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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 […]

Despite encountering some injury trouble along the way, Chicago Bulls guard Zach LaVine has remained one of the most prolific dunkers of this era. The former Minnesota Timberwolves standout has already won two NBA Slam Dunk Contests, which came in back-to-back seasons in 2015-16 and 2016-17, while LaVine was at it once again on Tuesday […]

The Chicago Bulls are 13-27 with a 6.2 net rating since firing Fred Hoiberg on December 3rd, both bottom-five marks in the league. Don’t tell upper management Jim Boylen’s brief tenure as the team’s head coach, though, hasn’t sparked room for optimism going forward. In a sprawling interview with K.C. Johnson of the Chicago Tribune, […]

Chicago Bulls starting shooting guard Zach LaVine is listed as probable for Sunday’s game against the Atlanta Hawks. LaVine played 55:34 in the Bulls’ four overtime victory over the Hawks on Friday in Atlanta. The high-flyer is dealing with some back soreness, per K.C. Johnson of the Chicago Tribune: Zach LaVine, who logged 55:34 in […]

The Chicago Bulls-Atlanta Hawks Friday night showdown was one for the ages. Several records were made and broken throughout the quadruple overtime frenzy that saw the Bulls pull away in the fourth overtime to win, 168-161. Most headlines focused on Hawks rookie Trae Young’s historic 49-point, 16-assist night. However, Bulls guard Zach Lavine had himself […]

Friday night’s matchup between the Chicago Bulls and the Atlanta Hawks resulted in one of the most memorable contests of the season thus far. The Bulls emerged victorious in the quadruple overtime battle, 168-161, with Chicago guard Zach LaVine leading the charge for his team with a huge 47-point performance. He had a particular highlight […]

Chicago Bulls’ Zach LaVine and Atlanta Hawks’ Trae Young gave the fans their money’s worth, going back and forth to try to lead their respective teams to victory. LaVine flirted with a triple-double, finishing with 47 points, nine assists, and eight rebounds to lead the Bulls to a 168-161 win. Despite the loss, Young went […]

Zach LaVine had himself an interesting night during a 117-106 Chicago Bulls loss to the Milwaukee Bucks, as he only mustered one point on six shot attempts after pouring in 10 first-quarter points. Some among the local media thought it was an effort to come away with his first career triple-double, one he shut down […]

The Chicago Bulls have experienced their fair share of adversity in the midst of another rebuilding season. From early injuries to Kris Dunn and Lauri Markkanen, to the firing of Fred Hoiberg and subsequent rift between the players and new head coach Jim Boylen and a trade that sent Bobby Portis and Jabari Parker to the […]

The Chicago Bulls entered Saturday’s action with the league’s last-ranked offense. Against the Boston Celtics of all opponents, though, Zach LaVine and Lauri Markkanen gave long-suffering Windy City fans what they hope so much is a sign of things to come. LaVine confirmed as much after the game, too, telling K.C. Johnson of the Chicago Tribune he […]

On Saturday against the Boston Celtics, shooting guard Zach LaVine and power forward Lauri Markkanen became the first pair of Chicago Bulls teammates to reach 35 points in a game since Michael Jordan and Scottie Pippen. Zach LaVine scored 42 points, while Lauri Markkanen racked up 35. The Bulls shocked the Celtics and wound up […]

The road toward respectability will often be rocky for the Chicago Bulls. After another substandard performance by Kris Dunn in his team’s 109-108 victory over the Orlando Magic on Friday, his backcourt mate acknowledged that reality by expressing confidence in the former top-five pick despite his ongoing struggles. “I think everybody gets that stigma every […]

Chicago Bulls shooting guard Zach LaVine told local reporters after practice on Wednesday that head coach Jim Boylen added some offensive wrinkles featuring him and small forward Otto Porter Jr. The Bulls acquired Porter Jr. from the Washington Wizards at the trade deadline in exchange for Jabari Parker and Bobby Portis. The swingman has played […]

