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The Chicago Bulls have a promising future, with an All-Star caliber backcourt in Josh Giddey and Coby White, as well as promising young wings in Matas Buzelis and recently drafted Noa Essengue.

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NBA analyst revisits Chicago Bulls’ Josh Giddey blockbuster 1 year later

A year ago, the Chicago Bulls pulled off a blockbuster, trading Alex Caruso for Josh Giddey from the Oklahoma City Thunder. It was seen then as a win for both teams, but it has since not aged as well for the Bulls.

Chicago Bulls News / ChiCitySports / July 23

‘Hell’: Josh Giddey blamed for Chicago Bulls offseason disaster

The Chicago Bulls have yet to finalize a deal with restricted free agent Josh Giddey. The guard wants approximately $30 million per year to play for Chicago, and the team wants to give him no more than $20 million per year.

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Noa Essengue News / ChiCitySports / July 22

Draft expert makes bold prediction for Chicago Bulls rookie in 2025

Noa Essengue looked like a work in progress for the Chicago Bulls at times during Summer League. One NBA draft insider thinks he’s going to skip the G-League, though.

Chicago Bulls News / Hoops Wire / July 22

Rumor: Bulls Want To Keep Josh Giddey And Coby White

NBA reporter Keith Smith of Spotrac spoke to a Chicago Bulls front office executive at Summer League in Las Vegas to get his thoughts on Josh Giddey and

Chicago Bulls News / ChiCitySports / July 22

NBA analyst crushes Chicago Bulls’ 2025 offseason

The Chicago Bulls, at least according to one NBA insider, have had a near-disastrous offseason so far. The selection of Noa Essengue and their middling other acquisitions have apparently not moved the needle very much, and they were graded as having one of the worst offseasons in the entire league.

Chicago Bulls News / NBA on ClutchPoints / July 22

Chicago Bulls 2025 NBA free agency grades for every signing

The Chicago Bulls haven’t been super busy since NBA free agency got started on July 6th. Outside of re-signing Tre Jones, the Bulls didn’t do much else.

Josh Giddey News / Hoops Wire / July 21

Rumor: Josh Giddey, Bulls $10 Million Apart In Contract Negotiations

Josh Giddey and the Chicago Bulls are $10 million apart in contract negotiations, according to NBA insider Brett Siegel of ClutchPoints. Giddey wants to make $30 million annually, while the Bulls have only offered the point-forward a contract paying him $20 million annually.

Chicago Bulls News / ChiCitySports / July 21

NBA insider: Chicago Bulls remain preferred spot for key RFA

The Chicago Bulls have been linked to Jonathan Kuminga for a very long time. They have their own RFA, Josh Giddey, that they’re working on re-signing as well.

Noa Essengue News / ChiCitySports / July 21

Chicago Bulls rookie gets lukewarm grade after Summer League

Noa Essengue’s performance at NBA Summer League was perhaps the most important piece of the puzzle for the Chicago Bulls. After a few games in which he exhibited some real progression, the rookie got a lukewarm grade from one NBA insider.

NBA News / Athlon Sports / July 21

Kings Embrace 'Bulls West' Identity, Sign Another Ex-Chicago Star

The Sacramento Kings just can't stop their transformation into becoming the Western Conference remix of the Chicago Bulls. Last year, Sacramento reunited the Bulls' very mediocre 2021-22 All-Star "core" of wings Zach LaVine and DeMar DeRozan via a midseason three-team deal with Chicago and the San Antonio Spurs.

Noa Essengue News / ChiCitySports / July 21

Chicago Bulls rookie Noa Essengue goes viral, shows progress

While the internet latched onto the viral dunk from Johnny Furphy—turning Chicago Bulls forward Noa Essengue’s stunned reaction into one of the most replayed Summer League clips of the year—the 18-year-old Bulls rookie quietly delivered one of his best performances yet.

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Josh Giddey News / ChiCitySports / July 21

Why Chicago Bulls’ RFA Josh Giddey has had no outside attraction

The Chicago Bulls had a 22-year-old productive player hit free agency in Josh Giddey, albeit restricted free agency. That officially happened on June 30.

NBA News / The SportsRush / July 21

Carlik Jones Gets LeBron James Inked on Him to Honor Iconic Triple-Double Performance

Playing against the USA’s 2024 basketball team was intimidating for any country. It was an ‘Avengers Assemble’ moment for the American fans with a squad stacked with the best players in the NBA, like Steph Curry, Kevin Durant, and LeBron James, all on the court together.

Chicago Bulls News / NBA on ClutchPoints / July 21

Chicago Bulls’ perfect move in 2025 NBA offseason

The Chicago Bulls are wading the 2025 offseason waters with cautious optimism. After a middling performance in recent years marked by incremental progress but little breakthrough, the organization remains wary of rushing into aggressive gambits.

Chicago Bulls News / Last Word On Sports / July 19

Bulls Sign Fan Favorite After Special Summer League

Saturday was a win for the short kings, as the Chicago Bulls have agreed to sign 5-foot-8 point guard Yuki Kawamura to a two-way contract, per ESPN’s Shams Charania.

Chicago Bulls News / Athlon Sports / July 18

NBA Hall of Famer Isiah Thomas Makes Bold Claim About Chicago Bulls Front Office & Chicago Sports

NBA Hall of Famer Isiah Thomas has always carried the pride of Chicago with him. And when reflecting on the formative figures of his youth and the architects of basketball excellence in his hometown, Thomas is crystal clear about who deserves their flowers.

Coby White News / Yardbarker / July 9