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Chicago Bulls second-year big man Wendell Carter Jr. is fully on board the Zach LaVine hype train. Carter says LaVine has everything it takes to become Chicago’s franchise player. “I definitely can see him becoming that franchise player for the Chicago Bulls and in any way I can help him in growing as that player, […]

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 […]

Klay Thompson won’t be returning to the hardwood until late in the regular season. With so much time in his hands, the Golden State Warriors guard tried his hand on commentary during the game between the Warriors and the Chicago Bulls. During his stint at the sidelines as a commentator, Klay got to talk about […]

Despite being pummeled by the Portland Trail Blazers on Monday, Chicago Bulls star Zach LaVine is still in awe of Carmelo Anthony, calling him ‘one of the best players ever.’ In his fourth game back, Anthony put on a vintage performance with 25 points, eight rebounds, and two assists. He was 10-of-20 from the field, […]

Damian Lillard praised Zach LaVine’s recent game-winner against the Charlotte Hornets, a case of real recognizing real ahead of Monday’s matchup between the Portland Trail Blazers and the Chicago Bulls. In the midst of true havoc in the lane, LaVine found the ball with only seconds left and scooted behind the 3-point line, letting go […]

With the threat of tampering no longer a case for concern, Magic Johnson is back to tweeting his opinions about today’s NBA players. After sharing his list for the early contenders for the Most Valuable Player of the Year award, the 60-year-old all-time great said New Orleans Pelicans forward Brandon Ingram and Chicago Bulls guard […]

Chicago Bulls head coach Jim Boylen had plenty of praise for Zach LaVine after his magnificent performance against the Charlotte Hornets on Saturday night: “I’ve always said Zach is a really good guy, and a good person and he wants to do well,” Boylen said, per Richard Walker of The Associated Press. “He wants to help […]

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 guard Zach LaVine made it to the record books on Friday night when he became just the third player in NBA history to make at least 13 3-pointers in a single game. Not only did LaVine join just any select group, he is now in the same stratosphere as that of the Golden […]

Chicago Bulls guard Zach LaVine was a man on a mission in their game against the Charlotte Hornets. Not only did LaVine score 49 points, but he also drilled the game-winning 3-pointer to give the Bulls a much-needed victory against their fellow Eastern Conference franchise. Indeed, it is one of the best individual outings in […]

Chicago Bulls guard Zach LaVine had the game of his life on Saturday night when he drilled in 13 three-pointers, including the insane game-winner to complete the come from behind victory over the Charlotte Hornets. Following the game, Chicago’s star of the evening said, per K.C. Johnson of NBC Sports Chicago, that he knew the […]

Chicago Bulls shooting guard Zach LaVine was benched in the first quarter by head coach Jim Boylen on Friday against the Miami Heat. LaVine and Boylen had a talk on Saturday before their matchup against the Charlotte Hornets to clear the air. The talk worked, folks. LaVine broke the Bulls franchise record on Saturday for […]

The Chicago Bulls are skidding and the recent Zach LaVine-Jim Boylen mini-saga only compounds to their team’s early woes. Relationships between teachers and students are the most crucial element of success. In the classroom, students must learn to trust their teacher for academic and social growth, while teachers must learn to trust that their students […]

Chicago Bulls head coach Jim Boylen says he and shooting guard Zach LaVine had a “great talk” after what transpired on Friday, per K.C. Johnson of NBC Sports Chicago. LaVine pointed to a lack of trust between him and Boylen following the Bulls’ 116-108 loss to the Miami Heat on Friday. LaVine was pulled in the first […]

The relationship between Chicago Bulls shooting guard Zach LaVine and head coach Jim Boylen has reached a critical point. LaVine pointed to a lack of trust between him and Boylen following the Bulls’ 116-108 loss to the Miami Heat on Friday. LaVine was pulled in the first quarter, with the Bulls down 13-0, after what […]

Trouble seems to be brewing within the Chicago Bulls camp of late as the team continues on its downward spiral this season. Following another defeat on Friday, this time against the Miami Heat, 116-108, Chicago head coach Jim Boylen singled out star guard Zach LaVine for his shortcomings on the evening. Boylen on flat performance […]

Chicago Bulls rookie big man Daniel Gafford just had the best game of his young career on Monday night when he put up 21 points on 10-of-12 shooting, five rebounds, and two blocks. Although his team lost 115-101 against the Milwaukee Bucks, Gafford’s performance earned a lot of praise from his teammates and even drew […]

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 […]

Zach LaVine had a 36-point outburst Saturday night but it wasn’t enough to stave off a spirited Brooklyn Nets squad who won over the Chicago Bulls, 117-111, despite missing the services of Kyrie Irving and Caris LeVert. After the game, LaVine sounded off on what went wrong for Chicago, per K.C. Johnson of NBCS Chicago. […]

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 […]

Zach LaVine understands that the Chicago Bulls need all the help they can get after a 4-7 start to the 2019-20 regular season. While other players have been taking some time off to load management, the 24-year-old high-flyer is willing to play through pain just so he can stay on the floor for the Bulls. […]

