Chicago Bulls Archives - Basketball Insiders | NBA Rumors And Basketball News https://www.basketballinsiders.com/tag/chicago-bulls/ Fri, 16 Aug 2024 19:28:23 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://www.basketballinsiders.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/cropped-BBI-Favicon-36x36.png Chicago Bulls Archives - Basketball Insiders | NBA Rumors And Basketball News https://www.basketballinsiders.com/tag/chicago-bulls/ 32 32 Bulls Sign Forward Kenneth Lofton Jr. to One-Year Contract https://www.basketballinsiders.com/news/bulls-sign-forward-kenneth-lofton-jr-to-one-year-contract/ Fri, 16 Aug 2024 19:28:23 +0000 https://www.basketballinsiders.com/?p=337125 The Chicago Bulls are signing free agent forward Kenneth Lofton Jr. to a one-year contract, according to Shams Charania of The Athletic and Stadium. Lofton, 22, will compete for a roster spot in training camp. He has played 45 games across two NBA seasons. Free agent forward Kenneth Lofton Jr. may have signed a non-guaranteed […]

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]]> Bulls Could Move on From DeMar DeRozan https://www.basketballinsiders.com/news/bulls-could-move-on-from-demar-derozan/ Thu, 27 Jun 2024 23:52:39 +0000 https://www.basketballinsiders.com/?p=312416 The Chicago Bulls have been one of the busier teams this offseason. They traded Alex Caruso for Josh Giddey and drafted Matas Buzelis with the 11th overall pick in the NBA Draft. However, one looming question hanging over their heads still is what they will do with DeMar DeRozan. DeRozan is set to be one […]

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]]> The Thunder Made A Home Run Move In Acquiring Alex Caruso https://www.basketballinsiders.com/news/oklahoma-city-chicago-bulls-trade-alex-caruso-josh-giddey/ Thu, 20 Jun 2024 23:51:15 +0000 https://www.basketballinsiders.com/?p=312224 Key Highlights The Oklahoma City Thunder are acquiring Alex Caruso from the Chicago Bulls in exchange for Josh Giddey Caruso has ranked in the 94th percentile or better in Defensive Estimated Plus-Minus each of the past four seasons He’s made an All-Defensive Team the last two years (first in 2023, second in 2024) According to […]

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]]> DeMar DeRozan Says He Wants to Return to Chicago https://www.basketballinsiders.com/news/demar-derozan-says-he-wants-to-return-to-chicago/ Fri, 17 May 2024 00:03:26 +0000 https://www.basketballinsiders.com/?p=311441 DeMar DeRozan will be one of the more highly touted free agents this season. Despite this fact, the veteran small forward still expressed desire to return to the Windy City on Lou Williams’ podcast. “It’s definitely somewhere I’d like to return to,” DeRozan told Lou Williams about re-signing with the Bulls. “I think more so […]

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]]> Bulls Could Be Without Alex Caruso (Ankle) Against Heat https://www.basketballinsiders.com/news/bulls-could-be-without-alex-caruso-ankle-against-heat/ Thu, 18 Apr 2024 19:39:46 +0000 https://www.basketballinsiders.com/?p=310455 Chicago Bulls guard Alex Caruso suffered a “significant” left ankle sprain during the third quarter of Wednesday night’s 131-116 win over the Atlanta Hawks in the play-in tournament. Caruso, 30, did not return. He finished with six points on two 3-pointers and added two rebounds and two assists in 17 minutes of action. The seven-year […]

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]]> Andre Drummond Continues to Show Value in Rebounding Department https://www.basketballinsiders.com/news/andre-drummond-continues-to-show-value-in-rebounding-department/ Wed, 10 Apr 2024 01:23:26 +0000 https://www.basketballinsiders.com/?p=309962 Andre Drummond has always been great at rebounding. However, his efforts on this front this season have gone somewhat unnoticed. While he may not have the role he once had with the Detroit Pistons, Drummond has carved out a nice bench role with the Chicago Bulls. The former two-time All-Star is still more than capable […]

