Bulls On Tap Tasting Flight: Chicago Bulls News for Oct. 14, 2024

Chicago Bulls Set Lonzo Ball's Return Date

Darnell Mayberry of The Athletic reported that Lonzo Ball is expected to return to live game action during the Bulls' fourth preseason game, which will take place Wednesday against the Minnesota Timberwolves.  Ball's return to action would conclude a long saga of injury rehabilitation dating back to the 2021-22 regular season.

Chicago Bulls Travel to Milwaukee for 3rd Preseason Game

The Bulls hit the road Monday for their next preseason game against the Milwaukee Bucks. Several youngsters are expected to play as a handful of Chicago's regulars are dealing with minor injuries. Tip-off is at 7:00 p.m. CT and the game will air on CHSN*.

CHSN is currently available via cable services DIRECTV (channel 665), U-Verse (channel 1741), and Astound (channels 685 and 576) in addition to several over-the-air channels, which require a digital antenna to access. As of this writing, CHSN still isn't available via Xfinity (Comcast).

Chicago Bulls 2024-25 Record Prediction Updated

John Hollinger of The Athletic predicts the Bulls will finish the 2024-25 season with a 27-55 record. Hollinger's column roundly criticizes the offseason roster moves implemented by Arturas Karnisovas and Chicago's basketball operations department.

Former Bulls Head Coach Doug Collins Enshrined into Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame

On Sunday, former Bulls head coach Doug Collins was enshrined into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame.

Collins is famous in Bulls history for his three seasons as the team's head coach. From 1986 to 1989, his Chicago teams logged a 137-109 regular-season record and a 13-17 playoff record. Collins' Bulls coaching tenure was integral to Michael Jordan's transformation from an up-and-coming All-Star to a perennial NBA MVP candidate.