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Quincy Pondexter Returns to Chicago as New G League Coach

Quincy Pondexter just landed a gig that changes the tone of Chicago’s entire basketball future. The former Bulls wing is now the head coach of the Windy City Bulls, marking his first time leading a team at any level.

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Chicago Bulls rookie Caleb Wilson reveals his thoughts on new head coach Tiago Splitter

A few months ago, during the 2026 NBA draft, the Chicago Bulls made a potential franchise-altering selection. They opted to take 20-year-old forward Caleb Wilson out of the University of North Carolina, a school with obvious ties to the franchise.

Josh Giddey News / Fadeaway World / September 2

Josh Giddey Confident In Bulls’ Potential Next Season: 'I Think We’ve Got More Than Enough To Be A Playoff Team

After a relatively underwhelming outing last season, the Chicago Bulls were geared to make some changes. However, in a personnel overhaul beginning at the top, the Bulls appear to have undergone a franchise-wide rebuild, setting them up for a fresh start next season.

Billy Donovan News / Chicago Bulls on SI / September 1

Billy Donovan Finally Talks Bulls Departure as He Looks to Begin Spurs Career

Billy Donovan could still be the Chicago Bulls' head coach. Ownership made it clear that they wanted the veteran leader to stick around even after their front office purge.

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The 'Most points in a game by NBA team' quiz

How many of the players to score the most points in one game for each NBA team in the 2025-26 season can you name in five minutes?

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Chicago Bulls News / NBA on ClutchPoints / September 1

Exclusive: Josh Giddey sounds like Norman Powell with Jekyll and Hyde Bulls confession

The Chicago Bulls are one of the more interesting teams in the Eastern Conference. The franchise hasn’t made a playoff appearance in five years, but they have a bunch of young core pieces that many franchises would love to build around.

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The 25 greatest NBA Finals performances of all-time

The regular season is important, but NBA legends are made in the playoffs. More specifically, it's the Finals where the all-time greats have built their otherworldly reputations.

Josh Giddey News / Kicks on SI / September 1

Josh Giddey on His PUMA Sneaker Tribute to Australia

Last summer, rising NBA star Josh Giddey signed a contract with the Chicago Bulls and a sneaker deal with PUMA. The Australian standout stepped right into the brand's revamped roster and quickly turned heads (and opponents' ankles) with his player-exclusive colorways.

Caleb Wilson News / Fadeaway World / August 31

Caleb Wilson Says Limited Three-Point Shooting In College Helped Him Get Drafted By Bulls

Chicago Bulls rookie Caleb Wilson is arguably among the most talented prospects in this year’s draft class. While many have already taken note of the 20-year-old’s potential going into his first NBA campaign, Wilson continues to exceed expectations.

Chicago Bulls News / Larry Brown Sports / August 31

Billy Donovan explains why he left the Bulls

Billy Donovan is speaking out for the first time on his departure from the Chicago Bulls. The former Bulls head coach Donovan spoke this week with Olivia Eisenhauer of WCJB in Florida.

Caleb Wilson News / Hoops Wire / August 31

Caleb Wilson has Bulls believing in big things: ‘Looks like we got a good dude’

The Bulls have changed just about everything. Now they hope Caleb Wilson can help change the results. Wilson, Chicago’s prized rookie, made quite an impression during Summer League, enough for one Bulls source to give ESPN’s Jamal Collier a fairly straightforward assessment.

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The 25 best NBA players to never play in college

Typically, the path to the NBA for most players is to spend at least a season in college to get high-level basketball and important development under their belts.

Chicago Bulls News / Hoops Habit / August 31

The Bulls are finally getting this one thing right

The Chicago Bulls are and have been a huge part of NBA history. They were the arguably the sports team of the 90s because of Michael Jordan, Scottie Pippen, and Phil Jackson.

