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A lot of teams are anticipating the Chicago Bulls to blow up their roster any time now. They have constantly been underwhelming for a neat collection of stars. A lot of interest has been surrounding stars like Zach LaVine and DeMar DeRozan as the two have the most star-caliber talent in the squad. But, some […]

The Chicago Bulls are going nowhere fast. After missing the playoffs entirely last season and suffering a gentleman’s sweep at the hands of the Milwaukee Bucks, things are looking even worse this season. They’re 5-9 to start this season and have a -3.3 point differential that ranks 22nd in the NBA. Their -3.5 net rating […]

Several teams across the NBA are closely monitoring the situation with the Chicago Bulls, whose season is once again off to a rocky start. Should the losses continue to pile up this season, the Bulls could be in for a massive fire sale prior to the February trade deadline. The three stars — Zach LaVine, […]

Over the last few days, rumors have been swirling around the Chicago Bulls and whether or not they might be looking to part ways with some of their bigger name players, including DeMar DeRozan, Zach Lavine, and Alex Caruso. While Caruso may not be the splashiest name of the three, that hasn’t stopped many from […]

The season is once again going south for the Chicago Bulls. If the team does not right the ship anytime soon, the Bulls could be well on their way to a massive fire sale of assets later in the season. One player that a boatload of teams — which include the Heat, Bucks, Lakers, Warriors, […]

Following their NBA Championship victory, the Denver Nuggets are off to a great start to their 2023-24 season. The Nuggets currently sit at the top of the Western Conference with a record of 9-2, including a record of 2-0 in the NBA In-Season Tournament. Right now the Nuggets are one of the most dominant teams […]

The Minnesota Timberwolves are off to a roaring start to the 2023-24 NBA season. The team boasts an 8-3 record, third-best in the Western Conference. The Wolves hold the best defensive rating in the NBA and the fourth-best net rating in the entire league. Minnesota has been so good to start the year—good enough, in […]

Despite being tied for the third-best record in the Eastern Conference at 7-4, the Milwaukee Bucks have tipped off their 2023-24 NBA season in rather underwhelming fashion. There were certainly lofty expectations for the Bucks when they landed Damian Lillard via trade this offseason and paired him alongside Giannis Antetokounmpo. However, Milwaukee hasn’t met those […]

The Chicago Bulls are in shambles and chances are they will blow things up at the trade deadline if things don’t improve. That means Zach LaVine, DeMar DeRozan, and Alex Caruso could all be gone. While LaVine has been the one most recently mentioned in trade rumors, Caruso’s market appears to be even hotter. Per […]

Zach LaVine has been the center of attention around the NBA this week. Frustrations amongst members of the Chicago Bulls have been boiling over, slowly leading to a point of no return. Change is clearly on the horizon for the Bulls, a franchise that has been stuck in mediocrity since Lonzo Ball’s knee injury in […]

With the Chicago Bulls floating Zach LaVine in trade rumors once again, the Los Angeles Lakers have emerged as an obvious for the former UCLA star. However, it appears the Lakers aren’t just interested in acquiring LaVine, but they could be interested in landing DeMar DeRozan and Alex Caruso if they are made available, according […]

The Phoenix Suns have had a rocky start to the 2023-2024 NBA season. Their 5-6 record has left fans and analysts alike wondering what the team needs to do to turn things around. Sure, there are certainly areas where the Suns could improve through better execution and coaching. However, there are also opportunities for the […]

The Chicago Bulls are looking to take the next step this season as they narrowly missed the playoffs last year after going down in the play-in tournament. Chicago has some talent on this roster, but they are off to a bit of a rough start. Through 11 games, the Bulls are currently sitting at 4-7, […]

The Chicago Bulls are already one of the most discussed teams in NBA trade rumors and the 2023-24 season is still fairly young. Chicago is underperforming, and their intriguing roster is reportedly drawing trade interest. Players such as Zach LaVine and Alex Caruso have been mentioned in rumors. Recent drama involving LaVine has many people […]

The Chicago Bulls appear to be finally facing the music; after yet another dispiriting loss on Monday night against the Milwaukee Bucks, the team is now reportedly looking to officially put former All-Star wing Zach LaVine on the trade market. LaVine, even though he’ll be making $177 million for the next four years, should net […]

Another Miami Heat season leads to more trade and trade deadline rumors. Usually in the off-season there is tons of speculation from fans on social media, but that carries into the season as the trade deadline looms ahead. While there are a bevy of options to choose from, there has to be some sort of […]

The Dallas Mavericks are off to a fast start in the 2023-24 NBA season. Luka Doncic and Kyrie Irving are leading the charge for Dallas, as the team has upset expectations so far. Dallas still has questions to answer though. The Mavs’ defense features uncertainty despite some improvement. Overall size is an issue as well. […]

Chicago Bulls guard Alex Caruso is listed as doubtful for tonight’s game against the Bucks. Caruso is battling a left toe sprain which sidelined him last night in a matchup with the Pistons. If Caruso is unable to play tonight it will mark the second consecutive game that the Bulls are without their defensive specialist. […]

The Chicago Bulls and the Detroit Pistons went to battle on Sunday night in Chicago, and it was an important game for both teams. We are now a few weeks into the season, and we are starting to learn more and more about each team. Both the Pistons and Bulls have gotten off to shaky […]

