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Ex-Bulls HC Tom Thibodeau’s congratulatory call to Taj Gibson took an unexpected turn

Taj Gibson’s first day as a coach came with a phone call he did not expect to last as long as it did. One day after retiring from the NBA and being named an assistant on Tiago Splitter’s Bulls staff, Gibson described how Tom Thibodeau, his head coach during his early years in Chicago, reached out immediately.

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The New-Look Bulls Are All About Player Development ... And It's About Time

The Chicago Bulls' plan under Arturas Karnisovas and Marc Eversley turned out to be the angry friends we made along the way. In other words, it never existed.

Caleb Wilson News / NBA on ClutchPoints / September 15

Watch Bulls’ Caleb Wilson throw down a slam back in Chapel Hill return

Caleb Wilson felt like he was back in college again when he recently returned to Chapel Hill and played some hoops with North Carolina students. He even threw one down off the board to the delight of everyone who witnessed the Chicago Bulls rookie’s basketball prowess.

Chicago Bulls News / Chicago Bulls on SI / September 15

Realistic Best and Worst Case Scenarios for the Chicago Bulls This Season

The Chicago Bulls finally opted for the fresh start that fans wanted for years. Following the conclusion of another middling season, the front office regime of Arturas Karnisovas and Marc Eversley was shown the door.

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The 'Most points in a game by NBA team' quiz

How many of the players to score the most points in one game for each NBA team in the 2025-26 season can you name in five minutes?

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Chicago Bulls News / Chicago Bulls on SI / September 15

Bulls Bobblehead Schedule: Giveaway Will Recognize Fan-Favorites and Legends

The Chicago Bulls are bound to turn some heads this season ... and bobble others. With a rebuild underway and some extremely promising young talent in the building, the organization has announced a special promotional schedule for the 2026-27 campaign.

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The 25 greatest NBA Finals performances of all-time

The regular season is important, but NBA legends are made in the playoffs. More specifically, it's the Finals where the all-time greats have built their otherworldly reputations.

Chicago Bulls News / Blog a Bull / September 15

Bulls coaching staff publicly finalized, front office changes kept more secret

Not much to say these past 6 weeks, as Bryson Graham’s first offseason leading the Bulls looked to be done even with some bullets left to fire, and it indeed appears done.

Chicago Bulls News / NBA on ClutchPoints / September 14

Derrick Rose, Joakim Noah celebrate Taj Gibson after retirement announcement

The Chicago Bulls began the week with a major development. Fan favorite Taj Gibson called it quits on his playing career and will become an assistant coach for the Bulls.

Chicago Bulls News / Field Level Media / September 14

Taj Gibson retires; reportedly will join Bulls' coaching staff

Seventeen-year veteran Taj Gibson announced his retirement from the NBA on Monday, and reports indicated that he will re-join the Chicago Bulls organization as an assistant coach.

Chicago Bulls News / Hoops Rumors / September 14

Taj Gibson Retires As Player, Joins Bulls As Assistant Coach

Longtime NBA forward/center Taj Gibson has retired as a player, he announced on social media (Twitter link). “Today is a very emotional day for me,” Gibson wrote.

Chicago Bulls News / ChiCitySports / September 14

Taj Gibson retires from NBA after 15 seasons, joins Chicago Bulls coaching staff

After 15 seasons as a very good role player, former Chicago Bulls forward Taj Gibson has retired. Gibson, 41, was a vital part of the Bulls roster from 2009-2017, playing a key role off the bench on some very good teams.

Norman Powell News / Fadeaway World / September 14

Norman Powell Accuses NFL Of Dodging CTE Allegations: ‘I Don’t Mess With The Whole Industry’

NBA All-Star Norman Powell recently appeared on a livestream with N3on, a renowned YouTuber, and discussed an alternative career path where he could have followed his passion for football, among other things.

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The 25 best NBA players to never play in college

Typically, the path to the NBA for most players is to spend at least a season in college to get high-level basketball and important development under their belts.

Caleb Wilson News / Chicago Bulls on SI / September 13

Bulls' Caleb Wilson Apparently Dunked All Over Some Frat Bros in Return to UNC

Caleb Wilson will never miss an opportunity to dominate. Returning to North Carolina this past weekend, Wilson was allegedly spotted at the DKE fraternity.

