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Where Do Chicago Bulls Go From Here?

May 20, 2013

Chicago doesn't looked primed to spend big money in free agency this summer, so how can they stay among the East's elite? »Read More

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NBA PM: What Derrick Rose Should Have Said

May 16, 2013

What Derrick Rose should have told his fans ... Time to second-guess Thunder GM Sam Presti? »Read More

Bulls Coach Defends Rose Missing Season

May 16, 2013

Chicago Bulls guard Derrick Rose was ruled out of the team’s 94-91 loss in Game 5 of an Eastern Conference semifinal against the Miami Heat, meaning he officially missed the entire season after undergoing... »Read More

Nate Robinson Hopes to Re-Sign with Bulls

May 16, 2013

Nate Robinson wants to return to the Chicago Bulls next season but he isn’t sure if the team will have enough cap space to keep him. “I would love to (come back),” said Robinson,... »Read More

Bulls to Buy Out Richard Hamilton?

May 16, 2013

One game after scoring 11 points in just shy of 22 minutes, Richard Hamilton delivered 15 points on 6-for-12 shooting Sin 35 minutes. “I’m not concerned about individuals,” Thibodeau said. “I’m concerned about how... »Read More

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NBA AM: Workouts Will Raise Draft Stocks

May 16, 2013

Is LeHigh's C.J. McCollum the next Damian Lillard? Maybe, but he'll need workouts to help convince NBA teams of that... Chicago's Marquis Teague may have been better served to return to school this year,... »Read More

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NBA AM: Top Five Free Agent Point Guards

May 14, 2013

Ranking the top free agent point guards for the summer of 2013... NBA champs coasting to another NBA Finals appearance. »Read More

Tom Thibodeau: Officiating Not to Blame

May 14, 2013

Maybe a $35,000 fine from the league office was enough to change Tom Thibodeau’s tune when it comes to officiating in the NBA playoffs. Three days after he insisted his team wouldn’t get any... »Read More

Richard Hamilton Back in Bulls Rotation

May 14, 2013

Disputing his coach’s assertion that he is struggling with an injury while wondering aloud about his role, Chicago Bulls guard Richard Hamilton walked that fine line Monday night. He didn’t want to question coach... »Read More

Bulls’ Robinson Injures Shoulder in Loss

May 14, 2013

Nate Robinson said he hurt his left shoulder when he fell on that trap where LeBron James went in for breakaway dunk. via K.C. Johnson via Twitter »Read More

Spoelstra Dismisses Thibodeau’s Comments

May 13, 2013

The NBA cares plenty about what Chicago Bulls coach Tom Thibodeau thinks, fining him $35,000 Sunday for his Friday postgame comments about officiating. Erik Spoelstra? Well the Miami Heat coach offered his own powerful... »Read More

No Fine, Suspension for Mohammed

May 13, 2013

No more disciplinary action coming for Nazr Mohammed following his Game 3 ejection. No fine or suspension. via K.C. Johnson via Twitter »Read More

Bulls’ Thibodeau Fined $35K for Ref Comments

May 12, 2013

Chicago Bulls Head Coach Tom Thibodeau has been fined $35,000 for comments he made about the officiating following the Bulls’ 104-94 loss to the Miami HEAT on Friday night at the United Center, it was... »Read More

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NBA Saturday: Big Changes for Bulls?

May 11, 2013

While Nate Robinson will be Chicago's big free agent conundrum this summer, the fates of Carlos Boozer and Luol Deng are just a year away... Atlanta showing serious interest in both Stan Van Gundy... »Read More

Taj Gibson: ‘We Really Dislike Each Other’

May 11, 2013

Until the final minutes of the fourth quarter, the Heat couldn’t free themselves of the Bulls’ death grip. The Bulls are relentless in their resolve to hang around, muck up these games and find... »Read More

No Fouls Called for Chicago?

