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To say that Zach LaVine and the Chicago Bulls have exceeded every expectation out there is an understatement. With an improved roster that compliments each other’s strengths, the guys from Windy City are tearing through the league this early in the season. But the action isn’t just contained in the court. It has spilled to […]

Zach LaVine was the clear-cut best player on the Chicago Bulls heading into the 2021-22 season. The addition of DeMar DeRozan in free agency seemingly gave LaVine a stellar running mate who would take pressure off him on the offensive end. However, so far this season, DeRozan has been the best player on the team. […]

DeMar DeRozan truly thought he was coming back home to play for the Los Angeles Lakers this offseason. Before signing with the Chicago Bulls, DeRozan was in consistent contact with LeBron James over potentially joining him and AD at The Staples Center. However, the Lakers eventually went in a different direction and traded for Russell […]

Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James reacts to Alex Caruso’s return to the Staples Center for the first time since his move to the Chicago Bulls. James aired out his appreciation to the former Laker guard on Twitter, quoting a tweet of the pair shaking hands during the Bulls’ 121-103 victory last night. LeBron missed […]

Chicago Bulls center Nikola Vucevic played a key role in bringing guard DeMar DeRozan to Chicago during the 2020 offseason. In fact, the connection between the two Bulls’ stars is one of the reasons the former Raptor chose to take his talents to Chicago over his other, large-market suitors, cough, the Lakers, cough. Vucevic was, […]

Not long after the ball was tipped, it became readily apparent that the Los Angeles Lakers (8-7) were not going to beat the Chicago Bulls (10-4) on Monday at Staples Center. Not without LeBron James, and not with the game the Bulls’ three best players — all with notable Los Angeles roots — brought from […]

Nine months after his father’s death, DeMar DeRozan returned to Los Angeles with the Chicago Bulls in tow, and he shocked the rolling Clippers with a game-high 35 points en route to the 100-90 win. It was an emotional return for DeRozan, as he has been dealing with the death of his father, yet the […]

LOS ANGELES – Paul George and the LA Clippers‘ seven-game winning streak came to an end on Sunday night at the hands of Lonzo Ball, Zach LaVine, DeMar DeRozan, and the visiting Chicago Bulls. Sunday marked one the ugliest shooting game of the month for LA, shooting just 35.8 percent from the field and 32.4 […]

The Chicago Bulls are surging right now, much to the surprise of everybody. They have moved up to 9 – 4 after a big 100 – 90 win over the Los Angeles Clippers. Led by the dynamic duo of Zach LaVine and DeMar DeRozan, it seemed like the Clippers just had no answer for the […]

It’s no secret around the league that DeMar DeRozan has been through a lot in his life. DeRozan grew up in Compton, Los Angeles; a place notorious for gang-related violence and incidents. Despite how hard his life was, the Bulls star was able to push through and succeed in life, becoming an NBA All-Star. In […]

DeMar DeRozan and Kyle Lowry spent many years together during their lengthy spell with the Toronto Raptors. Now that they’re no longer teammates, it looks like Miami Heat star Jimmy Butler has been trying to drive a wedge between the relationship of these two best friends. Butler recently took to Instagram to share a photo […]

Every few years or so, there are a handful of NBA players who make the transition from being an established star to an undeniable superstar of the league. For example, 2020 was the year when draftmates Luka Dončić and Trae Young established themselves as true superstars in the league, capable of winning the Most Valuable […]

The Chicago Bulls have been riding high so far early in this season. But they got a sobering dose of reality after they were walloped at the hands of Stephen Curry and the Golden State Warriors. It was a battle of the top seeds in both conferences that certainly didn’t live up to the billing […]

The Chicago Bulls are officially back after their hot start to the season. It was an eventful offseason for the Bulls as they acquired many impact players, including DeMar DeRozan, Lonzo Ball, and Alex Caruso. They are currently tied for first in the Eastern Conference with the Washington Wizards with a record of 8-3. Entering […]

Dubbed as ‘QB1’, Bulls guard Lonzo Ball reacts to Zach LaVine’s 360 dunk— after throwing a ridiculous pass from the other end of the court. In the fourth quarter of last game’s win against the Mavs, Alex Caruso fell to the ground after garnering another steal, yet managed to find Nikola Vučević, who then found […]

After Lakers legend Kobe Bryant’s shoe deal with Nike came to an end, his wife Vanessa Bryant and the shoe brand announced that they would part ways last spring. This immediately led to a shortage in supply of Kobe sneakers as production on them slowed down drastically. In the basketball community, Bryant’s sneakers are one […]

The Chicago Bulls made history on Monday night against the Boston Celtics, turning a 19-point second-half deficit into a 14-point victory. The Bulls trailed by 19 points late in the third quarter and 14 entering the fourth quarter before outscoring the Celtics 39-11 in the final frame to earn a 128-114 win. By flipping that […]

The Chicago Bulls erased a 19-point second-half deficit against the Boston Celtics. They outscored the Celtics 39-11 in the fourth quarter to pull out a 128-114 victory in Boston. The Bulls continue to start the year on the right side of things, all while the Celtics are doing the complete opposite. Chicago moves to 6-1 […]

The Chicago Bulls and New York Knicks used to have one of the best rivalries in the NBA, but trash basketball in recent years dimmed the hype. However, Thursday’s showdown at the United Center is going to bring the energy back to this rivalry, especially with the Bulls honoring Joakim Noah. It’s only right that […]

