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NBA News / Larry Brown Sports / December 27

Jalen Smith puts Joel Embiid on a poster with thunderous dunk

In a thrilling showdown at the United Center on Friday night, Chicago Bulls forward Jalen Smith delivered one of the season’s most electrifying highlights by posterizing Philadelphia 76ers superstar Joel Embiid with a ferocious baseline dunk.

NBA News / Ball Exclusives / December 27

Bulls use balanced attack to take down 76ers

The Chicago Bulls have found themselves back to playing winning basketball after a recent bad stretch. They entered Friday night’s game against the Philadelphia 76ers on a four-game winning streak.

NBA News / Chicago Bulls on SI / December 27

Takeaways & Player Grades: Chicago Bulls 109, Philadelphia 76ers 102 – December 26, 2025

Make it five in a row for the Chicago Bulls! Welcoming the Philadelphia 76ers into the United Center, the Bulls pulled off another impressive and dramatic finish.

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In NBA history, a player has scored 40 or more points on Christmas Day on 30 occasions. How many of those can you name in five minutes?

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Chicago Bulls News / NBA on ClutchPoints / December 26

Bulls’ Jalen Smith puts Joel Embiid on a poster with undeniable dunk

Jalen Smith pulled off a marvelous poster dunk on Joel Embiid during the Chicago Bulls’ matchup against the Philadelphia 76ers on Friday night. Smith is going through his sixth season in the NBA, his second with the Bulls.

NBA News / Yardbarker

Which NBA teams have the best Christmas Day records?

Christmas and the NBA go hand-in-hand. The day serves for the top hoops league in the world, like Thanksgiving for the NFL. However, while the Detroit Lions and Dallas Cowboys are perpetual Thanksgiving participants, the NBA has mixed up the matchups and the teams throughout the years.

Coby White News / NBA on ClutchPoints / December 26

Cavs’ perfect Coby White trade offer to Bulls

The Cleveland Cavaliers have not nearly been as good this season as they were the previous campaign. In fact, the decline has been steep. Following the Cavs’ disappointing 126-124 Christmas Day defeat to the New York Knicks, Cleveland is now the owner of a disappointing 17-15 record.

Chicago Bulls News / Field Level Media / December 26

Coby White fuels fourth-quarter push as Bulls beat 76ers

Coby White scored nine of his 13 points in the fourth quarter and Zach Collins and Tre Jones had 15 points apiece to lift the streaking Chicago Bulls to a 109-102 victory against the visiting Philadelphia 76ers on Friday.

NBA News / Chicago Bulls on SI / December 26

Matchup Notes: How Can the Bulls Take Down the Explosive 76ers Backcourt?

When the Chicago Bulls and Philadelphia 76ers first met on November 4, they were battling for the top seed in the Eastern Conference. Both squads were off to a 6-1 start and shocking NBA fans in the process.

Chicago Bulls News / HITC / December 26

One team that forced Michael Jordan to ‘swallow’ his pride, it was a blessing in disguise

Michael Jordan once called it the most memorable shot of his career, but it came after a game that nearly broke him. The Chicago Bulls legend was pushed to his emotional limit in Cleveland.

Chicago Bulls News / Chicago Bulls on SI / December 26

Knicks & Rockets Considered Strong Trade Fit for Chicago Bulls' Top Assets

As the NBA trade deadline inches closer and closer, the Chicago Bulls have two of the NBA's most interesting trade chips. Both Coby White and Ayo Dosunmu are well-respected guards who each possess intriguing upside at just 25 years old.

Chicago Bulls News / Hoops Wire / December 26

Bulls Notes: Coby White, Josh Giddey, Ayo Dosunmu

The Bulls closed last season on a tear, going 15-5 over the final 20 games of 2024/25, fueled largely by the backcourt pairing of Coby White and Josh Giddey.

Chicago Bulls News / Field Level Media / December 25

Streaking Bulls open six-game homestand against Sixers

Winners of four straight after a stretch of eight losses in nine games, the Chicago Bulls aim to maintain momentum as they host the Philadelphia 76ers on Friday night.

Chicago Bulls News / Chicago Bulls on SI / December 25

5 Things on the Chicago Bulls' Christmas List This Holiday Season

If I had to guess, the Chicago Bulls are written in pen on Santa Claus' naughty list this season. I think that's what happens when you lose three straight Play-In Tournaments and remain well outside the playoff picture.

Chicago Bulls News / Chicago Bulls on SI / December 25

From MJ to DRose, Remembering When the Chicago Bulls Played on Christmas

Christmas and Chicago Bulls basketball used to go together like milk and cookies. Just as Santa! The franchise has played 21 times on the holiday, and there is no question that they were a fundamental part of making it one of the NBA's biggest days of the year.

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Josh Giddey News / Chicago Bulls on SI / December 24

Chicago Bulls' Josh Giddey Joins Hall of Fame Company with Another Triple-Double

Josh Giddey's impressive season continued on Tuesday night. There were still 8 minutes to go in the third quarter by the time Josh Giddey recorded a triple-double.

NBA News / NBA on ClutchPoints / December 24

Insider suggests Hawks-Bulls trade involving Kristaps Porzingis, Coby White, Nikola Vucevic

With the Atlanta Hawks hovering below .500, trade speculation around the franchise has intensified. The latest proposal making the rounds links Atlanta to the Chicago Bulls in a potential deal centered on Kristaps Porzingis, with guards Coby White and veteran center Nikola Vucevic coming back in return.

NBA News / NBA on ClutchPoints / December 24

Bulls’ Ayo Dosunmu takes issue with Trae Young ‘patting him on the a**’

On Tuesday evening, the Chicago Bulls picked up their fourth straight win with a road victory over the Atlanta Hawks, marking the second straight game they won in Atlanta.

NBA News / Yardbarker / December 23