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The Chicago Bulls’ roster is in absolute shambles right now with seven players currently in health and safety protocols due to COVID-19. While DeMar DeRozan should be back soon, Zach LaVine was just diagnosed on Sunday. Unfortunately, he is expected to be out until after Christmas, which would be more than two weeks, according to […]

Chicago Bulls head coach Billy Donovan was left scratching his head after a controversial call in their loss against the Houston Rockets. The Bulls, the third-seeded team in the East, fell short on their road game against the 2-16 Rockets on Wednesday night and it was a crucial call halfway through the fourth quarter that […]

The Chicago Bulls are on the verge of getting a big boost to their frontcourt. Center Nikola Vucevic, who has been out since November 10th after testing positive for COVID-19, will travel with the team on their upcoming two-game road trip. Via KC Johnson: Nikola Vucevic will travel on Bulls’ two-game trip. Workout scheduled for […]

Alex Caruso has taken Chicago by storm with his hot start this season but for Bulls head coach Billy Donovan, there’s another player in the squad who has a noticeable star quality. In his first 10 games for the Chicago Bulls, Alex Caruso managed to make an impact on his new team, serving as a […]

Chicago Bulls guard Zach LaVine played well during Saturday’s win over the Utah Jazz, but head coach Billy Donovan still couldn’t help but worry about his superstar. LaVine recorded 26 points on top of five rebounds and five assists to help lead the Bulls to a 107-99 win over the then-undefeated Jazz. He also shot […]

Washington Wizards main man Bradley Beal continues to be in the middle of a tug of war among teams yearning to get his services. Beal is reportedly disgruntled over the way things are going with the Wizards and is expected to seek a trade real soon. Beal has had many suitors, even during the past […]

The Chicago Bulls came into the 2020-21 season in a state of limbo. After nabbing the fourth pick in the 2020 NBA Draft and selecting Patrick Williams out of Florida State University, in what many pundits and draftniks believed to be a “reach,” the team had a strong young nucleus to build around including Zach […]

The Chicago Bulls have missed the NBA playoffs for a fourth consecutive season. Albeit impatience is rightfully growing in the Windy City, the Bulls should keep the band together for one more season. The 2020-21 NBA season marked year four of Chicago’s rebuild, and the roster present should’ve been enough to yield a playoff appearance […]

It’s now been two weeks since we last saw Zach LaVine take the floor for the Chicago Bulls. He’s been in the league’s health and safety protocols for an extended period, but at this point, his return does not seem imminent. According to Bulls head coach Billy Donovan, the team will be without LaVine for […]

Zach LaVine has been in the midst of a career-best season, garnering his first NBA All-Star nod. The Bulls star, however, has looked like a completely different player in their last two games. Bulls coach Billy Donovan has taken note of LaVine’s lackluster performances, leading him to bench his leading scorer in the final quarter […]

Chicago Bulls guard Coby White has been relegated to the bench for the first time this season. But rather than fret about it, White seems at ease with his new role. Per KC Johnson of NBCS Chicago, White isn’t bothered about being relegated to the second unit after being the Bulls’ starting point guard. Coby […]

Chicago Bulls head coach Billy Donovan isn’t satisfied with how his team is starting games. In response to the situation, the tactician intends to slot in Tomas Satoransky and Thaddeus Young to replace Coby White and Wendell Carter Jr. in the starting lineup agains the Toronto Raptors on Sunday. With the change, Donovan is hoping […]

Zach LaVine of the Chicago Bulls entered the consciousness of basketball fans as an athletic swingman with hops and fantastic dunks in his arsenal. These days, he’s known as a capable offensive gunner and is even showing hints of being a strong defender. Per KC Johnson of NBC Sports, Bulls head coach Billy Donovan said […]

The James Harden saga has ended, but his move to Brooklyn could only further expedite contenders growing aggressive in pursuit of elite talents, especially at shooting guard. Any number of teams would undoubtedly love to trade for Washington Wizards star Bradley Beal. Perhaps the Wizards will be motivated to move Beal if the losing continues. […]

The Chicago Bulls are on a four-game losing streak, with all four losses coming in crunch time. The latest defeat saw the Bulls blow a 22-point lead against the Oklahoma City Thunder, including a 16-point lead in the final four-plus minutes. While speaking about Chicago’s struggles to win these tight games of late, Donovan used […]

The Chicago Bulls dropped to 0-2 on the season with their loss to the Indiana Pacers. Newly appointed head coach Billy Donovan reflected on the team and some important life lessons after their demoralizing defeat. “They don’t handle it. They don’t at all. They internalize their mistakes. They internalize what’s going on. And I’ve said […]

Chicago Bulls forward Lauri Markkanen is due for a contract extension. But while he’s performed relatively well since entering the NBA in 2017, his recent shooting slump might negatively impact the negotiations. The 23-year-old Markkanen, however, is not fazed, especially when he also has the support of coach Billy Donovan. Markannen told KC Johnson of […]

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 […]

New Chicago Bulls head coach Billy Donovan recently shared his thoughts on his new team starting the 2020-21 season without fans in the stands. Having experienced the fanless atmosphere of the Disney World bubble with the Oklahoma City Thunder, Donovan knows a thing or two about this unprecedented situation. In his mind, the 55-year-old Bulls […]

With the NBA coming off an unusually short offseason, teams have had less time to adjust to having new coaches and teammates. That includes the Chicago Bulls, who play their first preseason game on Friday against the Houston Rockets. This is less than three months after the hiring of former Oklahoma City Thunder head coach Billy […]

After a forgettable season mired with injuries, Otto Porter Jr. now appears primed for a bounce-back campaign with the Chicago Bulls. He recently shared his thoughts on the upcoming NBA season, and while he now feels completely healthy, Porter admitted that he is still unsure of the role new Bulls coach Billy Donovan is going […]

