Chicago Bulls
No Rift Between Bulls, Derrick Rose
Bulls general manager Gar Forman reiterated Saturday there is no communication rift between Derrick Rose’s camp and the organization regarding the return date for the All-Star guard from his left knee injury. “We talk... »Read More
The Obtainable 2013 NBA Free Agents
Chris Paul is more likely than not to return to the L.A. Clippers this summer. Which big-name free agents are actually attainable? »Read More
Source: Rose Cleared to Play by Doctor
Chicago Bulls point guard Derrick Rose’s doctor has cleared him to play, a team source said, but his long-awaited return to the lineup won’t occur until he can confidently dunk off his left foot,... »Read More
The NBA’s Ultimate Underdog Team
Featuring a variety of castoffs and undervalued players from teams around the league playing key roles, are the Houston Rockets the NBA's quintessential underdog squad? »Read More
Thibodeau: Bulls’ Rose is ‘day-to-day’
Derrick Rose’s return remains unclear, but when head coach Tom Thibodeau was asked Tuesday if there was any chance Rose might be able to play Wednesday night against the San Antonio Spurs, he used an... »Read More
NBA Power Rankings Week 18
The Golden State Warriors take a sizable dip in the NBA Power Rankings for Week 18 »Read More
Lou Amundson Gets Another Shot in Chicago
Lou Amundson signed a 10-day contract with the Chicago Bulls despite better offers, but can he stick with this team through season's end? »Read More
Rose Sits on Bench First Time This Year
In this age of instantaneous reaction and social media frenzy, Derrick Rose caused his own stir simply by donning a sport coat and slacks to sit on the bench for the first time this... »Read More
Joakim Noah ‘Pretty Tired’
“What do you want me to say? Yeah, I’m tired, pretty tired,” Noah offered with a shrug. “Working on (his plantar fasciitis) every day, massages, lots of treatments, doing everything possible to keep it... »Read More
NBA Saturday: Brooks Headed Back to Houston
Aaron Brooks was bought out by the Sacramento Kings on Friday and will sign with the Houston Rockets, but what other buyouts went down before the deadline?... What's next for Andrew Bynum and the... »Read More
Lou Amundson Signs With Bulls
The Chicago Bulls have signed Lou Amundson to a 10-day contract Via Chris Tomasson of Fox Sports Florida »Read More
Sources: Bulls, Louis Amundson in Talks
The Chicago Bulls are in talks with Louis Amundson about signing the veteran power forward, according to league sources. A decision is expected Friday, sources told ESPN.com, with the Bulls and Amundson’s agent, Mark... »Read More
Thibodeau: Derrick Rose Not Bulls Scapegoat
Coach Tom Thibodeau, whose Chicago Bulls have lost seven of their past 10 games, said Wednesday his team can’t use the controversy surrounding Derrick Rose’s possible return as an excuse. “Hey, we knew going... »Read More
Cavs’ Irving Out Tonight Against the Bulls
Kyrie Irving (knee) out tonight for #Cavs vs Bulls via Mary Schmitt Boyer via Twitter »Read More
Gibson Sprains MCL, According to Source
An MRI on Taj Gibson’s left knee revealed a sprained MCL on Monday, according to a league source. The timetable on his return to the Chicago Bulls’ lineup is uncertain. The veteran forward injured his knee... »Read More
NBA PM: Are Playoff Teams Already Set?
It seems there will be a lot less drama down the stretch this season in the NBA ... Jason Kidd's impact on Carmelo Anthony ... The annual trade deadline hangover »Read More
NBA Power Rankings Week 17
Behind LeBron James, the Miami HEAT are dominating - climbing to the top of the NBA Power Rankings through Week 17. »Read More
NBA Saturday: The Best Teams in 5 Years
Which NBA teams have the brightest futures? These five teams could be the most dominant five years down the road... What the J.J. Redick trade really means for the Milwaukee Bucks. »Read More
NBA PM: Top Five Deadline Trades Not Made
A look at the top five trades that were discussed, but never happened ... Klay Thompson diagnoses the Warriors' woes ... The most anticipated post-deadline debut? »Read More
Deng: Bulls Not Distracted by Comments
Long after the Bulls lost an ugly 86-67 decision to Miami on Thursday at the United Center, Luol Deng said he didn’t know anything about Reggie Rose’s critical comments about the Bulls roster. Reggie... »Read More
Derrick Rose Brother Critical of Bulls
“What have you pieced together? Have you made any moves? Have you made any trades to get better? You know all roads to the championship lead through Miami,” Reggie Rose told ESPNChicago.com. “What pieces... »Read More
Boozer, Hamilton Expected to Stay with Bulls
