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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.

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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.

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!

Zach Lavine News / Chicago Bulls on SI / January 1

The Chicago Bulls' Zach LaVine Trade Looking More and More Like a Win

An old friend of the Chicago Bulls could be on the move again in the coming weeks. As the NBA's trade deadline looms, the Sacramento Kings continue to come up as a likely seller.

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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.

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The 25 greatest rivalries in NBA history

Part of what makes the NBA, or any pro sports league, so compelling to watch is the narratives, especially those centered on rivalries. Throughout the decades, the NBA has fostered a number of rivalries, some long-lasting and others short but sweet.

NBA News / Chicago Bulls on SI / January 1

Takeaways & Player Grades: Chicago Bulls 134, New Orleans Pelicans 118 – December 31, 2025

Despite missing their top two leading scorers, the Chicago Bulls were able to end 2025 with a decisive victory over the New Orleans Pelicans. They continued to lean on their unselfish and uptempo offensive identity, dropping their fourth-most points in regulation this season.

Chicago Bulls News / NBA on ClutchPoints / December 31

Billy Donovan ‘encouraged’ by Patrick Williams’ performance in win over Pelicans'

Over 24 hours, the Chicago Bulls went from being trounced by 35 points by the Minnesota Timberwolves to being the ones doing the trouncing. On Wednesday, the Bulls closed out the calendar year with a convincing 134-118 win over the New Orleans Pelicans. A game in which Coby White, Josh Giddey, and Zach Collins were absent due to injuries.

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.

Coby White News / Chicago Bulls on SI / December 31

Timberwolves HC Fuels Trade Speculation Around Chicago Bulls' Coby White

Just kiss already! The Chicago Bulls and Minnesota Timberwolves have been smiling at each other for weeks. As the trade deadline looms closer and closer, they have increasingly felt like the perfect match.

Chicago Bulls News / Chicago Bulls on SI / December 31

New Report Has Chicago Bulls Joining List of Trade Deadline Sellers

A "For Sale" sign might not be outside the United Center, but do never forget to ask your realtor about the private listings! While the Chicago Bulls are unlikely to make their trade deadline intentions public – as they rarely do – those behind the scenes may be becoming increasingly aware of the organization's gameplan.

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.

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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.

Josh Giddey 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.

Josh Giddey 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.