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Takeaways & Player Grades: Miami Heat 134, Chicago Bulls 91 – February 1, 2026

After picking up their first win of the season against the Miami Heat on Saturday night, the Chicago Bulls played their worst game of the 2025-26 season.

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Chicago Bulls locker room upset with front office amid NBA trade news: Report

On Saturday night, the Chicago Bulls pulled off their first trade of the season. The Bulls acquired two future second-round picks and Dario Saric from the Sacramento Kings, taking the forward’s $5.4 million expiring contract.

NBA News / thePeachBasket / February 1

Heat take out Bulls with defense

The Heat have taken out the Bulls with defense. The two teams played three games consecutively. The Heat won in Chicago and the Bulls beat Miami on Saturday.

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The 'NBA active 40-point game leaders' quiz

How many of the active NBA players with at least 10 40-point games in their career can you name in five minutes?

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NBA News / Chicago Bulls on SI / February 1

Chicago Bulls at Miami Heat (Game 3) – Starting Lineups, Injury News, How to Watch

The Chicago Bulls' recipe for finally beating the Miami Heat? Sitting their Top 3 leading scorers, I guess. After struggling to put up a truly competitive effort in their first two meeting against Miami this season, the ragtag Bulls stepped up in South Beach.

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The 25 players with the most successful post-NBA careers

Most NBA players, no matter how successful, are out of the league before the end of their 30s, or even their 20s. That leaves a lot of life left to live, and a good handful of players have made the most of their professional lives after leaving the court.

Chicago Bulls News / Chicago Bulls on SI / February 1

Latest Trail Blazers Trade Has Chicago Bulls' Deadline Off to Even Better Start

The Chicago Bulls got one step closer to adding another draft pick on Sunday afternoon. And they didn't have to do a thing. To the surprise of many, Chicago got their trade deadline rolling on Sunday night following a victory over the Miami Heat.

Chicago Bulls News / Blog a Bull / February 1

Legit shocker: Bulls make minor, no-downside trade

Heartwarming, encouraging stuff from the Bulls on Saturday night. No, not the skeleton crew on the court getting lucky (again!) with three point shooting and clutch performance to get a win in Miami1.

NBA News / Field Level Media / February 1

Short-handed Bulls, Heat ready for round 3

The Chicago Bulls and Miami Heat will conclude a rare three-game series on Sunday night after splitting the first two. The Bulls lost the opener on Thursday, 116-113 in their home arena.

NBA News / Hoops Rumors / February 1

Cavs Receiving Miller From Bulls, Waiving Travers To Complete Ellis Deal

In order for all three teams to “touch” in the agreed upon trade involving Keon Ellis, Dennis Schröder and De’Andre Hunter, the Bulls are trading two-way player Emanuel Miller to Cleveland, sources tell Julia Poe of The Chicago Tribune.

Emanuel Miller News / Hoops Wire / February 1

Cavs acquire two-way forward Emanuel Miller from Bulls

The Cavaliers are landing two-way forward Emanuel Miller from the Bulls as part of their three-team De’Andre Hunter trade with the Kings, per Julia Poe of the Chicago Tribune.

Chicago Bulls News / Chicago Bulls on SI / February 1

Takeaways & Player Grades: Chicago Bulls 125, Miami Heat 118 – January 31, 2026

No Coby White. No Josh Giddey. No Nikola Vucevic. No Tre Jones. No Jalen Smith. No Zach Collins. Yet, the Chicago Bulls finally beat the Miami Heat, 125-118.

NBA News / Chicago Bulls on SI / February 1

INSTANT GRADE: Bulls Reportedly Acquire Draft Picks in Trade with Kings & Cavaliers

The Chicago Bulls have made their first trade of 2026! Moments after the team finished their meeting with the Miami Heat in South Beach, news broke that the Bulls joined the Sacramento Kings and Cleveland Cavaliers in a three-team transaction.

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Chicago Bulls News / ChiCitySports / February 1

Chicago Bulls involved in 3-team trade ahead of NBA Trade Deadline

The Chicago Bulls have been looking to make some moves ahead of the NBA Trade Deadline, and have done just that. There was a three-team trade that was announced on Saturday night, and the Bulls were one of the teams involved in the deal.

Yuki Kawamura News / Larry Brown Sports / January 31

Bulls announcers go bananas after 5-foot-7 Yuki Kawamura wins a jump ball

Chicago Bulls guard Yuki Kawamura proved Saturday that height isn’t always might. Kawamura got his first taste of NBA action this season in a weekend clash against the Miami Heat at Kaseya Center in Miami, Fla.

NBA News / Field Level Media / January 31

Ayo Dosunmu's big effort carries Bulls past Heat

Ayo Dosunmu scored a season-high 29 points and added nine assists and eight rebounds on Saturday to help the visiting Chicago Bulls post a 125-118 victory over the Miami Heat.

Chicago Bulls News / Chicago Bulls on SI / January 31

Did the Chicago Bulls Just Signal Their Trade Deadline Intentions?

T-MINUS FIVE DAYS UNTIL THE NBA TRADE DEADLINE! While there has been very little movement around the league thus far, the rumors have been moving fast enough to give fans whiplash.

Yuki Kawamura News / NBA on ClutchPoints / January 31

Bulls rumors: Will Yuki Kawamura get some minutes against the Heat?

The Chicago Bulls will be without some big names in their first back-to-back game against the Miami Heat. Therefore, that could leave the door open for a new but familiar face to get his chance.

Nikola Vucevic News / Total Pro Sports / January 31

NBA Rumors: Nikola Vucevic’s Trade Market Goes 'Nonexistent' as Bulls’ Gamble Backfires

The Chicago Bulls have had some significant trades in the past. This year, too, as the team is looking quite lackluster in their application on the court, Chicago is opting for a roster shakeup.

Chicago Bulls News / NBA on ClutchPoints / January 30

Bulls’ nightmare 2026 NBA trade deadline scenario with franchise at crossroads

Sometimes, the middle can feel like the danger zone. There are times it can feel like the most uncomfortable place in the NBA. The Chicago Bulls are living there right now.

Chicago Bulls News / NBA on ClutchPoints / January 29

Why Billy Donovan is celebrating Matas Buzelis snubbing Dunk Contest

Earlier this week, Chicago Bulls guard Matas Buzelis rejected an invitation to compete in the NBA Slam Dunk Contest. A move that may come as a surprise to some because of his lineage of viral dunks this season.

Chicago Bulls News / HITC / January 29

Gilbert Arenas boldly claims Derrick Rose is bigger than Michael Jordan in Chicago

Gilbert Arenas has claimed Derrick Rose means more to Chicago than Michael Jordan, pointing to hometown identity rather than championship success. Gilbert Arenas made the comments while discussing Derrick Rose’s legacy and his connection to the city of Chicago.

Chicago Bulls News / Hoops Rumors / January 28

Bulls More Likely To Trade White Than Dosunmu

Bulls guards Coby White, Ayo Dosunmu, and Tre Jones have all drawn interest from potential trade partners leading up to next Thursday’s deadline, according to Jake Fischer of The Stein Line (Substack link).

Chicago Bulls News / Hoops Wire / January 27

Bulls viewed as potential seller at trade deadline, but maybe not, too

The Bulls may not have a superstar to dangle at the trade deadline, but they remain one of the league’s more fascinating wild cards. Call it the intriguing middle.