May 11, 2013

The narrative from the Bulls side in Friday’s 104-94 Miami Heat victory that gave them a 2-1 lead in the Eastern Conference semifinal is going to be a star driven inequity that is making... »Read More

Taj Gibson Fined $25K for Ref Verbal Abuse

May 10, 2013

Chicago Bulls forward Taj Gibson was fined $25,000 for verbal abuse of an official during Game 2 of the Eastern Conference semifinals against the Miami HEAT, the league announced Friday. Gibson was called for... »Read More

Luol Deng Lost 15 Pounds; Return Unclear

May 10, 2013

“I did the spinal tap and just after that, I just didn’t respond well,” (Luol) Deng told reporters Thursday. “Started having severe headaches. I was struggling to walk. I started feeling really weak. Started... »Read More

Bulls’ Hinrich Not Progressing as Hoped

May 10, 2013

Kirk Hinrich remains doubtful with his severely bruised left calf. Hinrich underwent treatment and did some rehabilitation work in a pool Thursday after undergoing a second MRI exam, which a source said showed similar... »Read More

Deng Reveals Fractured Thumb in Season

May 10, 2013

(Luol) Deng played all season with a torn ligament in his left wrist, which was known, and he revealed on Thursday that he played a portion of this season with a fractured thumb. “It’s... »Read More

LeBron: Refs Need to Control Physicality

May 9, 2013

Miami HEAT forward LeBron James expects referees to establish even more control of the Miami HEAT’s physical playoff series with the Chicago Bulls in the aftermath of their blowout victory in Game 2, which... »Read More

Hinrich, Deng Unlikely for Game 3?

May 9, 2013

On the Thursday that Luol Deng will reunite with teammates in Chicago, Kirk Hinrich is scheduled for a second MRI on his severely bruised left calf, two sources said. “Kirk has a ways to... »Read More

Bulls’ Noah, Gibson Ejected in Loss

May 9, 2013

Chicago Bulls forward Taj Gibson, who was ejected along with teammate Joakim Noah in the fourth quarter, hopes he won’t be suspended for his outburst against an official during a 115-78 loss to the... »Read More

Richard Hamilton Frustrated by Benching

May 9, 2013

Game 1 of the Bulls’ series against the Nets marked the first time in 127 career playoff games that Richard Hamilton came off the bench. The next game brought the first “Did Not Play—Coach’s... »Read More

Derrick Rose to Wear Uniform in Game 3?

May 8, 2013

Throughout the season, many have wondered why the Chicago Bulls haven’t ruled out Derrick Rose and put an end to the speculation that he would return before the start of next year. The reason... »Read More

LeBron Ready for Robinson Match Up

May 8, 2013

A day after the Chicago Bulls shocked the Miami Heat in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference semifinals, MVP LeBron James shared in the blame for his team’s collapse down the stretch. One adjustment... »Read More

Deng, Hinrich Likely out for Game 2

May 7, 2013

Chicago Bulls coach Tom Thibodeau said Tuesday that he isn’t sure Luol Deng will travel to Miami for Game 2 of the Eastern Conference semifinals against the Heat, and Kirk Hinrich said the calf... »Read More

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NBA AM: Where Will Chris Paul Land?

May 7, 2013

Smart money says Chris Paul will remain in Los Angeles, but there are a couple of teams who could emerge to make a run at him this summer »Read More

Derrick Rose Not Feeling Pressure to Play

May 7, 2013

Derrick Rose is surrounded here by love — his family, including his infant son; his teammates and coaches; and an organization that refuses to pressure him to return from May 2012 knee surgery. The... »Read More

Bulls’ Deng Hopes to Join Team Tuesday

May 7, 2013

Luol Deng and Kirk Hinrich missed their third and fourth games, respectively, and their availability for Wednesday’s Game 2 remains in jeopardy. Deng, who suffered serious complications from a spinal tap to test for... »Read More

Belinelli Fined $15K for ‘Sam Cassell Dance’

May 6, 2013

The NBA fined Chicago Bulls guard Marco Belinelli $15,000 for an obscene gesture during the fourth quarter of Saturday’s 99-93 Game 7 victory against the Brooklyn Nets, a person with knowledge of the penalty... »Read More

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Bulls Hope for Deng, Hinrich in Game 1

May 6, 2013

Will the Chicago Bulls get Luol Deng and Kirk Hinrich back for Game 1 against the Miami HEAT? What about Derrick Rose? »Read More

