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Pelicans, Bulls battling to build winning streak

The Chicago Bulls host the New Orleans Pelicans on Sunday night in a matchup of teams that just ended their seven-game losing streaks. Seven Bulls, including all five starters, recorded double figures as Chicago overcame a 13-point second-half deficit to defeat the Charlotte Hornets 129-126 on Friday.

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Bulls’ NBA trade deadline plans are already being sabotaged

The Chicago Bulls got off to a 5-0 start this season, but clearly, it was a mirage. Since then, they have gone just 5-14 and are back in NBA purgatory: not good enough to make a playoff run, but also not bad enough to land a top pick in the NBA Draft.

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Chicago Bulls News / Hoops Wire / December 13

Billy Donovan downplays Nikola Vucevic’s late benching after Bulls snap skid

Nikola Vucevic watched the final 19 minutes from the bench as the Bulls pulled out a 129-126 win over Charlotte on Friday, a result that snapped Chicago’s seven-game losing streak and raised a few eyebrows in the process.

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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.

Coby White News / ChiCitySports / December 13

Insider cools Coby White-to-Timberwolves buzz amid trade speculation

The Coby White rumors tied to the Minnesota Timberwolves were cooled by insider Jon Krawczynski, who dismissed reports that emerged earlier in the week.

Chicago Bulls News / ChiCitySports / December 13

Chicago Bulls are interested in trading for this NBA Champion

The Chicago Bulls may need to make a move after snapping their seven-game losing streak to improve to 10-14. While we have more than a quarter of the season in the books, the roster has shown inconsistencies that leave some room for improvement.

Chicago Bulls News / Chicago Bulls on SI / December 13

Takeaways & Player Grades: – Chicago Bulls 129, Charlotte Hornets 126

The Chicago Bulls pulled off a much-needed win and snapped their seven-game skid on Friday night. Let's talk about what went right and hand out a few player grades!

NBA News / Total Apex Sports / December 12

Bulls vs. Hornets: Chicago Erases 13-Point Deficit to Snap Skid in Charlotte Thriller

In a league where momentum is currency, the Chicago Bulls have been bankrupt for weeks. A seven-game losing streak sat on their shoulders like a weighted vest, dragging down morale and playoff hopes alike.

NBA News / Field Level Media / December 12

Bulls charge back to beat Hornets, stop 7-game slide

Josh Giddey scored 26 points, including six in the final 90 seconds, as the Chicago Bulls came back to beat the host Charlotte Hornets 129-126 on Friday night, ending a seven-game losing streak.

NBA News / Chicago Bulls on SI / December 12

Chicago Bulls at Charlotte Hornets – Starting Lineups, Injury News, How to Watch

Can the Chicago Bulls stop the bleeding tonight? Heading into the Spectrum Center on a seven-game losing streak, the team has stressed how important this four-day break has been for the locker room.

Jonathan Kuminga News / Ball Exclusives / December 12

Chicago Bulls emerge as potential trade destination for Jonathan Kuminga

The Chicago Bulls are once again surfacing as a team to watch in the Jonathan Kuminga sweepstakes. The Golden State Warriors forward’s role continues to shrink and league-wide trade chatter intensifies.

Domantas Sabonis News / Chicago Bulls on SI / December 12

New Report Naming Chicago Bulls as Possible Suitor for Domantas Sabonis Feels Eerily Familiar

The trade deadline is still over seven weeks away, but the Chicago Bulls are already caught up in the drama. Whether it be early-season speculation about Anthony Davis or a recent report that tied Minnesota to Coby White, the Bulls are an organization that many believe could make some noise this season.

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Chicago Bulls News / Chicago Bulls on SI / December 12

Matchup Notes: Can the Chicago Bulls Solve the Math Problem in Charlotte and Snap Losing Skid?

After a four-day break, the healthier Chicago Bulls will head into enemy territory with hopes of snapping their seven-game losing streak. How can they fly home winners?

Jonathan Kuminga News / Fadeaway World / December 12

Chicago Bulls Lurking As Potential Trade Destination For Jonathan Kuminga

Jonathan Kuminga’s situation in Golden State continues to draw attention as trade season approaches, and the Chicago Bulls are once again lurking in the background.

Chicago Bulls News / Chicago Bulls on SI / December 11

Chicago Bulls Off Day: Welcoming Back Role Players, Second-Chance Points, A Must-Win Weekend?

As the Chicago Bulls soak up the final hours of their extended break, let's go over some off-day notes! The positive news continued for the Chicago Bulls on Thursday.

Chicago Bulls News / ChiCitySports / December 11

Chicago Bulls’ on-court struggles point to bigger structural issues

The Chicago Bulls went from being one of the NBA’s most promising up-and-coming teams to one of its biggest disappointments in just a fraction of the 2025-26 season.

Josh Giddey News / ChiCitySports / December 11

Josh Giddey’s breakout overshadowed by Chicago Bulls plunge

Josh Giddey’s Chicago Bulls are struggling badly, and the media are raising concerns about a season slipping away and a possible trade mistake. The team began 6-1, its best start since the Michael Jordan era, but has since stumbled to a 3-13 run, dropping their record to 9-14.

Coby White News / Hoops Wire / December 11

Report: Timberwolves express interest in Bulls’ Coby White

The Timberwolves have explored the possibility of trading for Bulls guard Coby White, according to Joe Cowley of the Chicago Sun-Times. Minnesota has been searching for a starting-caliber floor leader, and White has emerged as one of the players on their radar.