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Chicago BullsDenzel Valentine will likely miss all of preseason with ankle injury

Chicago Bulls small forward Denzel Valentine is likely to miss all of the team’s preseason games due to an ankle injury, per K.C. Johnson of the Chicago Tribune. “Fred Hoiberg said Denzel Valentine isn’t ready to practice yet because of left ankle injury. Hoiberg wouldn’t admit to this but it’s more likely than not Valentine […]

Chicago BullsBulls' Denzel Valentine to miss 1-2 weeks with tweaked ankle

Chicago Bulls swingman Denzel Valentine is slated to miss one-to-two weeks after tweaking his left ankle during Tuesday’s practice, according to K.C. Johnson of the Chicago Tribune. This is the same ankle that required surgery in May 2017 to repair damage after two sprains during his rookie season. “Denzel tweaked his ankle a little bit […]

Golden State WarriorsVideo: Draymond Green mocks Denzel Valentine's kicks

Fresh off of his highly-publicized alleged physical altercation with perpetual nemesis Tristan Thompson, Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green is at it again, taking a shot at yet another NBA colleague. This time around, the 28-year-old has set his sights on Chicago Bulls guard Denzel Valentine and his kicks. A brief video taken by Green […]

NBADenzel Valentine gets embarrassed in front of DeMar DeRozan, Rudy Gay

Chicago Bulls shooting guard Denzel Valentine did not exactly have a spectacular Drew League debut. In fact, he got pretty much destroyed in the highly-competitive pickup game. Unfortunately for him, there is some video proof of the mauling. https://twitter.com/MusikFan4Life/status/1023304166272323595 On top of getting in an intense workout during the summer, Valentine probably thought playing in […]

NBABest trades all 29 teams can offer for Karl-Anthony Towns

News broke back in May that superstar power forward/center Karl-Anthony Towns and the Minnesota Timberwolves are “not in a good place internally.” This was reported by ESPN’s Zach Lowe on The Lowe Post. His colleague Brian Windhorst asked Lowe to share his thoughts on Towns and the Timberwolves. Here is what Lowe said via Hoops Hype’s […]

Chicago BullsDenzel Valentine to undergo arthroscopic procedure on left knee, out for season

The Chicago Bulls don’t have anything to play for besides draft position in their last five games, and that is a really good thing because they are going to be really shorthanded as they head down the stretch. Bulls announce Denzel Valentine is out for the year with a left knee injury. He will have […]

Chicago BullsPA announcer mistakenly announces 'Denzel Washington' instead of Denzel Valentine

Denzel is not the most common of names. However, with Denzel Washington being one of the most popular actors in the world, it has become a household name as well. Meanwhile, his namesake in the Chicago Bulls’ Denzel Valentine is striving to carve his own niche to make all other ‘Denzels’ in the world even […]

NBADenzel Valentine says he was limited by his role as a spot-up shooter last season

When it comes to Chicago Bulls forward Denzel Valentine, there is a clear difference in his play from his 2016-17 rookie campaign to his 2017-18 sophomore season. According to a recent article published by Sam Smith on NBA.com, Valentine opened up about his transition from last season and his ability to play to his strengths. […]

Chicago BullsDenzel Valentine now playing backup point guard for Bulls

During last year’s draft, the Chicago Bulls used the 14th overall pick to select Denzel Valentine. Standing at 6-foot-6, with the ability to knock down perimeter jumpers and drive to the basket as needed, they did not hesitate in adding him to bolster their shooting guard rotation. However, with the guard-heavy lineup that they now […]

Chicago BullsDenzel Valentine undergoes arthroscopic ankle surgery

Chicago Bulls guard/forward hybrid Denzel Valentine underwent a surgical procedure to clean out loose debris in his left ankle area, a source told ESPN’s Nick Friedell. Valentine posted a picture of himself wearing a walking boot on Instagram on Tuesday, and is expected to be ready to participate in early July’s Las Vegas Summer League once […]

Chicago BullsDwyane Wade gives teammates special custom gifts

The Chicago Bulls are serious about all of the bonding they’ve been talking about, and Dwyane Wade took the chance to connect with his teammates again. Quite a few Bulls players were graced with own individual pairs of customized flip-flops, all compliments of Wade. Wade sent customized ISlide slippers to his teammates with some cool touches, including […]

Chicago BullsReport: Denzel Valentine to miss 2 weeks due to ankle injury

Chicago Bulls rookie Denzel Valentine will miss at least two weeks following a left ankle sprain suffered in Monday’s 93-91 preseason loss against the Milwaukee Bucks, head coach Fred Hoiberg told ESPN’s Nick Friedell. Valentine played 11 minutes and went 2-for-5 shooting while dishing out two assists and grabbing one rebound. The forward played a well-rounded game and is […]

Chicago BullsDenzel Valentine injures his ankle in preseason game

Chicago Bulls rookie Denzel Valentine left Monday’s game against the Milwaukee Bucks with a left sprained ankle. He played 11 minutes in the 93-91 preseason loss. Denzel Valentine has a left ankle sprain and will not return tonight. — Chicago Bulls (@chicagobulls) October 4, 2016 The Michigan State product was disappointed with the injury so […]

Chicago BullsVIDEO: Chicago Bulls, Minnesota Timberwolves exchange clutch shots in Summer League Finale

The NBA Summer League championship game came down to the Chicago Bulls and the Minnesota Timberwolves, and it was an absolute classic. The game featured back and forth exchanges all game, a close fourth quarter, clutch shots, buzzer beaters, and overtime. The final few minutes of the fourth quarter and overtime were easily more intense […]

Philadelphia 76ersBulls rookie Denzel Valentine calls Ben Simmons 'mini-LeBron'

The NBA Summer League can sometimes be misleading, with many players that dominate in the tournament not finding a way to be effective in the league when the regular season begins. Philadelphia 76ers fans are hoping that their #1 pick Ben Simmons’ summer performances are a sign of things to come, though. Simmons’ entrance into […]

Chicago BullsREPORT: Three More Bulls Players Very Likely To Be Traded Soon

The Chicago Bulls made their first big splash of the offseason, trading guard Derrick Rose to the New York Knicks in exchange for some solid role players. It was a questionable move by Chicago, one that Rose himself couldn’t explain, but it happened and both sides are moving on. According to Nick Friedell of ESPN, […]

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