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Lauri Markkanen of the Chicago Bulls, a First Team All-Rookie member last season after a strong 2017-18 campaign, has been shut down for the rest of the year after what sounds like deeply unsettling injury concerns. Markkanen was shut down for the remainder of the season earlier tonight after an episode of “rapid heart rate […]

Chicago Bulls head coach Jim Boylen joined the long list of NBA personalities who expressed support to Portland Trail Blazers center Jusuf Nurkic. The Trail Blazers starting center will miss the remainder of the season after undergoing surgery to address a left leg injury. Nurkic had an awkward fall during their win against the Brooklyn […]

Chicago Bulls head coach Jim Boylen feels that Fred Hoiberg is the right man to fill the vacancy at the University of Nebraska, according to a report from Teddy Greenstein of the Chicago Tribune. “Absolutely,” Boylen told the Chicago Tribune before the Bulls played the Raptors on Tuesday night. “It seems like an unbelievable fit […]

For those wondering why Lauri Markkanen of the Chicago Bulls did not play in the second half of Tuesday’s loss to the Toronto Raptors, here is head coach Jim Boylen’s explanation. According to Teddy Greenstein of the Chicago Tribune, Boylen said that the second-year man felt some fatigue. Thus, Boylen and his coaching staff decided […]

The Chicago Bulls have a lot to work on as evidenced by their performance this year, but not so more on defense where they rank in the bottom five. Head coach Jim Boylen, however, knows exactly what to o to help his team improve on that end. Out of 30 NBA teams, the Bulls are […]

The Chicago Bulls got destroyed by the Utah Jazz in their previous game, losing by a final score of 114-83. The team played without shooting guard Zach LaVine and small forward Otto Porter Jr., as both players are dealing with nagging injuries. The Bulls are 21-53 on the season. They are in the 12th spot […]

The 2018-19 NBA MVP race has mostly been narrowed down to just three players in recent weeks, with James Harden, Giannis Antetokounmpo and Paul George taking center stage. Giannis’ line of 27.5 points, 12.6 rebounds and 6.0 assists has paced the Milwaukee Bucks to the best record in the league. George was arguably the best […]

There are still nine games left to play for the Chicago Bulls, which means Jim Boylen’s team has nine more unique opportunities to get better before the regular seasons ends. Despite a rash of injuries both minor and otherwise afflicting his team, Boylen, unsurprisingly, seems intent on maximizing the team’s opportunities to grow together. Chicago’s […]

Chicago Bulls head coach Jim Boylen was quick to jump to the defense of Michigan State coach Tom Izzo, who made headlines after a heated sideline incident with freshman Aaron Henry during a 76-65 win over Bradley in the first round of the NCAA Tournament. Boylen, a hard-nosed coach that studied under the legendary Jud […]

There is no doubt that Zach LaVine has been able to rejuvenate his career with the Chicago Bulls after tearing his ACL with the Minnesota Timberwolves. LaVine has blossomed into a legitimate go-to player this season, and he continues to work on things that will elevate his game to the next level. For Bulls head […]

Chicago Bulls swingman Otto Porter Jr. was already listed as out for Wednesday’s game against the Washington Wizards, and head coach Jim Boylen remained noncommittal on a timeline for his return, according to K.C. Johnson of the Chicago Tribune. Porter will miss the matchup against his former team with a strained shoulder. He underwent an […]

Chicago Bulls head coach Jim Boylen is a big fan of new 6-foot-8 wing Otto Porter Jr. Speaking to Michael Lee of The Athletic, the 52-year-old coach explained why he considers Porter to be one of the most valuable players on his team, even going as far as comparing him to San Antonio Spurs legend Tim […]

The Phoenix Suns have shown signs as of late that they are no longer the same pushover they once were. Upset victories over the Golden State Warriors and the Milwaukee Bucks — the two conference leaders — have inspired a team and fanbase that has had little excitement this season. With this recent success comes […]

