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The Chicago Bulls are still coming to grips with new players following the NBA Trade Deadline. There are legitimate questions about the Bulls’ intentions regarding their 14 second-round draft picks.  However, head coach Billy Donovan made sure to quell speculation that players are “auditioning”, per Joe Cowley of The Chicago Sun-Times. “I can see people […]

Josh Giddey’s return for the Chicago Bulls will have to wait until after the All-Star break. Sidelined since Jan. 28 by a hamstring strain, Giddey is not expected to play on Wednesday vs. the Boston Celtics, according to Billy Donovan. “I don’t anticipate Josh or Tre [Jones] playing Wednesday against Boston, but both guys are […]

On Saturday, the Chicago Bulls lost to the Denver Nuggets 136-120 at home. It was their fourth consecutive loss and their first game at home following the seven trades they made this past week. Certainly, the Bulls are adjusting to this new dynamic. One of those players is second-year guard Matas Buzelis. After the game, […]

On Saturday, the Chicago Bulls return home to face the Denver Nuggets. They will play before their home crowd with a completely new roster after some notable trades. Coby White, Ayo Dosunmu, Nikola Vucevic, Dalen Terry, Kevin Huerter, and Jevon Carter are all gone. In exchange, the Bulls received Anfernee Simons, Jaden Ivey, Collin Sexton, […]

The Chicago Bulls are coming off a 116-113 loss to the Miami Heat on Thursday. This weekend, they will head to Miami to take on the Heat on Saturday and Sunday. However, they are expected to be without some key players, per Alex Kirschenbaum of Bleacher Nation. Among the players mentioned are Josh Giddey, Jalen […]

The Chicago Bulls gave it their all against the Miami Heat in a rescheduled game on Thursday. However, they sustained their second consecutive loss of the week, 116-113. With 4.6 seconds left on the clock, the ball found its way into the hands of Coby White. He chucked it from way beyond the arc in […]

Earlier this week, Chicago Bulls guard Matas Buzelis rejected an invitation to compete in the NBA Slam Dunk Contest. A move that may come as a surprise to some because of his lineage of viral dunks this season. However, it was a decision wholeheartedly welcomed by head coach Billy Donovan, per Joe Cowley of The […]

On Monday, the Chicago Bulls had their four-game winning streak snatched by the Los Angeles Lakers 129-118. Even though they got a good game out of Coby White, there is one player that head coach Billy Donovan wished had gotten the ball more. Nikola Vucevic. Altogether, Vucevic finished with a double-double of 18 points and […]

It’s been almost a year since Josh Giddey hit a half-court buzzer beater to carry the Chicago Bulls to victory over the LA Lakers. That moment still resonates as the Bulls take on the Lakers for the first time since. Head coach Billy Donovan took time out to reflect during his pre-game press conference. ‘It […]

Matas Buzelis is among the most promising young pieces on a Chicago Bulls team searching for its future core. Yet, Buzelis’ high standing in the organization didn’t stop Billy Donovan from benching him during the fourth quarter of Wednesday’s win over the Utah Jazz. When asked about Buzelis’ benching, Donovan revealed the area the 21-year-old […]

The Chicago Bulls are treading water with Josh Giddey sidelined by a hamstring injury. Losers of four of their last six games, the Bulls sit in ninth place in the Eastern Conference. They could receive a significant boost with Giddey’s return. With Giddey’s absence approaching three weeks, Billy Donovan said the team hopes to have […]

On Wednesday, the Chicago Bulls avenged their 119-113 defeat to the Houston Rockets on Tuesday. They fought tooth and nail to defeat the Utah Jazz at home 128-126.  A significant factor was the performance of their 35-year-old big man, Nikola Vucevic. Not only did he finish with a season high of 35 points, but he […]

There is a glimmer of hope for the Chicago Bulls as it relates to Josh Giddey. Giddey is currently out with a hamstring injury.  On Wednesday, head coach Billy Donovan shared a status report on Giddey’s recovery before the game against the Utah Jazz, per Drew Stevens of The Bigs Media. Essentially, Donovan said that […]

