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This past season was the final year of Zach LaVine’s four-year, $78 million contract with the Chicago Bulls. In other words, the star guard became a free agent at 6 p.m. on Thursday. Fortunately for Bulls fans, he wasn’t up for grabs for long. The team signed him to a five-year, $215.2 million max contract, […]

The Chicago Bulls finally returned to the playoffs this past season after a four-year absence. While the Bulls got smoked by the Milwaukee Bucks in five games, it was still a good season for them. As they prepare for a summer where the biggest story will be Zach LaVine and his new contract, the Bulls […]

The offseason is a time of speculation for NBA fans everywhere. No matter how good your team already is, you have probably thought about a few absolutely crazy but unrealistic trades for your team. If you’re a fan of a team with a savvy owner (like Pat Riley with the Miami Heat), then you should […]

Last season, the Chicago Bulls stunned a lot of people by playing their best season since their 2015 50-win team. It did end with a 4-1 loss in the first round to the Milwaukee Bucks, but the overall Bulls season can be labeled a success. DeMar DeRozan, Lonzo Ball, and Alex Caruso ended up being […]

The Toronto Raptors are in a rather weird position today in the NBA. On one hand, the team found incredible success last season behind the heroics of Scottie Barnes, Fred VanVleet, and Pascal Siakam. On the other hand… they don’t quite have the talent level to compete with the big dogs of the Eastern Conference. […]

The Chicago Bulls have two main priorities this summer: Lock down Zach LaVine for the long-term and find another frontcourt piece to improve their roster. According to Bleacher Report, the Bulls are still trying to shop Nikola Vucevic and although they do have interest in Utah Jazz big man Rudy Gobert, they aren’t set on […]

With their backs up against the wall on Friday night, the Miami Heat came through and delivered in a must-win Game 6 against the Boston Celtics in the East Finals. Jimmy Butler is certainly to thank for forcing a Game 7 as he went off for a mind-boggling 47 points after struggling in the previous […]

Jimmy Butler was not ready to go home. With the Miami Heat pushed to the brink, he came up with his greatest postseason masterpiece yet. Jimmy Buckets put the Heat on his back with 47 points, nine rebounds and eight assists. But even with those gaudy numbers visible on the box score, his play somehow […]

Chicago Bulls star Zach LaVine turned some heads during his 2021-22 season exit interview when he talked about enjoying his free agency and exploring all options rather than committing to the Bulls. Since then, there have been a number of rumors about LaVine’s free agency. While the general consensus is he’s still likely to re-sign […]

Chicago Bulls star Zach LaVine is set to hit NBA free agency this summer. He’s eligible for a massive extension worth $212 million, but there is a good chance the Bulls will have to retain him on the open market instead of just flat out handing him a new deal without competition from other teams. […]

After just one season, the first iteration of the Chicago Bulls’ superteam experiment may be coming to a close. Rumors of Zach LaVine’s possible departure from Chicago in free agency are swirling. Thursday, LaVar Ball, father of Bulls guard Lonzo Ball, added fuel to the fire. Ball revealed in an interview with David Kaplan that […]

The Chicago Bulls made the playoffs for the first time in 2017 this season, but unfortunately suffered a first-round exit at the hands of the Milwaukee Bucks. They were poor in the second half of the campaign, but nonetheless, the Bulls certainly took a step in the right direction after several years of disappointment. DeMar […]

DeMar DeRozan and the Chicago Bulls were once the toast of the NBA. With a revamped roster and an MVP-level regular season campaign for the 13-year NBA veteran, things were looking up for both the team and its seasoned star. Then the Bulls went 7-15 in the final 22 games of the season. The slew […]

Chicago Bulls star DeMar DeRozan already has some brutal summer workouts planned for the offseason, involving some of his teammates. Bulls' DeMar DeRozan planning hellish summer workouts for teammates @NBCSBulls https://t.co/cpsnHw3TIQ — NBC Sports Chicago (@NBCSChicago) April 28, 2022 DeRozan stays in Los Angeles during the offseason, which is where he grew up. It’s no […]

In his 13th year in the NBA, Chicago Bulls forward DeMar DeRozan orchestrated arguably his most complete season to date. From his career-high in points per game (27.9) to his five total 40-plus point games, he led the way for the Bulls en route to a return to the playoffs. Overall, one could question on […]

Zach LaVine is an unrestricted free agent this offseason, and sure enough, he’ll be seeking a max contract from the Chicago Bulls and all his potential suitors. For DeMar DeRozan, though, his teammate is worth it. DeRozan sent that message loud and clear to the Bulls following their playoff elimination at the hands of the […]

While the Chicago Bulls got eliminated in the first round of the playoffs, DeMar DeRozan said he wouldn’t want his first season with the team any other way. DeRozan showed his All-Star mettle right from the start, often saving Chicago from the brink of defeat with his clutch genes. The Bulls were also once among […]

The Chicago Bulls are currently on the brink of elimination heading into a must-win Game 5 on Wednesday against the Milwaukee Bucks, but the task at hand just became even more daunting. Aside from Alex Caruso currently in concussion protocols, star guard Zach LaVine has entered health and safety protocols and will miss this do-or-die […]

The Milwaukee Bucks dominated in Windy City, winning both games to take a commanding 3-1 lead over the Chicago Bulls in the NBA Playoffs. The Bucks beat the Bulls, 119-95 in Game 4, behind a tremendous performance from Giannis Antetokounmpo and the role players. Antetokounmpo finished with 32 points, 17 rebounds, seven assists, and two […]

