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Billy Donovan's Sincere Message to Recently Waived Favorite Yuki Kawamura

At 5-foot-8, Yuki Kawamura won over fans across Chicago during his short time with the Bulls. The undersized point guard's infectious energy, nonstop hustle, and ability to thread passes through tight defenses made him a fan favorite among supporters who loved his underdog story from Japan's pro leagues to the NBA.

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Latest Coby White Update Paints Promising Picture for Bulls-Pistons Game

Coach Billy Donovan had previously been hopeful that star guard Coby White would be able to return from his strained calf in the Chicago Bulls’ preseason

Chicago Bulls News / Last Word On Sports / October 18

Bulls Finalize 18-Man Roster With Addition Of Former Clipper While Defensive-Oriented Wing Believed To Won Starting Job

The Chicago Bulls appear to have finalized their 18-man roster and starting lineup yesterday. According to Joel Lorenzi of The Athletic, Chicago signed Trentyn Flowers to a two-way deal late yesterday.

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Yuki Kawamura News / Total Apex Sports / October 18

Chicago Bulls Make Tough Call on Yuki Kawamura: Medical Concerns Force Unexpected Roster Move in 2025

The phone call came on a Friday night from the Chicago Bulls, the kind that breaks hearts in professional basketball. For Yuki Kawamura, the 5-foot-8 dynamo who had captured imaginations across two continents, his NBA dream hit a devastating roadblock.

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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.

Zach Collins News / Field Level Media / October 18

Bulls' Zach Collins out at least 4 weeks after wrist surgery

Chicago Bulls power forward Zach Collins will be evaluated in four weeks after undergoing surgery to repair a non-displaced fracture in his left wrist, the team announced Saturday.

Zach Collins News / Hoops Rumors / October 18

Bulls big man out at least a month after wrist surgery

Bulls big man Zach Collins underwent surgery on Friday to repair a non-displaced fracture in his left wrist.

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Mac McClung News / Larry Brown Sports / October 18

Slam Dunk champion Mac McClung gets waived by Bulls

As the 2025-26 season tips off, watch for McClung’s dunks to light up the G League.

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Chicago Bulls News / NBA on ClutchPoints / October 17

Bulls add new two-way talent after waiving fan favorite

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

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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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.

Bulls rising star poised for breakout year after early career struggles

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

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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.

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.

Matas Buzelis News / Fastbreak on SI / October 16

Chicago Bulls’ Matas Buzelis Has a Message for the NBA

After advancing to 3-2 on the NBA preseason, the Chicago Bulls’ young standout, Matas Buzelis, is feeling confident in the status of his team. Although the Bulls are currently viewed as one of the rebuilding squads of the Eastern Conference, Buzelis makes it clear that there is a different belief in the Chicago locker room.

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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