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The Miami Heat and Chicago Bulls’ respective key additions from this past offseason — Kyle Lowry and Lonzo Ball — may get them into some hot water soon. The NBA launched an investigation into both moves in August on the suspicion that Miami and Chicago violated the league’s tampering violations. According to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski, the […]

The Chicago Bulls have been one of the NBA’s surprise teams early in the season  – and Lonzo Ball is a huge part of their resurgence. The five-year pro’s biggest leap this season has been most evident in his three-point shooting. Lonzo Ball was already much-improved during his two years with the New Orleans Pelicans, […]

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 […]

In the midst of a tight battle between the Chicago Bulls and Philadelphia 76ers, Joel Embiid lost control of the ball and immediately thought it was a foul. When not given a call, he swung his arm in frustration and almost knocked out Lonzo Ball in the process. Had the Chicago point guard not been […]

In the second quarter of the Chicago Bulls’ game against the Philadelphia 76ers, Lonzo Ball came just inches away from taking a strong, inadvertent punch to the face from Joel Embiid. After committing a turnover, Embiid turned around and swung his first in frustration without looking. Ball was in the wrong place at the wrong […]

Chicago Bulls star Lonzo Ball isn’t a fan of his former team’s offense as he shreds them to pieces in a training footage released by the team. Ball’s Bulls hosted the New Orleans Pelicans last week and prior to the game, it seems as though Ball prepared his team well which eventually resulted in a […]

When DeMar DeRozan, Lonzo Ball, and Alex Caruso signed with the Chicago Bulls in the summer, everyone already tagged them as the next up-and-coming team. Fans know about DeRozan and what he can do on the floor. He’s a midrange assassin who has developed his passing game during his stint with the San Antonio Spurs. […]

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 continued their impressive start to the campaign on Friday with a big win over the New Orleans Pelicans. Of course, it was a special night for Lonzo Ball, who was playing against his former team for the first time since the blockbuster trade this past summer. Lonzo balled out, collecting 17 points, […]

The Chicago Bulls targeted Lonzo Ball for a long time because they knew they needed an upgrade at point guard and that he would be an excellent fit next to Zach LaVine. The Bulls got their man right at the start of free agency, and they’re confident he’s going to be worth it even if […]

The Chicago Bulls knew they needed an upgrade at point guard for the 2021-22 season, and they had their eyes on Lonzo Ball going back to last season. After failing to trade for Ball at the 2021 trade deadline, the Bulls made the guard their top priority in the summer. They struck fast, working out […]

Ben Simmons may have reported back to the Philadelphia 76ers‘ camp, but it doesn’t mean the Sixers’ problems involving their All-Star guard are finally going to end. The situation has become so troublesome, it has hogged most of the attention throughout the Sixers’ offseason. NBA legend Shaquille O’Neal recognizes this dilemma. So, in an episode […]

The Chicago Bulls have looked every bit the part of an Eastern Conference contender through two preseason games. Granted the games don’t officially count just yet, but blowing out your first two opponents by 36 apiece is probably a good early sign. Lonzo Ball has been a huge part of their on-court success thus far. […]

The Chicago Bulls made some of the biggest moves of the offseason to help out Zach LaVine, acquiring Lonzo Ball and DeMar DeRozan in separate sign-and-trade deals and also poaching Alex Caruso away from the Los Angeles Lakers. The Bulls are trying to finally become relevant again after stinking it up since the Jimmy Butler […]

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 […]

As a member of the New Orleans Pelicans for two seasons, Lonzo Ball displayed a significant improvement in his game—particularly his shooting—that convinced the Chicago Bulls he’s worth a four-year, $85 million deal. Ball struggled from the field in his early years, but he found his stroke in the Bayou, leading to career-highs of 37% […]

NBA Media Day for the Chicago Bulls came and went like the city wind, but not without setting the tone for what is sure to be an exciting season ahead. The new-look 2021-22 Bulls gathered at the United Center on Monday, September 27 and revealed much of what fans should expect from the team moving […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

It wasn’t long ago that the Chicago Bulls were totally irrelevant. The 2020 NBA All-Star Game was in Chicago, but the Bulls had very little presence during the festivities. Many Bulls fans only remember that weekend for the news that came out about possible changes in the front office, which came after fans chanted “Fire […]

The 2021 offseason saw a lot of player movement around the NBA. The landscape of the league has changed quite a bit with some big names and key free agents taking their talents elsewhere. Some players definitely elevated their new teams to contender status with their respective arrivals, while others gave newfound hope to teams […]