In what was perhaps a first in NBA history, two head coaches were ejected at the exact same moment in a game between the Los Angeles Clippers and Chicago Bulls on Friday night. The ejections stemmed from a heated argument between Clippers coach Doc Rivers and Bulls coach Jim Boylen following an offensive foul that […]

Friday night’s matchup between the Los Angeles Clippers and Chicago Bulls featured one of the strangest moments of the entire NBA season. In the third quarter, Clippers big Montrezl Harrell was called for an illegal screen on Bulls guard Shaquille Harrison. As Harrell protested the call, Clippers head coach Doc Rivers began barking at Bulls […]

Jim Boylen’s tough love seems to be paying off after all. In the aftermath of the Chicago Bulls coach being ejected for arguing with Doc Rivers during his team’s loss to the LA Clippers on Friday, guard Zach LaVine offered to pay Boylen’s fine. Per Malika Andrews of ESPN: Hours after Chicago Bulls coach Jim Boylen was […]

Chicago Bulls shooting guard Zach LaVine “respects” head coach Jim Boylen for what he did on Friday after he was ejected in the LA Clippers game at Staples Center. Boylen was getting tired of how some of the players on the Clippers were setting screens on his guys. The demonstrative coach started barking at LA […]

Chicago Bulls head coach Jim Boylen wasn’t too pleased with the team’s overall effort in Friday night’s loss to the Los Angeles Clippers. Following the game, he said that they didn’t play for a full 48 minutes. “We just got a little sloppy and careless in the third quarter. We played 24-26 minutes of real […]

In a rare turn of events, referees in the Chicago Bulls – Los Angeles Clippers match-up on Friday ejected both head coaches Jim Boylen and Doc Rivers. Rivers and Boylen had a heated exchange mid-court, and the refs put an end to their argument by throwing them both out. Following the game, the Bulls’ hard-nosed […]

LA Clippers head coach Doc Rivers was not happy with his double-ejection with Jim Boylen in their game against the Chicago Bulls. Rivers and Boylen were both ejected in the final minute of the third quarter of their match-up at Staples Center. Boylen had some choice words for Clips big man Montrezl Harrell who was […]

In a rare event, Doc Rivers and Jim Boylen are both ejected in the third quarter of the LA Clippers’ game against the Chicago Bulls at Staples Center. The incident happened with a little over a minute remaining in the penultimate period. Rivers and Boylen got into a heated exchange of words after Clippers big […]

In a recent interview with The Athletic’s Darnell Mayberry, Chicago Bulls head coach Jim Boylen opened up about his particular style of coaching. Specifically, the 53-year-old head honcho described the philosophy he possesses when it comes to the offensive aspect of the game: “I like to play smart,” Boylen said. “Run when it’s appropriate, when […]

Chicago Bulls head coach Jim Boylen recently sat down with Darnell Mayberry of The Athletic to define what he believes to be the most important aspect of coaching is. According to the 53-year-old, it all boils down to leadership: “Everything rises and falls on leadership,” Boylen stated. “I know that. It’s a priority to me. I’m […]

The Chicago Bulls won’t even come close to sniffing playoff contention this season, which had led the once heralded franchise to head into full-on “tank” mode at this point. However, it appears as though Bulls guard Zach LaVine will indeed play again this season, with Chicago head coach Jim Boylen commenting on the up-and-comer’s status. […]

The Chicago Bulls held a 66-49 halftime lead over the Detroit Pistons and led by as many as 21 points in the first half on Friday night, but it wasn’t enough, as the Pistons rallied for a 112-104 victory largely due to a 43-point fourth quarter. After the game, Bulls head coach Jim Boylen put […]

Lauri Markkanen corralled the rebound, looked up for less than a split-second, and dribbled. He weaved once, spinning his defender, Bruno Caboclo, around. By the time he strode into the half-court, gone was the advantage of numbers. Caboclo caught up, triggering Robin Lopez to signal for a high ball-screen, though neither would stop Markkanen at […]