Bulls’ Deng, Hinrich Remain Day-to-Day

May 6, 2013

Following his team’s victory at the Barclays Center, Bulls head coach Tom Thibodeau was predictably vague about the status of two injured veteran starters, floor general Kirk Hinrich and All-Star small forward Luol Deng,... »Read More

Bulls’ Deng Uncertain for Game 1

May 5, 2013

Luol Deng is expected to be back with his teammates by tipoff Monday night. Whether he plays in Game 1 of the Bulls-Heat Eastern Conference semifinals remains questionable at best. “He’s day-to-day,” coach Tom... »Read More

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NBA Sunday: Analyzing Conference Semifinals

May 5, 2013

Breaking down the second round of the 2013 postseason... Chicago Bulls' leader backs up bold prediction »Read More

Sources: Rose Not Returning for Playoffs

May 5, 2013

For the good of his franchise and fans, for everyone’s focus to be where it should belong now – Bulls-Heat, Game 1 on Monday – Rose needs to drop the illusion that his return... »Read More

Bulls’ Rose Not Returning for Game 7

May 4, 2013

Chicago Bulls point guard Derrick Rose said Saturday morning he was unaware of the criticism he’s taking for not returning to action from ACL surgery, and while he didn’t rule out a return if... »Read More

Report: Muscle Memory Affecting Rose

May 3, 2013

Chicago Bulls guard Derrick Rose says a lack of muscle memory is one of the things holding him back from returning to the court from knee surgery, TNT reported Thursday. “I was able to... »Read More

Joakim Noah Positive Bulls Will Take Series

May 3, 2013

Joakim Noah wanted to make it clear what he believes will happen when his beleaguered Chicago Bulls face off against the Brooklyn Nets in Game 7 on Saturday night. “We’re a team of fighters,”... »Read More

Bulls’ Hinrich Hopes to Play in Game 6

May 2, 2013

After practice Wednesday, Bulls guard Kirk Hinrich dragged his bruised left calf to the makeshift podium at the Berto Center. A game-time decision for Game 6 Thursday against the Brooklyn Nets at the United... »Read More

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NBA AM: The Playoff Free Agent Centers

April 30, 2013

No position in the NBA changes the game quite like the center spot and there are some quality bigs hitting free agency in July and some of them are still alive in the post-season...... »Read More

Bulls’ Hinrich Shows Worth in Absence

April 30, 2013

The impact (Kirk) Hinrich has on the game was not lost on his teammates after the Bulls’ 19-point loss in Game 5. They know how much of a presence he has on and off... »Read More

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NBA Power Rankings – Playoff Edition

April 29, 2013

Two teams have already advanced. Can the Golden State Warriors upset the Denver Nuggets? NBA Rankings, playoff edition. »Read More

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Would Derrick Rose Return For HEAT Series?

April 29, 2013

Would an Eastern Conference Semifinal match-up between the Miami HEAT and Chicago Bulls be enough to finally persuade Derrick Rose to return? »Read More

Nets’ P.J. Carlesimo Beyond Disappointed

April 29, 2013

Rather than rewinding all the footage of their epic fourth-quarter collapse in Saturday’s triple-overtime loss to the Bulls, the Nets probably felt better off simply burying it in the backyard like an old soup... »Read More

Bulls’ Hinrich is Questionable for Game 5

April 28, 2013

The Chicago Bulls’ guard Kirk Hinrich is questionable for Game 5 against the Brooklyn Nets with a bruised calf after scoring 18 points and dishing out 14 assists in almost 60 minutes in Saturday’s... »Read More

Bulls’ Robinson: ‘I Always Think I’m on Fire’

April 28, 2013

Chicago Bulls guard Nate Robinson scored 34 points, and Chicago wiped out a 14-point deficit late in regulation and beat the Brooklyn Nets 142-134 in triple overtime Saturday to take a 3-1 lead in... »Read More

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Nate Saves Day, But Can Bulls Keep Him?

