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Chicago Bulls big man Wendell Carter Jr. has become increasingly frustrated after failing to produce for his team as of late. He had another struggling performance against the Miami Heat on Friday night as he ended with four points, nine rebounds, and three assists for the Bulls. Via K.C. Johnson of NBC Sports: “These last […]

The Chicago Bulls have momentarily snagged the No. 8 spot in the Eastern Conference, and their success this 2020-21 season is thanks in large part due to Zach LaVine’s breakout campaign. Led by the 25-year-old star, the Bulls are gaining more confidence each game, as evidenced by this remark from veteran forward Thaddeus Young. Thad […]

The Chicago Bulls are preparing to begin a three-game road trip on Monday and they’ll get one of the marquee members of their frontcourt back. According to K.C. Johnson of NBC Sports, Wendell Carter Jr. is set to return to the lineup on Monday versus the Indiana Pacers after being sidelined for nearly a month. Wendell […]

Just when the Chicago Bulls got stretch big man Lauri Markkanen back, they lose another big. According to the team, Wendell Carter Jr. will be out for at least four weeks with a severe right quad contusion. INJURY UPDATE: Wendell Carter Jr. will be re-evaluated in four weeks after an MRI confirmed a severe right […]

For Wendell Carter Jr., the Chicago Bulls have no one to blame but themselves in their loss to the Atlanta Hawks in the first game of the season. The Bulls posed no threat at all, with Trae Young and Co. going off to a blistering 42-point start in the first quarter before following it up […]

The Chicago Bulls are a franchise still in search of direction. Years of toiling under the John Paxson-Gar Forman front office duo yielded poor results, beginning in earnest when Chicago’s front replaced Tom Thibodeau with Fred Hoiberg, who later turned into Jim Boylen. However, the Bulls are hoping to round the corner with former Denver […]

The Chicago Bulls faced the Houston Rockets on Friday in what was the first preseason outing for both sides. Chicago came out on the losing end against a Rockets side that was without want-away superstar James Harden, 125-104. The Bulls were not invited to the Disney World bubble, so this was their first taste of […]

Chicago Bulls center Wendell Carter Jr. didn’t hold back when discussing the trade rumors surrounding him. Discussed as a possible target by the Golden State Warriors leading up to the NBA Draft last month, Carter said he simply shrugged off the whispers. He told The Athletic’s Darnell Mayberry that he believes he has a long-term […]

Chicago Bulls forward Wendell Carter Jr. was recently linked to trade speculations involving the Golden State Warriors prior to the upcoming 2020 NBA Draft. As per NBC Sports‘ K.C. Johnson, the former Duke standout remains confident that he is still being valued in the organization amid the swirling rumors. FWIW, Wendell Carter Jr. has told […]

With just a handful of hours before the 2020 NBA Draft, rumors continue to swirl regarding the plans of the Golden State Warriors for their second overall pick. They have reportedly engaged in trade talks with another lottery team in the Chicago Bulls to trade down in exchange for the fourth overall pick and forward […]

The Chicago Bulls reportedly love LaMelo Ball and could trade the No. 4 overall pick in the 2020 draft and Wendell Carter Jr. to get the youngest Ball brother, per ESPN’s Jonathan Givony. The Bulls like Lauri Markkanen a lot more than Carter Jr. and aren’t interested in trading “The Finnisher.” “I’ve heard the Bulls […]

Chicago Bulls big man Wendell Carter Jr. claimed he was the victim of hackers on Monday. Carter, or hackers, had a Twitter exchange with New York Giants running back Saquon Barkley, even eliciting a response from the injured star: https://twitter.com/jackfrank_jjf/status/1323727176873644032 There were plenty of other messages from the Bulls center’s account as well, and they […]

A handful of teams are actively zeroing in on multiple players on the Chicago Bulls roster, including Lauri Markkanen and Wendell Carter Jr., per Joe Cowley of the Chicago Sun-Times. Bulls shooting guard Zach LaVine is also a player other teams have had trade discussions about. However, it doesn’t appear Chicago is ready to trade […]