The Chicago Bulls look to add to the Detroit Pistons’ seven-game losing streak in their next Central Division matchup. The Bulls are having a rough start to the season themselves, and the recent injury updates on Alex Caruso and Patrick Williams will make things tougher. Chicago battles injury woes ahead of its Eastern Conference matchup […]

The Chicago Bulls have not had the best start to the 2023-24 NBA season. The Bulls are 3-6 and are 12th in the Eastern Conference standings. However, Chicago has had some bright spots emerge on their roster. The latest buzz centers around Alex Caruso, whose defense has earned him Defensive Player of the Year (DPOY) […]

The Los Angeles Lakers’ performance has trended downward, as the team has a record of 3-5 and sits at 11th in the Western Conference. Los Angeles lost in a disappointing blowout to the Houston Rockets. The Lakers must find a way to get back on track, and a trade for Bulls standout Alex Caruso can […]

The Chicago Bulls may be a disappointing team so far to start the 2023-24 NBA season, but one player who has certainly been making headlines is Alex Caruso. He’s been one of the lone bright spots for the Bulls so far and he’ll have no shortage of suitors when the NBA trade deadline arrives. The […]

With Bradley Beal back from injury, the Phoenix Suns were better equipped to take care of business easily against the Chicago Bulls, especially when Kevin Durant has been playing at such a high level. However, in the NBA, there is no such thing as an easy game. The Bulls stuck the course for the entire […]

The Chicago Bulls are off to a 3-5 start so far in the 2023-24 season. Chicago had a surprisingly successful season a year ago as they ended up squeaking into the play-in tournament, and they are hoping for similar success this year. On Wednesday night, the Bulls are taking on the Phoenix Suns, and for […]

The Chicago Bulls season is now in full swing, and so far, it has gone the way that most people have expected. Chicago had a successful season last year getting into the play-in tournament, but they are expected to take a bit of a step back this season. Through eight games, the Bulls are 3-5, […]

The Chicago Bulls won an overtime thriller against the Toronto Raptors on Friday, courtesy of an Alex Caruso game-winner. However, they would have likely lost had it not been for a couple of costly referee mistakes that allowed them to force the extra period. According to the NBA’s last 2-minute report, there were two incorrect […]

Chicago Bulls guard Alex Caruso played hero on Friday night against the Toronto Raptors, draining a game-winning corner triple in the dying seconds of overtime. But following the team’s first victory, DeMar DeRozan was quick to praise Caruso’s phenomenal defense, which is the No. 1 reason he’s made a name for himself across the Association. […]

Alex Caruso wore his superman cape on Friday to save the Chicago Bulls from the jaws of defeat against the Toronto Raptors. With just 10 seconds left in overtime and the Bulls trailing the Raptors 103-101, Chicago had one last chance to score after Zach LaVine got the ball off a Toronto turnover. LaVine quickly […]

From the best player on a team to the 15th man on the roster, every single player in the league holds a certain role, regardless of their standing in NBA free agency. Even those who do not hold an actual roster spot have filled key roles through the years, as two-way contracts have suddenly become […]

The Chicago Bulls did not have the services of guard Alex Caruso on Tuesday when they faced off against the Toronto Raptors in an NBA preseason matchup. Caruso apparently was sidelined in that game by a lower-body issue after tweaking his ankle in practice, according to head coach Billy Donovan (h/t Cody Westerlund of 670TheScore.com). […]

World champion or not, nobody can deny that the Denver Nuggets were the best team in the best league in the world last season. Led by perhaps the best player in the world Nikola Jokic, the Nuggets dominated the 2023 NBA playoffs to capture their first championship in franchise history. Denver’s main core of Jokic, […]

This time last year, it was difficult to envision how the Los Angeles Lakers would recover from their disastrous trade for Russell Westbrook in 2021. But they have managed to overcome that ordeal with flying colors. Now, the Lakers, still led by the dynamic duo of LeBron James and Anthony Davis, have some solid depth […]

The Chicago Bulls are one of the most recognized franchises in NBA history. Led by Michael Jordan in the 1990s, this team elevated the NBA into the global brand that we have grown to know and love. They were the rockstars of that era and everywhere the franchise went, international fans flooded the streets just […]

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 […]

The young upstart Orlando Magic seem poised to take a leap next season following their encouraging finish to the 2022-23 campaign. After starting the regular season with a 5-20 mark, Orlando found its stride and essentially became a .500 team, going 29-28 the rest of the way. With that said, the Magic should target a […]

The Boston Celtics have been one of the busiest teams in the 2023 NBA offseason. Even with the slew of moves they completed, the biggest one is still not done as Jaylen Brown has not signed his supermax extension with the Celtics. The hope is for him to be locked up by the end of […]

The Boston Celtics are not messing around. On the eve of NBA Draft night, they dealt away longtime point guard Marcus Smart, who’s been with the team since 2014, for Kristaps Porzingis and two first-round picks. The trade signifies that the Celtics are going all-in on their current core, as a hefty luxury tax bill […]

The Golden State Warriors failed to defend their 2022 NBA Championship after getting tossed by the Los Angeles Lakers in the second round of the 2023 NBA Playoffs. Bob Myers, one of the catalysts of Golden State’s dynastic run, is already gone after the former general manager opted to move on to new ventures. With […]