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After a dreadful 5-14 start to the season that had folks clamoring for Chicago to blow things up, the Bulls have bounced back, going 16-9 in their last 25 games, elevating themselves from near the bottom of the Eastern Conference back up to 9th in the standings, right in the mix for a Play-In Tournament […]

As we approach the 2024 NBA trade deadline, the heat is on for teams across the league, and no team feels this pressure more than the defending champion Denver Nuggets. Let’s take a look at some of the biggest needs the Nuggets need to address at the 2024 NBA trade deadline. Bring Bruce Brown back […]

The Philadelphia 76ers will be one of the main teams to watch at the 2024 NBA trade deadline. In a trade market that is rumored to feature a more concrete batch of buyers than sellers, the Sixers should see a lot of competition as they try to build further around Joel Embiid and Tyrese Maxey. […]

The Chicago Bulls look headed toward a rebuild with their stars Zach LaVine and DeMar DeRozan floating around in several trade rumors. With that, several executives around the NBA also expect the Bulls to make veteran guard Alex Caruso available for trade. However, contrary to popular belief around the league, Chicago isn’t about to start […]

With the OG Anunoby trade removing two important pieces from the New York Knicks’ rotation, there are some obvious holes that remain. Interestingly, the Chicago Bulls are in town to for a Wednesday night matchup, and they have some guys who the Knicks would presumably like to add to bolster rotation.  Chicago is 15-20 on […]

As the calendar year flips to 2024, a lot of eyes will be on the Chicago Bulls ahead of the February trade deadline. Though they’ve been playing better as of late, the Bulls are highly expected to be major players during trade season. Though he just inked a massive five-year, $215 million max contract in […]

The Dallas Mavericks have emerged as a contender in the Western Conference once again following the team’s disappointing finish to the 2022-23 campaign. Dallas still has areas of concern to address, though. Luka Doncic has been fantastic and rookie Dereck Lively looks like a future star but it still would not be surprising to see […]

Like clockwork, the Los Angeles Lakers once again find themselves as major players in the trade market with the February deadline looming right around the corner. One team heavily linked to the Lakers is the Chicago Bulls, who Los Angeles coincidentally lost to on Wednesday night. After the Bulls and Zach LaVine reportedly agreed to […]

Chicago Bulls star Alex Caruso feels as if the team is deserving of being in the playoffs when he was asked the question by the media, despite their 11-17 record and teammate Zach LaVine still absent. He cites the victory the Bulls just had against the Philadelphia 76ers Monday as further proof according to NBC […]

Chicago Bulls guard Alex Caruso is one of the peskiest defenders in the NBA today, though, he’s not really known as a rim protector or shot-blocker. But from time to time, he will erase shots at the rim, just like during Monday night’s matchup versus the Philadelphia 76ers on the road. Here’s Caruso channeling his […]

The Chicago Bulls are one of the worst teams in the Eastern Conference right now as they’re attempting to climb the ranks. However, on Saturday night that might be a difficult task. Chicago is set to take on the red-hot Miami Heat, but Alex Caruso is not going to participate in the game. Caruso is […]

The Chicago Bulls have been having a very disappointing season thus far. They have not played up to expectations based on the talent they have and star guard Zach LaVine has seen his name pop up in trade rumors. One of the lone bright spots for the Bulls so far this season has been defensive […]

The Chicago Bulls began the year 5-14, but they have since won four of their last five games to spark a little bit of momentum. On Tuesday night, the Bulls have a chance to pick up a huge win over the defending NBA champion Denver Nuggets, but they may need to do so without one […]

Will the Chicago Bulls trade Alex Caruso? Rumors have swirled about a potential Caruso trade, but Shams Charania reported Monday that Chicago has “shut down” Caruso trade calls, via The Athletic. Teams reportedly remain interested in Caruso. He would not cost too much to acquire and he’s a strong defender who features offensive capability. The […]

The Chicago Bulls had a rough start to the season, but things have been looking up in the last couple of weeks. This could’ve been a disastrous stretch for the Bulls as they are dealing with a plethora of injuries, the biggest one to Zach LaVine, but the team has rallied together to win three […]

It’s been a slow season for the Chicago Bulls so far and they’re attempting to steal a win away from the New Orleans Pelicans on Saturday night. Unfortunately, it sounds like Alex Caruso might be in trouble after falling to an injury. Caruso has already been ruled out, according to Bulls insider, K.C. Johnson. He […]

Chicago Bulls guard Alex Caruso is often acclaimed for doing the things that don’t show up in the box score. His high motor, tenacious defense and valued leadership presence all allowed him to become a contributor on an NBA championship team in 2020. The 29-year-old was not the unsung hero Thursday night against the Milwaukee […]

The Chicago Bulls managed to defeat the Milwaukee Bucks in overtime in a game that almost ended after the first 48 minutes. The Bulls got incredible performances from Coby White and Nikola Vucevic on the evening as Giannis Antetokounmpo and the Bucks fell short in Chi-Town. Caruso was listed in the latest Bulls-Lakers trade rumors […]

The Chicago Bulls are on the verge of blowing it up amid their terrible start to the season. And while Zach LaVine remains the focal point of any potential trade, there’s no shortage of interest in DeMar DeRozan and Alex Caruso, too. In fact, the Los Angeles Lakers, who have been heavily linked to LaVine, […]

With their season crashing down before it even truly began and no end in sight, the Chicago Bulls may be heading toward a rebuild of sorts. That could start during the season, with several Bulls veterans potentially hitting the trade market if the losing continues in Chicago. This begs the question as to what the […]

The Chicago Bulls have been a mess to begin the 2023-24 season, as they currently find themselves with a 5-13 record. To make matters worse, the Bulls have been eliminated from the NBA In-Season Tournament with an 0-3 record and will be on the road against the Boston Celtics on Tuesday night in their final […]

The Chicago Bulls have crawled out to an awful 5-12 start to their regular season campaign, and it’s safe to say that not much has gone right for them. On the court, this does not look like a team that is connected and capable of winning on a nightly basis. And even then, they have […]

Slowly, but surely, the Milwaukee Bucks are starting to figure it out. Their offense has picked up and their once horrendous defense to begin the 2023-24 NBA season is improving with each game. Milwaukee is still a work in progress and by no means is this team already in peak form. With that said, the […]

Rumors have been running rampant about a potential Zach LaVine trade for the Chicago Bulls, and Alex Caruso was asked if the team needs a shakeup amid a 5-11 start to the season. “I don’t know. A ‘shakeup’ is so general, too,” Alex Caruso said, via Darnell Mayberry. “Like I said, if we win those […]

It’s safe to say the Chicago Bulls will move Zach LaVine first if they finally decide to blow up a team that’s been going nowhere fast for the better part of two seasons. Should that long-awaited ultimately come to pass, don’t be surprised if Alex Caruso is the next impact player on his way out […]

Last week, the Chicago Bulls and Zach LaVine reportedly opened the idea of potentially shipping the All-Star guard out of Chicago. The news spiraled into a heavy dose of trade rumors, trade scenarios, and potential destinations, not just for Zach LaVine, but pretty much every significant player on the Bulls roster. Yes, the trade talks […]

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, […]