Chicago Bulls News / Chicago Bulls on SI / August 31

3 of the Most Underrated Chicago Bulls Storylines This Season

The Chicago Bulls may not be very good in 2026-27, but they sure will be interesting! Caleb Wilson and Dailyn Swain will help jump-start a new era. Tiago Splitter will have to implement his culture.

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NBA News / Fadeaway World / August 31

Billy Donovan Reveals Why He Left Bulls, Says Spurs Contacted Him Before Playoffs Ended

Billy Donovan stepped down as the head coach of the Chicago Bulls on April 21, 2026, despite reports that the Bulls wanted to retain him amid their front office changes.

Tyrese Haliburton News / NBA on ClutchPoints / August 30

Bulls rumors: Former Chicago exec’s Tyrese Haliburton draft blunder will have fans livid

The Chicago Bulls fired executive Arturas Karnisovas this past season, and amid the team heading into another rebuild period, reports have surfaced suggesting that Karnisovas cost the Bulls in a major way when it comes to the 2020 NBA Draft and potentially having Tyrese Haliburton on the roster.

Chicago Bulls News / Chicago Bulls on SI / August 29

Why the Chicago Bulls' Likely Final Offseason Move Will Be No Move

The Chicago Bulls were trying to get frisky. In recent weeks and days, the organization was connected to both Bennedict Mathurin and Jonathan Kuminga. The former was a 24-year-old restricted free agent with the Los Angeles Clippers.

Chicago Bulls News / NBA on ClutchPoints / August 28

Bulls’ plan with new analysts to fill Stacey King’s place

The Chicago Bulls will enter the 2026-27 season with a huge void. They will not have the beloved Stacey King in his analyst seat in the broadcast booth.

NBA News / Hoops Wire / August 28

NBA Notes: Bulls, Norman Powell, Nets, Julius Randle, Kings

The Bulls finally appear serious about rebuilding. That means some familiar roles may not look so familiar anymore. Elias Schuster of NBA on SI pointed to Norman Powell, Josh Giddey and Leonard Miller as three players whose jobs could shift this season.

Matas Buzelis News / Fadeaway World / August 26

Matas Buzelis Reveals Bulls Banned Him From Taking Mid-Range Shots

Matas Buzelis has revealed how restrictive the Chicago Bulls‘ offensive philosophy was during his first two NBA seasons, saying that he was essentially stopped from taking mid-range jumpers.

Mac McClung News / HITC / August 26

‘Unreal’ – Watch an accounting intern win $500k contest against NBA Dunk Champion Matt McClung

Mac McClung may have conquered NBA All-Star Weekend, but he just met his match in an accounting intern who threw down a viral dunk to pull off a $500,000 shocker.

Chicago Bulls News / Kicks on SI / August 25

The Air Jordan 8 'Chrome' Returns This Weekend

Chicago Bulls guard Michael Jordan debuted his eighth signature sneaker during the 1992-93 NBA season. Jordan completed the Bulls' first three-peat in the Air Jordan 8 before briefly retiring to play baseball.

Chicago Bulls News / EssentiallySports / August 24

Michael Jordan’s Last Bulls Finals Jersey Could Make History With $100 Million Auction Price

The Chicago Bulls ruled the 1990s, turning Michael Jordan and the team into basketball’s ultimate NBA dynasty. Six Finals appearances followed, with each concluding in triumph.

Chicago Bulls News / Hoops Rumors / August 22

Sylvain Francisco Says Opportunity With Bulls Fell Through

French guard Sylvain Francisco, who finished runner-up for last season’s EuroLeague MVP award, recently told L’Equipe (subscriber link) that multiple NBA teams offered him guaranteed money in free agency.

Chicago Bulls News / ChiCitySports / August 21

Matas Buzelis says he won’t stop trash talking NBA star in games

.The Chicago Bulls and Los Angeles Lakers are two iconic franchises and while they aren’t rivals, they have had some fun battles over the decades. This past season, Luka Doncic was able to drop 51 points on the Bulls, saying he was fueled by trash talk from Matas Buzelis.