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In a rookie class that saw many top prospects flourish in their debut campaigns, Chicago Bulls center Wendell Carter Jr. had a relatively mild impact. While there were some bright spots for the young big man, it was definitely an up-and-down campaign overall for Carter. Part of it was due to a coaching change. A […]

At this point, there is so much young talent on the Chicago Bulls roster. The team possesses one of the most promising young cores in the league today, and the recent addition of seventh overall pick Coby White only makes the future even brighter for the Bulls. However, for Chicago combo guard Zach LaVine, he […]

The Chicago Bulls are coming off a 2018-19 campaign in which they won just 22 games, but they currently find themselves positioned very well for the future thanks to an impressive stable of young talent. Maybe Gar Forman and John Paxson aren’t so bad after all? Bulls fans may not be willing to go that […]

New York Knicks power forward Bobby Portis says Chicago Bulls center Wendell Carter Jr. is “a hard worker” who dedicates himself to the game. Portis and Carter were teammates last season on the Bulls before Chicago traded Portis to the Washington Wizards. Portis signed with the Knicks this summer in free agency. “He’s a hard […]

Nowadays, it seems like every player in the NBA is working on their 3-point shot. Count Chicago Bulls big man Wendell Carter as the newest member on the list of developing shooters. In an interview with Brandon “Scoop B” Robinson, the Bulls sophomore claimed that becoming a better shooter was the main focus for him […]

Wendell Carter Jr. of the Chicago Bulls believes that the team let the city down last season and vowed to bounce back next year. Via Instagram, Wendell Carter reflected briefly on his rookie campaign as well as the Bulls’ mediocre season. The 6-foot-10 forward/center is more than ready to get back there on the court […]

Chicago Bulls vice president of basketball operations John Paxson revealed an interesting bit of information about Wendell Carter Jr. on Thursday morning, noting that his core muscle injury dates all the way back to high school. According to a report from Mark Strotman of NBC Chicago, Carter played through his injury in high school and […]

Chicago Bulls center Wendell Carter Jr. underwent a core muscle surgery in Philadelphia and will now be on a six-to-eight week rehabilitation protocol. The Bulls made the announcement on Tuesday, citing that they expect Carter Jr. to be ready for training camp. Bulls still maintain this surgery, for an ailment dating at least back to […]

The Chicago Bulls announced via Twitter that second-year center Wendell Carter Jr. will undergo surgery in order to repair a core muscle injury. The surgery will not keep the Duke product out of training camp: UPDATE: Bulls center Wendell Carter Jr. will undergo a procedure on Tuesday, July 9 to repair a core muscle injury. […]

The Chicago Bulls finished the 2018-19 regular season with a disappointing 22-60 overall record, which left the team out of playoff contention. Exactly what the Bulls have planned for the offseason is not clear, but it sounds like they’re willing to listen to trade offers — except those including Lauri Markkanen and Wendell Carter Jr. […]

The Memphis Grizzlies are poised to select Ja Morant with the No. 2 overall pick in the 2019 NBA Draft. The Murray State guard is reportedly meeting with Grizzlies representatives in advance of the Draft. Murray State’s Ja Morant — the projected No. 2 pick in the NBA Draft — is visiting the Grizzlies in […]

The Chicago Bulls solidified their frontcourt of the future last summer when they took Duke big man Wendell Carter Jr. with the seventh overall pick of the NBA Draft. Carter joined Lauri Markkanen in the Bulls’ frontcourt, giving Chicago one of the most impressive young pairings up front in the league. The 20-year-old went on […]

When the Chicago Bulls drafted former Duke standout Wendell Carter Jr. with the seventh overall pick in the 2018 NBA Draft, they were hoping that they had selected the perfect player to complement Lauri Markannen in the frontcourt. Those hopes seemed to come to fruition during the NBA Summer League, when Carter averaged 14.6 points, […]

Wendell Carter, Jr. and Chandler Hutchison both have bright futures in the NBA. Unfortunately, with the 2018-19 quickly winding down, the Chicago Bulls won’t get another look at either rookie before their season ends. Bulls executive vice president of basketball operations John Paxson announced on Saturday that Carter and Hutchison will both be out for […]

It has recently been revealed that Chicago Bulls prized rookie Wendell Carter Jr. has been linked to an alleged Georgia Tech strip club incident. ESPN’s Mark Schlabach provided some very particular details pertaining to the highly-publicized scandal that has recently taken the NCAA by storm. A former Georgia Tech assistant coach is being charged by the NCAA with […]

Chicago Bulls rookie big man Wendell Carter Jr. got the pin removed from his surgically repaired left thumb on Friday, according to K.C. Johnson of the Chicago Tribune. Carter Jr. underwent surgery on his left thumb after he suffered ligament damage. The 19-year-old isn’t expected to play again this season for the Bulls. Wendell Carter Jr. […]

Wendell Carter Jr., the seventh overall pick of the Chicago Bulls in the 2018 NBA Draft, was getting a better feel for the game before suffering a potentially season-ending injury. Carter Jr. suffered a thumb injury on Jan. 15 against the Los Angeles Lakers. While initial diagnosis was a minor sprain, further examination revealed that […]

The Chicago Bulls will reportedly listen to trade offers for anyone on the roster other than second-year stretch forward Lauri Markkanen and rookie center Wendell Carter Jr., according to Zach Lowe of ESPN. The Bulls are expected to be sellers at the trade deadline. Chicago is 12-40 on the season, 13th place in the Eastern […]

Duke Blue Devils freshman Zion Williamson is considered one of the most interesting NBA prospects we have seen in quite some time, possessing an unusual blend of size, skill and athleticism that has some comparing him to Hall of Fame power forward Charles Barkley. Chicago Bulls big man Wendell Carter Jr., a Duke product himself, […]

