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The Chicago Bulls have already spun the wheels in moving on from their veteran players, having traded 29-year-old Justin Holiday to the Memphis Grizzlies. The oldest member of the roster, 30-year-old center Robin Lopez is still a candidate to be gone before the end of the season, but Chicago is unwilling to buy him out […]

The NBA has seen its share of brothers play in the NBA, but it’s pretty rare that siblings get to play together. NBA audiences might get to see it happen if Chicago Bulls center Robin Lopez joins his brother Brook in Milwaukee. Per JB Baruelo of The Inquisitr, this is a scenario that could play […]

Golden State Warriors stars Steph Curry and Kevin Durant were quite amused with Chicago Bulls center Robin Lopez’s celebration during Friday night’s game. The Warriors earned the easy 146-109 victory at Oracle Arena, with Steve Kerr’s team having no trouble scoring against the struggling Bulls. Klay Thompson led the way with 30 points, while Curry had […]

As the Chicago Bulls continue to look for a Jabari Parker trade, the team is trying to package either Robin Lopez or Justin Holiday along with him, according to K.C. Johnson of the Chicago Tribune. Jabari Parker is no longer in the Bulls’ playing rotation and his representation has reportedly been working with Chicago’s front […]

Robin Lopez of the Chicago Bulls had a fun moment with the Toronto Raptors mascot. Check out the clip below, posted by the Bulls on Twitter. It seemed like a fun and harmless moment between Lopez and the mascot. But towards the end of the video, something happened that triggered Lopez. You’d think by now […]

Chicago Bulls center Robin Lopez has been linked to the Golden State Warriors as a potential future acquisition to help the defending champions with their lack of positional depth, according to Marc Stein of The New York Times. Lopez has been placed in the trade block, as Chicago’s 9-25 is unlikely to go very far […]

The Chicago Bulls have made veteran center Robin Lopez available via trade, according to Marc Stein of The New York Times. The Bulls are in rebuild mode and have been playing rookie center Wendell Carter Jr. more minutes than Robin Lopez. The 30-year-old Lopez is making $14.4 million this season and will become an unrestricted […]

Chicago Bulls center Robin Lopez pulled off a rare feat in Friday night’s game against the Orlando Magic, and his celebration may have been even rarer. Lopez caught a pass at the top of the key with a few minutes left in the third quarter, and while many likely expected him to make a quick […]

Suspensions and fines were inevitable following the dust-up between the Oklahoma City Thunder and the Chicago Bulls on Monday. Raymond Felton and Dennis Schroder of the Thunder are both suspended for one game for leaving the bench area. Furthermore, Robin Lopez and Kris Dunn of the Bulls were fined for their roles in the altercation. The final […]

Chicago Bulls big man Robin Lopez was ejected from his team’s matchup against the Oklahoma City Thunder on Monday night. It was a chippy evening, and in the third quarter, tempers flared and a scuffle ensued. Lopez was hit with his first technical for his role in the altercation with Thunder forward Jerami Grant. A […]

Chicago Bulls center Robin Lopez seems to have a bit of sympathy for Fred Hoiberg, who was relieved of his head coaching duties earlier this month after a 5-19 start to the season. Injuries played a role in Chicago’s sluggish start, to be sure. However, Bulls president of basketball operations John Paxson said Fred Hoiberg’s […]

While things aren’t exactly going great for the Chicago Bulls right now, new information has recently developed that reveals things could be a lot worse. Per Darnell Mayberry of The Athletic, the Bulls came extremely close to having their player mutiny against their coach. After the worst loss in franchise history on Saturday to the […]

Two weeks into the season and the Los Angeles Lakers are struggling to find their footing. Despite landing the biggest free agent of the summer in LeBron James to add to their exciting young core, the Tinseltown boys are sporting a not-so-impressive 3-5 record. Granted that there is more than enough time to right the […]

Chicago Bulls big man Robin Lopez is one funny dude. On Wednesday, the 30-year-old brought the Halloween spirit to the United Center when he literally rode in as Elliott from “E.T.” The 7-foot center was in full character as he even pedaled his way into the arena on a bike that was complete with a […]

It appears Chicago Bulls shooting guard Justin Holiday and center Robin Lopez are available in trade talks for the right price. That’s the latest from K.C. Johnson of the Chicago Tribune, who is well-connected with the organization and has covered the team for over 20 years. The Bulls are still in rebuild mode, and Holiday […]

Chicago Bulls center Robin Lopez continues to show his team-first mentality despite his limited playing time, but that doesn’t mean he’s happy with the way things are right now. Robin Lopez has seen a huge drop in his role for the Bulls this 2018-19 campaign, from starting center in the preseason to third-choice center in […]

Halloween is coming up, so the Chicago Bulls figured they would try and scare small forward Jabari Parker during a game of “What’s in the Box” featuring center Robin Lopez. Robin Lopez has long, furry hair. So if you touch it without looking, you might think you’re petting an animal of some sort. That’s exactly […]

Robin Lopez and Brook Lopez have a history of publicly clowning each other. This time, Robin is offering up a backhanded compliment to describe Brook’s posterizing dunk over Jabari Parker. Robin told K.C. Johnson of the Chicago Tribune: “I think it was just so surprising for everybody that Brook would make such an athletic play.” […]

Chicago Bulls big man Robin Lopez was able to raise an excellent point upon sharing his own bouts with mental health. According to the 30-year-old 7-footer, eliminating the stigma of the issue at hand starts with a very simple aspect — utilizing the proper term to address it. According to Lopez, the term “mental wellness” […]