Zach LaVine is finally seeing the integration his new head coach Jim Boylen had envisioned when first taking control of the Chicago Bulls’ roster on Dec. 3 after former boss Fred Hoiberg was fired by the franchise. The young shooting guard didn’t see eye-to-eye with Boylen and his brash, old-school style of coaching — yet […]

Milwaukee Bucks superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo wants Chicago Bulls guard Zach LaVine, Orlando Magic forward Aaron Gordon, Utah Jazz guard Donovan Mitchell, and Oklahoma City Thunder guard Hamidou Diallo to compete against each other in the slam dunk contest next season to see who the real champion is. Zach LaVine has won the dunk contest two times, while […]

Zach LaVine never lacks confidence. The Chicago Bulls guard has emerged as one of basketball’s most polarizing players over the years, equally capable of keeping his team in the game with an array of highlight-reel dunks, 3-pointers and crossovers as he is to shoot them out of it by deviating from the offensive system and […]

Chicago Bulls guard Zach LaVine won’t be in this year’s dunk contest. However, the athletic guard told Sam Smith of NBA.com that he’s open to the possibility of joining the event again in the future. “I’ll see how I’m feeling next year or the year after that. I’ve still got some tricks in my bag, […]

The Chicago Bulls traded Jabari Parker, Bobby Portis, and a second round pick for Otto Porter just this past Thursday. Ironically enough, the Bulls are scheduled to face off against the Wizards this upcoming Saturday, February 9th. This game sets up a situation where former teammates get to play against each other. Blood will be boiling. Stakes will […]

The Chicago Bulls traded Jabari Parker to the Washington Wizards on Wednesday, and Bulls shooting guard Zach LaVine doesn’t believe the Chicago native got a fair shot to succeed in his hometown. The Bulls signed Parker to a two-year, $20 million deal in free agency last summer, with the second year of the contract being […]

The Chicago Bulls traded for Otto Porter Jr. on Wednesday, sending Bobby Portis and Jabari Parker to the Washington Wizards in return. Zach LaVine, the team’s leading scorer, said he’d be willing to welcome the team’s new addition with open arms: “I know he’s a really good 3 and D player,” said LaVine, according to […]

The Chicago Bulls are one of the worst teams in the NBA right now. But this fact will not stop Zach LaVine from staying committed to the team long term. Per K.C. Johnson of the Chicago Tribune, LaVine admitted that losing is taking a toll on him given his innate desire to win. He knows […]

The Chicago Bulls take on the Charlotte Hornets on Saturday, and it looks like the team is going to have starting shooting guard Zach LaVine back in the lineup. Zach LaVine didn’t play on Wednesday against the Miami Heat due to a sprained ankle. Bulls head coach Jim Boylen told reporters on Saturday the high-flyer […]

Chicago Bulls shooting guard Zach LaVine has high praise for Duke freshman Zion Williamson, who is projected to be a lottery pick in the 2019 NBA Draft should he leave Duke after one season. Zach LaVine says Zion Williamson is a “franchise-changer” and “a freak of nature.” LaVine also had some words about Zion Williamson, calling […]

Among the many trade rumors involving Anthony Davis, Zach LaVine of the Chicago Bulls was recently mentioned. But the guard reminded everyone of the specific clause in his contract that would prevent such a trade from pushing thru. “Yeah, but I’ve got like a no-trade thing for my first year, so I don’t know if […]

The Chicago Bulls take on the Miami Heat on Wednesday in South Beach and Bulls starting shooting guard Zach LaVine will not play. Zach LaVine is dealing with a right ankle sprain. UPDATE: Zach LaVine is OUT for tonight’s game vs. Miami with a right ankle sprain. — Chicago Bulls (@chicagobulls) January 30, 2019 Chicago […]

Chicago Bulls head coach Jim Boylen told local reporters on Saturday that starting shooting guard Zach LaVine has swelling in his left ankle. LaVine missed five games in December after injuring his left ankle in Mexico City against the Orlando Magic. The Bulls host the Cleveland Cavaliers on Sunday. It is unknown if LaVine is […]

