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On Monday, the Chicago Bulls suffered a heartbreaking 121-117 loss to the San Antonio Spurs. It was Victor Wembanyama who rose to the occasion with a pair of back-to-back three-pointers in the final minute of the fourth quarter. In the process, the Bulls lost their third consecutive game and are now 6-4. However, the Bulls […]

On Monday, the Chicago Bulls were dealt a blow. Josh Giddey, who injured his ankle against the Cleveland Cavaliers, will be listed as out for the game against the San Antonio Spurs, per Will Gottlieb of CHGO Bulls.  On Saturday, Giddey hurt his ankle as a result of a massive crossover by De’Andre Hunter that […]

On Tuesday, the Chicago Bulls pulled out all the stops and came back from 24 points down to defeat the Philadelphia 76ers. What sealed the deal was a three-pointer by Nikola Vucevic with 3.2 seconds left, which gave the Bulls the 113-111 win. The shot that ended The Process pic.twitter.com/AwrbL7VPxz — 𝔻𝕖𝔹𝕒𝕝𝕝 (@WfromDeBall) November 5, 2025 Afterward, […]

For the Chicago Bulls, Ayo Dosunmu is the complete package. He can score in bunches when needed, solidly rebound, defend with intensity, and bring a style of play that harkens back to the good old days of Kobe Bryant. In other words, he is the essence of the dependable player.  However, on Tuesday, Dosunmu was […]

On Tuesday, the Chicago Bulls received both good and bad news. The good news is that Coby White, who’s out with a calf injury, is expected to return soon, per Will Gottlieb of CHGO Bulls. According to coach Billy Donovan, White has been taking part in running and conditioning drills. However, White will be given […]

Indeed, five games into the NBA season don’t determine the eventual outcome. But there is no denying that there is something special about the Chicago Bulls, and in particular, their interchangeable guard, Ayo Dosunmu.  On Friday, the Bulls defeated the New York Knicks by a score of 135-125 to start off 5-0. Plus, the last […]

After four games, the Chicago Bulls are off to their first undefeated start since 2021. However, their 2025 NBA draft pick from France has been absent from the action. His name is Noa Essengue.  Back in April, Essengue was the 12th overall pick who played for the French U16 and U18 national teams. In 2022, […]

For nearly a decade, the Chicago Bulls have existed in a state of limbo, good enough to compete but never good enough to truly matter. The “play-in purgatory” label has clung to them like an unwanted nickname. But this season, something feels different. Four games into the 2025-26 NBA campaign, the Bulls are undefeated for […]

During Media Day in September, the Chicago Bulls’ second-year guard Matas Buzelis said he wanted to go for the NBA’s Most Improved Player honors. After the first four games of the season, he is showing considerable promise. So far, Buzelis is averaging 16.8 points and 4.8 rebounds per game. Additionally, he is shooting 51% from […]

For the first time since 2021, the Chicago Bulls are off to a 3-0 start to the season. On Monday, they came back from 13 points down to defeat the Atlanta Hawks 128-123. Now the Bulls will try to go for 4-0 on Wednesday as they take on the Sacramento Kings. In the process, they […]

It appears that nobody is left unscathed in the NBA gambling scandal, which has prompted an official FBI investigation. That includes the Chicago Bulls, although not for the reasons that most would assume. It turns out the Bulls were victimized by alleged improprieties during a game against the Portland Trail Blazers on March 24, 2023, […]

For over a decade, Nikola Vucevic has been an unmistakable presence in the NBA, first with the Orlando Magic and more recently with the Chicago Bulls. Additionally, he gave it his all on the international front during tournaments such as Eurobasket for Montenegro.  Altogether, he has demonstrated a trifecta of efficiency, poise, and versatility. All […]

When it comes to talent and confidence, Matas Buzelis of the Chicago Bulls has both. And it is a good thing too, because Chicago will need Buzelis to excel with Coby White out due to a calf injury for the start of the season.  Before the Bulls’ season opener against the Detroit Pistons on Wednesday, […]

The news that Coby White will miss the start of the season due to a calf injury was not what the Bulls were hoping for. After all, White is their dynamic scorer and playmaker as well as the team leader. The guy around whom the offense revolves. Indeed, his absence will be felt, but luckily […]

As fans have been waiting to hear updates regarding the injury to Chicago Bulls guard Coby White, the latest is likely to sour the mood as he’s set to miss the start of the season with the calf issue, as confirmed by the team itself. While there have been optimistic updates with the Bulls star, […]

As Chicago Bulls star Coby White is dealing with a calf injury that has kept him out of preseason games, the latest update on his issue will have fans taking notice. While the preseason absence of the Bulls guard has been noticeable, his status for the regular season opener has likely been revealed. White is […]

There was a reason why the Chicago Bulls traded Lonzo Ball to the Cleveland Cavaliers for Isaac Okoro. That reason had to do with top-notch hard-nose defense.  Specifically, Okoro excels in ball pressure defense, is versatile in his approach, and has an intense physicality that meets what Chicago is looking for at this point.  On […]

On Wednesday, the prediction that Coby White wouldn’t play in the Bulls’ preseason opener came true. However, something bigger appears to be at play. Ultimately, the Bulls may look to do two things. First, lead White down the path to return in time for the regular season start after dealing with a calf strain. Second, […]

As usual, Isaac Okoro was greeted by cheers at Rocket Arena and a big hug from Moondog. As usual, Lonzo Ball shared a laugh with Billy Donovan during a break in the action. But instead of pulling up in the Cleveland Cavaliers’ player garage, Okoro rode a bus and had a shorter walk to the […]

