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Chicago Bulls head coach Jim Boylen is a polar opposite of ex-coach Fred Hoiberg. Boylen is demonstrative and likes to run long practices, similar to Tom Thibodeau. Needless to say, it’s taking some time for the Bulls to get used to their new coaches’ hard practices, something shooting guard Zach LaVine admitted to on Friday: […]

Known as a player development coach, former head coach Fred Hoiberg’s dismissal from the Chicago Bulls has rumors circulating that he has lost authority in the locker room. However, to put a stamp on that issue, Bulls’ young guns Zach LaVine and Lauri Markkanen say that Chicago players respected Hoiberg and played within his system. […]

The mysterious firing of head coach Fred Hoiberg has brought along plenty of questions surrounding his dismissal by the Chicago Bulls. While judgment points to a porous 5-19 record as enough reason to part ways with the former NBA-player-turned-coach, a report by Darnell Mayberry of The Athletic explains his no-leash policy with Zach LaVine could […]

Zach LaVine had a chance to give the Chicago Bulls the lead in the dying seconds of their home game against the San Antonio Spurs. With the ball in their best player’s hands, head coach Fred Hoiberg called for a pick-and-roll with Wendell Carter Jr. However, LaVine waved off the rookie big man and ended […]

Chicago Bulls guard Zach LaVine has come under fire for questionable decision making in a late-game loss to the San Antonio Spurs on Monday night. The dynamic guard decided to wave off teammate Wendell Carter Jr. from setting a screen in the waning seconds of the game, and instead opted to launch a deep, contested […]

The Chicago Bulls were down 108-107 in the closing seconds against the San Antonio Spurs Monday night at the United Center. The Bulls had the ball in the hands of their best player in shooting guard Zach Lavine. Head coach Fred Hoiberg wanted Bulls rookie center Wendell Carter Jr. to set a pick for LaVine. […]

Chicago Bulls star Zach LaVine likes what he sees in Wendell Carter Jr., and he admits that the development of the 19-year-old rookie into one of the team’s vocal leaders is encouraging. Just 17 games into the season, LaVine is already welcoming of Carter’s foray into a leadership role. He also has a heap of praise […]

Per the Daily Herald’s Mike McGraw, Chicago Bulls shooting guard Zach LaVine (illness) will return to Chicago’s lineup on Wednesday, when the Phoenix Suns travel to United Center to take on LaVine and the 4-13 Bulls. Zach LaVine is here; probably won’t participate in practice today but says he’ll play Wednesday. Missed Sat’s game vs […]

The Chicago Bulls host the Toronto Raptors Saturday night at the United Center and starting shooting guard Zach LaVine could miss the game. Zach LaVine is dealing with a cold right now. The high-flyer played Friday night against the Milwaukee Bucks, but as K.C. Johnson of the Chicago Tribune reports, LaVine was in the postgame […]

Chicago Bulls shooting guard Zach LaVine has a few things in common with Minnesota Timberwolves point guard Derrick Rose. LaVine and Rose have both suffered ACL injuries, and played for the Bulls and Timberwolves. Rose, of course, began his NBA career with the Bulls and became the youngest MVP in league history back in 2011. […]

Chicago Bulls shooting guard Zach LaVine said at media day that he’s got his speed and jumping ability back. LaVine missed most of last season recovering from ACL surgery, but the high-flyer is 100 percent this season and literally flying through the air like Bulls legend Michael Jordan. The Bulls defeated the Cleveland Cavaliers Saturday […]

Chicago Bulls shooting guard Zach LaVine is a two-time slam dunk contest champion for a reason, and he skied for a dazzling dunk Saturday night at home against the Cleveland Cavaliers. Zach LaVine only played in 24 games last season after missing majority of the year recovering from left ACL surgery. The high-flyer said at […]

Whatever Zach LaVine is doing, it’s working. The Chicago Bulls star is having the best season of his career, and the 23-year-old guard is even playing well enough to generate some early All-Star buzz. He’s averaging 27.4 points, 5.0 rebounds, and 3.8 assists per game, which would all be career-high marks. But LaVine definitely has […]

