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As if the team’s internal issues aren’t enough, Chicago Bulls forward Jabari Parker was sent back to their hotel after sustaining a stomach illness. The Bulls are in Oklahoma City and will play the Thunder on Monday night. K.C. Johnson of the Chicago Tribune tweeted out this development: Jabari Parker was at the team’s morning […]

The Utah Jazz have risen as candidates for recently demoted Chicago Bulls forward Jabari Parker, according to Kevin O’Connor of The Ringer. Forward Derrick Favors has proven to be an awkward fit next to center Rudy Gobert, and the $16.9 million left on Favors’ contract for next season is non-guaranteed, which could make him an […]

Chicago Bulls forward Jabari Parker has been demoted in new coach Jim Boylen’s rotation, recently taking his first DNP of the season, with the likes of Bobby Portis and Lauri Markkanen soaking in most of his minutes in the frontcourt. Parker’s split from Boylen’s rotation was followed by news of the franchise dangling him on […]

The Jabari Parker experiment has come to a close very quickly for the Jim Boylen-led Chicago Bulls, as the new head coach said the homegrown product would no longer be part of the regular rotation, despite being eagerly signed by the team to a two-year, $40 million deal this offseason. His demotion has been accompanied […]

The Jabari Parker era has basically come to an end in the Windy City before it even started. After signing a two-year, $40 million contract with the Chicago Bulls this past summer, Parker has already worn out his welcome, and the Bulls are looking to move him, according to K.C. Johnson of the Chicago Tribune. […]

The Chicago Bulls have engaged teams in trade talks with several teams involving forward Jabari Parker, according to K.C. Johnson of The Chicago Tribune. This comes at the heels of Parker’s demotion from the Bulls’ regular rotation, as new head coach Jim Boylen hasn’t seen his defense pick up throughout 29 games played this season. […]

Chicago Bulls forward Jabari Parker reacted to the news of his exit from the day-to-day rotation under new head coach Jim Boylen, which took fans by storm after the Chi-town native was given a two-year, $40 million deal. “Everybody is telling me the truth — to stay ready,” said Parker, according to K.C. Johnson of […]

Chicago native Jabari Parker, who signed a two-year, $40 million deal with his hometown Chicago Bulls in the offseason, will no longer be part of the team’s rotation, according to ESPN‘s Malika Andrews. Parker will play Thursday against the Orlando Magic since rookie Chandler Hutchison is out. After Thursday, though, Parker will not see regular […]

New head coach Jim Boylen ran the second practice of his new tenure at the helm of the Chicago Bulls, and if his introductory press conference wasn’t enough sign of it, Boylen intends to make clear changes in Chicago. For starters, the new coach intends to put the Bulls’ $40 million signing to work right […]

The 2018-19 season was expected to be a good one for the Chicago Bulls as they signed potential star Jabari Parker to a contract during the summer and they added Wendell Carter Jr. with the eighth pick overall in the 2018 NBA Draft. However, the Bulls are mired in the cellar with only head coach […]

Though he’s no longer a member of the Milwaukee Bucks organization, Chicago Bulls power forward Jabari Parker says he’s happy to see his former team doing well through the early stages of this season. The Bucks rescinded their $4.3 million qualifying offer to Parker back in July, which allowed the Chicago native to become an […]

The Chicago Bulls botched a fastbreak opportunity as Jabari Parker overshot a lob pass intended for Wendell Carter Jr. But instead of blaming himself, Parker looked at Carter Jr. for the fault. Check out the clip below as posted by Tyler Pleiss. It was a golden opportunity that could’ve sparked a run. The Bulls were […]

Chicago Bulls forward Jabari Parker will make his first appearance in the team’s starting lineup Wednesday against the Denver Nuggets, according to K.C. Johnson of the Chicago Tribune. Head coach Fred Hoiberg is reportedly fond of the physicality the Chicago native could bring against a tough big man like Paul Millsap, a trait he has […]

With Chicago Bulls starting power forward Bobby Portis slated to miss the next 4-6 weeks with a sprained MCL in his right knee, rookie Chandler Hutchison will start in his place Friday night against the Charlotte Hornets, according to K.C. Johnson of the Chicago Tribune. The Bulls drafted Hutchison with the 22nd overall pick in the […]

Halloween is coming up, so the Chicago Bulls figured they would try and scare small forward Jabari Parker during a game of “What’s in the Box” featuring center Robin Lopez. Robin Lopez has long, furry hair. So if you touch it without looking, you might think you’re petting an animal of some sort. That’s exactly […]

Chicago Bulls small forward Jabari Parker intends to play against the Charlotte Hornets Wednesday night despite dealing with an upper respiratory infection, according to K.C. Johnson of the Chicago Tribune. Parker missed the morning shootaround, but reports before the game suggest that the 23-year-old forward is expected to play the game. Bulls head coach Fred Hoiberg, […]

The Chicago Bulls are scheduled to face the Charlotte Hornets on Wednesday night, but it sounds like they’ll be doing so without the services of Jabari Parker, who’s dealing with an upper respiratory infection. According to a report from K.C. Johnson of the Chicago Tribune, Parker is now listed as questionable after missing Wednesday morning’s […]

Two of Chicago’s favorite sons, Chicago Bulls small forward Jabari Parker and Minnesota Timberwolves point guard Derrick Rose, go way back. Rose and Parker attended Simeon Career Academy for high school in Chicago, and Parker views Rose as his idol and mentor. Rose’s family is very close with Parker’s and the two players keep in […]

