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You don’t have to scroll Los Angeles Lakers Twitter for very long to find fans…fantasizing (sorry) about the possibility of current Chicago Bulls star and impending free agent Zach LaVine ending up in purple-and-gold. LaVine-to-L.A. vibes are in the air. On Tuesday, TMZ released a video capturing the two-time All-Star and UCLA alum saying he’s […]

Chicago Bulls star Zach LaVine is ready to enjoy unrestricted free agency for the first time in his NBA career this summer. When any star is set to hit the market, that means the Los Angeles Lakers rumors start to heat up because that’s how it usually works. LaVine teased Lakers fans with brief comments […]

The Atlanta Hawks had high expectations after their surprise run to the Eastern Conference Finals in 2021. Unfortunately, the Hawks started out slow and never totally recovered. While they made the play-in tournament and won both games to reach the first round of the playoffs, the result was a five-game smackdown at the hands of […]

Chicago Bulls star Zach LaVine is set to hit NBA free agency this summer. He’s eligible for a massive extension worth $212 million, but there is a good chance the Bulls will have to retain him on the open market instead of just flat out handing him a new deal without competition from other teams. […]

After just one season, the first iteration of the Chicago Bulls’ superteam experiment may be coming to a close. Rumors of Zach LaVine’s possible departure from Chicago in free agency are swirling. Thursday, LaVar Ball, father of Bulls guard Lonzo Ball, added fuel to the fire. Ball revealed in an interview with David Kaplan that […]

The Chicago Bulls had a solid 2021-2022 season, but had a disappointing finish. After being one of the hottest teams for much of the year, they struggled down the stretch and were easily handled by the Milwaukee Bucks in the first round of the playoffs. With the offseason underway, minds have shifted to guard Zach […]

There has been ongoing concern about Chicago Bulls guard Lonzo Ball’s knee injury, which kept him out the last three months of the season and then the playoffs. Ball underwent surgery for a meniscus tear in January, but a stubborn bone bruise that just won’t heal has some wondering what the heck is going on. […]

The Philadelphia 76ers once again lost in the second round of the NBA playoffs. Joel Embiid’s numerous injuries hindered his impact and the Sixers simply couldn’t do much outside of him. Another massively important offseason lies ahead, as do some intriguing free agents. In the playoffs, the Sixers learned that James Harden is not the […]

Chicago Bulls star Zach LaVine was battling knee pain for most of the season and despite missing time, he vowed to play through it and help his team make a postseason run. With free agency looming and LaVine looking to get back to tip-top shape, the Bulls guard will undergo a procedure in the next […]

The Portland Trail Blazers won’t have the luxury of being selective this summer. If a star-level player wants to continue his career in Portland, expect the front office try to like hell to make it happen. Damian Lillard isn’t getting any younger, they already lost one crucial team-building asset when the New Orleans Pelicans made […]

Zach LaVine enjoyed his first All-Star campaign for the Chicago Bulls in the 2020-21 season. In the offseason, the front office added plenty of reinforcements for Chicago’s star guard to work with. DeMar DeRozan, Lonzo Ball and Alex Caruso all made their way to help LaVine and the Bulls try to take the next step […]

The Portland Trail Blazers made a potential franchise-changing move on Tuesday that should please Damian Lillard. ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski reported that Portland promoted interim GM Joe Cronin to GM: ESPN Sources: The Portland Trail Blazers are promoting Joe Cronin to general manager with a four-year contract. Cronin, interim GM since December, takes over franchise at […]

League decision-makers believe the Portland Trail Blazers could emerge as a legitimate suitor for Chicago Bulls star Zach LaVine in free agency, according to ESPN’s Brian Windhorst. LaVine raised eyebrows across the league after the Bulls were eliminated from the playoffs in late April, making it clear that widespread assumptions he’d simply re-sign with Chicago […]

The Chicago Bulls made the playoffs for the first time in 2017 this season, but unfortunately suffered a first-round exit at the hands of the Milwaukee Bucks. They were poor in the second half of the campaign, but nonetheless, the Bulls certainly took a step in the right direction after several years of disappointment. DeMar […]

Chicago Bulls star Zach LaVine opened some eyes with his comments on his upcoming free agency during his exit interview last week. To sum it all up, he wouldn’t commit to the Bulls and made sure to note that he’s going to take his time and enjoy the free agency process. While he’s grateful for […]

As the Chicago Bulls went on a terrific overhaul in the offseason by adding big names like DeMar DeRozan, Lonzo Ball, and Alex Caruso, the Bulls surprised most NBA fans by being one of the top teams in the Eastern Conference. It seemed like the year wherein the front office found the supplementary pieces alongside […]

The Chicago Bulls were eliminated in the first round of the playoffs to the Milwaukee Bucks, leaving star Zach LaVine’s future in Chicago in question. LaVine is set to be a free agent this summer, and many teams will express interest in the star guard. Zach on free agency: "I understand the relationship I've had […]