Brothers are almost required to troll and tease one another. Brook Lopez is no stranger to this fact. The Milwaukee Bucks big man spoke with Alex Kennedy of HoopsHype to discuss his move and he took the opportunity to troll his brother. Robin Lopez plays for the Chicago Bulls and the twins are only an hour […]

The 2018 NBA Finals have been a lopsided affair so far with the superstar-laden Golden State Warriors lording it over the hapless Cleveland Cavaliers. Though the Cavs are the best that the Eastern Conference can offer after topping the Boston Celtics more than a week ago, it’s clear that LeBron James is lacking in support […]

He was supposed to be a Spur for life. After winning a championship and the NBA Finals Most Valuable Player award in 2014, and finishing in the top three in the regular season MVP race last season, Kawhi Leonard was destined for greatness in a San Antonio Spurs jersey. He was the successor to Tim […]

To say the Chicago Bulls have had a disappointing season might be an understatement. They currently have a 24-51 which is the 3rd worst in the Eastern Conference. They lost their seventh game in a row on Thursday night against the Maimi Heat and in the 4th quarter it all boiled over for Robin Lopez. […]

Following the warning the Chicago Bulls received from the NBA about resting healthy players, they have responded by making it known that they will give more playing time again to their veterans. One of them is Robin Lopez, who has been informed that he will receive some court action this weekend during their games. Robin […]

Chicago Bulls shooting guard Justin Holiday is set to enter the starting rotation for Wednesday night’s game against the Memphis Grizzlies, according to a report from Nick Friedell of ESPN.com. However, Bulls head coach Fred Hoiberg also tells ESPN that big man Robin Lopez will remain inactive for Wednesday’s game. Justin Holiday says he is […]

With the Chicago Bulls trying to get some of their younger players some run, Fred Hoiberg decided to bench Justin Holiday and Robin Lopez for Thursday night’s game against the Philadelphia 76ers. When asked about the move on Friday and if it was permanent, he didn’t really give much of an answer. Hoiberg confirmed that Lopez […]

The Chicago Bulls announced yesterday that Robin Lopez will not be playing against the Philadelphia 76ers Thursday night. Along with Lopez, Justin Holiday, and Jerian Grant will be sitting out the game as well upon advice from the team’s front office, specifically, John Paxson. Lopez decided that the only way to get through this benching […]

Robin Lopez was benched by the Chicago Bulls on Wednesday night before their game with the Philadelphia 76ers as they try to get some of the younger guys more playing time. He seems to be taking the benching in stride though, and even though he is disappointed, he is looking out for the team. K.C […]

Following the news about the Chicago Bulls opting to start David Nwaba and Cristiano Felicio starting in their game on Thursday against the Philadelphia 76ers, it has now been reported that both Robin Lopez and Justin Holiday will not suit up for the team on the night, according to nick Friedell of ESPN. Robin Lopez […]

Chicago Bulls center Robin Lopez was thrown out of the game versus the Sacramento Kings Monday night after he continued to argue with officials regarding a non-call earlier in the game. Lopez’s anger had been building up for a couple of minutes and he finally exploded after he was called for a foul. With 5:02 […]

The Chicago Bulls are looking to make moves with the Feb. 8 trade deadline only a few days away, making starting center Robin Lopez and backup guard Jerian Grant available in talks, according to K.C. Johnson of The Chicago Tribune. The Bulls are also expected to take a closer look at Tony Allen’s expiring contract, […]

Robin Lopez is the only veteran left from last season’s Bulls. Rajon Rondo, Jimmy Butler, Dwyane Wade, they are gone. Some veterans like to spend their last years of playing time on contenders so they can get the last chance at a ring. Not Lopez. The 10-year player is enjoying the ride along the youngsters in Chicago. […]

With his ability to score in different ways, including from shots from the perimeter and beyond the arc, many have forgotten how New York Knicks big man Kristaps Porzingis also excels at finishing strong to the basket. He reminded the Chicago Bulls about it on Wednesday, especially Robin Lopez who met him at the rim. […]

The NBA trade deadline is slowly approaching and hungry teams are lining up to shop players that can boost their roster for chances at the postseason or further success down the road. Although the trade deadline is just a blur sometimes, there are many players that have indicated their their current NBA home is not […]

The NBA has seen many players come through the ranks. Some have played for one team and one team only. Others have made a few stops during the course of their career. And there are some who seem to be representing a couple squads every couple of years. These travelers can either be remembered or […]

It didn’t take long for the Chicago Bulls to move from awkward situation to the next. After Nikola Mirotic returned to the lineup recently, the Bulls forward has been lighting it up and the team has won three games in a row. Mirotic has also let bygones be bygones with Bobby Portis, who punched him […]

Chicago Bulls center Robin Lopez is smack dab in the middle of a cold war between teammates Nikola Mirotic and Bobby Portis, who remain on the outs after the incident which left Mirotic hospitalized following a punch from Portis in practice. Apparently, Lopez knows exactly what his two teammates are going through as the problem […]

The Los Angeles Lakers hosted the Chicago Bulls in a game that featured a matchup between twin brothers Brook and Robin Lopez. The home team ended the night with a ‘W’ thanks to a valiant second half effort. After the game, Chicago’s center talked about going toe-to-toe with his twin, per ClutchPoints’ Ryan Ward. Robin […]

It has been a toxic season for the Chicago Bulls. Apart from socking each other in the face, the Bulls are just 1-3 to start the 2017-18 campaign. The latter is to be expected of them, as that’s what’s supposed to happen to a team that lost its key players from last year over the […]