Though the Philadelphia 76ers are seen as one of the best teams in the Eastern Conference, they were defeated in the final seconds of regulation by a heroic effort from the Chicago Bulls’ Zach LaVine. ZACH LAVINE DOUBLE CLUTCHES FOR THE LEAD!#BullsNation 108#HereTheyCome 107 0.5 on the clock on @ESPNNBA. PHI ball. pic.twitter.com/nW80PYnINz — NBA […]

Jimmy Butler probably isn’t the one best-suited to assessing what the younger generation of NBA players needs from a head coach. Having said that, it’s entirely unsurprising to learn that the Philadelphia 76ers star believes Jim Boylen is a good fit for the Chicago Bulls. Jimmy Butler says he wasn’t surprised #Bulls tabbed Jim Boylen […]

Philadelphia 76ers coach Brett Brown knows a thing or two about the right fit. He went through some very bad years before things started looking up. But, hey, it was a process. When it comes to a good coach for the Chicago Bulls, Brown believes that Jim Boylen is that guy, despite his 18-77 start […]

Chicago Bulls head coach Jim Boylen believes the lack of national TV games the Bulls get should make his players angry and motivated. The Bulls host the Philadelphia 76ers on Wednesday. The game will be on ESPN. Jim Boylen, off the top of his head, is reeling off the number of national television appearances of […]

Jimmy Butler’s career hasn’t exactly gone as planned since he forced his way out of the Windy City in 2017. Now playing for his second team in as many seasons, the former Chicago Bulls star is returning to United Center on Wednesday as a member of the Philadelphia 76ers. And despite his controversial departure from […]

The Chicago Bulls aren’t anywhere close to where they want to be long-term. Still, rebuilding from the ground up is an arduous process in the NBA, and any steps in the right direction deserve some measure of praise. To wit, Chicago, 18-47,  is 6-5 in its last 11 games, a stretch that coincides with the […]

When star shooting guard Victor Oladipo was lost for the season after suffering a devastating left knee injury, pundits around the league thought the Indiana Pacers would drop in the NBA standings. That hasn’t happened, though. After defeating the Chicago Bulls on Tuesday at home, the Pacers improved to 42-23 on the season and are […]

The outlook for the rest of the season wasn’t great for the Indiana Pacers after they lost Victor Oladipo to a devastating injury in a late January game against the Toronto Raptors. Somehow, though, this team has kept things afloat and remained at the top of the Eastern Conference standings while playing some great basketball. […]

The Chicago Bulls are 13-27 with a 6.2 net rating since firing Fred Hoiberg on December 3rd, both bottom-five marks in the league. Don’t tell upper management Jim Boylen’s brief tenure as the team’s head coach, though, hasn’t sparked room for optimism going forward. In a sprawling interview with K.C. Johnson of the Chicago Tribune, […]

Chicago Bulls point guard Kris Dunn is in line to return to the starting lineup as soon as he feels relieved of his migraine symptoms after missing Monday’s game against the Milwaukee Bucks. However, head coach Jim Boylen will look to tinker with his minutes and incorporate him as the primary facilitator on the second […]

Over his last six games, Chicago Bulls center Robin Lopez is averaging 20.2 points while shooting 65.3 percent from the field. It’s a scoring binge no one in Chicago saw coming, but Bulls head coach Jim Boylen says because the big man plays with pure heart and hustle, anything is possible. Lopez is averaging just […]

Chicago Bulls head coach Jim Boylen had another of his signature quick timeouts in a 117-106 loss to the Milwaukee Bucks during a blown play-call, and then another, and then one more for good measure. Totaling three botched plays, including one out of a timeout, called for lack of proper execution. These college-type interruptions have […]

The Chicago Bulls have experienced their fair share of adversity in the midst of another rebuilding season. From early injuries to Kris Dunn and Lauri Markkanen, to the firing of Fred Hoiberg and subsequent rift between the players and new head coach Jim Boylen and a trade that sent Bobby Portis and Jabari Parker to the […]