Chicago Bulls big man Wendell Carter Jr. is listed as probable to return for his team’s game against the New York Knicks on Saturday, according to K.C. Johnson of NBC Sports Chicago. Carter has been sidelined since early January due to an ankle injury. In the 37 games he has played this season, he is […]

Chicago Bulls second-year center Wendell Carter Jr. has been out since Jan. 6 due to a sprained ankle. He injured his foot when he landed on the foot of Dallas Mavericks big man Dwight Powell. Carter is hoping to play for the Bulls on Thursday against the Charlotte Hornets, but he can’t make any promises: Wendell Carter says […]

Wendell Carter Jr. didn’t play during the Rising Stars Challenge due to his injured ankle, but that doesn’t mean he’s not playing particularly well. In fact, the young Chicago Bulls center is confident that he’ll make an All-Star team in the future. Legendary Bulls writer Sam Smith talked to the second-year center ahead of the […]

Chicago Bulls second-year center Wendell Carter Jr. has been out since Jan. 6 due to a sprained ankle. He injured his foot when he landed on the foot of Dallas Mavericks big man Dwight Powell. Speaking to reporters on Friday, Carter said he’s hoping to play for the Bulls in the first game right after […]

After a shaky start with head coach Jim Boylen, Chicago Bulls second-year center Wendell Carter Jr. now loves his coach. In fact, Carter says Boylen is one of his favorite coaches he’s ever played for: “Jim is definitely a different coach than from what I’ve had,” Wendell Carter Jr. told Sam Smith of Bulls.com. “He […]

The Chicago Bulls are hoping Lauri Markkanen, Wendell Carter Jr. and Otto Porter will be back by the end of February. All three players have been out for a while due to injuries. Paxson is hoping Lauri, Wendell, Otto all back by end of month. #Bulls — Mike McGraw (@McGrawDHSports) February 6, 2020 Carter has […]

The Chicago Bulls completed an impressive come from behind victory on Saturday, as the team used a huge second half performance to come away with a 118-116 victory against the Cleveland Cavaliers in the United Center. The Bulls would have to do this, however, without their prized big man in Wendell Carter Jr., who continues […]

Injuries continue to decimate the frontcourt of the Chicago Bulls. With starting center Wendell Carter Jr. already sidelined with an ankle injury, the Bulls turned to backup Daniel Gafford to fill in. However, according to Shams Charania of The Athletic, the rookie big man is expected to miss two to four weeks after suffering dislocated […]

Chicago Bulls big man Wendell Carter Jr. suffered a sprained ankle during his team’s loss to the Dallas Mavericks on Monday night and is expected to be out four to six weeks. Carter is aiming for the lower end of that timetable, though, telling reporters on Friday that his goal is to return before the […]

Wendell Carter Jr. of the Chicago Bulls will reportedly miss the next four-to-six weeks following a severe right ankle sprain suffered against the Dallas Mavericks in Monday’s game, according to Bulls beat writer Cody Westerlund: #Bulls announce Wendell Carter Jr. will miss 4-6 weeks with a "severe" right ankle sprain. — Cody Westerlund (@CodyWesterlund) January […]

Chicago Bulls center Wendell Carter Jr. injured his right ankle on Monday against the Dallas Mavericks and didn’t play on Wednesday versus the New Orleans Pelicans. According to Shams Charania of The Athletic and Stadium, Carter will miss multiple weeks with a high ankle sprain: MRI on Bulls center Wendell Carter Jr. revealed a high […]

Monday was not a good day for the Chicago Bulls as they succumbed to a 110-118 defeat to the Dallas Mavericks and also lost forward Wendell Carter Jr. to what appeared to be a serious ankle injury. The six-foot-nine Duke product had to be carted off the court and was put in a wheelchair going […]

The Chicago Bulls had a tough time adjusting to Jim Boylen’s defensive system through the start of the season, but center Wendell Carter Jr. admits he and his teammates have come to grips with it, understanding the premise of it. “I feel like we’ve all bought into the scheme,” said Carter, according to K.C. Johnson […]