Chicago Bulls rookie center Wendell Carter Jr. plans to undergo surgery for his left thumb injury on Monday, according to Shams Charania of The Athletic and Stadium. Carter will miss up to three months. Carter injured his thumb in Tuesday’s loss to the Los Angeles Lakers. The Bulls initially feared it was a long-term injury, […]

The Chicago Bulls are still expected to part ways with center Robin Lopez and small forward Jabari Parker before the Feb. 7 trade deadline despite the loss of rookie big man Wendell Carter Jr., according to multiple reports. Robin Lopez is on an expiring contract and the Bulls are reportedly looking for a second-round pick […]

The Chicago Bulls announced Friday that rookie big man Wendell Carter Jr. is expected to undergo left thumb surgery and be out 8-to-12 weeks. Carter has ligament damage in his left thumb, and doctors have recommended that he have surgery. He suffered the injury against the Los Angeles Lakers on Tuesday. Via Bulls.com: Wendell Carter […]

Chicago Bulls rookie big man Wendell Carter Jr. may require surgery on his injured left thumb, according to K.C. Johnson of the Chicago Tribune. A follow-up exam showed that Carter Jr. has ligament damage in his thumb. Houston Rockets center Clint Capela underwent surgery for a similar injury on Thursday and will reportedly miss four-to-six […]

Chicago Bulls center Wendell Carter Jr. has been dealing with a pair of injuries: a thumb and a knee. Though his knee seems to be on the mend, the former No. 7 overall pick will be listed as day-to-day with a sprained thumb, according to an official report from the team. “Wendell has a sprained […]

For the first time all season, it appears the Chicago Bulls have caught a break on the injury front, as rookie big man Wendell Carter Jr. reportedly has a sprained right thumb and won’t require surgery, according to K.C. Johnson of the Chicago Tribune. Wendell Carter Jr. injured his thumb Tuesday night against the Los […]

Chicago Bulls rookie big man Wendell Carter Jr. underwent an MRI on Wednesday, according to head coach Jim Boylen. Carter hurt his left thumb on Tuesday against the Los Angeles Lakers at Staples Center and woke up with tenderness in his left knee on Wednesday. Carter had six points and 10 rebounds in LA. K.C. […]

Los Angeles Lakers center Tyson Chandler has been in the NBA for a long time. He was a vital part of the 2005 Phoenix Suns title run with Steve Nash and then later with the Dallas Mavericks. Wendell Carter Jr. is a first-year rookie with the Chicago Bulls. On Tuesday, he made Chandler look like a […]

Chicago Bulls head coach Jim Boylen raved about his rookie big man Wendell Carter Jr., praising his toughness and physicality despite being at the ripe age of 19. The Duke standout has shown he belongs, often taking other big men’s best shot in his first season in the league and showing he’s able to handle […]

Ever since the Chicago Bulls promoted Jim Boylen to head coach after firing Fred Hoiberg, the team has been a bit of a mess. From record-setting losses to a near-mutiny to Boylen constantly referring back to his years under Gregg Popovich, the Bulls have turned into the laughingstock of the entire NBA. After an embarrassing 28-point loss […]

Chicago Bulls rookie big man Wendell Carter Jr. was one of the best shot blockers at Duke last year and he’s been a solid rim protector this season. Oklahoma City Thunder superstar point guard Russell Westbrook found that out the hard way Friday night. Westbrook, the best dunking point guard arguably in NBA history, tried […]

Chicago Bulls rookie Wendell Carter Jr. played the game of his life on Friday, as he posted a career-high 28 points on the evening. However, the 19-year-old was quick to downplay his outstanding performance, as he opted to focus on how his team was unable to put up a formidable fight against the Detroit Pistons. […]

Chicago Bulls rookie center Wendell Carter Jr. had some nice things to say about Phoenix Suns big man Deandre Ayton ahead of their matchup in Chicago on Wednesday night. “He’s a solid player all around,” Carter Jr. told Bulls media members on Wednesday morning, referring to Ayton. “He looks for his shots and is very […]

Chicago Bulls star Zach LaVine likes what he sees in Wendell Carter Jr., and he admits that the development of the 19-year-old rookie into one of the team’s vocal leaders is encouraging. Just 17 games into the season, LaVine is already welcoming of Carter’s foray into a leadership role. He also has a heap of praise […]

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 rookie big man Wendell Carter Jr. knows that the three freshmen at Duke University are special and going to be NBA players most likely next season. Zion Williamson, Cam Reddish and R.J. Barrett put on a show Tuesday night against Kentucky, and NBA scouts had to be drooling over how good the three […]

Trash talking is a way of life in the NBA and Wendell Carter Jr. is learning the ins and outs in his first year with the Chicago Bulls. The rookie thinks the best trash talker on his team is Kris Dunn according to Tzvi Twersky of Slam Magazine. “Kris Dunn [laughs]. He’s not even mean, he’s […]

Rookies come into the season with varying degrees of expectations. Fans, media, and coaches all seem to have an opinion of what to expect from first-year players. But we rarely think about what the players expect from themselves. Wendell Carter Jr.’s expectations for himself are simple. Give his best effort and try and help his […]

The Chicago Bulls have struggled to find a rhythm over the past few seasons. In fact, the Bulls finished the 2017-18 regular-season campaign with a 27-55 overall record, which was good for a 13th-place finish in the Eastern Conference. Not great, obviously. Now, though, rookie Wendell Carter Jr. says he’s ready to change the narrative […]

In advance of the team’s first preseason game Sunday, Chicago Bulls head coach Fred Hoiberg told reporters that rookie big man Wendell Carter Jr. will only play at the center position. Hoiberg says the club won’t entertain the thought of using Carter Jr. at the power forward spot. Wendell Carter Jr. is exclusively a center […]