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]]> Lonzo Ball Still Unable to Sprint While Rehabbing https://www.basketballinsiders.com/news/lonzo-ball-still-unable-to-sprint-while-rehabbing/ Fri, 01 Mar 2024 02:46:34 +0000 https://www.basketballinsiders.com/?p=305674 Lonzo Ball’s NBA career has been one of ups and downs. Unfortunately, it is now riddled with injuries. The veteran point guard is still rehabbing from a knee injury. Now, Chicago Bulls head coach, Billy Donovan, has made it clear that his rehab is not going exactly according to plan. “I don’t know if he’s […]

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]]> Bulls’ Andre Drummond records 9th career game with 25+ rebounds, the most by an NBA player since 2000 https://www.basketballinsiders.com/news/bulls-andre-drummond-records-9th-career-game-with-25-rebounds-the-most-by-an-nba-player-since-2000/ Thu, 29 Feb 2024 14:55:44 +0000 https://www.basketballinsiders.com/?p=305569 Chicago Bulls center Andre Drummond notched his ninth career game with at least 25 rebounds, the most by an NBA player since 2000, during Wednesday night’s 132-123 double-overtime win over the Cleveland Cavaliers. The two-time All-Star ended his performance with 17 points, a season-high 26 rebounds, one assist, and three blocks in 36 minutes as […]

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]]> Bulls’ Andre Drummond Drawing Trade Interest From Celtics, Mavericks, Lakers, & Suns https://www.basketballinsiders.com/news/bulls-andre-drummond-drawing-trade-interest-from-celtics-mavericks-lakers-suns/ Mon, 05 Feb 2024 18:29:28 +0000 https://www.basketballinsiders.com/?p=302524 Chicago Bulls center Andre Drummond is drawing trade interest from the Boston Celtics, Dallas Mavericks, Los Angeles Lakers, and Phoenix Suns. Drummond, 30, is currently in his 12th season. The NBA trade deadline is this Thursday, Feb. 8 at 3 p.m. ET. “One Bulls player who could be dealt, however, is center Andre Drummond, who’s […]

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]]> Bulls star Zach LaVine to undergo season-ending surgery on right foot https://www.basketballinsiders.com/news/bulls-star-zach-lavine-to-undergo-season-ending-surgery-on-right-foot/ Sun, 04 Feb 2024 01:43:05 +0000 https://www.basketballinsiders.com/?p=302333 Chicago Bulls guard Zach LaVine will be out four to six months after he undergoes season-ending surgery on his right foot next week. LaVine and his agency, Klutch Sports Group, agreed to the foot procedure after weighing medical options. Bulls coach Billy Donovan said Saturday that it was LaVine’s decision to have surgery. LaVine had […]

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]]> Bulls’ Patrick Williams out at least 2 weeks with foot injury https://www.basketballinsiders.com/news/bulls-forward-patrick-williams-out-at-least-2-weeks-with-foot-injury/ Tue, 30 Jan 2024 17:56:45 +0000 https://www.basketballinsiders.com/?p=301840 Chicago Bulls forward Patrick Williams will miss at least the next two weeks with an acute bone edema in his left foot. This condition stems from the buildup of fluid in the bone marrow as a result of an injury. It can cause swelling and pain. Williams suffered injuries to his right ankle and left […]

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]]> Matty Ice’s NBA Mailbag: Award discussions, Bulls’ future, and more https://www.basketballinsiders.com/news/matty-ices-mailbag-award-discussions-bulls-future-and-more/ Mon, 08 Jan 2024 14:05:43 +0000 https://www.basketballinsiders.com/?p=299471 Hey yo! What’s up? It’s your favorite NBA writer, Mat Issa. I’m here to bring you the very first edition of my (hopefully) new column at Basketball Insiders: Matty Ice’s Mailbag.  This mailbag isn’t too different from other mailbags you’ve consumed in the past. You ask me questions on Twitter (@matissa15), and I answer them […]

