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3 Takeaways & Player Grades: Brooklyn Nets 123, Chicago Bulls 115 – February 9, 2026

For the third time this season, the Brooklyn Nets have taken down the Chicago Bulls. Yes, you read that right. Their latest 123-116 victory came thanks to an overwhelming size advantage in the post, as well as some very disjointed offense from the Bulls.

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Matas Buzelis shockingly jumped over Collin Sexton for block vs. Nets

The Chicago Bulls do look different following the seven trades, but one constant they have left is Matas Buzelis. On Monday, the Bulls hit the road to play the Brooklyn Nets.

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Chicago Bulls at Brooklyn Nets – Starting Lineups, Injury News, How to Watch

The Brooklyn Nets may only have 14 wins on the season, but two of those have come against the Chicago Bulls. The young and rebuilding group has given Chicago trouble with their slower pace and high-volume three-point shooting.

Chicago Bulls News / Chicago Bulls on SI / February 9

Chicago Bulls' Upcoming Brutal Schedule is Now a Blessing in Disguise

The Chicago Bulls have lost seven of their last eight games, but they might not have it any other way. While "tanking" has long been a taboo topic for the organization, their recent trade deadline may have suggested a change of heart.

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The '25-point, 15-rebound NBA games' quiz

How many of the NBA players with to score 25 points and grab 15 rebounds in the same game at least 60 times can you name in five minutes?

Collin Sexton News / Hoops Wire / February 9

Bulls’ Collin Sexton on new-look roster: ‘We definitely can be very special’

The Bulls tore the roster down last week, but they’re not calling it a rebuild. Not yet. Chicago made seven trades ahead of the deadline and rolled out a group Saturday night against Denver that barely knew each other’s names.

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20 NBA superstars who carried awful teams the farthest

Good players tend to succeed in the NBA. Sometimes, though, they find themselves in terrible situations but still find ways to over-achieve. These are the 20 players who carried the worst NBA teams.

Rob Dillingham News / Chicago Bulls on SI / February 9

Chicago Bulls May Be Ready to Give Rob Dillingham the Confidence He Needs

CHICAGO – Standing in a Chicago Bulls pinnie jersey for the first time, Rob Dillingham was brutally honest. The guard was wrapping up his first pre-game shootaround at the Advocate Center.

Josh Giddey News / ChiCitySports / February 9

Chicago Bulls announce Josh Giddey injury news after 6 missed games

The Chicago Bulls have upgraded one of their leading scorers to doubtful in their injury report ahead of Monday’s matchup against the Brooklyn Nets. As they travel to Barclays Center in Brooklyn, they hope to get Josh Giddey back on the floor as they try to end a four-game losing streak.

Rob Dillingham News / ChiCitySports / February 8

New Chicago Bulls guard could be diamond in rough with confidence boost

As part of the Chicago Bulls trade deadline acquisitions, was guard Rob Dillingham. The former No. 8 overall pick in the 2024 NBA Draft never really found his footing with the Minnesota Timberwolves in one and a half seasons.

Chicago Bulls News / ChiCitySports / February 8

Chicago Bulls select Kentucky big man in this NBA mock draft

The Chicago Bulls are going to be one of the more intriguing teams as we get closer to the conclusion of the NBA season. They were one of the most active teams at the trade deadline this year, and it appears they are tanking the season for better draft positioning.

Chicago Bulls News / ChiCitySports / February 8

Chicago Bulls trade deadline moves already paying off

The Chicago Bulls won’t publicly say the words rebuild or admit the direction they are going in after the NBA Trade Deadline. But for fans it’s clear. The most frustrating part of it all is that it took so long to do this.

NBA News / Chicago Bulls on SI / February 8

Ayo Dosunmu's Farewell Message to Chicago Bulls Fans is a Tear-Jerker

As the Chicago Bulls went about their trade deadline moves, none hit fans harder than Ayo Dosunmu's departure. While rumors swirled for weeks that Dosunmu could end up on the move, many fans hoped the Bulls might find a way to keep the 26-year-old around.

NBA News / Field Level Media / February 8

New-look Bulls to focus on defense vs. confident Nets

Less than a month after the Chicago Bulls and Brooklyn Nets clashed in consecutive games, the teams will meet again Monday with the Bulls sporting an entirely different look.

Chicago Bulls News / Chicago Bulls on SI / February 8

Chicago Bulls Now Have a Second Representative in the NBA's Rising Stars Event

It wouldn't be All-Star Weekend without ... Mac McClung! As we gear up for the big event later this month, the NBA announced a new addition to the annual Rising Stars Game.

Jaden Ivey News / ChiCitySports / February 8

Bulls already facing crucial Jaden Ivey decision after trade

The Chicago Bulls made a flurry of trades ahead of the NBA deadline this season. None of those moves were more interesting than the team bringing in former Detroit Pistons point guard Jaden Ivey.