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The Chicago Bulls have had a pretty uneventful 2023 NBA free agency, opting to primarily run it back with the same roster. This leaves them with a roster that doesn’t look like a championship contender despite their persistence in making another run with this squad. They still have strong scorers in Zach LaVine and DeMar […]

Drafted in the second-round of the 2021 NBA Draft by the Chicago Bulls, Ayo Dosunmu has been a key part of the Bulls’ rotations the last two seasons. With Lonzo Ball continuing to deal with knee problems, Dosunmu stepped up into a starting role in Chicago and he will be a part of their future […]

NBA free agency opened up on June 30, and right away, teams began spending money on what many believed to be a weaker free-agent class. Nonetheless, over $1 billion was spent on new contracts in the first hours of teams being able to negotiate with players and the biggest winners ended up being Fred VanVleet […]

Ayo Dosunmu is a restricted free agent this summer for the Chicago Bulls, and has not come to an agreement with the team on a new contract yet. The Bulls signed Jevon Carter in free agency, however, it seems that a return to the Bulls is not out of the realm of possibility as well. […]

The 2023 NBA free agency has been a busy and impactful summer transaction, even though it is not considered to be an especially talented free agent class. The Chicago Bulls have made some moves, but there are still some needs that they must address to become a championship contender. In this article, we will discuss the […]

NBA Free Agency began on June 30 at 6 p.m. ET. and already, we have seen almost all the biggest names available this offseason come off the board. Fred VanVleet, Khris Middleton, Jerami Grant, Kyrie Irving, Kyle Kuzma and Draymond Green were given over $700 million combined and through the first hour of free agency […]

The immediate futures of Zach LaVine and DeMar DeRozan with the Chicago Bulls remain very much uncertain. That doesn’t appear to be the case when it comes to the Bulls’ backup guards. In light of Lonzo Ball’s knee injury, Coby White and Ayo Dosunmu are expected to re-sign with Chicago, according to Yahoo Sports’ Jake […]

Ayo Dosunmu played the hero for the Chicago Bulls Wednesday night, as he delivered the game-winning basket in their 110-108 victory over the Atlanta Hawks. It was a nice rebound for Dosunmu, especially after playing just very limited minutes in Tuesday night’s 113-103 win over the Miami Heat in South Beach. After the Hawks game, […]

Amid the lengthy absence of Lonzo Ball, the Chicago Bulls have turned to Ayo Dosunmu as the team’s starting point guard. And for most of last season, it worked. The Bulls won 46 games and made the playoffs before unceremoniously exiting after six games. However, with the Bulls in turmoil, particularly on the Zach LaVine […]

The Chicago Bulls appeared to be a franchise in turmoil, especially as of late. With rumors of discord between DeMar DeRozan and Zach LaVine amid the piling up of losses, the Bulls seemed like a franchise ready to blow things up once circumstances take a turn for the worse. But at least for one night, […]

The Chicago Bulls are drowning amidst a stacked Eastern Conference. With Lonzo Ball sidelined for the first few months of the season, the front office signed Goran Dragic to take over some of the playmaking duties, and added Andre Drummond to offset their major rebounding issues last season. The Bulls will look for DeMar DeRozan […]

There are two openings in the Chicago Bulls’ starting lineup, one at power forward, with Patrick Williams and Javonte Green duking it out, among others, and one at point guard to partner with Zach LaVine in the backcourt in light of Lonzo Ball’s recent surgery. And it appears as if head coach Billy Donovan has […]

Last offseason, Lonzo Ball was signed by the Chicago Bulls to a four-year, $85 million contract in a sign-and-trade with the New Orleans Pelicans. However, after missing 47 games last season due to a myriad of injuries, none bigger than the torn meniscus he suffered in January, injuries have reared their ugly head against Ball […]

The Chicago Bulls had a rather quiet offseason for themselves, compared to their peers. Aside from some acquisitions from the bench, they really didn’t tinker much with their roster. In essence, the Bulls are trusting that their current players will carry the load in the 2022 – 2023 season. It’s a tough task, especially considering […]

The Chicago Bulls have been reeling of late, which has forced Billy Donovan to shake things up in the starting lineup. The Bulls had lost five of their last six and were 2-5 overall since Caruso’s return from his wrist injury entering their Saturday night clash against the Cleveland Cavaliers. He was reinserted into the […]

The Chicago Bulls are one of the positive surprises of the season. The Bulls revamped their roster in a major way, but no one expected the Bulls to fight for the first seed in the Eastern Conference. However, they have been slumping as of late. Since the calendar flipped to 2022, they are just 18-17, […]

The 2021-22 NBA regular season is drawing nearer to its end in the coming weeks. When that happens, the league is gone be on overdrive as the playoffs start. This particular point in time is an interesting one for collectors as certain rookie cards get more attention and hype in the market. In the process, […]

With March Madness right around the corner, teams across the nation are wrapping up their conference championship games. The Big Ten just ended their’s, which ended in a thrilling victory for the Illinois Fighting Illini defeating the Iowa Hawkeyes. It was such a great game, it had Chicago Bulls guard Ayo Dosunmu posting about it […]

Last year, people were calling Tyrese Haliburton the steal of the draft and Tyler Herro before him. With the regular season halfway done, there are several candidates who can claim the moniker and see their value rise up in the market because of it. Some would go for Chris Duarte of the Indiana Pacers while […]

The NBA All-Star festivities are usually a pretty chill occasion for players attending. However, a new format for the Rising Stars Challenge paved the way for some competitive matches. However, for Chicago Bulls rookie Ayo Dosunmu, the competitive games brought forth an unfortunate result. After the game, Ayo Dosunmu revealed that he suffered a thumb […]

