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The air smelled wonderful in the Windy City in the first half of the NBA season. The souped-up Chicago Bulls surprised many with their strong play and even sat atop the Eastern Conference for a good stretch. All of those, however, have been waylaid in recent weeks, as the Bulls’ campaign has spiraled into a […]

Zach LaVine has been a key cog for the Chicago Bulls this season as this team looks to make an extended run in the playoffs. The 26-year-old has been dealing with a myriad of injuries throughout the course of the season and just recently, LaVine missed three games right before the All-Star break due to […]

The Chicago Bulls are in the middle of a three-game losing skid and can’t afford to lose any more personnel. The team is already undermanned without key pieces in Lonzo Ball and Alex Caruso, and with the NBA Playoffs on the near horizon, the injury bug must be squashed. It has been revealed, however, that […]

It has been a whirlwind past couple of weeks for the Chicago Bulls. After going on a six-game winning streak, they are now in the middle of a three-game losing skid after bowing to the Atlanta Hawks on Thursday night, 130-124. It was a classic see-saw battle in the first three periods, but the Bulls […]

Tristan Thompson was officially introduced by the Chicago Bulls to the media on Wednesday. The team used its bi-annual exception to sign the veteran big man, who could be a solid presence ahead of the NBA Playoffs. Thompson, who was trolled by fans after his four-game stint with the Indiana Pacers before getting waived, finds […]

The Chicago Bulls have thrived this season thanks to the addition of DeMar DeRozan. His stellar performance has led a revamped roster to the top of the Eastern Conference and earned him a spot in the NBA history books. The 32-year-old still has been invaluable to the Bulls, who boast a 38-21 record heading into the […]

The Chicago Bulls are fighting hard to maintain their spot atop the Eastern Conference. While the No. 1 seed has been somewhat of a revolving door throughout the season, the Bulls are currently clutching onto it at 33-19, though the Miami Heat are hot on their heels. The Bulls have been dealing with myriad injuries, […]

Before he was the hero of Chicago’s win over the Indiana Pacers on Friday night, Ayo Dosunmu was the goat for the Bulls’ loss against the Toronto Raptors. Dosunmu committed two costly turnovers in the final minute of overtime that ultimately sealed the defeat. The Bulls rookie revealed that head coach Billy Donovan called out […]

The Chicago Bulls’ tough loss to the defending champions Milwaukee Bucks had a rather huge cloud hanging over it. Alex Caruso’s dangerous fall after a controversial block attempt by Grayson Allen has taken all the headlines. Allen’s reaction to his ejection only served to fuel the fire for the opposing fans. After the game, Bulls […]

Chicago Bulls star guard Zach LaVine suffered a knee injury during last week’s loss to the Golden State Warriors. It was a scare for Bulls fans, though fortunately, an update after the game revealed that LaVine wasn’t believed to be dealing with anything serious. Recently, the Bulls said that LaVine wouldn’t accompany them on their […]

The Chicago Bulls are dealing with multiple injuries in their starting five. They are currently first in the Eastern Conference and hope to keep it that way, despite the absences of Lonzo Ball, Zach Lavine, and Javonte Green. Ball and Green are expected to be out until at least January 17, while Lavine isn’t expected […]

The Chicago Bulls are riding a high this city hasn’t experienced since Derrick Rose. Behind the heroics of DeMar DeRozan (especially in the clutch) and Zach LaVine, as well as dependable performances from their supporting cast, they’ve jumped up to the top of the Eastern Conference. Currently, they have a league-best nine-game winning streak, proving […]

The Chicago Bulls got Zach LaVine and a host of other players back from the NBA’s health and safety protocols on Thursday, and it seemed as if they were in the clear for COVID-19. But Friday, the Bulls announced that Billy Donovan got a lump of coal in his Christmas stocking, entering the protocols himself. […]

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 […]