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]]> Coby White becomes 6th Bulls player to reach 4,000 career points at age 23 or younger https://www.basketballinsiders.com/news/coby-white-becomes-6th-bulls-player-to-reach-4000-career-points-at-age-23-or-younger/ Wed, 03 Jan 2024 14:52:58 +0000 https://www.basketballinsiders.com/?p=299102 Coby White became the sixth Chicago Bulls player in franchise history to reach 4,000 career points at age 23 or younger, in Tuesday night’s 110-97 loss to the Philadelphia 76ers. It was his 304th career game. The five-year veteran joins Michael Jordan, Luol Deng, Reggie Theus, Ben Gordon, and Derrick Rose. At 23 years and […]

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]]> Bulls’ Zach LaVine (foot) could return within next week, play Friday vs. Hornets? https://www.basketballinsiders.com/news/bulls-zach-lavine-foot-could-return-within-next-week-play-friday-vs-hornets/ Wed, 03 Jan 2024 01:38:27 +0000 https://www.basketballinsiders.com/?p=299053 Chicago Bulls guard Zach LaVine could return within the next week after missing the past 15 games due to a right foot injury. On Tuesday, Bulls coach Billy Donovan said the two-time All-Star is “progressing right now.” LaVine, 28, could play as soon as Friday’s home game against the Charlotte Hornets. “I don’t know what […]

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]]> Bulls’ Andre Drummond picks up his 45th career 20-point, 20-rebound game https://www.basketballinsiders.com/news/bulls-andre-drummond-picks-up-his-45th-career-20-point-20-rebound-game/ Wed, 27 Dec 2023 15:56:51 +0000 https://www.basketballinsiders.com/?p=298808 Chicago Bulls center Andre Drummond recorded his 45th career NBA game with at least 20 points and 20 rebounds in Tuesday night’s 118-113 win over the Atlanta Hawks. No other active player has more than 16. Drummond leads Kevin Love (16), Karl-Anthony Towns (12), Clint Capela (11), Nikola Jokic (11), DeAndre Jordan (10), Anthony Davis […]

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]]> Bulls center Nikola Vucevic to miss time with left groin injury https://www.basketballinsiders.com/news/bulls-center-nikola-vucevic-to-miss-time-with-left-groin-injury/ Wed, 27 Dec 2023 01:21:45 +0000 https://www.basketballinsiders.com/?p=298777 Chicago Bulls center Nikola Vucevic is expected to miss an unspecified amount of time with a strained left groin, coach Billy Donovan said Tuesday. His left adductor contusion is reportedly nothing serious. Vucevic had an MRI exam after suffering the injury in Saturday’s 109-95 loss to the Cleveland Cavaliers. The two-time All-Star fell to the […]

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]]> What is the best five man lineup in the NBA right now? https://www.basketballinsiders.com/news/what-is-the-best-five-man-lineup-in-the-nba-right-now/ Thu, 21 Dec 2023 03:25:53 +0000 https://www.basketballinsiders.com/?p=298533 In a lot of ways, basketball is a complicated game. But in a lot of ways, basketball is also a simple game. And part of that simplicity involves the fact that, sometimes, a game/series/season can come down to which team can put together the most effective five man lineup. For instance, last season, the Denver Nuggets won […]

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]]> Bulls’ Torrey Craig out 8-10 weeks with an acute sprain of his right plantar fascia https://www.basketballinsiders.com/news/bulls-torrey-craig-out-8-10-weeks-with-an-acute-sprain-of-his-right-plantar-fascia/ Wed, 20 Dec 2023 01:46:02 +0000 https://www.basketballinsiders.com/?p=298443 Chicago Bulls forward Torrey Craig will miss approximately eight to 10 weeks because of an acute sprain of his right plantar fascia, the team announced Tuesday. Craig, 33, injured his foot during the second quarter of Saturday’s game in Miami. The seven-year veteran sat out Monday’s game in Philadelphia before undergoing an MRI on Tuesday […]

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]]> Bulls’ Ayo Dosunmu 1st NBA player since Tony Snell in 2017 with 0-0-0-0-0 stat line in 25+ minutes https://www.basketballinsiders.com/news/bulls-ayo-dosunmu-1st-nba-player-since-tony-snell-in-2017-with-0-0-0-0-0-stat-line-in-25-minutes/ Tue, 12 Dec 2023 16:57:50 +0000 https://www.basketballinsiders.com/?p=296881 Chicago Bulls guard Ayo Dosunmu became the first NBA player since Tony Snell in 2017 to record zero points, zero rebounds, zero assists, zero steals, and zero blocks in a single game after playing at least 25 minutes. In Monday night’s 133-129 overtime loss to the Milwaukee Bucks, Dosunmu shot 0-for-6 from the floor and […]