There are really only two players the Chicago Bulls wouldn’t mind moving before Thursday’s trade deadline: Carlos Boozer and Richard Hamilton. Trading either one would likely get Chicago out of a luxury tax hit... »Read More
10 Dream Trades We’d Love To See
As we approach the NBA trade deadline, there are dream trades we'd really love to see happen. Here's our top 10. »Read More
The 10 Most Untouchable NBA Players
Either because of productivity, promise, contract or all of the above, these 10 NBA players likely aren't going anywhere anytime soon. »Read More
Bulls’ Rose Participates in 5-on-5 Practice
Chicago Bulls point guard Derrick Rose participated in five-on-five practice drills for what is believed to be the first time this season during Monday’s practice at the Berto Center. “He did what everyone else... »Read More
NBA PM: The Trade Deadline Dilemma
This year's NBA trade deadline presents teams with a challenge ... Jason Thompson talks Kings trade deadline ... Bulls looking to sell high on Carlos Boozer? »Read More
NBA Power Rankings Week 16
Where do all 30 teams stand as they head into the NBA trade deadline? The NBA Power Rankings, 16 weeks in . . . »Read More
Biggest Trade Deadline Steals of All-Time
Most deadline trades are either good or mediocre for both teams involved, but there have been some that have proven to be tremendous steals. »Read More
NBA All-Star Sunday Wrap-Up
A high-scoring affair once again in 2013, Sunday's NBA All-Star Game once again showcased the biggest NBA stars in the game today. »Read More
Joakim Noah’s Game Matures As He Does
Joakim Noah is the player everybody loves to hate, but his skills have finally caught up to his mouth, which is a good thing for the Chicago Bulls. »Read More
Bulls Players Support Rose on Injury
Chicago Bulls All-Star center Joakim Noah made it very clear Friday where he and his teammates stand on whether or not Derrick Rose should play this season. The emotional leader of the Bulls said that he didn’t want to... »Read More
NBA Saturday: Kobe Defends MJ’s Comments
Kobe Bryant defends Michael Jordan's comment that Kobe is better than LeBron James. LeBron, meanwhile, aggressively disagrees... Midseason awards and five predictions for the second half of the season... »Read More
Rose: ‘I won’t mind missing this year’
The Eastern Conference playoff picture shuddered a little bit late Wednesday night, and it had nothing to do with the final horns or scoreboards from games played in Boston, Indiana, New York, Brooklyn, Milwaukee,... »Read More
Noah Aims to Play in First All-Star Game
Joakim Noah is headed to Houston for All-Star Weekend and he indicated Wednesday evening he intends to play in Sunday night’s game. Noah, who has been battling plantar fasciitis in his right foot for the... »Read More
Rose: ‘I’m not coming back until I’m 110%’
“I don’t have a set date,” (Derrick)Rose told USA TODAY Sports on Monday in his first extensive interview since the 2012-13 NBA season began. “I’m not coming back until I’m 110%. Who knows when... »Read More
Leonard Gives Spurs Glimpse of The Future
As star-deficient as they could possibly be and still qualify as an NBA team, the Spurs finished off a 103-89 victory over the Chicago Bulls on Monday night. About 35 minutes later, man of... »Read More
Joakim Noah Frustrated by Plantar Fasciitis
Joakim Noah sat in front of his locker on Monday night with a frustrated look on his face as his eyes gazed off into space. His right foot sat in a big ice tub as... »Read More
NBA Power Rankings Week 15
The Boston Celtics say, 'Don't bury us yet' as they jump up the NBA Power Rankings for Week 15 »Read More
Bulls’ Noah May Skip All-Star Game
Chicago Bulls center Joakim Noah has acknowledged that he is willing to miss next weekend’s All-Star Game if his injured right foot doesn’t improve from plantar fasciitis. Noah said Sunday that as much as... »Read More
Source: Pacers, Bulls Pursuing J.J. Redick
Source says the Indiana Pacers and Chicago Bulls are among the teams pursuing Orlando Magic guard J.J. Redick. via Alex Kennedy via Twitter »Read More
NBA Saturday: Ben Gordon to Brooklyn?
Could the Brooklyn Nets and Charlotte Bobcats pull off a Ben Gordon/Kris Humphries swap?... Cleveland to offer Greg Oden two-year deal?... John Lucas III still adjusting to new life in Toronto... »Read More
NBA AM: Celtics’ Breakup Delayed Again?
The Boston Celtics looks like they're going to be innocent bystanders at the Feb. 21 trade deadline... Things take another turn for the worse with the Los Angeles Lakers... Bargnani-Boozer swap being discussed by... »Read More
Bulls Trade Could Include Robinson, Lucas?
