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It was a busy Friday for the Chicago Bulls. Three hours after signing Mac McClung to a contract, they decided to waive him, per Legion Hoops. At the same

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Dunk champion Mac McClung gets waived by Bulls

In a surprising yet strategic preseason maneuver, the Chicago Bulls have signed and immediately waived guard Mac McClung, the electrifying three-time NBA Slam Dunk Contest winner known for his jaw-dropping aerial acrobatics.

Mac McClung News / EssentiallySports / October 17

Why Did Bulls Waive Mac McClung 3 Hours After Signing?

Just a few hours ago, the Chicago Bulls added an intriguing piece to their roster. Three-time Slam Dunk contest champion Mac McClung was signed by the team, but only three hours later, another surprising update hit the timeline.

Yuki Kawamura News / Chicago Bulls on SI / October 17

Bulls Sign Promising 20-Year-Old Forward After Waiving Yuki Kawamura

The Chicago Bulls have continued to shake up their roster as the regular season comes closer, making some of their last rounds of waivings and signings before Opening Day arrives.

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The 25 greatest nicknames in NBA history

Hakeem The Dream, Clyde The Glide, Magic: The NBA has produced some incredible nicknames over the decades. Some, like Magic and Penny, have even come to largely replace the player's actual name.

NBA News / thePeachBasket / October 17

Bulls Rally Past Timberwolves in High-Scoring Affair

In a thrilling matchup at the United Center, the Chicago Bulls edged out the Minnesota Timberwolves with a final score of 126-120. The victory marked an important step for the Bulls, improving their record to 3-2, while the Timberwolves fell to 2-3 on the season.

Kendrick Perkins News / NBA on ClutchPoints / October 17

Kendrick Perkins agrees with G Herbo’s Derrick Rose over Michael Jordan take

For many Chicago Bulls fans, Derrick Rose holds a special place in their hearts. Much of that is rooted in the reimagination of what he could have been if injuries hadn’t eaten him alive.

NBA News / Yardbarker / October 17

Bulls may have their first dunk champ since Michael Jordan

Bulls could have their first dunk contest champ since Michael Jordan

Since Michael Jordan took flight at Chicago Stadium in 1988, the Chicago Bulls haven't had a Slam Dunk Contest winner. That all might change thanks to their newest signing.

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Chicago Bulls News / ChiCitySports / October 17

Multi-time Dunk Contest champ lands with Chicago Bulls for 2025-26

The Chicago Bulls haven’t had a nationally relevant player in a while. They’ve had and still have good players, but they haven’t had someone like LeBron James, Anthony Edwards, LaMelo Ball, or Donovan Mitchell who will be in the headlines all the time.

Chicago Bulls News / Chicago Bulls on SI / October 17

Bulls Sign Three-Time Slam Dunk Champion After Timberwolves Game

For a Chicago Bulls organization in transition, developing G League talent has become important. With players like Matas Buzelis already benefiting from developmental reps, it is clear that Chicago wants to move towards building a young core.

Chicago Bulls News / NBA on ClutchPoints / October 17

Bulls agree to contract with former G League MVP

A few months after the Orlando Magic forced Mac McLung into free agency, their loss was the Chicago Bulls’ gain. On Friday, the Bulls snatched him up by signing him to a contract, per Michael Scotto of Hoops Hype and USA Today.

Matas Buzelis News / Blog a Bull / October 17

Bulls bad, but Buzelis good

Preseason never means anything. I mean, there’s people who will delude themselves into thinking it might mean something, and it never does. But it might

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Noa Essengue News / ChiCitySports / October 17

Analyst: Chicago Bulls wouldn’t pick Noa Essengue in draft redo

The Chicago Bulls selected Noa Essengue with the 12th overall pick in the NBA Draft. If they knew then what they know now about him and the other prospects, would they?

Chicago Bulls News / Hoops Wire / October 17

NBA Notes: Bulls, Isaac Okoro, Thunder, Dariq Whitehead, Kings

It looks like the Bulls have found their fifth starter, at least for now. Per Joe Cowley of The Chicago Sun-Times, Isaac Okoro has emerged as the frontrunner to round out Chicago’s starting five alongside Josh Giddey, Coby White, Matas Buzelis, and Nikola Vucevic.

NBA News / Fadeaway World / October 17

Video: Anthony Edwards Uses What He Learned From Michael Jordan Against The Chicago Bulls

Coming off an impressive postseason run leading up to the Western Conference Finals, Minnesota Timberwolves star Anthony Edwards has focused on developing his game to help lead his team to the NBA Finals.

Matas Buzelis News / Chicago Bulls on SI / October 17

Matas Buzelis 'Ready' for Big Role With Chicago Bulls

The Chicago Bulls drafted Matas Buzelis with the 11th pick in the 2024 NBA Draft. A high-upside forward who opted not to go to college in favor of the since-disbanded G League Ignite team, fans were really unsure what they'd be getting from the young forward.

Coby White News / Chicago Bulls on SI / October 17

Coby White Has One Final Box to Check Before Making Bulls Return

The Chicago Bulls beat the Minnesota Timberwolves 126-120 in their final preseason game. While the team played well, they didn't even have their star guard in Coby White.

Chicago Bulls News / NBA on ClutchPoints / October 16

Why the free-throw line could decide the Bulls’ 2025-26 fate

In basketball, free throws do plenty of good. Nobody knows that better than Wilt Chamberlain, despite being a poor free-throw shooter, who was 28-for-32 in his historic 100-point game in 1962.

Chicago Bulls News / ChiCitySports / October 16

Insider reveals why Chicago Bulls cannot win NBA Finals

The Chicago Bulls probably aren’t going to win the NBA Finals this year. There have been only 16 teams that have ever even made the NBA Finals after not making the playoffs the year before.

Chicago Bulls News / Yardbarker / October 16

Bulls rising star poised for breakout year after early career struggles

Less than a year ago, Matas Buzelis was a raw, promising rookie still trying to find his footing in the NBA. Now, on the eve of his sophomore season, he looks like a player ready to make the leap.

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Chicago Bulls News / Last Word On Sports / October 14

3 Burning Questions For Bulls Heading Into 2025-26 Season

These days, the Chicago Bulls are a far cry from the franchise that stole hoops fans hearts. Right now, the United Center is the residence of perennial playoff pretenders.

Chicago Bulls News / Last Word On Sports / October 13

Bulls Set Roster While Star Guard Expected To Be Ready By Opening Night, Others Trending In Right Direction?

Could the Chicago Bulls finally get out of NBA purgatory this year? While it is just the preseason, Chicago is 2-1 in the exhibition slate despite being shorthanded.

Dalen Terry News / Fastbreak on SI / October 12

Chicago Bulls Have Another Player for NBA Teams to Monitor

The former first-round pick, Dalen Terry, will see his rookie-scale contract run out at the end of the 2025-2026 NBA season. Will the Chicago Bulls work on extending him before the deadline restricts them from doing so?

Chicago Bulls News / NBA Analysis Network / October 12

Chicago Bulls prospect admits he was drafted ‘to be like Alex Caruso’ ahead of a ‘big year’ for his NBA future

The Chicago Bulls’ first-round pick from 2022 knows what is on the line for him this season, as he hasn’t lived up to his Alex Caruso expectations. One of the most perplexing decisions the Chicago Bulls have made in some time is letting Alex Caruso go for the price that they did.

Dalen Terry News / Hoops Rumors / October 12

Bulls' Dalen Terry not expected to sign extension

Bulls guard/forward Dalen Terry is not expected to sign a rookie scale extension before the 2025/26 season begins, reports Joe Cowley of The Chicago Sun-Times.