The Chicago Bulls paid a hefty price to acquire DeMar DeRozan in the offseason, sending Thaddeus Young, a first-round pick, two second-round picks and Al-Farouq Aminu to the San Antonio Spurs as part of a sign-and-trade deal. DeRozan got a three-year contract worth around $82 million to come to Chicago. A number of critics panned […]

Chicago Bulls All-Star Zach LaVine has finally won four consecutive NBA regular-season games. He did it for the first time in his career on Monday night against the Toronto Raptors. However, LaVine wasn’t in a chipper mood after the game. After all, the Bulls nearly blew a 20-point second-half lead thanks to their offensive sloppiness […]

Former Toronto Raptors star Kyle Lowry was worried that he would have a DeMar DeRozan-type of divorce with the Raptors. In July 2018, Toronto sent DeRozan to the San Antonio Spurs in exchange for Kawhi Leonard. The latter only spent one year in Toronto before signing with the Los Angeles Clippers, but led the Raptors […]

Toronto Raptors fans are well-acquainted with the trade that netted them Kawhi Leonard. The one-year stint the Klaw had up north ended in a championship run, vindicating the decision to send DeMar DeRozan packing. While Raptors fans would do the trade a hundred times over, it was certainly bittersweet that DeRozan wasn’t a part of […]

A new NBA season is fast approaching once again. There’ll be a lot to look forward to: the exciting rookies making their NBA regular season debuts, the Play-In Tournament, and of course, the All-Star Weekend. Granted, the All-Star weekend isn’t what it used to be. The Skills Challenge and the Rising Stars Game have just […]

The Chicago Bulls caught the NBA world’s attention after an offseason that saw the arrival of DeMar DeRozan, Lonzo Ball, and Alex Caruso. One addition outside of the more celebrated names probably resonated more to fans in the Windy City. Ayo Dosunmi was born in Chicago. He played three years in college for Illinois. In […]

New Chicago Bulls star DeMar DeRozan wound up getting a three-year deal worth around $82 million in free agency, but before that, many were wondering if he was going to take a lot less money in order to sign with a team like the Los Angeles Lakers. Even after he got that contract, many people […]

After being one of the biggest winners of the recent free agency period, all eyes are now on the Chicago Bulls to see whether they will make a long-awaited return to the playoffs. There is also much hype to see on whether DeMar DeRozan and Zach LaVine will form potent chemistry this season. Over his […]

DeMar DeRozan seems thrilled to be teaming up with Zach LaVine and the Chicago Bulls. A couple months removed from his whirlwind dip into free agency, though, it appears at least a small part of the four-time All-Star still wonders what it would’ve been like to play with LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers. […]

The Chicago Bulls are back, baby. Sure, they may only have one preseason game under their belt. And yes, the win might have come against the Cleveland Cavaliers, but between the likes of how the team was moving up and down the court, and the overall stoppage efficiency, it can already be said with full […]

Chicago Bulls star DeMar DeRozan isn’t new to being on a team that’s clouded with doubt coming into a new season. And, he’s 100% here for it. DeRozan was one of the biggest signings of the Bulls franchise this off-season which also included a lot of key names like Lonzo Ball and Alex Caruso to […]

DeMar DeRozan is high spirits about the next chapter of his career.  The newest Chicago Bulls star is adamant that after his productive stints with the San Antonio Spurs and Toronto Raptors, things are only getting better for him. DeRozan raved about his new team, even claiming that the Bulls roster was the most talented […]

The Chicago Bulls pleased a lot of fans this offseason. Between bringing aboard powerhouses in Lonzo Ball and DeMar DeRozan and continuing to speak on their commitment to hold onto Zach LaVine long-term, the front office certainly did what was necessary to position the team for immediate success, heading into the 2021-22 NBA season. But […]

New Miami Heat recruit Kyle Lowry has been around the league for a considerable time now. He’s also had the privilege of playing alongside some of the best in the business, which now includes new teammate Jimmy Butler in Miami. Lowry was recently asked how Butler compares to a few of his other teammates in […]

Lonzo Ball had a slightly different role with the New Orleans Pelicans over the past two seasons. Now that he’s with the Chicago Bulls, though, he is expected to return to his traditional point guard role. The new Bulls guard said so as much during the NBA Media Day, highlighting that he has already talked […]

The offseason for the Los Angeles Lakers was filled with a ton of moving parts. It was highlighted by their trade that landed them Russell Westbrook from the Washington Wizards. Per The Athletic, the Lakers strongly considered adding DeMar DeRozan and he had plenty of conversations with LeBron James in the offseason. One of those […]

Chicago Bulls fans are certainly a chatty bunch every offseason, but this summer, they actually have plenty worth talking about. After going 31-41 last season, which sat them 11th in the Eastern Conference, the Bulls were hellbent on making sure their 2021-22 campaign would tell a different story. So they hit the free agency ground […]

The Chicago Bulls made a big splash right at the start of free agency when they agreed to terms with Lonzo Ball and Alex Caruso, and then came the huge shocker of a DeMar DeRozan deal. The Bulls added a lot of talent this offseason as they try to change their fortunes. However, there are […]

There is no debating it, and Lonzo Ball knows it: The Chicago Bulls went to work during the 2021 NBA offseason. After a 31-41 finish to their 2020-21 season, which left them eleventh in the Eastern Conference and without the possibility of a playoff appearance, the newly revamped front office knew they had to make […]

The New York Knicks made some significant moves this offseason, bringing in the likes of Kemba Walker and Evan Fournier while retaining their core and veteran role players. Interestingly, though, the Big Apple franchise had a bigger target heading to free agency: DeMar DeRozan. According to Marc Berman of the New York Post, the Knicks […]