After being postponed against the Miami Heat, the Chicago Bulls came back with a vengeance to defeat the Anthony Davis-less Dallas Mavericks 125-107. Although they were overshadowed by the Bears/Packers NFC Wild Card game across town, the Bulls came ready to play.  That was especially true of Coby White. Fresh off a recent calf injury […]

Prior to the Chicago Bulls taking on the Dallas Mavericks on Saturday, Billy Donovan spoke to the press. During that time, he spoke highly of the Mavericks explosive rookie sensation Cooper Flagg, who’s leading the Western Conference All-Star voting.  In summary, Donovan credited Flagg as the type of player who is a complete offensive weapon—in […]

Chicago Bulls head coach Billy Donovan spoke about the team’s injury problems before taking on the Dallas Mavericks on Saturday. Even as the bulk of the roster has been hobbled at some point, Donovan stays optimistic about the prospect of his team’s health and being whole again. “I’m hopeful that we can get whole at […]

BOSTON — Ahead of the 2025-26 regular season, a lot of people were doubting the Boston Celtics. Many wondered how’d they fare without six-time All-Star Jayson Tatum healthy and if their new signings could make up for their significant offseason losses. Chicago Bulls head coach Billy Donovan was not one of those doubters. In fact, […]

On the second night of 2026, the Chicago Bulls began the new year on the right foot. Not only did they defeat the Orlando Magic 121-114, but they secured a nomination for dunk of the year courtesy of Matas Buzelis.  At the 7:34 minute mark of the second quarter, Buzelis grabbed the ball and emphatically […]

Over 24 hours, the Chicago Bulls went from being trounced by 35 points by the Minnesota Timberwolves to being the ones doing the trouncing. On Wednesday, the Bulls closed out the calendar year with a convincing 134-118 win over the New Orleans Pelicans.  A game in which Coby White, Josh Giddey, and Zach Collins were […]

For the first few weeks of the new year, the Chicago Bulls will be without some key players. Among those are Coby White, Josh Giddey, and Zach Collins.  White is out with a right calf strain. Giddey is out with a hamstring injury. Collins is out with a sprained toe. However, Bulls head coach Billy […]

On Monday, it was a hard-knock game for the Chicago Bulls. First, they lost to the Minnesota Timberwolves by 35 points, 136-101. Then, they lost Coby White to a right calf injury in the second quarter, and he didn’t return. As if that wasn’t hard enough, Josh Giddey went out with a hamstring injury in […]

Lately, concerns have been raised about how greater possessions lead to increased injuries in the NBA. In addition to Steve Kerr sounding the alarm, Chicago Bulls head coach Billy Donovan is joining the fray.  On Monday, Donovan expressed his thoughts before the Bulls’ showdown against the Minnesota Timberwolves when asked by Sam Smith of NBA.com.  […]

On Saturday, Giannis Antetokounmpo and the Milwaukee Bucks came out with vengeance against the Chicago Bulls. Giannis made his return after a long-standing battle with a calf strain.  And they didn’t disappoint as the Bucks defeated the Bulls 112-103 on their home floor and ended Chicago’s five-game winning streak. However, the biggest highlight of the […]

From the second half of last season to the present day, the Chicago Bulls have seen growth in Josh Giddey. As a result, Giddey was gifted with a four-year $100 million contract during the summer.  Currently, Giddey has demonstrated his ability to step up his game as an effective shooter and playmaker. So far, Giddey […]

On Sunday, the Chicago Bulls defeated the Atlanta Hawks 152-150 in the highest-scoring game of the NBA season thus far, with 302 points. However, while a win is a win, it wasn’t satisfying enough for Bulls’ head coach Billy Donovan. After the game, Donovan was very plain when critiquing the defense for giving up 150 points, per […]

On Wednesday, the Chicago Bulls secured a much-needed 127-111 win over the Cleveland Cavaliers. A night in which Josh Giddey etched his name into the same sentence as Michael Jordan. Aside from Giddey’s sixth triple-double (23 points, 11 rebounds, 11 assists), there was one other player who caught the eye of head coach Billy Donovan. […]