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]]> Hall of Famer Dennis Rodman is dropping his own signature wine https://www.basketballinsiders.com/news/hall-of-famer-dennis-rodman-is-dropping-his-own-signature-wine/ Fri, 08 Dec 2023 18:11:53 +0000 https://www.basketballinsiders.com/?p=296683 Hall of Famer and Chicago Bulls legend Dennis Rodman is a man of many things. He is (obviously) an incredible athlete. He is a movie star. And sometimes, he’s even a pseudo-politician. Now, Rodman can add the qualification “wine connoisseur” to his lengthy resume. The Rebel Okay, maybe we’re getting a little ahead of ourselves attaching the connoisseur label […]

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]]> Does this recent report mean that Zach LaVine is on his way out? https://www.basketballinsiders.com/news/does-this-recent-report-mean-that-zach-lavine-is-on-his-way-out/ Thu, 07 Dec 2023 22:41:17 +0000 https://www.basketballinsiders.com/?p=296640 It’s no secret that Zach LaVine’s days in Chicago are limited. At 8-14, the Chicago Bulls don’t appear to be going anywhere anytime soon. And we have already seen reports about the Bulls and LaVine expressing interest in a potential trade. However, on Thursday, we received an update that may mean a trade is coming […]

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]]> Lakers More Interested in DeMar DeRozan than Zach LaVine https://www.basketballinsiders.com/news/lakers-more-interested-in-demar-derozan-than-zach-lavine/ Fri, 01 Dec 2023 02:59:56 +0000 https://www.basketballinsiders.com/?p=295270 The Los Angeles Lakers are looking to make a splash as always to build a better roster around LeBron James and Anthony Davis. As of now, they currently reside in the seventh spot of the competitive Western Conference with a win-loss record of 11-8. Many thought the team would target disgruntled Chicago Bulls star, Zach […]

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]]> NBA Rumors: Lakers more interested in DeMar DeRozan, Alex Caruso than Zach LaVine? https://www.basketballinsiders.com/news/nba-rumors-lakers-more-interested-in-demar-derozan-alex-caruso-than-zach-lavine/ Thu, 30 Nov 2023 17:26:42 +0000 https://www.basketballinsiders.com/?p=295239 According to the latest NBA rumors, the Los Angeles Lakers seem more interested in trading for Chicago Bulls guards DeMar DeRozan and Alex Caruso than Zach LaVine. During a guest appearance on “Hoops Tonight,” Jovan Buha of The Athletic mentioned that Los Angeles is reportedly targeting DeRozan and Caruso instead of LaVine. “I’ve actually heard […]

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]]> Bulls’ Zach LaVine Scores 2 Points on 1-of-9 Shooting in 25 Minutes vs. Celtics https://www.basketballinsiders.com/news/bulls-zach-lavine-scores-only-2-points-on-1-of-9-shooting-in-25-minutes-vs-celtics/ Wed, 29 Nov 2023 15:03:36 +0000 https://www.basketballinsiders.com/?p=295109 Chicago Bulls star Zach LaVine has been the subject of a number of NBA trade rumors over the past few weeks, and his performance reflected it in Tuesday’s 124-97 blowout loss to the Boston Celtics. LaVine, 28, left with a sore right foot and did not return. The two-time All-Star ended his outing with two […]

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]]> Miami Heat Not Interested in Zach LaVine https://www.basketballinsiders.com/news/miami-heat-not-interested-in-zach-lavine/ Sat, 25 Nov 2023 20:56:03 +0000 https://www.basketballinsiders.com/?p=294830 It is no secret by now that the Bulls and Zach LaVine are not on the same page. As a result, the Zach LaVine trade sweepstakes have been been heating up in the past couple of weeks. There have been a few teams who have been mentioned in terms of the All-Star guard’s services. The […]

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