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Michael Jordan Shouldn’t Be Allowed In '$7-8 Billion' Bulls Draft Room, Says Bill Simmons

One NBA franchise that cannot seem to get out of second gear is the Chicago Bulls. Since the Jordan dynasty, the team has fallen out of the limelight, and despite some good Derrick Rose and Jimmy Butler years, not been remotely close to the powerhouse they once were.

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Bulls exclusive: Matas Buzelis looking to take leap after slow start to rookie season

The Chicago Bulls are in a transitional phase for the franchise, having traded away stars like DeMar DeRozan and Zach LaVine in recent years while trading for Josh Giddey, drafting Matas Buzelis, and Noa Essengue in recent drafts.

Chicago Bulls News / NBA on ClutchPoints / July 7

What a Nikola Vucevic trade to the Detroit Pistons would look like for the Chicago Bulls

The Chicago Bulls made a pretty big trade recently as they sent Lonzo Ball to the Cleveland Cavaliers in exchange for Isaac Okoro. Ball was a key member of the Bulls’ core before his rare knee injury, and while he was able to return to the court this past season, he wasn’t the same player.

Josh Giddey News / ChiCitySports / July 7

Josh Giddey sent Chicago Bulls a $150 million message: Report

The Chicago Bulls and Josh Giddey took a gamble last season, and it appears the power forward won the challenge before his fifth year in the NBA. The Bulls sent Alex Caruso to the Oklahoma City Thunder last year in exchange for Giddey.

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Michael Jordan Wouldn’t Let Stewardesses Give Horace Grant Food On Bulls Plane If Grant Had A Bad Game: ‘Don’t Feed Him, He Doesn’t Deserve To Eat’

NBA legend Michael Jordan wouldn’t let stewardesses give Horace Grant food on the Chicago Bulls plane if Grant had a bad game. Jordan was very tough on Grant. “Players would come to me over the years and said, ‘You know what he did?

Chicago Bulls News / ChiCitySports / July 7

NBA insider predicts huge Chicago Bulls trade

The Chicago Bulls haven’t been terribly active all offseason. They swapped Lonzo Ball for Isaac Okoro, made their two draft selections, and re-signed Tre Jones.

Josh Giddey News / ChiCitySports / July 7

Josh Giddey is the best free agent left, insider says

The Chicago Bulls have yet to re-sign Josh Giddey. Reports suggest they’re pretty far apart in negotiations, so a new deal is not imminent. Giddey’s restricted free agent status makes it difficult for other teams to wade into negotiations, but none have so far.

Chicago Bulls News / The Lead / July 7

Bulls Should Swap Jonathan Kuminga for Coby White

The Chicago Bulls are stuck in NBA mediocrity as a perennial play-in loser with no clear path toward contention. Arturas Karnisovas and Marc Eversley can change that by closing a deal that sends Coby White, Julian Phillips and cash to the Golden State Warriors for Jonathan Kuminga.

Chicago Bulls News / NBA on ClutchPoints / July 7

Bill Simmons slaps Bulls with ‘bleakest’ label

The Ringer’s Bill Simmons has put the Chicago Bulls on top of his list of the Eastern Conference teams with the bleakest prospects for the upcoming season.

Lonzo Ball News / ChiCitySports / July 7

Chicago Bulls’ former point guard breaks silence two weeks after getting traded

The Chicago Bulls didn’t wait to get things started this offseason by making their first order of business to trade away point guard Lonzo Ball to the Cleveland Cavaliers for small forward Isaac Okoro.

Chicago Bulls News / ChiCitySports / July 7

Chicago Bulls add an interesting feature to 25-year-old PG contract: Report

The Chicago Bulls will have their work cut out for them this offseason, as they once again rebuild their roster to at least be competitive in what will be a depleted Eastern Conference next season.

Josh Giddey News / The SportsRush / July 7

3x NBA Champion Explains Why the Bulls Are Reluctant to Give Josh Giddey $30 Million Per Year

The Chicago Bulls find themselves in a tricky situation with restricted free agent Josh Giddey. The 22-year-old guard is coming off a decent finish to the 2024–25 season and is reportedly seeking a contract worth $30 million annually.

Chicago Bulls News / The SportsRush / July 6

NASCAR Chicago Street Race Future Uncertain With No Official Confirmation of Return

Sunday’s third episode of Chicago Street Race may have been NASCAR’s final blast through the Windy City. Shane van Gisbergen swept the weekend with his second Cup win in three years and back-to-back Xfinity victories on Chicago’s downtown street course.

NBA News / Chicago Bulls on SI / July 6

Matas Buzelis Sends Message to Lonzo Ball After Bulls-Cavaliers Trade

The Chicago Bulls made an unexpected trade to shake the roster up, but moving off a fan favorite was not exactly what people wanted. The Bulls traded away Lonzo Ball, who just recently returned from a two-year injury absence, to the Cleveland Cavaliers in exchange for Isaac Okoro.

NBA News / Hoops Wire / July 6

Michael Jordan Knew Dennis Rodman Wouldn’t Return To Bulls On Time When He Took In-Season Vacation To Las Vegas With Carmen Electra: ‘You Ain’t Gonna Get That Dude Back In 48 Hours’

During the 1997-98 NBA season, Dennis Rodman left the Chicago Bulls and took a vacation with Carmen Electra to Las Vegas. Rodman was only supposed to

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Three trade packages for restricted free agent Jonathan Kuminga

Despite Jonathan Kuminga's rookie contract coming to an end with the Warriors and his desire to have a more substantial role, something he felt he hadn't had during his four years in Golden State, he's still entangled with the team due to his restricted free agent status.

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Chicago Bulls Shoot For The Stars With Noa Essengue

With the No. 12 pick in the 2025 NBA Draft, the Chicago Bulls selected Noa Essengue, one of the youngest and highest-upside players available. Essengue fits the mold of what Chicago has been building: a team that thrives in transition, values defensive length, and plays with pace and space under Coach Billy Donovan.

Josh Giddey News / Hoops Rumors / July 4