Things aren’t looking great for the Chicago Bulls right now. They’ve fallen 1-3 to the Milwaukee Bucks and the team is struggling to stay afloat in the NBA Playoffs. They have an uphill battle from here on out, as Chicago must win three straight to remain in the postseason. Star forward DeMar DeRozan sent a […]

After such a promising Game 2 performance where they snatched a big win on the road, the Chicago Bulls came out flat in Game 3 on Friday and were absolutely pummeled by the Milwaukee Bucks, losing 111-81 on home court. Boos rained down at the United Center on DeMar DeRozan and Co. for their awful […]

Game 3 wasn’t a pretty sight if you were a Chicago Bulls fan. DeMar DeRozan and Co. were run off their own home floor as Giannis Antetokounmpo’s Milwaukee Bucks ran amuck in United Center. The Bulls lost by a brutal final score of 111-81, falling by a 30-point deficit in a game they needed to […]

DeMar DeRozan led the Chicago Bulls to a huge victory on Wednesday night as they took down Giannis Antetokounmpo and the defending champs Milwaukee Bucks to even out this first-round series at 1-1. After the game, DeRozan was asked by Charles Barkley about his elite mid-range game and how he feels about the NBA transitioning […]

Forget Saul Goodman and the last season of Better Caul Saul, Chicago Bulls star DeMar DeRozan made an even better guarantee and fulfilled it—and more. After an abysmal performance in their Game 1 loss, DeRozan assured reporters that he will bounce back in Game 2. That’s exactly what he did, leading the Bulls with a […]

The Chicago Bulls kept things close in Game 1 despite disappointing performances from their stars. They now turn toward a must-win Game 2 Wednesday night in Milwaukee. It’ll be a tall task, but they’ve proved their worth in the first meeting. The six seed will need better performances from their stars. In the meantime, let’s […]

The Chicago Bulls fought hard on Sunday night in their series opener against the Milwaukee Bucks but ultimately came up short in a 93-86 loss. After taking the lead late, they let the defending champions claw their way right back into the contest in disappointing fashion. To be honest, it was far from a solid […]

When you go against the king, you better not miss. The Chicago Bulls, going up against the defending champions Milwaukee Bucks, missed… quite often, too. DeMar DeRozan, in particular, misfired all game long. The All-Star forward shot an atrocious 24% from the field in the game, costing his team a crucial Game 1 against the […]

DeMar DeRozan provided an interesting metaphor for why he joined the Chicago Bulls this past offseason. DeRozan gave NBC Sports Chicago a look inside his decision-making process that led him the Bulls. But in interesting fashion. The Bulls’ leading scorer, DeRozan said the team’s potential appealed to him. “It’s kind of working on a broke-down […]

The 2021-22 NBA season didn’t go quite as hoped for the Chicago Bulls after they got off to a roaring start. The Bulls failed to maintain that high level of play, going from 39-21 to 46-36 to finish the season. In the process, they drew a tough matchup with the defending champion Milwaukee Bucks.   […]

The Chicago Bulls will meet the Milwaukee Bucks in the first round of the 2022 NBA Playoffs. Before the season, even with the reinforcements that the Bulls brought in, many would have said that this would never happen. It was expected that the Bulls might make the play-in at best, while the Bucks could dominate […]

Chicago Bulls superstar DeMar DeRozan has accrued enough playoff experience to understand that the mental approach is of the utmost importance. In the most DeMar DeRozan way possible, the Bulls leader sent the following message to his teammates in preparation for the postseason. “Enjoy it. Don’t treat it like you’re going to jail or something.” […]

This was just an embarrassing moment for the Chicago Bulls. Facing the Charlotte Hornets in their home season finale, the team was hoping to inject some life into the fanbase. Instead, though, they got absolutely annihilated by LaMelo Ball and company, resulting in a 133 – 117 game that was not as close as the […]

The Chicago Bulls lost once again, and it might be time for Zach LaVine, DeMar DeRozan and the rest of the crew to get worried. Chicago dropped their third straight game and sixth over the last ten outings on Friday against the Charlotte Hornets. It wasn’t also their most competitive performance, falling behind by 28 […]

Just how different would the Los Angeles Lakers’ season be with DeMar DeRozan instead of Russell Westbrook? With DeRozan turning into the Chicago Bulls’ best player and Westbrook’s future in LA looking more muddle by the day, it’s safe to say fans would take a re-do if they could do it the other way. The […]

It’s been a tough year for the Los Angeles Lakers as they’ve become the laughing stock of the league after missing out on the playoffs. In the offseason, the franchise had a chance to secure DeMar DeRozan before he ultimately chose to play with the Chicago Bulls. Now, DeRozan makes a claim that should have […]

The Chicago Bulls will be going to the playoff this season but they will be missing a key player for the duration of their postseason stay. Lonzo Ball has been absent for months after undergoing meniscus surgery. It seemed only like a matter of when, not if, he would be shut down for the season. […]

Despite losing to the Milwaukee Bucks on Tuesday, the Chicago Bulls still have something to cheer for after DeMar DeRozan had another big game. DeRozan did his best to lead the Bulls to the win, albeit to no avail. However, he can still hold his head high as he gave the home fans a treat […]

The Los Angeles Lakers are on the brink of being eliminated from playoff contention. That’s quite the fall from grace as Los Angeles is less than two years removed from winning an NBA Championship. It is also likely to become the first season in the future Hall of Fame career of LeBron James where he […]

DeMar DeRozan’s botched trade to the Los Angeles Lakers last summer has been the talk of the town of late after Magic Johnson revealed how he basically gave the former San Antonio Spurs star to LA on a silver platter only for LeBron James and the front office to turn him down in favor of […]