The Bulls and Raptors engaged in trade talks centered on Carlos Boozer and Andrea Bargnani over a week ago, according to two league sources. ESPN.com’s Marc Stein first reported the talks, which a source... »Read More
Boozer Calls Trade Rumor ‘Interesting’
Carlos Boozer answered questions about the Bulls having preliminary discussions with Toronto about a trade that would send him to the Raptors for Andrea Bargnani and then struggled to keep up with energetic Denver... »Read More
Injuries Becoming a Problem for Bulls
If only they were healthy, injured Bulls players might beat their healthy teammates in a game of five-on-five. A team with Derrick Rose (knee) at point guard, Kirk Hinrich (elbow) at shooting guard, Marco... »Read More
Bulls’ Noah Learning from Previous Injury
Monday didn’t happen, Thursday might and a repeat of the 2009-10 season better not. That’s the summary for the plantar fasciitis in Joakim Noah’s right foot, which sidelined him for the third straight game. Noah is... »Read More
NBA Power Rankings Week 14
The New York Knicks are getting healthy, playing well and climbing in the NBA Power Rankings for Week 14 »Read More
NBA Coach of the Year Watch
The Coach of the Year race this year includes only a small handful of coaches, with Chicago's Tom Thibodeau at the head of the pack... »Read More
Will Derrick Rose Return the Same Player?
The Bulls are trying hard not to anticipate — or even address — the imminent return of Derrick Rose. Rose’s return from a torn anterior cruciate ligament in his left knee will come with... »Read More
Thibodeau Puts Bulls on Path to Victory
Tom Thibodeau always believes he has more than enough to win with. It’s more than just a tired cliché for the veteran head coach; it’s a mantra. No matter who is on the floor,... »Read More
Bulls Kirk Hinrich Likely out a Week
Chicago Bulls guard Kirk Hinrich (right elbow) missed Saturday night’s 93-76 win against the Atlanta Hawks and likely will be out at least a week after having a procedure to “clean” out the area. Bulls coach Tom Thibodeau said... »Read More
NBA Saturday: Getting Trade Deadline Stars
Several teams have plans for getting star players into their lineups before the trade deadline, but not in the way you think... Rudy Gay and Tayshaun Prince both shine in their debuts... Seven teams... »Read More
Noah Sidelined with Plantar Fasciitis
Chicago Bulls center Joakim Noah missed Friday’s game against the Brooklyn Netsbecause of plantar fasciitis in his right foot, and is unsure when he will return to the lineup. “My foot is swelling (and) is bothering me,” Noah... »Read More
Derrick Rose’s Return Inching Closer?
The look on Joakim Noah’s face said more than anything he was thinking about saying. When asked Tuesday afternoon if he and his Chicago Bulls teammates were told not to say anything regarding Derrick... »Read More
Bulls Bench Starting to Come Together
The Bulls bench outscored the Bobcats bench 45-29 — a stat lost on no one in the Bulls locker room. Slowly but surely, the new bench has rounded into form over the past couple... »Read More
NBA Power Rankings – Week 13
Flaying under the radar, the San Antonio Spurs suddenly climb to the top of the NBA Power Rankings with the league's best record. »Read More
Carlos Boozer Safe from Trade in Chicago?
Six months ago, it seemed likely that Carlos Boozer would be amnestied by the Chicago Bulls. Having fallen well short of expectations and losing minutes to backup power forward Taj Gibson, Bulls fans were... »Read More
NBA PM: Five Burning Trade Deadline Questions
Five questions NBA teams are asking as the trade deadline approaches ... Former Lakers' draft pick making good ... Hunter promises culture change in Phoenix ... »Read More
HOOPSWORLD TV: Boozer’s Resurgence
Yannis Koutroupis and Joel Brigham discuss Chicago Bulls forward Carlos Boozer's strong play as of late in the latest edition of HOOPSWORLD TV. »Read More
NBA Salary Now, Salary Tomorrow
Which NBA teams still have cap flexibility today? Which franchises project to have spending power over the offseason? »Read More
Belinelli Hits Another Game-Winner for Bulls
As the United Center rocked and the Bulls celebrated Marco Belinelli’s go-ahead, three-point play with 7.5 seconds left, Joakim Noah remained down in the photographer’s pit along the baseline, cameras and cheerleaders all around... »Read More
Rose ‘very close’ to Practicing with Full-Contact
In town all week with practices scheduled Tuesday and Thursday, coach Tom Thibodeau said Derrick Rose is “very close” to being cleared for full contact. Thibodeau said “it could” happen this week, another step... »Read More
Butler Becoming Defensive Stopper for Bulls
The words coming loudly out of all corners of the Bulls’ locker room late Monday night were unmistakable. “Kobe stopper! Kobe stopper!” The words were directed toward one man who wore a sheepish smile... »Read More
NBA Power Rankings Week 12
The Utah Jazz climb to 13 in the NBA Power Rankings. The Oklahoma City Thunder and L.A. Clippers stand strong in the top two spots. »Read More
Friction Between Thibodeau, Joakim Noah?
Joakim Noah, the heart and soul of the Chicago Bulls, sat on the bench for the final 22:53 of Saturday night’s 85-82 overtime loss to the Memphis Grizzlies. “Just a coach’s decision,” Bulls coach... »Read More
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