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3 Takeaways & Player Grades: Bulls 127, Cavaliers 111

The Chicago Bulls pulled off the much-needed upset on Wednesday night over the Cleveland Cavaliers. Let's talk about what went right ... for once! The Chicago Bulls looked happy to be healthy.

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Watch: Isaac Okoro reached for that high note

NBA News / Total Apex Sports / December 17

Struggling Chicago Bulls Notch a Huge Home Win Against the Cleveland Cavaliers

It is getting harder to ignore the noise coming out of the “Windy City.” If you blinked during the third quarter of Wednesday night’s showdown, you might have missed the moment the Chicago Bulls decided to run the Cleveland Cavaliers out of the gym.

Josh Giddey News / Field Level Media / December 17

Josh Giddey registers triple-double as Bulls best Cavaliers

Coby White scored 25 points and Josh Giddey notched 23 points, 11 rebounds and 11 assists to boost the host Chicago Bulls past the Cleveland Cavaliers 127-111 on Wednesday.

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The 'Youngest 40-point NBA games' quiz

How many of the NBA players to score at least 40 points in a game before turning 21 years old can you name in six minutes?

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NBA News / NBA on ClutchPoints / December 17

Isaac Okoro caught singing along to a holiday classic

The holiday spirit was in full swing at the United Center on Wednesday as the Chicago Bulls took on the Cleveland Cavaliers. One Bull in particular, Isaac Okoro, was definitely in the spirit of the season, playing against his former team. During a break, Okoro was sitting on the bench.

NBA News / Yardbarker

Which NBA teams have the best Christmas Day records?

Christmas and the NBA go hand-in-hand. The day serves for the top hoops league in the world, like Thanksgiving for the NFL. However, while the Detroit Lions and Dallas Cowboys are perpetual Thanksgiving participants, the NBA has mixed up the matchups and the teams throughout the years.

Chicago Bulls News / NBA on ClutchPoints / December 17

Billy Donovan isn’t concerned that Ayo Dosunmu will be out for the long haul

On Tuesday, Ayo Dosunmu hoped to be on the floor for the Chicago Bulls’ showdown against the Cleveland Cavaliers. However, on Wednesday, Dosunmu was a no-show due to a thumb injury. Before the game, head coach Billy Donovan announced that Dosunmu was out.

Chicago Bulls News / Blog a Bull / December 17

Bulls versus Cavs for two

I have been doing game threads in the Substack Chat function, but we've already reached that point in the Bulls campaign where nobody cares. I like doing the roster snapshots and giving a forum to discuss the games though, and with two in a row against the same opponent it makes sense to just do a full post.

Chicago Bulls News / Chicago Bulls on SI / December 17

Palate Cleanser: It's Great to See the Chicago Bulls Giving Back to the Community

If the holiday season is all about evoking that warm and fuzzy feeling, the Chicago Bulls have done the opposite. Instead, watching this team go 4-14 since November 7 has elicited more of a frigid and prickly sensation.

Ayo Dosunmu News / ChiCitySports / December 17

Ayo Dosunmu fights through thumb injuries as Bulls search for spark

Injuries have continued to pile up for the Chicago Bulls, with Ayo Dosunmu among the latest affected. According to K.C. Johnson of The Chicago Sports Network, Dosunmu revealed Tuesday that he sprained both thumbs and is dealing with a bone bruise on his right thumb.

NBA News / Chicago Bulls on SI / December 17

Matchup Notes: Are the Bulls Catching the Cavaliers at the Right Time?

Going 1-8 in what most deemed the easiest stretch of their 2025-26 schedule, the next couple of weeks look downright terrifying for the Chicago Bulls. Billy Donovan's team is in line for back-to-back mini-series against two projected Eastern Conference playoff teams.

Ayo Dosunmu News / Chicago Bulls on SI / December 16

Ayo Dosunmu Provides Key Health Update as Chicago Bulls Prepare for Cavaliers

The Chicago Bulls could finally have a clean injury report in the coming days. After seeing multiple players miss extended time over the past few weeks, the team has slowly but surely bolstered its rotation.

Chicago Bulls News / NBA on ClutchPoints / December 16

Horace Grant says Phil Jackson screaming at him was for Michael Jordan, Scottie Pippen

When it comes to the 1990s Chicago Bulls, Horace Grant is without question one of the most beloved players ever. Recently, Grant was honored by the Bulls in their Ring of Honor ceremony in November.

Chicago Bulls News / Chicago Bulls on SI / December 16

Ranking the Six Chicago Bulls Most Likely to be Moved as We Enter Trade Season

With trade season unofficially beginning this week, it feels like the perfect time to review the Chicago Bulls' top trade chips! Let's rank the six players who are most likely to pop up in rumors, as well as dive into why the Bulls may (or may not) look to move on from each.

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Nikola Vucevic News / ChiCitySports / December 16

Nikola Vucevic confronts frustrations as Bulls navigate tough season

Nikola Vucevic has found himself under intense scrutiny this season. Entering the final year of his contract with the Chicago Bulls, he has been surrounded by constant trade speculation.

Chicago Bulls News / Chicago Bulls on SI / December 16

Chicago Bulls Reportedly Given Disabled Player Exception, Here's What That Means

The Chicago Bulls will receive some financial assistance following Noa Essengue's season-ending injury. According to The Stein Line's Jake Fischer and others, the NBA has granted the franchise a Disabled Player Exception in the wake of the rookie's shoulder injury.

Chicago Bulls News / Hoops Rumors / December 16

Bulls Granted Disabled Player Exception

The Bulls have been awarded a disabled player exception as a result of Noa Essengue‘s season-ending shoulder injury, reports Joel Lorenzi of The Athletic (Twitter link).

Chicago Bulls News / Sneakers on SI / December 16

The Air Jordan 1 Low OG 'Chicago' Just Restocked Online

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Chicago Bulls News / The Lead / December 16

Is Arturas Karnisovas Setting Bulls’ Donovan Up For Failure?

In the cutthroat world of NBA front offices, where egos clash harder than elbows in the paint, the Chicago Bulls’ saga feels like a bad soap opera. Arturas Karnisovas built an impressive international scouting resume with the Rockets and transferred those skills into impeccable roster-building acumen in Denver.