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Buzelis Sparks Late Rally as Depleted Bulls Outlast Magic 121-114

Friday night at the United Center was supposed to be a scheduled loss. Let’s be honest about the optics coming in: The Chicago Bulls were missing their offensive engine room.

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Takeaways & Player Grades: Bulls 121, Magic 114 – January 2, 2026

Two games after taking down the New Orleans Pelicans, the Chicago Bulls pulled off an even more impressive win without their top two scorers. The Depth Strikes Again With Tre Jones and Jalen Smith moving into the starting lineup for the injured Coby White and Josh Giddey, it was easy to wonder if the Bulls' second unit success would look the same.

Chicago Bulls News / NBA on ClutchPoints / January 2

Billy Donovan wants Matas Buzelis to ‘impact winning’ beyond incredible dunks

On the second night of 2026, the Chicago Bulls began the new year on the right foot. Not only did they defeat the Orlando Magic 121-114, but they secured

Matas Buzelis News / Field Level Media / January 2

Matas Buzelis' all-around effort boosts Bulls past Magic

Matas Buzelis scored 21 points, grabbed nine rebounds and dished seven assists as the host Chicago Bulls defeated the Orlando Magic 121-114 on Friday. Kevin Huerter added 20 points and Nikola Vucevic and Jalen Smith both notched double-doubles for Chicago, which won its second game in a row and improved to 7-2 in the past nine.

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The 25 greatest rivalries in NBA history

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NBA News / Yardbarker / January 2

Bulls' Matas Buzelis posterizes Magic's Jalen Suggs with potential dunk of the year

Buzelis delivered a thunderous dunk that is going to make Jalen Suggs question his choices.

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Coby White News / NBA on ClutchPoints / January 2

What Coby White is ‘learning’ from injury-plagued season

The way the first half of the season unfolded for Coby White isn’t what he or the Chicago Bulls had in mind. At the beginning of the season, White was out with a calf injury.

Chicago Bulls News / The Lead / January 2

Injuries Are Defining the Chicago Bulls’ Season and Their Future

If there were one word to describe the Chicago Bulls’ season so far, it would be “injured.” The injuries started in the offseason when Coby White suffered a calf strain in August.

NBA News / Chicago Bulls on SI / January 2

One Major Concern for the Chicago Bulls Against the Orlando Magic

Is it too late for the Chicago Bulls to release an alternative jersey made of bubble wrap? Billy Donovan's team can not afford another injury as they embark on a heavily congested schedule, but the extra padding also wouldn't hurt specifically against their Friday night opponent.

Michael Porter Jr. News / Chicago Bulls on SI / January 2

Pros & Cons: Are the Chicago Bulls Suddenly a Suitor for Michael Porter Jr.?

New year, new trade rumors for the Chicago Bulls. The franchise ended 2025 on the list of presumed sellers for the looming NBA trade deadline. While time will only tell if that proves true, there is no question that their long list of expiring contracts makes them a prime candidate.

Chicago Bulls News / ChiCitySports / January 2

Chicago Bulls projected to deal for injured lottery pick before NBA trade deadline

The Chicago Bulls are one of the few teams that may be the most intriguing this trade deadline. They could be in a bunch of different deals, targeting the future instead of just this upcoming season.

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Chicago Bulls News / Chicago Bulls on SI / January 2

3 New Year's Resolutions to Help the Chicago Bulls Make the Most of 2026

While the Chicago Bulls' Arturas Karnisovas is learning guitar or forcing himself to eat more cauliflower, I have a few more New Year's resolutions for him to consider!

Tre Jones News / NBA on ClutchPoints / January 1

Bulls’ Tre Jones’ literally unprecedented feat had him making Michael Jordan jokes

The Chicago Bulls routed the New Orleans Pelicans 134-118 on New Year’s Eve at the United Center. With Josh Giddey out for a few weeks, the Bulls’ Tre Jones became the first player in NBA history to have this unprecedenteed feat that had him joking about Michael Jordan, according to Bulls’ insider K.C.

NBA News / Field Level Media / December 31

Eight Bulls post double figures as Pelicans can't keep pace

Isaac Okoro scored 24 points, Tre Jones and Jalen Smith had double-doubles and the host Chicago Bulls had eight double-figure scorers in a 134-118 victory against the New Orleans Pelicans on Wednesday night.

Chicago Bulls News / ChiCitySports / December 31

Bulls linked to $48 million trade involving former DPOY candidate

Remember when the Chicago Bulls got off to that 5-0 start? Yeah, that now feels like eons ago as the Bulls are just 15-17 and are widely viewed as sellers with the NBA trade deadline looming in just over a month.

Arturas Karnisovas News / The Lead / January 1

Arturas Karnisovas Isn’t Among the Worst NBA Executives

Some Chicago Bulls fans have been hoping for Arturas Karnisovas’ demise like a Marvel villain; however, looking around the league at some of his peers, it’s possible that he’s not doing a better job than most of them would care to admit.

Chicago Bulls News / Hoops Rumors / December 31

Bulls Share Injury Updates On White, Giddey, Collins

The Bulls have put out a press release confirming that guards Coby White and Josh Giddey and big man Zach Collins will miss multiple games due to injuries.

Chicago Bulls News / ChiCitySports / December 31

Chicago Bulls get brutal news regarding Josh Giddey’s injury

The Chicago Bulls have been waiting to see the roster at full strength to evaluate what to do moving forward. However, they will not be able to do so for some time as star guard Josh Giddey is going to be missing some time due to his injury.

Chicago Bulls News / Larry Brown Sports / December 30

Bulls dealt rough injury news on Josh Giddey

The Chicago Bulls will have to soldier on without Josh Giddey for the foreseeable future. The Australian point guard hurt his hamstring early in the third quarter of the Bulls’ game Monday against the Minnesota Timberwolves at the United Center in Chicago, Ill.

Chicago Bulls News / Field Level Media / December 30

Injuries, rebounding will matter as Pels go for third straight vs. Bulls

Things were starting to look up for the Chicago Bulls and the New Orleans Pelicans. But both teams have hit hard times in recent days leading up to their meeting Wednesday night in Chicago.