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The Chicago Bulls haven't spent the entirety of NBA 2K26 Summer League on the right side of the news cycle, but a bright spot for them was certainly second-year forward Matas Buzelis.

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Chicago Bulls’ Josh Giddey negotiations get positive update

The Chicago Bulls and Josh Giddey remain apart on a deal, but a new report says that they’re getting closer and having good conversations with one another.

NBA News / NBA on ClutchPoints / July 16

The sneaky rule that tweaked Cavs, Bulls’ Lonzo Ball-Isaac Okoro trade

The Cleveland Cavaliers and the Chicago Bulls recently engaged in a straight trade for Lonzo Ball and Isaac Okoro. Generally, straight swaps involve a straight salary match while taking into account other details such as the number of years left on player contracts and future expectations.

Chicago Bulls News / Fadeaway World / July 16

Former Bulls Player Reveals Why Michael Jordan Didn't Want To Skip Preseason Games In Small Towns Like Lincoln, Nebraska, And Sioux Falls

Michael Jordan didn’t believe in skipping games, not even during the preseason, not even in small towns, and certainly not just because of rest. According to former teammate Stacey King, the Chicago Bulls legend made it a point to play in every arena, no matter how remote or how low-stakes the matchup seemed.

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Josh Giddey News / Hoops Wire / July 15

Bulls Restricted Free Agent Josh Giddey Looking To Make $30 Million Annually

Chicago Bulls restricted free agent Josh Giddey is looking to make $30 million annually on his next contract, according to NBA insider Jamal Collier of

Noa Essengue News / NBA on ClutchPoints / July 15

Bulls’ Noa Essengue getting postered leaves SportsCenter in shambles

The Chicago Bulls have had a rough experience at NBA Summer League this season. However, no player got a worse break than rookie forward Noa Essengue. When the Bulls took on the Indiana Pacers on Monday, Essengue found himself on the wrong end of a poster dunk.

Matas Buzelis News / ChiCitySports / July 15

Chicago Bulls: Matas Buzelis has clear goals for Year 2

In the first year of the Matas Buzelis era, the Chicago Bulls won 39 games and made it to the play-in game as the ninth seed. They lost in brutal fashion, crashing back into the lottery.

Chicago Bulls News / ChiCitySports / July 15

NBA insider rips Chicago Bulls in latest power rankings

Now that free agency is nearly over, we have a good idea of what the Chicago Bulls will look like in 2025-26. Barring a shocking turn of events, Josh Giddey will re-sign eventually.

Chicago Bulls News / ChiCitySports / July 15

Analyst: Chicago Bulls ‘definitely’ got worse this offseason

The Chicago Bulls have made only a handful of moves this offseason, and the final one is most likely going to be some lucrative extension for Josh Giddey.

Chicago Bulls News / NBA Draft on SI / July 15

Bulls Roster Shows Off Upside in Summer League Win

On Monday night, the Chicago Bulls’ Summer League roster got its first win, downing the Indiana Pacers, 114-105. It was their first win in Las Vegas, and a great one considering the experience of the Pacers’ squad.

Noa Essengue News / NBA on ClutchPoints / July 14

Noa Essengue Bulls photo goes viral after getting posterized in Summer League

The Chicago Bulls are getting an early taste of rookie Noa Essengue. He’s getting his first pro experience in via NBA Summer League. But he became the recipient of one poster dunk.

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Matas Buzelis News / Fadeaway World / July 15

Matas Buzelis Locked In On Bringing An NBA Championship To Chicago

Chicago Bulls rising star Matas Buzelis has huge expectations for himself and the team. Given the kind of success the Bulls franchise became accustomed to in the '90s, the young forward hopes to return the team to the same position by bringing a championship to the city.

Matas Buzelis News / ChiCitySports / July 14

Chicago Bulls reveal injury update on rookie; Matas Buzelis’ status for Monday

The Chicago Bulls revealed a couple of key updates on two players before their Summer League game Monday against the Indiana Pacers at Cox Pavilion. The Bulls sat Matas Buzelis during their game Saturday against the Sacramento Kings after he was dinged up against the Toronto Raptors on Friday night.

Chicago Bulls News / Chicago Bulls on SI / July 14

Josh Giddey Makes Big Career Decision

The Chicago Bulls made a huge move in the 2024 offseason, trading Alex Caruso to the Oklahoma City Thunder in exchange for Josh Giddey. While many questioned the move, and some still do, the young guard shined in his debut season with the Bulls.

Chicago Bulls News / NBA on ClutchPoints / July 14

Biggest Chicago Bulls overreactions from 2025 NBA Summer League

The Chicago Bulls have had a fairly quiet offseason. The Bulls are still trying to figure some things out, and there might be a move or two left to make.

Matas Buzelis News / Hardwood Heroics / July 14

'I Can Be the Best Player Ever' – Chicago Bulls’ Matas Buzelis Drops Bold Outlook on His Ceiling as a Player

Chicago Bulls forward Matas Buzelis has looked noticeably bigger and stronger than he was at the end of last season, and he has looked like a veteran in his second Summer League experience.

Chicago Bulls News / The SportsRush / July 13

Michael Jordan Disliked His Bulls Coach For Lack of Dean Smith Like Qualities

Every legendary NBA player has a coach whose career is synonymous with their greatness. Tim Duncan and Gregg Popovich, Magic Johnson and Pat Riley, Bill Russell and Red Auerbach, the list goes on.

Chicago Bulls News / Last Word On Sports / July 13

The Best Summer League Performers in Chicago Bulls History

The Chicago Bulls’ summer core made its debut against the Toronto Raptors on Friday night, highlighted by 12th overall pick Noa Essengue and undrafted free agent Caleb Grill suiting up in an NBA uniform for the first time.

Chicago Bulls News / Chicago Bulls on SI / July 12

New Report on Bulls Potentially Trading Two Key Guards

The Chicago Bulls made some noise on the NBA trade market when they unexpectedly shipped Lonzo Ball to the Cleveland Cavaliers in exchange for Isaac Okoro, and the storied franchise might not be done yet.

Kenneth Lofton News / Scoop B / July 11

Kenny Lofton Talks Kenneth Lofton Jr. Confusion, Baseball’s Missing Mount Rushmore, and the Sport’s Most Untouchable Records

Few athletes have blended speed, consistency, and charisma the way Kenny Lofton did during his 17-year Major League Baseball career. A six-time All-Star and four-time Gold Glove Award winner, Lofton was a nightmare for pitchers and catchers alike, swiping over 600 bases and patrolling center field with elegance and command.

Ayo Dosunmu News / On Tap Sports Net / July 10

Three Realistic Trade Ideas for Ayo Dosunmu

Numerous reports indicate a growing interest in Chicago Bulls guard Ayo Dosunmu. Most recently, Clutch Points insider Anthony Irwin reported that the Los Angeles Lakers could be a potential suitor for Dosunmu.

Coby White News / Yardbarker / July 9