Chicago Bulls center Wendell Carter Jr. is more of a traditional post man. Nevertheless, the former Duke star has said that he wants to get more volume as a perimeter shooter (via Rob Schaefer of NBC Sports Chicago): “Yeah, of course I do,” Carter said with a smile when asked if he liked taking 3s. […]

The Chicago Bulls suffered another humiliating loss on Monday, as they gave up a 26-point lead to allow the Oklahoma City Thunder to come away with the unlikely come-from-behind victory. This is probably the reason why some folks on social media decided to call out Bulls youngsters Wendell Carter Jr. and Coby White for taking […]

The Chicago Bulls had every reason to be disappointed with Monday night’s 109-106 loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder. The Bulls had established a 55-29 lead midway through the second quarter and had a 19-point cushion at the end of the first half. But they watched that lead evaporate in the second half and saw the […]

Chicago Bulls second-year big man Wendell Carter Jr. is fully on board the Zach LaVine hype train. Carter says LaVine has everything it takes to become Chicago’s franchise player. “I definitely can see him becoming that franchise player for the Chicago Bulls and in any way I can help him in growing as that player, […]

Chicago Bulls big man Wendell Carter Jr. has arguably been the most consistent player in Chicago this season. However, Carter has a tendency to pass up open shots, mostly from the mid-range area. The lefty explained to reporters why he’s been doing that a lot this season. “I feel like in those situations I can […]

Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo has been stellar on almost every aspect this season — except for one glaring issue. Chicago Bulls sophomore Wendell Carter Jr. saw that up close on Monday night, as the reigning MVP air-balled yet another free-throw at the 8:52 mark of the first quarter in their teams’ match at the […]

Wendell Carter Jr. knows he’s only hours away from a reunion with former teammate Bobby Portis, but neither he nor the team are planning to entertain a revenge game for the ousted big man. Portis was traded to the Washington Wizards before the trade deadline and signed with the New York Knicks in free agency. […]

The Chicago Bulls have struggled to put the ball in the hoop. Through 10 games, Chicago ranks 25th in points per game (105.4) and 26th in offensive rating (102.7), according to Basketball-Reference. Third-year forward Lauri Markkanen is not getting post touches–instead mostly roaming on the perimeter–and he has been tremendously inefficient. Zach LaVine is scoring […]

The Chicago Bulls suffered another blowout loss on Saturday, this time at the hands of a surging Houston Rockets side, 117-94. Bulls sophomore big man Wendell Carter Jr. was one of the few bright spots for Chicago, with the 6-foot-9 big man posting a 13-point, 16-rebound double-double, along with two steals and two blocks. Following […]

Chicago Bulls second-year center Wendell Carter Jr. was admittedly frustrated with his team’s performance, managing to lose yet another game after enjoying a substantial lead. The Bulls were up by 19 on the Los Angeles Lakers, but managed to squander that lead in the fourth quarter, allowing a 29-4 run that eventually spelled their doom […]

Wendell Carter Jr. expressed his disappointment after the Chicago Bulls’ fourth-quarter collapse against the Los Angeles Lakers on Tuesday. Carter finished the game with 11 points and 11 rebounds. After the game, however, he didn’t care about the double-double because it didn’t translate to a victory. “I know I’m pissed. Not to talk about my […]

Chicago Bulls veteran small forward Thaddeus Young is a big fan of second-year center Wendell Carter Jr. The Bulls are just 1-4 on the season, but Carter has been a bright spot. Young says Carter “has that dog in him” and plays with an old-school mentality: “He’s got a little shit to him,” Young told […]

The Chicago Bulls have exercised the fourth-year option on Lauri Markkanen and third-year options on Wendell Carter Jr. and Chandler Hutchison, the team announced in a press release. By exercising their options, all players will be under contract with the Bulls for the 2020-21 season. Markkanen came to the Bulls in a Draft-night trade with […]