The Chicago Bulls had an interesting summer as they tried to improve the roster. Chicago finally ended a long contract standoff with Josh Giddey after the guard held out for a longer deal. The Australian guard played well with Coby White down the stretch of the season. He is a key piece for the Bulls […]

This is not the way Chicago Bulls guard Coby White wanted to start the preseason. First, he is being limited in training camp due to a calf strain he sustained over the summer. As a result, he is taking it slowly before the regular season starts. On Monday, Bulls coach Billy Donovan officially confirmed that […]

A month ago, Chicago Bulls center Nikola Vucevic decided to retire from the Eurobasket tournament. This time around, he is in the final year of his three-year $60 million contract with the Bulls. As a result, his future in basketball remains unknown. Vucevic, 34, ultimately said the decision to step away from international basketball was […]

On Wednesday, the Chicago Bulls got concerning news about Patrick Williams after he injured his ankle during training camp. At week’s end, a sigh of relief came through the team about Williams’ status, per Grant Mona of Sports Illustrated.  It turns out that Williams planted his foot on the wrong day and had to leave […]

For the last few years, the Chicago Bulls have been caught in the hamster wheel. In other words, feeling trapped. However, with the new season approaching, the Bulls are looking to get back to form.  A place where, at the very least, they could contend for the playoffs while developing a group of young talent […]

The Oklahoma City Thunder are starting to turn their attention away from the 2025 championship they just won and toward the upcoming 2025-26 NBA season, which is slated to begin in a month and a half. The Thunder are returning almost the exact same roster from last year that bulldozed through the Western Conference playoffs […]

The Chicago Bulls and head coach Billy Donovan have agreed on a multiyear contract extension, according to ESPN’s Shams Charania. It was reported earlier in the summer that the Bulls were working on a Donovan extension, and now the deal is done. The New York Knicks had made a run at Donovan after firing Tom […]

The Chicago Bulls are getting an early taste of rookie Noa Essengue. He’s getting his first pro experience in via NBA Summer League. But he became the recipient of one poster dunk. Johnny Furphy of the Indiana Pacers raced down the court with Essengue the last defender standing in the way. Furphy cocked back his […]

Recently, it was reported by NBA inside Marc Stein that the Chicago Bulls were working on a contract extension with head coach Billy Donovan. This occurred amid reported interest in Donovan from the New York Knicks, who were swiftly denied by Chicago, per Shams Charania of ESPN. Now, it appears that the Bulls aren’t just […]

The Chicago Bulls are currently reportedly in the works on a possible contract extension with head coach Billy Donovan, as per NBA insider Marc Stein. Donovan has been the Bulls’ head coach since the 2020-21 season, and the front office is clearly a strong believer of his coaching acumen that they appear to be ready […]

The New York Knicks reached out to the Chicago Bulls for an interview request for head coach Billy Donovan. Unfortunately, their efforts fell short. New York has been active in their head coaching search after firing Tom Thibodeau. This comes even after reached the Eastern Conference Finals for the first time since 2000, making their […]

The Chicago Bulls have now seen the Miami Heat end their season three years in a row. The two teams met up in the NBA play-in tournament once again on Wednesday night, and the Heat came out on top again. The Bulls were favored in the game, but Miami cruised to a 109-90 win. Another […]

The Chicago Bulls’ season is over as they lost in the NBA play-in tournament against the Miami Heat on Wednesday night. The Bulls came into the game as the favorite, but this one was never close as the Heat cruised to an easy 109-90 win. This is now the third year in a row that […]

The Chicago Bulls’ season is now over as the Miami Heat came into Chicago and handed the Bulls a 109-90 loss in the NBA play-in tournament. This is now the third year in a row that the Heat have ended the Bulls’ season in the play-in tournament. It looked like Chicago was poised for revenge […]

The Chicago Bulls watched the Miami Heat bury them with an astonishing 71-47 halftime lead. Fans threw into a panic online. With fears of an early NBA playoffs exit imminent. Bleacher Report mocked the Bulls’ performance with this “Wow, bro!” flashback. BULLS FANS AT THE HALF 😅 pic.twitter.com/UwFIyAT0Jo — Bleacher Report (@BleacherReport) April 17, 2025 […]

CHICAGO- The Chicago Bulls picked up a huge win on Wednesday night as they took down the Miami Heat at the United Center. The Bulls and Heat were tied in the Eastern Conference standings coming into the day, and Chicago is now one game up with two games remaining. The Bulls also own the tiebreaker, […]

The Chicago Bulls made sure to celebrate Billy Donovan’s induction into the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame. Donovan received the news earlier this weekend, earning a selection as a first-ballot Hall of Famer in the Class of 2025. He won two national championships in college basketball with the Florida Gators in 2006 and 2007 before […]

CHICAGO- The Chicago Bulls picked up a big win at home on Friday night over the Portland Trail Blazers, and Chicago is now back in ninth place in the Eastern Conference. Rookie Matas Buzelis picked a great game for his first career double-double as a late three helped lift the Bulls to a 118-113 win, […]

CHICAGO – The Chicago Bulls have orchestrated an impressive turnaround throughout the past couple of months. The team had struggled all season long, and then they traded away their best player, Zach LaVine, before the All-Star break. A lot of people thought that this meant the Bulls were tanking, but the team has actually been […]

CHICAGO – The Chicago Bulls are officially heading back to the postseason. The Bulls clinced a play-in tournament berth on Tuesday night at home as they took down the Toronto Raptors. Chicago came into the game with two consecutive disappointing losses, but they were in control from start to finish against the Raptors. The Bulls […]