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Somehow the month of October is upon us, which means NBA preseason is also here–specifically October 5 for Chicago Bulls fans. And what comes before preseason? Training camp. The newly revamped Bulls held their Media Day on September 27 and quickly began scrimmaging thereafter. While headliner Zach LaVine was simply getting back to it, the […]

The Chicago Bulls now find themselves in a tough spot, as forward Patrick Williams has been ruled out of action for four-six weeks, according to various sources, including the team’s official Twitter. More information did become available as the story, broke. More on that in a second. The Bulls had an interesting offseason. After a […]

It wasn’t long ago that the Chicago Bulls were totally irrelevant. The 2020 NBA All-Star Game was in Chicago, but the Bulls had very little presence during the festivities. Many Bulls fans only remember that weekend for the news that came out about possible changes in the front office, which came after fans chanted “Fire […]

Year 2 has always been a crucial one for young players who want to make it big in the NBA. After getting used to the pace and speed of the league in the rookie season, it’s the sophomore campaign that will truly reveal who will make a lasting impact for their respective squads. We take […]

The Chicago Bulls have missed the NBA playoffs for a fourth consecutive season. Albeit impatience is rightfully growing in the Windy City, the Bulls should keep the band together for one more season. The 2020-21 NBA season marked year four of Chicago’s rebuild, and the roster present should’ve been enough to yield a playoff appearance […]

Chicago Bulls rookie Patrick Williams’ game has been getting a lot of Kawhi Leonard comparisons, but he definitely looked like James Harden in this sequence. The Bulls hosted the Cleveland Cavaliers at United Center on Saturday, as the 19-year-old forward decided to go deep into his bag of tricks early. With less than five minutes […]

The 2020-21 NBA regular season is on its final stretch with just 20 games remaining and what a run it has been. As it stands, the Utah Jazz is on top of the league, several big names are on different teams right now, and a series of injuries have devastated a good number of squads, […]

Chicago Bulls rookie and 4th overall pick Patrick Williams is having a solid under-the-radar season. He hasn’t had any flashy moments like LaMelo Ball, the highlight reel plays like Anthony Edwards, or the all-around display of skill like Tyrese Haliburton. That’s contributed to the price of his rookie cards remaining tepid, but recent price movements […]

So far this season, it has been a group of the same rookies getting the majority of the attention. Anthony Edwards has had multiple viral dunks, while LaMelo Ball has displayed the flashy passing and playmaking. It’s no surprise these two were both taken in the top three of the NBA Draft in 2020. Devin […]

The NBA has already seen several Dunk of the Year candidates this 2020-21 campaign. Now, Chicago Bulls rookie Patrick Williams just submitted his for the blocks category. Williams and the Bulls traveled to the Talking Stick Resort Arena to take on the Phoenix Suns on Wednesday. The 19-year-old forward, who’s already developing into quite the […]

Following his 38-point outing in the Chicago Bulls’ 122-114 win over the Sacramento Kings, Zach LaVine made rookie Patrick Williams his official campaign manager for his 2021 All-Star bid. As the 19-year-old spoke in his postgame press conference, LaVine looked on and made sure Williams said the right things about him. Watch the hilarious exchange […]

Chicago Bulls star Zach LaVine is a huge fan of his rookie teammate Patrick Williams. The 25-year-old high-flyer bared his admiration for 19-year-old neophyte shortly after the Bulls lost to the Orlando Magic, 123-119, at Amway Center on Friday. Despite their inability to get the road win, LaVine still lauded the former Florida State standout […]

LeBron James of the Lakers has been around the block for so long that he probably is familiar with almost every play in a coach’s playbook… so much so that The King is always one step ahead of his opponents’ sets. Just ask Chicago Bulls rookie Patrick Williams. After facing the Lakers at United Center […]

Dallas Mavericks superstar Luka Doncic is cooking up a big game against the Chicago Bulls on Sunday, and the Mavs phenom made Bulls rookie Patrick Williams look silly in the first quarter as part of a 30-point first half. Doncic put Williams in the blender on this play: Luka with no regard for human life […]

Despite being the best in the world when it comes to hoops, NBA players have shown that they can also excel in other fields, whether it’s Damian Lillard proving he can rap or Jimmy Butler showing his business acumen by putting up a coffee shop. Now, Chicago Bulls rookie Patrick Williams may be the latest […]

Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James recently praised Chicago Bulls rookie Patrick Williams after the first matchup between their teams this season. The four-time NBA MVP also raved about Williams’ physical tools and saw some similarities with that of Los Angeles Clippers forward Kawhi Leonard, per Rob Schaefer. https://twitter.com/rob_schaef/status/1347795067935854594?s=20 Indeed, Williams showed his capabilities on […]

Zach LaVine has been the best player on the Chicago Bulls in the past few seasons and he’s their de facto leader in the locker room. Following his debut against the Atlanta Hawks on Wednesday, LaVine discussed the advice he gave rookie Patrick Williams. “I told him like, man, there are going to be some […]

The Washington Wizards liked Deni Avdija so much they tried to make a trade with the Chicago Bulls to get him with the fourth pick in the 2020 NBA Draft, according to Chase Hughes of NBC Sports Washington. Hughes reports “the cost was too high” to make that trade, as the Bulls really liked Patrick […]

The Chicago Bulls are a franchise still in search of direction. Years of toiling under the John Paxson-Gar Forman front office duo yielded poor results, beginning in earnest when Chicago’s front replaced Tom Thibodeau with Fred Hoiberg, who later turned into Jim Boylen. However, the Bulls are hoping to round the corner with former Denver […]

Six Eastern Conference teams failed to qualify for the NBA bubble this past season. These teams include the Charlotte Hornets, Chicago Bulls, New York Knicks, Detroit Pistons, Atlanta Hawks, and Cleveland Cavaliers. What will it take for one or more of these teams to rise up the conference? Here are the players whose growth is […]

The Chicago Bulls have come to terms with 6-foot-4 wing man Denzel Valentine, who has reportedly agreed to an extension with the team. Reports state that Valentine has signed a one-year deal with the Bulls worth $4.7 million. This report comes via Shams Charania of The Athletic: Free agent Denzel Valentine has signed a one-year, […]

Teenage forward Patrick Williams is headed to the Windy City after the Chicago Bulls drafted him with the No. 4 pick in the 2020 NBA Draft. Sources: Chicago is selecting Patrick Williams with the No. 4 pick in the NBA Draft. — Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) November 19, 2020 Patrick Williams played one season at Florida […]

The 2020 NBA Draft is fast approaching, and talented prospects from all around the globe are anxious to find out where they’ll be playing in the coming season. In this piece, we’ll take a look at five of the top-rated wing players in the class. In today’s NBA, wing players need to be a versatile […]

The 2020 NBA Draft process has been long and arduous for the Pistons and everyone else, but it’s inching closer and closer. Now it appears the rumors and reports are heating up like they always do the week before the draft. On the daily Locked On Pistons Podcast, host Matt Schoch reveals who the Pistons […]