This offseason will be crucial for the Chicago Bulls. They took a big step forward and became a playoff team. Now, they have to follow up on their success by getting better. The most important thing is to sign Zach LaVine to a new contract. After helping the Bulls to grow for years, he will […]

The Chicago Bulls traded for San Antonio Spurs All-Star DeMar DeRozan last offseason. Looks like Dejounte Murray wants them to return the favor. The Spurs point guard sent out a non-so-innocent tweet featuring Zach LaVine after the Bulls were eliminated from the playoffs. He deleted the tweet shortly after. Dejounte Murray dreaming about Zach LaVine […]

After getting absolutely pummeled by the Miami Heat in the first round of the 2022 NBA Playoffs, the Atlanta Hawks will be looking to make some serious adjustments in the offseason. As one of the most prolific scorers and playmakers in the league, Trae Young was merely non-existent in the series and could not gain […]

The Chicago Bulls have finally become a playoff team again. Although they lost in the first round in just five games, they snapped their four-year playoff drought after a big offseason. Although they have plenty of ways they could improve the roster in the offseason, they must first keep Zach LaVine in the house. LaVine […]

Zach LaVine is an unrestricted free agent this offseason, and sure enough, he’ll be seeking a max contract from the Chicago Bulls and all his potential suitors. For DeMar DeRozan, though, his teammate is worth it. DeRozan sent that message loud and clear to the Bulls following their playoff elimination at the hands of the […]

Zach LaVine is out for the Chicago Bulls in Game 5 of their playoff series against the Milwaukee Bucks, and by the looks of it, the explosive guard isn’t doing well. According to head coach Billy Donovan, LaVine is feeling “pretty sick” after he entered the league’s health and safety protocols, per KC Johnson of […]

Zach LaVine’s season is most likely over. The Chicago Bulls All-Star will not suit up for Game 5 against the Milwaukee Bucks, who lead the series 3-1 with the chance to close it out on their home floor. The star shooting guard will likely see his first appearance in the NBA playoffs end quickly. According […]

Tonight, the Chicago Bulls are officially in do-or-die mode. Their Game 5 contest against the Milwaukee Bucks will extend or end their season. A surprisingly successful campaign that got them to the NBA playoffs, which was led by a pair of All-Stars in DeMar DeRozan and Zach LaVine, could be over at the hands of […]

The Chicago Bulls are currently on the brink of elimination heading into a must-win Game 5 on Wednesday against the Milwaukee Bucks, but the task at hand just became even more daunting. Aside from Alex Caruso currently in concussion protocols, star guard Zach LaVine has entered health and safety protocols and will miss this do-or-die […]

The Milwaukee Bucks dominated in Windy City, winning both games to take a commanding 3-1 lead over the Chicago Bulls in the NBA Playoffs. The Bucks beat the Bulls, 119-95 in Game 4, behind a tremendous performance from Giannis Antetokounmpo and the role players. Antetokounmpo finished with 32 points, 17 rebounds, seven assists, and two […]

Tensions flared during the late stages of the Chicago Bulls’ loss to the Milwaukee Bucks in Game 4 of their Eastern Conference first-round series on Sunday. With under three minutes left in the contest, LaVine drove the paint with relative ease but was fouled by Bucks forward Bobby Portis. The two got into a minor […]

Milwaukee Bucks forward Bobby Portis does not want the world to forget that he is a reigning NBA champion. During the late stages of the Milwaukee Bucks’ convincing road win against the Chicago Bulls in Game 4 of their Eastern Conference first-round series, things got a little testy between Portis and Zach LaVine. LaVine wound […]

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 came into the NBA playoffs with little-to-no momentum. Several key players are dealing with injuries and their inability to beat the best teams was well known. Yet, they are tied 1-1 with the reigning-champion Milwaukee Bucks as the series heads to Chicago. DeMar DeRozan and Zach LaVine are looking to make this Bulls’ […]

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 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 […]

The Chicago Bulls were bested by the Charlotte Hornets on Fridy night by a score of 133-117. The Bulls trailed by as many as 37 points in front of their home crowd, who weren’t shy about expressing their displeasure, as they booed the team throughout the night. The loss to the Hornets was the Bulls’ […]

The Chicago Bulls lost once again, and it might be time for Zach LaVine, DeMar DeRozan and the rest of the crew to get worried. Chicago dropped their third straight game and sixth over the last ten outings on Friday against the Charlotte Hornets. It wasn’t also their most competitive performance, falling behind by 28 […]

There’s no other way to put it, but the Chicago Bulls are in a funk. They have now lost three straight games after getting blown out by the Boston Celtics on Wednesday night, 117-94. The slump couldn’t come at a worse time for the Bulls, who have lost their chance to gain homecourt advantage in […]

After a truly transformational offseason, the Chicago Bulls returned to playing a winning brand of basketball in 2021-22. As they’ve returned to playoff relevance and put together a deep and dynamic roster, the Bulls look primed for postseason success. But Chicago has seen its fair share of hardships throughout the regular season, too. Currently holding […]