On Tuesday, Ayo Dosunmu hoped to be on the floor for the Chicago Bulls’ showdown against the Cleveland Cavaliers. However, on Wednesday, Dosunmu was a no-show due to a thumb injury.  Before the game, head coach Billy Donovan announced that Dosunmu was out. Nevertheless, he didn’t hit the panic button over Dosunumu being out for […]

On Sunday, the Chicago Bulls sustained yet another loss, 114-104 to the lowly New Orleans Pelicans. As a result, the Bulls are now 10-15, a far cry from a strong 6-1 start to the season. After the game, head coach Billy Donovan will likely turn heads with his post-game analysis, per Sam Smith of NBA.com. […]

This year, Nikola Vucevic has been under a microscope. He is in the midst of his final contractual year with the Chicago Bulls, surrounded by trade rumors. Without question, Vucevic is getting exhausted by so much at one time, per Julia Poe of The Chicago Tribune. The Bulls are a losing team, Vucevic hasn’t been […]

Well, wouldn’t you know it, the Chicago Bulls could actually win a game. On Friday, they picked themselves up, dusted themselves off, and ended the scourge of losing that had been plaguing them.  On Friday, the Bulls defeated the Charlotte Hornets 129-126. Many factors went into it, but one stood out involving Zach Collins. With […]

The Chicago Bulls got a lot going on, but not in a good way. On the other hand, they are on a seven-game losing streak and have been plagued by injuries. However, the Bulls were given a ray of light in the lead-up to their showdown against the Charlotte Hornets on Friday, per K.C. Johnson […]

Lately, Billy Donovan has laid down the law regarding the serious struggles plaguing the Chicago Bulls. Currently, the Bulls are 9-14 and are experiencing a seven-game losing streak. Last Sunday, they had to endure a brutal 32-point loss to the veteran-laden Golden State Warriors, 123-91. On Friday, they will head to Charlotte to take on […]

The frustration is starting to spill over in Chicago. After dropping their seventh straight game and falling to 9-14 on the season, Bulls head coach Billy Donovan delivered one of his most pointed messages of the year, and it wasn’t about X’s and O’s. Speaking to reporters after the loss, Donovan said the Bulls’ issues […]

The struggle is real for the Chicago Bulls, despite Josh Giddey’s optimism. On Friday, the Bulls lost their sixth consecutive game after falling to the Indiana Pacers 120-105. As a result, Chicago is now 9-13.  Afterward, head coach Billy Donovan made a mention of both Giddey and Matas Buzelis. Essentially, he held each of them […]

The rumors about where Giannis Antetokounmpo will be traded continue to multiply. Though most anticipate him going to the Knicks, the Chicago Bulls remain part of that discussion.  In fact, rumors are circulating that the Bulls were offered the option to acquire Giannis in a trade, but they declined.  However, that hasn’t come across the […]

The Chicago Bulls are dealing with two harsh realities. A five-game losing streak and numerous players riddled with injuries. One of those players is their 18-year-old rookie Noa Essengue. But his season has now come to a close as he undergoes shoulder surgery, per NBA.com. According to head coach Billy Donovan, he noticed a problem […]

It just gets worse and worse for the Chicago Bulls. On Monday, they lost their fourth consecutive game, this time to the Orlando Magic 125-120, and with many players on the injured list. Plus, they gave up a 15-point lead in the process. As a result, the Bulls are now 9-11. Afterward, head coach Billy […]

The Chicago Bulls headed into an interconference matchup with the New Orleans Pelicans needing urgency, and the night immediately showed why as the Bulls players fell into the same problems Billy Donovan has warned about, with Ayo Dosunmu later recalling those reminders after the 130-143 loss to the Pelicans. The Bulls didn’t just struggle. It […]

The Chicago Bulls have been one of the NBA’s most pleasant surprises to start the season, but the team’s 143-130 loss to the New Orleans Pelicans on Monday night granted head coach Billy Donovan the opportunity to take an honest look at his roster. Donovan was blunt when speaking about his team’s lack of defensive […]