Chicago Bulls News / Chicago Bulls on SI / September 11

Chicago Bulls Roster Outlook: Core Player, Trade Chip, or On the Cusp?

The Chicago Bulls are only a handful of weeks away from the start of training camp. It will serve as one of the most important preseasons in franchise history.

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Jonathan Kuminga News / NBA on ClutchPoints / September 11

Bulls rumors: The promise Chicago was unwilling to give Jonathan Kuminga in free agency

Late in the NBA free agency period, there were two players the Chicago Bulls were rumored to have interest in, and they were restricted free agent forwards Jonathan Kuminga and Bennedict Mathurin.

Chicago Bulls News / EssentiallySports / September 11

Chicago Bulls Announce Plans to Honor Michael Jordan’s Teammate During 2026–27 Season Following His Passing

The Chicago Bulls have officially unveiled a season-long tribute to honor the life and enduring legacy of Stacey King. The 3x NBA champion who anchored

Caleb Wilson News / ChiCitySports / September 10

Chicago Bulls: Caleb Wilson card sets new record with recent sale

The Chicago Bulls’ franchise has been in ‘basketball hell’ for years now, failing to win a playoff game since 2022 and a playoff series since 2015. They have been stuck in this pattern of making the NBA Play-In Tournament but failing to advance further than that.

Caleb Wilson News / Hoops Wire / September 8

Bulls finally have a direction, with Caleb Wilson at center of it

The Bulls haven’t won a playoff series since 2015. They haven’t even made the playoffs in four years. At least now, they appear to have a plan. Chicago underwent a significant makeover this offseason, hiring Bryson Graham to run basketball operations and Tiago Splitter as coach, then selecting North Carolina forward Caleb Wilson with the No.

NBA News / Athlon Sports / September 8

Air Jordan 4 'Laser' Pack: Where to Buy the $500 Two-Pair Set in 2027

The Air Jordan 4 ‘Laser’ Pack brings artwork to athletics, wrapping Tinker Hatfield’s classic in Chicago Bulls history. Expected in February 2027, the two-pair set brings back the ‘White Laser’ (IR2070-100) and ‘Black Laser’ (IR2070-001), two ornate AJ4s first released in 2005.

Chicago Bulls News / HerSportsNation / September 6

Chicago Bulls legend reveals his current favorite WNBA star

The WNBA postseason is approaching, and the conversation now surrounds MVPS and people’s favorites in the league. And it’s not just fans who are participating in the buzz.

Chicago Bulls News / Hoops Wire / September 5

Josh Giddey believes Norman Powell will make life easier for Bulls

Josh Giddey likes what the Bulls have done this offseason. He may be particularly excited about Norman Powell. Chicago signed Powell in free agency after an All-Star season, adding another proven scorer to a roster that has undergone significant changes.

Chicago Bulls News / Hoops Rumors / September 4

Bulls’ Giddey On Offseason, Powell, Buzelis, Jump Shot

As our Luke Adams wrote in an Offseason Check-in on Thursday, the Bulls have had a busy summer in terms of overhauling their front office and coaching staff.

NBA News / EasySportz / September 3

Quincy Pondexter Returns to Chicago as New G League Coach

Quincy Pondexter just landed a gig that changes the tone of Chicago’s entire basketball future. The former Bulls wing is now the head coach of the Windy City Bulls, marking his first time leading a team at any level.

Josh Giddey News / Fadeaway World / September 2

Josh Giddey Confident In Bulls’ Potential Next Season: 'I Think We’ve Got More Than Enough To Be A Playoff Team

After a relatively underwhelming outing last season, the Chicago Bulls were geared to make some changes. However, in a personnel overhaul beginning at the top, the Bulls appear to have undergone a franchise-wide rebuild, setting them up for a fresh start next season.

Billy Donovan News / Larry Brown Sports / August 31

Billy Donovan explains why he left the Bulls

Billy Donovan is speaking out for the first time on his departure from the Chicago Bulls. The former Bulls head coach Donovan spoke this week with Olivia Eisenhauer of WCJB in Florida.

Caleb Wilson News / Hoops Wire / August 31

Caleb Wilson has Bulls believing in big things: ‘Looks like we got a good dude’

The Bulls have changed just about everything. Now they hope Caleb Wilson can help change the results. Wilson, Chicago’s prized rookie, made quite an impression during Summer League, enough for one Bulls source to give ESPN’s Jamal Collier a fairly straightforward assessment.