Chicago Bulls forward Jabari Parker can’t help but voice out his frustration after the team suffered another blowout loss, The Miami Heat beat them 117-103 at home. In a postgame interview with Chicago Tribune’s KC Johnson, Parker sounded upset, as he tries to figure out what’s happening with the Bulls. “Something is obviously wrong. We […]

Shooting guard Zach LaVine was crystal clear when it comes to how opponents view the Chicago Bulls on their schedule. And it wasn’t fun to admit it. “We’re getting blown out every game,” said Zach LaVine, according to K.C. Johnson of The Chicago Tribune. “People are licking their chops, looking at us on the schedule, […]

The Chicago Bulls have been a dumpster fire all year. They fired their former head coach Fred Hoiberg, who employed a modern offensive system. The Bulls front office claimed that he had lost the locker room, and instead promoted from within Jim Boylen. Boylen is a former Gregg Popovich staffer and has introduced his own […]

The annual NBA trade deadline is fast approaching, and teams are expected to look for trades to shore up their roster for the second half of the 2018-19 season. Several players will become trade-eligible on Tuesday, per ESPN’s Bobby Marks. According to the report, the players were previously ineligible for trade because of them “signing with […]

Now that Justin Holiday is gone from the Chicago Bulls, shooting guard Zach LaVine understands he has to shoot more 3-pointers because the team has a lack of players on the team who can consistently shoot well from deep. Before getting traded to the Memphis Grizzlies, Holiday made 97 shots from beyond the arc for […]

Zach LaVine and the Chicago Bulls are enduring a brutal season. The young squad is 10-30 and they’ve had a hard time stringing wins together. LaVine believes that the Bulls need to take a more physical approach to the game. “I think overall we need to be tougher, if that’s sending a message and committing […]

Zach LaVine lifted the Chicago Bulls to an extra session against the Indiana Pacers on Friday night at the United Center courtesy of a deep three-pointer from the left wing. LAVINE FROM DEEP TO FORCE OT. pic.twitter.com/r9mEShrhbr — Bleacher Report (@BleacherReport) January 5, 2019 The Bulls ended up losing in overtime by a final score […]

The Chicago Bulls have gone 5-9 since Jim Boylen took over as head coach of the team, now with a 10-28 record approaching the halfway mark of the season. Having traded one of their oldest veterans in 29-year-old Justin Holiday, Boylen noted that young players Lauri Markkanen, Zach LaVine and Kris Dunn must do more […]

Chicago Bulls head coach Jim Boylen says shooting guard Zach LaVine is not a selfish player by any means, using Wednesday night’s showdown with the Minnesota Timberwolves as a prime example as to why the 23-year-old is a team-first guy. Jim Boylen brought Zach LaVine off the bench against the Timberwolves. It was LaVine’s first […]

The Chicago Bulls take on the Washington Wizards on Friday in the nation’s capital and Bulls shooting guard Zach LaVine will return to the starting lineup. Zach LaVine, who missed five games in a row with an ankle injury, returned to game action on Wednesday against the Minnesota Timberwolves, but he came off the bench. […]

Zach LaVine will likely reclaim his spot in the starting lineup when the Chicago Bulls face the Washington Wizards on Friday night on the road. LaVine returned to action on Wednesday night after missing the last five games due to an ankle injury. The 23-year-old forward came off the bench, but he immediately made an […]

Chicago Bulls shooting guard Zach LaVine is hopeful to return to the floor after a five-game absence due to a sprained left ankle. If LaVine does return Wednesday against the Minnesota Timberwolves, head coach Jim Boylen will bring him off the bench, according to K.C. Johnson of the Chicago Tribune. Boylen stressed this is his standard […]

Chicago Bulls forward Zach LaVine is of the belief that Chicago Bears linebacker Khalil Mack could play at the NBA level due to his insane athleticism. Mack posted a video on Instagram showing off his new Bulls uniform that he got for Christmas, and he even threw in a little jump shot action for the […]