The Chicago Bulls signed forward Jabari Parker this summer hoping he could provide a consistent scoring punch for the young team. But after benching Parker due to preseason struggles, Bulls head coach Fred Hoiberg will continue bringing the 23-year-old off the bench to start the regular season. Fred Hoiberg confirms that Jabari Parker will come […]

Chicago Bulls head coach Fred Hoiberg has been noncommittal about the role Jabari Parker will play moving forward after acquiring him as a free agent this summer. The Bulls brought in Parker to be their starting small forward, but Lauri Markkanen’s elbow injury shifted the 23-year-old over to power forward. However, Hoiberg opted to bring […]

Chicago Bulls forward Jabari Parker has had a rough preseason thus far. Through three games, Parker is averaging 8.7 points while shooting a woeful 24.3 percent from the field and 14.3 percent from the 3-point line. The Chicago native, who signed a two-year, $40 million deal with his hometown Bulls in July, is not concerned […]

Robin Lopez and Brook Lopez have a history of publicly clowning each other. This time, Robin is offering up a backhanded compliment to describe Brook’s posterizing dunk over Jabari Parker. Robin told K.C. Johnson of the Chicago Tribune: “I think it was just so surprising for everybody that Brook would make such an athletic play.” […]

Chicago Bulls small forward Jabari Parker made his return to Milwaukee Wednesday evening, and his performance couldn’t have gone any worse. Parker, who played the first four years of his NBA career with the Bucks, signed a two-year, $40 million deal with his hometown Bulls in July. Milwaukee rescinded its qualifying offer on Parker, making […]

The Milwaukee Bucks’ new kid on the block in Brook Lopez just posterized former Bucks player and now-Chicago Bulls forward Jabari Parker. It was a harsh way to welcome back the 23-year-old Parker to Milwaukee. With Giannis Antetokounmpo stuck in the lane, the Greek Freak picked up his dribble and faked a shot before passing […]

Milwaukee Bucks superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo is happy his friend and former teammate Jabari Parker got paid this summer. Parker signed a two-year, $40 million deal with the Chicago Bulls in July. The second year of the contract is a team-option, essentially giving Parker a one-year tryout with Chicago to prove he can stay healthy and be […]

Chicago Bulls forward Jabari Parker won’t have to wait long to make his return to Milwaukee after spending four seasons with the franchise before being virtually relinquished by the Bucks. The hometown kid will get his first taste of being on the road with his new team on Wednesday, going back to the city he […]

The Chicago Bulls made the huge move earlier in the offseason with a two-year, $40 million deal with veteran forward Jabari Parker. There is plenty of excitement and buzz surrounding the move with his potential to emerge as a promising piece to the puzzle as he has shown much promise. According to Gery Woelfel of Woelfel Press […]

The Chicago Bulls made the big-splash move this offseason by inking forward Jabari Parker to a two-year, $40 million deal to bring him to his hometown. According to Gery Woelfel of Woelfel Press Box, Parker had also received interest on the open market from the Sacramento Kings, Brooklyn Nets, and New York Knicks. A league source said […]

Nothing lasts forever in the NBA. Even the seemingly immortal San Antonio Spurs have seen their Big Three scatter to the winds. The Boston Celtics, Philadelphia 76ers, and more are here for their turn atop the NBA. But balance must be kept. For every team or player that rises, others must fall. Progress and decline […]

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 […]

Current Minnesota Timberwolves guard Derrick Rose may not have ended up as the savior the Chicago Bulls needed, but he still remains an icon to many in Chicago — particularly to Jabari Parker. The first overall pick of the 2008 NBA Draft seemed destined for greatness after being named Rookie of the Year, a three-time […]

The Chicago Bulls snatched young potential star Jabari Parker when the Milwaukee Bucks renounced their rights on the 2014 second overall pick, making him an unrestricted free agent. Parker will be joining a team brimming with young and talented, yet unproven, players like Zach LaVine and Lauri Markannen. Even with the Parker signing, experts still […]

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 […]

The Chicago Bulls have ushered in quite the youth movement over the past couple of years. As a result, there is a desperate need for some leadership in this young group. Fortunately, forward Jabari Parker has taken it upon himself to be that guy. According to K.C. Johnson of the Chicago Tribune, Parker is excited about building […]

Jabari Parker loves Chicago. That’s not a statement made to deliberately add a touch of melodrama to the forward signing with the Chicago Bulls. It’s just what it is. Parker is born and raised in Chicago. He and the Bulls are just the perfect match for each other, and it did not seem that he […]

On Saturday, July 14, 2018, the Chicago Bulls officially inked forward Jabari Parker to a two-year, 40 million dollar deal that brought the former Milwaukee Buck back home. Parker was born and raised in Chicago’s South Side, and it’s clear that he is thrilled to be playing ball in the place where his NBA career […]

Jabari Parker was introduced to the media by the Chicago Bulls on Wednesday, and for everything that was said during the event, one stood out from the rest: Parker’s passionate rhetoric in defense of the name and career of Derrick Rose. When a reporter asked Parker what his thoughts are of Rose and “how high […]

Receiving criticism for his defense is nothing new for the Chicago Bulls, Jabari Parker. It appears that he isn’t letting this criticism affect him. Parker spoke with Bernstein and McKnight from WSCR 670 The Score and had this to say: “I just stick to my strengths. Look at the league…they don’t pay people to play […]

Jabari Parker was announced today as the Chicago Bulls’ newest acquisition and it didn’t take long for executive vice-president John Paxson to laud the hometown native upon his homecoming. “This is Jabari’s day. We view this as a very important signing,” said Paxson, according to K.C. Johnson of The Chicago Tribune. “We feel this signing […]