Chicago Bulls shooting guard Zach LaVine admits all the basketball kids are playing with AAU is leading to knee injuries at a young age. LaVine says playing a lot at a young age has its benefits, but ultimately, the Bulls guard thinks the physical toll is too much. “Yeah, we played a lot in AAU; […]

Chicago Bulls shooting guard Zach LaVine knows Chicago will need his scoring on Saturday against James Harden, Russell Westbrook and the Houston Rockets. LaVine isn’t a tunnel vision scorer for the Bulls. He likes to get his teammates involved and doesn’t embrace that ball-hog mentality a lot of scorers do. Against the Rockets, though, LaVine […]

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 […]

Chicago Bulls shooting guard Zach LaVine is one of the better dunkers in the NBA. LaVine, who is a two-time Slam Dunk champion, showed off his vertical on Wednesday against the Atlanta Hawks. As a path opened up for him, the Bulls guard didn’t hesitate and soared for a massive 360 jam. Zach LaVine warming […]

The Chicago Bulls squandered a bright chance to get closer to the .500 mark against a shorthanded Indiana Pacers team, and Zach LaVine was plenty aware of the letdown. The Bulls (2-5) have been criticized by their own head coach Jim Boylen for their lack of urgency, something LaVine has admittedly yet to learn after […]

Chicago Bulls shooting guard Zach LaVine has nothing but respect for Detroit Pistons point guard Derrick Rose. After the Bulls defeated the Pistons on Friday, LaVine called Rose a “legend.” Rose received MVP chants from the United Center crowd and put on a show for his hometown, finishing with 23 points and seven assists: “He’s […]

Chicago native and NBA legend Dwyane Wade had some high praise for Bulls shooting guard Zach LaVine after he torched the Memphis Grizzlies for 37 points on Friday night: Zack Levine has star talent! — DWade (@DwyaneWade) October 26, 2019 LaVine was 13-of-23 from the field and 4-of-8 from beyond the arc, displaying his talent […]

Looks like the Chicago Bulls certainly found a gem in Coby White. Going head-to-head with the top point guard of this year’s draft class, Ja Morant, the Bulls’ seventh overall draft pick held his own and helped his team bounce back from their opening day defeat to Charlotte Hornets.  The Bulls came from behind to […]

The love affair between team head coach Jim Boylen and the Chicago Bulls appear to be heading towards the right path. The incoming second-year coach did not exactly have the best of seasons with the Bulls last year, ending the campaign on a 17-41 record. Nonetheless, a very productive summer seems to have turned things […]

For the Chicago Bulls to make the playoffs this season, Lauri Markkanen and Zach LaVine will have to play like All-Stars. LaVine and Markkanen are the two best players on the Bulls. Markkanen says the next step for him and LaVine is being more consistent. “We’ve been on the same team and practiced the whole […]

During the summer of 2018, Zach LaVine signed a $78 million deal with the Chicago Bulls that many criticized. Based on LaVine’s shaky health status and his overall performance at the time, people had a right to be skeptical. But, LaVine proceeded to shut all of his doubters up during the 2018-19 campaign, averaging 23.7 […]

Chicago Bulls 2019 NBA Draft first-round pick Coby White, a point guard out of the University of North Carolina, has made a splash during his team’s five-game preseason schedule. Some have taken notice, including his Bulls teammate, Zach LaVine. Per Darnell Mayberry in The Athletic: “I know he puts in a lot of hard work. […]

Chicago Bulls rookie Coby White kept things going on Thursday, as the 6-foot-5 guard recorded another impressive performance for his team in the preaseason. The 19-year-old dropped a game-high 29 points on a very efficient 10-of-14 shooting, along with six three-pointers, six rebounds, and a block, in just 23 minutes of action. It was indeed a […]

The Chicago Bulls’ Tomas Satoransky and Zach LaVine make one heck of a duo. They showed why against the Atlanta Hawks. As the Bulls defeated the Hawks, 111-93, in their preseason finale, Satoransky and LaVine teamed up for one of the better highlights of the preseason with this ridiculous slam. It included a between-the-legs pass […]

The Chicago Bulls’ analytics department wants Zach LaVine to sack the mid-range jumper from his offensive arsenal. They instead want him to take a James Harden-esque approach to his offense and just shoot shots at the basket or take 3-pointers. LaVine, who regularly uses the mid-range shot in his game, pushed back on the idea […]

The Chicago Bulls want Zach LaVine to stop (or at least limit) shooting from the mid-range, but the star swingman called this move ‘crazy.’ In an interview with Joe Cowley of the Chicago Sun-Times, LaVine noted how the greats the came before him had mastery of the perimeter. LaVine pointed out the likes of Michael […]

Chicago Bulls head coach clarified his perspective on the effectiveness of the mid-range game in the NBA after Bulls shooting guard Zach LaVine was reportedly told to focus on shooting threes and attacking the rim. Boylen told reporters (including Darnell Mayberry of The Athletic) that mid-range jumpers can sometimes present the best opportunity for offense, but […]

Brooklyn Nets injured forward Kevin Durant showed support for Chicago Bulls talent Zach LaVine’s decision to still shoot long two-point shots, despite the recent wave of advanced analytics that have drawn NBA teams to favor shots at the rim and 3-point attempts over long-range jumpers inside the arc. The Chicago Bulls star told The Chicago […]