April 27, 2013

Nate Robinson put on a performance for the ages Saturday, but can the Chicago Bulls afford to keep him after these playoffs? »Read More

Nets’ Williams: ‘We’re very desperate’

April 26, 2013

“We got to win on Saturday (Game 4),” Deron Williams said. “That’s it. “We’re very desperate. That’s the perfect word. We need to play with some desperation.” “We’re not shooting the ball at all... »Read More

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2013 NBA Playoffs: Top 5 Studs and Duds

April 25, 2013

Which players have excelled and which players have missed the mark to begin the first round of the 2013 postseason? »Read More

MarShon Brooks Hopeful for More Minutes

April 25, 2013

MarShon Brooks never got to sniff the spectacle of the playoffs during his rookie campaign a season ago, given the Nets’ 22-44 record and last-place finish in the Atlantic Division. Two games into the... »Read More

Bulls’ GM Fine with Minute Distribution

April 25, 2013

In the same way pitch counts have consumed major-league coaching staffs in recent years, minutes played is a growing concern from those outside the NBA bubble. That’s why Thibodeau has an almost-defiant approach to... »Read More

Nets’ Johnson Battling Plantar Fasciitis

April 24, 2013

Brooklyn Nets shooting guard Joe Johnson did not practice Wednesday due to plantar fasciitis in his left foot and will be listed as a game-time decision for Game 3 of the Eastern Conference quarterfinals... »Read More

Taj Gibson: Derrick Rose ‘can’t wait to play’

April 23, 2013

Derrick Rose’s conversations on the sideline Monday night may give the Chicago Bulls hope that he may be considering a return during the playoffs. Rose, who sat on the end of the bench for... »Read More

Bulls’ Richard Hamilton out of Rotation

April 23, 2013

As expected, Richard Hamilton dropped out of the rotation, drawing a did not play-coach’s decision — the first of his career in the playoffs after playing in 127 straight. “He missed a good chunk... »Read More

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NBA AM: The Playoff Free Agent Point Guards

April 22, 2013

Free Agency opens in July however some of the best free agent guards are playing in the playoffs, who can be had?... 2014 is not just Wiggins And Parker... Is Bledose being shoved... »Read More

Bulls’ Noah to Play in Game 2 Despite Foot

April 21, 2013

Chicago Bulls center Joakim Noah started Game 1 of the Eastern Conference quarterfinals against the Brooklyn Nets on Saturday, and after playing 13 minutes on his injured left foot, said he will play in... »Read More

Coach Thibodeau Uncertain of Rose’s Return

April 21, 2013

Derrick Rose, although inactive for Saturday’s game, sat on the Bulls’ bench for just the second time this season, not too long after coach Tom Thibodeau again wouldn’t rule out the point guard returning... »Read More

Nets Slam Bulls Inside for Game One Victory

April 21, 2013

A playoff series isn’t over when you are embarrassed in Game 1 on the road, as the Bulls were Saturday in Brooklyn in a 106-89 beating in which the Nets led by 25 points... »Read More

Bulls’ Rose Likely Out for Playoffs

April 20, 2013

Chicago Bulls Head Coach Tom Thibodeau said Saturday that point guard Derrick Rose would not play in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference quarterfinals against the Brooklyn Nets and was “most likely out” for the... »Read More

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NBA Saturday: Batum Sees Big Year for Blazers

April 20, 2013

Nicolas Batum predicts a top-five Western Conference finish for the Portland Trail Blazers in 2013-2014... Cleveland hoping for Phil Jackson as next head coach? Are Stan Van Gundy and Scott Skiles in the mix,... »Read More

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NBA PM: Top Five Players Missing From Playoffs

April 19, 2013

The top five players we'll miss in the NBA playoffs ... Why Anthony Davis was the right #1 pick ... Mike Brown returning to Cleveland? »Read More

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NBA AM: Bulls Confident About Playoffs

April 18, 2013

The Chicago Bulls may enter the post-season as the fifth seed, but they view themselves as significantly better than their record due to all the injuries they have endured... Is Marcus Smart making a... »Read More

Nets’ Bogans Finds Motivation Against Bulls

April 18, 2013

Almost two years later, Keith Bogans hasn’t forgotten that he was ditched by the Bulls. A starter for the 2010-11 Chicago team that won 62 games, Bogans was waived in a surprise move during... »Read More

Bulls Players Hopeful Rose Will Return

April 16, 2013

Taj Gibson said he hasn’t given up hope that Derrick Rose will return to the Chicago Bulls this season. “We feel like that every day,” Gibson said. “He works out with us, he practices... »Read More

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