Marvel Studios expanded their cinematic universe with the release of the movie entitled “Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings.” In one of the film’s promotions, LaMelo Ball, Lonzo Ball, and LiAngelo Ball can be seen talking about their father as part of a funny skit. Sorry, LaVar. Lonzo: “No matter what I do, […]

In the end there will be no doubt about it: the Ball brothers, Lonzo, LiAngelo, and LaMelo, will be the best trio to come through the NBA. Giannis, Thanasis, and Kostas Antetokounmpo do all have championship rings after the Milwaukee Bucks captured their first title this past season since 1971. They are sure to have […]

The 2021-22 NBA season is a few months away. This is the perfect time to field our predictions on who’s going to be the next big star of the league. There are actually a lot. The NBA is home to the best athletes and the smartest individuals out there. It would be foolish not to […]

Chicago Bulls star Zach LaVine had a breakout campaign last season as he got his first-ever NBA All-Star nod. So as expected, he’s looking to build on the momentum in leading the Bulls in the upcoming season. All great players add a facet to their repertoire every offseason. It’s almost a requirement. For LaVine, it […]

LaVar Ball is a misunderstood man. Despite his crazy antics and ignorant comments, no one can say he does not love his family. From day one he has endorsed his sons getting into the NBA. Two of them have managed to make that dream a reality. LaVar’s oldest son, Lonzo Ball, made it to the […]

Kendrick Perkins has been known to make more than a few contentious comments over the past few years. However, it seems like he might be on to something with his bold take on Lonzo Ball’s upcoming season with the Chicago Bulls. Perk’s latest statement probably won’t make Zion Williamson too happy, though. Perkins randomly shared […]

The New York Knicks just had their best season in eight years. They made the playoffs for the first time since 2013 when Carmelo Anthony used to torch opposing teams night in and night out. After the Julius Randle-led squad ended the playoff drought at Madison Square Garden, unfortunately, they got bounced by Trae Young’s Atlanta Hawks in […]

LaMelo Ball looks poised to be the next big thing. The Charlotte Hornets guard won the Rookie of the Year award and has shown flashes of star potential in his first season. But once upon a time it was his older brother Lonzo who was the talk of the league and a prized top 3 […]

The 2021 NBA free agency market has had no shortage of blockbuster deals. There have been some absolute hits, but at the same time, we can’t help but criticize a number of rather contentious free agency signings from across the league. Chris Paul’s $120 million deal with the Phoenix Suns, Jarrett Allen’s $100 million extension […]

Lonzo Ball and Alex Caruso have found their way back together with the Chicago Bulls. The pair both came from the Los Angeles Lakers before Ball was shipped off in the deal that brought Anthony Davis. Speaking out on his newest Bulls teammate, Ball summed up Caruso’s impact in two words. Via Joe Crowley of […]

Now a member of the Chicago Bulls, Lonzo Ball will have new stars to feed in Zach LaVine, Nikola Vucevic, and DeMar DeRozan. While this stellar list of cast members excites the former second overall pick, Ball’s perfect teammate isn’t among these big names. Instead, Ball sees this tag as befitting another Bulls newcomer in […]

Lonzo Ball’s decision to join the Chicago Bulls in free agency didn’t come as a surprise. After all, the New Orleans Pelicans didn’t believe he’s worth the price he was asking for. However, the Bulls sure did and signed him to a four-year, $85 million deal. During his introductory press conference on Friday, Ball opened […]

DeMar DeRozan was already considering joining the Chicago Bulls in free agency because of Zach LaVine and Nikola Vucevic, but it was the Lonzo Ball signing that sealed the deal for him. Earlier, the former San Antonio Spurs scorer admitted that the prospect of playing alongside LaVine and his former USC teammate Vucevic really appealed […]

The Chicago Bulls went all-out this offseason in assembling a squad that plans to compete in the Eastern Conference immediately. The two newest additions for the Bulls include Lonzo Ball and DeMar DeRozan. Both project to play huge roles in the successes for Chicago next season and beyond. At his press conference Friday, Ball talked […]

The New Orleans Pelicans recently lost to the Miami Heat in the Kyle Lowry sweepstakes. To add insult to injury, they also lost Lonzo Ball in a sign-and-trade deal to the Chicago Bulls. The Pelicans obviously planned to pair Lowry with Zion Williamson, which is why they cleared as much cap space as possible by sending […]

It’s safe to say that the Chicago Bulls were one of the big winners in free agency. While all the discussion revolved around contending teams like the Los Angeles Lakers, Phoenix Suns and Brooklyn Nets, among others, the Bulls front office were able to lure in three incredible players: Alex Caruso, Lonzo Ball, and DeMar […]