Chicago Bulls shooting guard Zach LaVine has been making his case for an All-Star appearance with his recent stellar play. Along with his all-around numbers, LaVine has also covered the most miles in the NBA after Chicago’s first 12 games. HoopsHype’s Alex Kennedy tweeted out this interesting fact on LaVine’s game early this season. Zach […]

Zach LaVine of the Chicago Bulls logged in 41 points in their win over the New York Knicks. His scoring outburst makes him the first Bulls player to score at least 40 points since Jimmy Butler in January 2017. Zach LaVine becomes the first Bulls player with 40 points in a game since Jimmy Butler […]

Allonzo Trier of the New York Knicks just let Zach LaVine of the Chicago Bulls know that he does not give up on the play. Check out the clip below as LaVine was about to finish the fastbreak opportunity but then, the 22-year-old undrafted rookie Trier came out of nowhere to swat the layup: Allonzo […]

Zach Lavine is off to a historic start for the Chicago Bulls, but his challenge to Michael Jordan fell through against the Charlotte Hornets on Friday night. Lavine kicked off this season with four consecutive outings where he scored over 30 points. This accomplishment put him in the same breath as Hall of Fame ballers […]

The Chicago Bulls got their first win of the season Wednesday with a 112-110 home win over the Charlotte Hornets. Shooting guard Zach LaVine was the hero. The high-flyer hit two free throws with 0.5 seconds left in regulation to help the Bulls avoid their first 0-4 start since 2007-08. Zach LaVine finished with 32 points […]

After the Chicago Bulls lost to the Dallas Mavericks Monday night, Bulls starting shooting guard Zach LaVine questioned some of the offensive sets head coach Fred Hoiberg ran in the second half, and it caused quite the stir within the Chicago media. LaVine, who scored 34 points against the Mavericks while shooting 11-of-15 from the […]

Chicago Bulls guard Zach LaVine is absolutely on fire to start the 2018-19 NBA season. However, the same cannot be said of his squad, which is 0-3 on the young season. Following their 115-109 loss against the Dallas Mavericks, the 23-year old guard echoed out how the Bulls have to improve at recognizing the hot […]

Chicago Bulls shooting guard Zach LaVine is already a proven scorer in the NBA. His defensive limitations have been a major problem, but teammate Kris Dunn tells LaVine there’s no reason he can’t be a good defender. ESPN’s Malika Andrews revealed Dunn’s words of motivation for the 23-year-old LaVine: Kris Dunn has been working with Zach […]

In an interview with the Chicago Tribune‘s K.C. Johnson, Chicago Bulls shooting guard Zach LaVine offered strong support to a couple of his former teammates. With Minnesota Timberwolves young stars Karl Anthony-Towns and Andrew Wiggins facing public and private criticism for what has been perceived as a lack of work ethic, particularly from teammate Jimmy […]

When the Chicago Bulls traded All-Star small forward Jimmy Butler to the Minnesota Timberwolves in the summer of 2017 for Kris Dunn, Zach LaVine, and the draft rights to Lauri Markkanen, experts around the league said the Timberwolves robbed the Bulls, and that Chicago didn’t know what they were doing. Butler, who is arguably a top-15 […]

Zach LaVine and his family are diehard basketball fans and their dogs can attest to this fact. Well, they won’t be able to tell you that, but their names are revealing. In a video post by the the Chicago Bulls on Twitter, LaVine is seen with a pack of good boys. Two of his father’s dogs […]

Due to a thigh contusion injury, Chicago Bulls young star Zach LaVine made an early exit during the team’s ugly preseason game against the Milwaukee Bucks on Wednesday night. LaVine downplayed the injury in the immediate aftermath of the game: Zach LaVine on his thigh contusion: “It’s not serious. I’m all good. I could’ve gone […]

In a superstar-driven league, you are either one of two players: a superstar or not. There comes a time in a player’s career that would be considered a tipping point of how things will finally take course. On one end, you become a bust or a failure, on the other hand, you prove all the […]

