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Bulls post Lonzo Ball tribute video after Cavs trade

Recently, the Chicago Bulls decided to shake things up by trading point guard Lonzo Ball to the Cleveland Cavaliers in exchange for wing Isaac Okoro. The move allowed Chicago to get slightly younger at that position but still puzzled fans, who had grown to love Ball over the last few years.

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Chicago Bulls Announce Lonzo Ball Trade With Cleveland Cavaliers

The 2025 NBA offseason was expected to be one of the craziest in NBA history, but besides 15-time All-Star Kevin Durant getting shipped to the Houston Rockets, many fans have been underwhelmed.

Chicago Bulls News / NBA Draft on SI / July 6

Chicago Bulls Shoot For The Stars With Noa Essengue

With the No. 12 pick in the 2025 NBA Draft, the Chicago Bulls selected Noa Essengue, one of the youngest and highest-upside players available. Essengue fits the mold of what Chicago has been building: a team that thrives in transition, values defensive length, and plays with pace and space under Coach Billy Donovan.

Chicago Bulls News / NBA on ClutchPoints / July 6

The move Chicago Bulls still must make in 2025 NBA free agency

The Chicago Bulls are no strangers to reinvention. From the championship glory days of the ’90s to the “Baby Bulls” era and the brief Derrick Rose-led renaissance, the franchise has always seemed a move or two away from contention.

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Josh Giddey News / Last Word On Sports / July 6

Josh Giddey And Bulls Playing ‘Poker’ In Contract Negotiations

CHICAGO – Negotiating a new deal can feel like a poker table showdown. Both sides bluff, wait, and watch for the other to flinch. Josh Giddey contract negotiations with the Bulls front office fit this perfectly, with both camps playing their cards close to the chest.

Charles Barkley News / The SportsRush / July 6

'What a Great Friend': Michael Jordan Hilariously Replied to Charles Barkley Picking Blazers Over Bulls in 1992

If there’s one rule in the history of the NBA, it’s to never count out Michael Jordan. Whenever people did, whether it was players or analysts, MJ took it personally.

NBA News / Chicago Bulls on SI / July 6

Josh Giddey Makes Feelings Known About OKC Thunder Departure

The Chicago Bulls once had a talented roster built around DeMar DeRozan, Zach LaVine, and Nikola Vucevic. However, the team never made it past the first round, and the front office had to find ways to capitalize on their talented players through trades.

NBA News / Chicago Bulls on SI / July 5

Ex-Lakers, Bulls Guard Gets Honest About Return to NBA

Once players go overseas after their NBA career, it's typically a sign that their time in the league is over. However, for former defensive standout Patrick Beverley, it appears as though he's looking for a second chance to provide some physical defense and veteran leadership to an organization.

Josh Giddey News / NBA on ClutchPoints / July 5

Bulls rumors: Josh Giddey’s contract demands surface

Josh Giddey is a restricted free agent, and there might be a gap in extension figures between Giddey and the Chicago Bulls. Drafted sixth overall by the Oklahoma City Thunder, Giddey was acquired by the Bulls last June in exchange for Alex Caruso.

Chicago Bulls News / ChiCitySports / July 5

The Chicago Bulls do surprisingly well in grading for their offseason

The Chicago Bulls will have quite a to-do list this offseason, with checking off the NBA Draft as the first order of business. The next step for the Bulls is free agency, which is still in its infancy, but has seen a few big deals get signed.

NBA News / Hoops Wire / July 5

NBA Notes: Bulls, Josh Giddey, Knicks, Guerschon Yabusele, Heat, Kel’el Ware

The Bulls and restricted free agent guard Josh Giddey are engaged in what has been described as “good dialogue” early in free agency, according to Joe Cowley of the Chicago Sun-Times.

NBA News / NBA Analysis Network / July 5

How much Josh Giddey wants from new Chicago Bulls contract, it’s been influenced by Orlando Magic deal with Jalen Suggs

Josh Giddey remains one of the biggest free agents on the market. He is likely returning to the Chicago Bulls, but he wants a deal similar to Orlando Magic guard Jalen Suggs.

Ayo Dosunmu News / ChiCitySports / July 4

Chicago Bulls insiders discuss mock trade for star guard

There are two Chicago Bulls guards who have come up in trade talks this offseason. Ayo Dosunmu and Coby White have, with Dosunmu being viewed as the more likely player to be moved.

Josh Giddey News / Hoops Rumors / July 4

Bulls RFA Josh Giddey's contract demands revealed

The Bulls and restricted free agent Josh Giddey are having “good dialogue” during the first week of free agency.

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Josh Giddey News / ChiCitySports / July 4

Report: Chicago Bulls nowhere near huge Josh Giddey contract

The Chicago Bulls had one main goal this offseason, and that was to bring back Josh Giddey. One offseason after they flipped Alex Caruso for him, Giddey hit restricted free agency.

Chicago Bulls News / Hoops Rumors / July 4