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NBABulls news: John Paxson talks about Dwyane Wade's future in Chicago

Dwyane Wade joined the Chicago Bulls last year to pair up with Jimmy Butler and possibly contend in the Eastern Conference. However, with the Bulls trading Butler this offseason, it’s clear the team is rebuilding and far from making a run to the playoffs. Now, Wade’s future remains in doubt, and as rumors circulate he […]

Chicago BullsBulls fans crowdfunded a "Fire GarPax" billboard in Chicago

Fans of the Chicago Bulls are not the happiest of NBA fans these days, as their team suddenly opted to rebuild, trading away their franchise player this summer. The Chicago faithful seem to have had enough of the team’s General Manager and Vice President of Basketball Operations, wanting both out of the franchise. The Bulls supporters […]

Chicago BullsBulls insist potential buyout of Dwyane Wade's contract must be 'advantageous' for team

With Jimmy Butler off to the Twin Cities, Chicago Bulls shooting guard Dwyane Wade could soon be looking at a different destination as the team has opted to rebuild. Wade opted into the second year of his contract with his hometown team, and Bulls vice president John Paxson is acting as if Wade will play out […]

Chicago BullsJohn Paxson has decided to 'rebuild' the Chicago Bulls

The Chicago Bulls rebuilding process officially got started last night, when they traded star forward Jimmy Butler and their No. 16 pick (Creighton’s Justin Patton) to the Minnesota Timberwolves in exchange for high-fly act Zach LaVine, rookie Kris Dunn and the No. 7 overall pick (Arizona’s Lauri Markkanen). In a shocking turn of events, after the […]

Chicago BullsJimmy Butler's trainer goes off on Bulls after trade to Wolves

Within the last three days, there were conflicting reports regarding the status of Chicago Bulls star guard Jimmy Butler. Trade rumors heated up prior to Thursday’s NBA Draft and escalated when reports began surfacing that Butler could possibly be traded to the Cleveland Cavaliers. That didn’t last long when other reports began to say Butler did not […]

Chicago BullsBulls VP John Paxson open to trading Jimmy Butler if right offer is made

With the Chicago Bulls already eliminated from the playoffs, the trade rumors involving Jimmy Butler are once again swirling. Although he wasn’t moved before the trade deadline last February, there is now growing belief that the team may ultimately decide to deal him this summer, should the right offer come along. The 27-year-old Marquette product […]

Chicago BullsJohn Paxson says Bulls have 'really good chance' to bring Rajon Rondo back next season

Chicago Bulls president John Paxson expressed his desire to exercise Rajon Rondo‘s $13.4 million-option this offseason at his exit meeting on Wednesday, after claiming he wouldn’t try to “blow up” the team if there wasn’t a major offer to entice him to do so. “We’re going to make those decisions down the road, but there’s a […]

Chicago BullsRajon Rondo still in limbo after meeting with Bulls front office

A meeting between recently-demoted point guard Rajon Rondo and Chicago Bulls executives Gar Forman and John Paxson didn’t give the former starter any clarity about his current situation. Rondo, who was benched since the second half of a Dec. 30 loss to the Indiana Pacers, spoke for the first time since the meeting prior to Wednesday’s matchup […]

Chicago BullsJohn Paxson on Bulls recent struggles: We really need to improve our athleticism

After signing Dwyane Wade and Rajon Rondo last summer, the Chicago Bulls had a lot to feel positive about. They started the campaign strong and were once four games above .500 with an 8-4 record. However, the team has been struggling lately, losing six of their past seven games, mostly due to inconsistencies with the […]

Chicago BullsJohn Paxson takes veiled shot at Jimmy Butler's leadership

The Chicago Bulls missed the playoffs this season for the first time in eight years. While there are plenty of people to blame for the Bulls’ shortcomings during the 2015-16 season, there is one player in particular that has been under a microscope after Chicago finished with a 42-40 record. RELATED: Jimmy Butler wants to […]

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