Chicago Bulls scoring guard Zach LaVine might pay dividends this upcoming season with a breakout season. Part of the trade that sent Jimmy Butler to the Minnesota Timberwolves, he was packaged along with fellow lottery picks Kris Dunn and Lauri Markkanen to the Bulls. Although his initial showing coming off an ACL rehabilitation with the […]

After putting pen to paper on a four-year, $78 million deal over the summer, Chicago Bulls stud Zach LaVine has become the team’s cornerstone superstar. There are some who believe that given his lack of accomplishments in the league, the 23-year-old still has a lot to prove. LaVine is having none of this, and has […]

Space Jam is a must-watch for any kid growing up a basketball fan and Chicago Bulls guard Zach LaVine really took that to another level. According to Malika Andrews of the Chicago Tribune, LaVine’s obsession with the film was part of what made him fall in love with basketball. Andrews also talks about how much LaVine […]

The high-flying Zach LaVine of the Chicago Bulls will be hosting a special screening of 1996’s Space Jam at ArcLight Cinemas Chicago. The screening will be held tomorrow, September 20 (Thursday) at ArcLight Cinemas Chicago, 1500 N Clybourn Ave Chicago, IL 60610. An introduction will be given by the Bulls shooting guard himself at exactly seven […]

Chicago Bulls shooting guard Zach LaVine insists he’s back to 100 percent after sustaining a season-ending torn ACL in early 2017, an injury that ultimately led to his trade from the Minnesota Timberwolves on draft night for Jimmy Butler. LaVine played in 24 games with the Bulls last season, but his short sample provided little […]

Lauri Markkanen proved to be a huge revelation for the young Chicago Bulls team last season. Probably the most overlooked piece in the trade that sent Jimmy Butler to the Minnesota Timberwolves, the seven-footer displayed a combination of finesse and toughness as he became a key cog for the Bulls. Still, it remains to be […]

Zach LaVine, who just recently signed a four-year $78-million dollar contract to remain with the Chicago Bulls this off-season, has never met a shot he hasn’t liked. He might wish he were a little more selective in his tweets. In a hilarious Twitter exchange, Jimmy’s Famous Seafood–which has been serving Marylanders with quality shellfish since […]

In his first follow offseason being completely healthy, Chicago Bulls guard Zach LaVine has been shown that he has fully regained the same athleticism that he had prior to suffering a torn ACL over a year ago. LaVine put that on display his impressive physical explosiveness during a recent workout as threw down a pair […]

Despite his old age, basketball Hall of Famer Bill Russell has been a staple presence in watching NBA games and events. Recently, the eleven-time world champion with the Boston Celtics spent some time watching NBA stars Kyrie Irving, Zach Lavine, and Jamal Crawford during a pick-up game. Russell posted their group picture in his Twitter […]

In light of their recent struggles, the Chicago Bulls have been busy revamping the roster this offseason.  The Bulls are bringing in former Miami Heat player, Derrick Walton Jr to the team. Ira Winderman of the Sun Sentinel reported the acquisition. Heat free agent Derrick Walton Jr. signs with Bulls. https://t.co/yxxsmyybyT Heat had withdrawn qualifying […]

Karl-Anthony Towns and Zach LaVine played together for two seasons with the Minnesota Timberwolves so there’s no doubt they’ve roasted each other multiple times over the years. But recently, KAT took the roasting to a completely different level when he enlisted the help of LaVine’s father. Wow, @ZachLaVine is really out here getting ROASTED BY […]

Three-time NBA Sixth Man of the Year winner Jamal Crawford is still showing off his hops at 37 years old. Featuring in Isaiah Thomas’ fifth edition of the annual Zeke-End tournament in Tacoma, Crawford impressively threw down a an in-game one-handed alley-oop jam. Even two-time NBA Slam Dunk Contest winner Zach LaVine was amazed by […]

Chicago Bulls talent Zach LaVine has been somewhat maligned by some fans since being shipped over to the Windy City by the Minnesota Timberwolves, but he isn’t lacking any confidence at the moment. How do I know this? Well, it is a connecting of the dots a bit to be honest, but he recently went […]