angeles Clippers for Tobias Harris, Boban Marjanovic and Mike Scott. In another, they shipped former No. 1 overall pick Markelle Fultz to the Orlando Magic for Jonathon […]

After trading for Marc Gasol before the trade deadline expired, the Toronto Raptors find themselves with numerous roster openings. Of course, with the buyout market beginning to take shape, the Raptors will have plenty of options to bolster their bench and fill in any holes. 5. Shelvin Mack While the Raptors have a fine backup […]

The Milwaukee Bucks have been the best team in the NBA this season, and it’s not particularly close. At 40-13, Mike Budenholzer’s team has the league’s best record by a comfortable margin, and is on pace to win a staggering 62 games. The difference between the Bucks’ top-ranked +9.9 net rating and the Golden State […]

The New Orleans Pelicans have traded Nikola Mirotic to the Milwaukee Bucks. Upon hearing the news, Chicago Bulls center Robin Lopez immediately trolled his former teammate, who will be playing with his brother Brook Lopez. Here is full RoLo quote. And it's spectacular: "I feel bad for Niko. He has to play with Brookie. You […]

Chicago Bulls vice president John Paxson says there are currently no plans to buy out veteran big man Robin Lopez, according to K.C. Johnson of the Chicago Tribune. The Bulls were unable to trade Lopez before Thursday’s trade deadline. Lopez is making $14,357,750 this season, the final year of his contract. John Paxson said things can […]

Trade talks around Chicago Bulls center Robin Lopez have stayed relatively quiet with the NBA trade deadline coming up, according to Joe Cowley of the Chicago Sun-Times. Lopez is making $14,357,750 this season, the final year of his contract. With the Bulls in rebuild mode, the prevailing thought was Chicago would look to move Lopez, but it […]

The NBA’s trade deadline frenzy has already begun with the New York Knicks and Dallas Mavericks offering the first salvo in blockbuster deals. With one stroke, the Knicks and Mavs sent shock waves reverberating throughout the league as Kristaps Porzingis, Tim Hardaway Jr., Courtney Lee and Trey Burke were sent packing from New York to […]

WWE Hall of Famer Mick Foley was in attendance at the Barclays Center to watch a game between the Chicago Bulls and the Brooklyn Nets. While at the venue, a random fan happened to recognize him – not as the WWE Legend, but as Robin Lopez’s father! Foley shared the story. on his Twitter account: […]

The L.A. Clippers inquired for a potential trade involving Chicago Bulls center Robin Lopez, but “talks did not advance,” according to Jovan Buha of The Athletic. The Bulls are aggressively looking to deal Lopez, their oldest player in the roster (after passer-by Carmelo Anthony) and one that won’t take part in the future core of the team. Chicago dealt swingman Justin […]

With Wendell Carter Jr. ruled out for 8-12 weeks due to a thumb injury, Chicago Bulls head coach Jim Boylen will give Robin Lopez the starting nod at center in Wednesday’s game against the Atlanta Hawks, according to a report from K.C. Johnson of the Chicago Tribune. Jim Boylen said Robin Lopez will start at […]

The Miami Heat will head on the road to take on the Chicago Bulls on Saturday night in what would normally be an uneventful game between a bottom-tier Eastern Conference playoff team and a squad fighting for draft positioning. However, this contest will hold a bit more meaning than usual, as it will be Dwyane […]

The Chicago Bulls are still expected to part ways with center Robin Lopez and small forward Jabari Parker before the Feb. 7 trade deadline despite the loss of rookie big man Wendell Carter Jr., according to multiple reports. Robin Lopez is on an expiring contract and the Bulls are reportedly looking for a second-round pick […]

Chicago Bulls center Robin Lopez possesses a very particular set of skills, skills he has acquired over a long 11-year career. Skills that make dreams come true. Just ask his former teammate Damian Lillard. “I possess the unique ability to slip into a coma at any moment’s notice,” said the 7-foot big man, according to […]

The Houston Rockets have been making moves in the Western Conference standings almost exclusively due to James Harden’s heroics. Chris Paul has been out since injuring his hamstring against the Miami Heat on Dec. 20, and now, Clint Capela will be sidelined for four-to-six weeks with a thumb injury. With Capela now out in addition […]

With starting center Clint Capela expected to miss four-to-six weeks with a right thumb injury, the Houston Rockets are reportedly monitoring the Robin Lopez situation with the Chicago Bulls, according to Kelly Iko of The Atheltic. The Bulls are one of the worst teams in the NBA and they are playing rookie big man Wendell […]

Chicago Bulls center Robin Lopez is the most likely player in the roster to be moved before the Feb. 7 trade deadline, as the Bulls moved on from three-and-D sniper Justin Holiday, sending him to the Memphis Grizzlies earlier in the year. Yet the 7-footer, who has been linked to the Golden State Warriors in […]

The Chicago Bulls reportedly want at least a second-round pick in return for veteran center Robin Lopez, according to Malika Andrews of ESPN. Lopez is on an expiring deal, and with the Bulls in rebuild mode, they really don’t have a need for him, especially now with rookie big man Wendell Carter Jr. starting and […]

During the heated Chicago Bulls practice on Monday, center Robin Lopez made an aggressive play on point guard Kris Dunn and the two began to exchange words, according to Malika Andrews of ESPN. Robin Lopez briefly left the practice for about 15 minutes to cool off. When he returned, the seven-footer apologized to his teammates. Losing […]

Things got chippy for the Chicago Bulls during Monday’s practice, but no punches were thrown, according to head coach Jim Boylen. Veteran big man Robin Lopez was reportedly not happy with what took place during the practice session at Santa Monica high school in Los Angeles, California. The Bulls take on the Los Angles Lakers on […]