In light of the finalization of the start of the 2020-2021 NBA season, time is running out for the Oklahoma City Thunder, who are still in search for a head coach ahead of the upcoming season. But, recent reports suggests that Sam Presti and the rest of the Thunder front office seems to have found […]

Hall of Fame point guard Maurice Cheeks is set to join the Chicago Bulls as an assistant under head coach Billy Donovan, according to a report from Shams Charania of The Athletic. Oklahoma City assistant Maurice Cheeks is joining Billy Donovan’s staff as an assistant coach with the Chicago Bulls, sources tell @TheAthleticNBA @Stadium. — […]

The Chicago Bulls recently hired Billy Donovan to be their next head coach, and Donovan is adding Milwaukee Bucks assistant Josh Longstaff to his coaching staff, according to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski. Naturally, some fans may get excited and see this as a precursor for a run at Bucks superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo. While the Bulls may […]

Chicago Bulls leadership continues to change at the top, including bringing in a new head coach in Billy Donovan. The franchise already made multiple changes in upper management, with Arturas Karnisovas and Marc Eversley taking over for John Paxson and Gar Forman as president of basketball operations and general manager, respectively. Karnisovas and Eversley were […]

The Chicago Bulls will begin a new chapter with the recent acquisition of former Oklahoma City Thunder head coach Billy Donovan. He previously saw success as he led his former team to a surprising playoff appearance, falling in seven-games to the Houston Rockets. Now in Chicago, he will be tasked to turn the fate of […]

Chicago Bulls legend Scottie Pippen isn’t a fan of the organization hiring Billy Donovan as the new head coach. While Pippen said he likes Donovan as a person, the six-time Bulls champion doesn’t believe the former Oklahoma City Thunder head coach has done anything impressive in the NBA to warrant getting the Chicago job. “If […]

Chris Paul knows that a new era in the Windy City is set to begin after the Chicago Bulls officially filled their head coaching vacancy by giving Billy Donovan the post. Things are about to change (hopefully, for the better) for the Bulls, with 55-year-old tactician now set to call the shots. A possible reunion […]

The Oklahoma City Thunder and Billy Donovan mutually parted ways earlier this month, ending a five-year partnership. Before fully moving forward as the Chicago Bulls’ head coach, Donovan shared his thoughts on his exit from the Thunder. Donovan dispelled the rumors that he was already looking for a “ready-made team” for the title. According to […]

The Chicago Bulls have hired Billy Donovan to be their next head coach, and he wants to hear directly from the players. Donovan spoke to the media Thursday for the first time after agreeing to a four-year, $24-plus million deal with the Bulls, according to Shams Charania of The Athletic and Stadium. The 55-year-old said he […]

The Chicago Bulls have been a mess over the last few years, and fans of the franchise have agreed that their front office known as GarPax was largely to blame. The #FireGarPax was a cry for help from Bulls fans just wanting a competent basketball team again. Now, Chicago has relieved Gar Forman of his […]

NBA Hall of Famer Charles Barkley believes Billy Donovan made a mistake by taking over as Chicago Bulls head coach. Barkley says the Bulls don’t have any good players on the roster: Charles Barkley on @NBAonTNT on Billy Donovan taking #Bulls coaching job: “Only two worse jobs than that — the captain of the Titanic […]

The Chicago Bulls recently announced their new head coach in Billy Donovan. The 55-year-old did not remain jobless for too long after parting ways with the Oklahoma City Thunder just a couple of weeks ago. Darnell Mayberry of The Athletic reports that Donovan was blown away by his sit-down with the new Bulls front office. […]

No matter which way you slice it, Billy Donovan is the perfect coaching hire for the Chicago Bulls. The Bulls officially hired Donovan to replace Jim Boylen on Tuesday, two weeks after the 55-year-old mutually parted ways with the Oklahoma City Thunder. Donovan brings a wealth of coaching experience to the table. He has patrolled […]

Joakim Noah was absolutely thrilled for his former college coach, Billy Donovan, after the 55-year-old tactician was named the new head coach of the Chicago Bulls on Tuesday. Noah and Donovan, after all, does have quite a history together, having won back-to-back titles as player-and-coach with the University of Florida Gators in 2006 and 2007. […]

The Chicago Bulls have hired Billy Donovan as their new head coach, and Washington Wizards star shooting guard Bradley Beal likes the move. Beal, who played for Donovan at the University of Florida, took to social media to react to the news that his former college coach has landed with the Bulls. Yes!!!! https://t.co/nJacV0uMgm — […]

Former Chicago Bulls All-Star center Joakim Noah is extremely happy for Billy Donovan, who is the new head coach of the Bulls. Noah, who won two NCAA titles at the University of Florida with Donovan, spoke to K.C. Johnson of NBC Sports Chicago about the Bulls’ decision to hire Donovan. “I’m happy for the Bulls […]

Chicago Bulls shooting guard Zach LaVine was playing Call of Duty when he found out Billy Donovan was going to be his new coach. Check it out: https://twitter.com/stephenfavetti/status/1308535769846304768?s=20 Zach LaVine and the Bulls are currently in some hotel in Chicago, as the team is conducting its in-market bubble. The players have to quarantine for 48 […]

Billy Donovan is officially the new head coach of the Chicago Bulls. After the Bulls made his hiring official, the former Florida Gator tactician released a statement on joining the organization. “I want to thank Jerry (Reinsdorf), Michael (Reinsdorf), Arturas (Karnisovas) and Marc (Eversley) for the opportunity to coach the Chicago Bulls,” Billy Donovan said, […]