The Philadelphia 76ers defeated the Chicago Bulls 119-108 on Sunday night. The battle of two of the Eastern Conference’s best featured monster games by the Sixers’ Joel Embiid and the Bulls’ DeMar DeRozan, though there was also a moment from the contest that went viral. Sixers big man Andre Drummond was the victim of a […]

If there is one things the Chicago Bulls’ past two games have proven, it’s the fact that rookie Ayo Dosunmu loves to dunk and embarrass opponents. After his incredible dagger dunk against the Indiana Pacers on Friday, Dosunmu was back at it again on Sunday against the Philadelphia 76ers. This time, he had Andre Drummond […]

The Chicago Bulls’ marquee acquisition this past offseason was certainly DeMar DeRozan. But one of their less-heralded moves, drafting Ayo Dosunmu in the second round of the draft, may pay off the most. The rookie point guard has become a key contributor for the Eastern Conference’s top seed. After a stellar career at the University […]

Before he was the hero of Chicago’s win over the Indiana Pacers on Friday night, Ayo Dosunmu was the goat for the Bulls’ loss against the Toronto Raptors. Dosunmu committed two costly turnovers in the final minute of overtime that ultimately sealed the defeat. The Bulls rookie revealed that head coach Billy Donovan called out […]

The Chicago Bulls have had a lot of success this season, as they are the Eastern Conference’s top seed with a 32-18 record. DeMar DeRozan and Zach LaVine have both performed exceptionally well this season, which has contributed significantly to the Bulls’ success. They’ve both been playing like two players who should have been starting […]

The Chicago Bulls got some bad news on the Lonzo Ball injury front when it was revealed Thursday that he had torn his meniscus. Ball has opted to undergo surgery on his knee, knocking him out for six to eight weeks. This is a tough blow for a Bulls team that’s dealing with a number […]

The Chicago Bulls’ position atop the Eastern Conference may be in jeopardy soon. Zach LaVine is sidelined with a knee injury and Lonzo Ball will be out for at least a month due to a meniscus tear that requires surgery. Fortunately for the Bulls, they have a strong option to fill in for Ball. Ayo […]

There’s a lot a rookie like Ayo Dosunmu can learn from a veteran All-Star like Bradley Beal. But the Chicago Bulls youngster probably applied his lessons a little too soon for Beal’s liking. During the Bulls’ clash against the Washington Wizards on Friday night, Beal gave Ayo some advice after committing a rookie mistake that […]

Chicago Bulls star DeMar DeRozan has helped lead his squad to an excellent start in the 2021-22 campaign. DeRozan is averaging nearly 27 points per game and has the Bulls in first place in the Eastern Conference. For all his success on the court, it’s something that recently occurred off the court that speaks volumes […]

The Chicago Bulls are on a roll, winners of four straight games to get to 21-10 on the season. The Bulls are in second place in the Eastern Conference behind only the Brooklyn Nets. DeMar DeRozan and Zach LaVine are both killing it this season, while Nikola Vucevic is seemingly finding his groove after a […]

The Chicago Bulls’ roster is in absolute shambles right now with seven players currently in health and safety protocols due to COVID-19. While DeMar DeRozan should be back soon, Zach LaVine was just diagnosed on Sunday. Unfortunately, he is expected to be out until after Christmas, which would be more than two weeks, according to […]

Chicago Bulls point guard Lonzo Ball has confessed that the team is banking on the progress of rookie Ayo Dosunmu. Like most of his contemporaries in the league, Bulls‘ Ayo Dosunmu was just waiting for his time to shine. And that moment may have just come during Chicago’s 109-97 humping of the Denver Nuggets. The […]

Alex Caruso has taken Chicago by storm with his hot start this season but for Bulls head coach Billy Donovan, there’s another player in the squad who has a noticeable star quality. In his first 10 games for the Chicago Bulls, Alex Caruso managed to make an impact on his new team, serving as a […]

The Chicago Bulls are off to a 6-1 start this season after their big offseason moves. While some of their success is thanks to excellent play from stars Zach LaVine and DeMar DeRozan, the Bulls are also getting key help from unexpected sources. One of the recent heroes was rookie Ayo Dosunmu, who scored a […]

The Chicago Bulls made history on Monday night against the Boston Celtics, turning a 19-point second-half deficit into a 14-point victory. The Bulls trailed by 19 points late in the third quarter and 14 entering the fourth quarter before outscoring the Celtics 39-11 in the final frame to earn a 128-114 win. By flipping that […]

The Chicago Bulls caught the NBA world’s attention after an offseason that saw the arrival of DeMar DeRozan, Lonzo Ball, and Alex Caruso. One addition outside of the more celebrated names probably resonated more to fans in the Windy City. Ayo Dosunmi was born in Chicago. He played three years in college for Illinois. In […]

The Denver Nuggets had an unfortunate season this year. What seemed like a chance to make it to the NBA Finals turned into disappointment after losing Jamal Murray to an ACL injury last April. Before that, this Nuggets team seemed to have all the pieces to win the Western Conference and possibly even the championship […]

It’s official: college basketball’s top point guard is headed to the 2021 NBA Draft. Illinois junior Ayo Dosunmu — winner of the 2021 Bob Cousy Award after averaging 20.1 points, 6.3 rebounds, and 5.3 assists for the Fighting Illini — announced his decision on ESPN’s “The Jump” on Tuesday, opting to forgo his remaining eligibility […]

The main man of the Illinois Fighting Illini, Ayo Dosunmu, revealed that the late Los Angeles Lakers icon Kobe Bryant was the inspiration behind the black mask that he regularly wears on the floor. The Chicago native claimed that he wanted to pay tribute to the greats who paved the way for up-and-coming players like […]