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Noa Essengue and Matas Buzelis Should Provide Hope for the Chicago Bulls

The Chicago Bulls are perhaps the most directionless franchise in the NBA at the moment. Their previous core of Lonzo Ball, Zach LaVine, Demar DeRozan, and Nikola Vucevic once sat at the top of the Eastern Conference for an extended stretch.

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Are the Bulls being patient or complacent? I think we know the answer

The Bulls beat media pisses me off, routinely, and I can’t even call them out individually because they’re either paid shills, or have little chance to get inside information1, or neither but that one reporter is too stupid to interpret.

NBA News / ChiCitySports / July 3

Chicago Bulls blockbuster trade proposed by Phoenix Suns insider

The Chicago Bulls may want to explore some trades to change or diversify their roster. With so many players already signed and with Josh Giddey all but assured to be next, the roster is pretty full, so the only option is to trade.

NBA News / Hardwood Heroics / July 3

'Chicago Would Actually Make Some Sense' – Chicago Bulls Named as Viable Free Agent Destination for Breakout Philadelphia 76ers Guard

ESPN’s Kevin Pelton recently floated the idea of the Chicago Bulls pursuing one of the top restricted free agents on the market in Quentin Grimes, who is coming off a breakout campaign with the Philadelphia 76ers.

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Chris Duarte News / Hoops Rumors / July 3

Chris Duarte Signs With Spanish Team

Former NBA first-round pick Chris Duarte has signed with Unicaja Malaga, the Spanish club announced in a press release. It’s a two-year deal for Duarte, with a team option on the second year.

Chicago Bulls News / The SportsRush / July 3

'Snuck Me In The Back Door': Tracy McGrady Nearly Teamed Up With Michael Jordan In Secrecy

In the 1990s, playing alongside Michael Jordan on the Chicago Bulls was every young player’s dream. For Tracy McGrady, that dream nearly became a reality, and he recently opened up about how close he came to joining the Bulls early on in his career.

Chicago Bulls News / NBA on ClutchPoints / July 2

Bulls insider labels new ‘face of the franchise’

It’s been an interesting offseason for the Chicago Bulls, who recently traded Lonzo Ball to the Cleveland Cavaliers for Isaac Okoro and are expected to soon sign Josh Giddey to a contract extension.

Josh Giddey News / NBA on ClutchPoints / July 2

Josh Giddey hints at upcoming Bulls contract with cryptic IG post

After the Chicago Bulls and Josh Giddey reportedly are not close to reaching a deal on a new contract, the free agent guard made a cryptic post on his Instagram.

Chicago Bulls News / ChiCitySports / July 2

Chicago Bulls analyst floats two names found in trade rumors

The Chicago Bulls don’t have a ton of roster flexibility right now following the NBA draft. When (or if, though it seems much more like a when) they re-sign Josh Giddey, that will effectively be their final move, because they don’t have space for other players after re-signing Tre Jones.

Chicago Bulls News / On Tap Sports Net / July 2

Derrick Rose Named Grand Marshal for NASCAR Chicago Street Race

Chicago sports legend Derrick Rose is set to take center stage at the NASCAR Cup Series street race in Chicago, where he will serve as the grand marshal for the Grant Park 165 race on July 6, 2025.

Chicago Bulls News / 5 GOATs / July 1

Derrick Rose to serve as Grand Marshal, give engine command for NASCAR Chicago Street Race

NASCAR announced on Tuesday that former Chicago Bulls star Derrick Rose will serve as the Grand Marshal for the Chicago Street Race. Before the start of

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Tom Thibodeau News / NBA on ClutchPoints / July 1

Bulls news: Derrick Rose breaks silence on Knicks firing Tom Thibodeau

Former NBA MVP and Chicago Bulls legend Derrick Rose has shared his reaction to the New York Knicks’ decision to fire head coach Tom Thibodeau. In an interview with DJ Siddiqi of Poker Scout, Rose spoke candidly about his longtime coach, expressing surprise at the move and offering insight into their enduring relationship.

Tre Jones News / NBA on ClutchPoints / July 1

Grading Tre Jones’ new Chicago Bulls contract

The Chicago Bulls made a big move on Monday as they locked in guard Tre Jones to a three-year contract. Jones had spent his entire career with the San Antonio Spurs prior to being traded to Chicago last season.

Chicago Bulls News / NBA on ClutchPoints / July 1

Chicago Bulls 2025 NBA Draft grades for every pick

The picks are in. Last week, the Chicago Bulls used the 12th overall pick in the 2025 NBA Draft to select French phenom Noa Essengue. In the second round, they traded away the 45th pick and ended up using the 55th pick to select Australian big man Lachlan Olbrich.

Chicago Bulls News / ChiCitySports / July 1

Chicago Bulls legend Derrick Rose discusses current roster’s failings

Derrick Rose is one of the most beloved players in Chicago Bulls history. Had it not been for some unfortunate injuries, he could’ve been a Hall of Fame player and been one of the most successful players in the franchise’s illustrious history.

Chicago Bulls News / NBA on ClutchPoints / July 1

Chicago Bulls’ grade for Lonzo Ball-Isaac Okoro trade

Rumors about a Lonzo Ball trade have been loud all offseason, and on Saturday, the trade went down. This one had been coming for a long time as Ball was a popular name that came up around the NBA trade deadline, but Chicago decided not to deal him then.

Tre Jones News / On Tap Sports Net / July 1

Tre Jones Returns to the Chicago Bulls on Three-Year Deal

Shortly after free agency opened, ESPN insider Shams Charania reported that the Chicago Bulls and Tre Jones have agreed to a three-year, $24 million deal to return to the team.

Kobe Bryant News / The SportsRush / July 1

Shaquille O’Neal Made Fun Of Kobe Bryant For Trying To Copy Michael Jordan, Says Former Bulls Star

Any big fan of the NBA knows that Kobe Bryant only modelled his game after one player. It was none other than the GOAT, Michael Jordan. Bryant copied the NBA legend so much that Shaquille O’Neal would often make fun of him for it.

Chicago Bulls News / Yardbarker / June 30

Bulls sticking with glut of point guards by re-signing veteran

Coby White. Ayo Dosunmu. Josh Giddey. And now, Tre Jones is back for the most overloaded point guard room in the NBA.

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Lonzo Ball News / Fastbreak on SI / June 30

LaVar Ball Made His Feelings Clear About Bulls-Cavs Trade

Lonzo Ball had been with the Chicago Bulls for each of the previous four years. That said, he missed nearly three years due to injuries (before returning in 2024).

NBA News / Hoops Rumors / June 30

Jesse Edwards, Emanuel Miller sign two-way qualifying offers

Timberwolves big man Jesse Edwards has accepted his two-qualifying offer and so has Bulls forward Emanuel Miller, according to Michael Scotto of HoopsHype (Twitter links).

Chicago Bulls News / NBA Draft on SI / June 30

Chicago Bulls Arming Themselves with Project Draft Picks

For much too long, the Chicago Bulls operated in the middle ground of the NBA. The team won 31 games, then 46. And have now seen three consecutive seasons hovering around 40.

Ayo Dosunmu News / Fastbreak on SI / June 29

Key Chicago Bulls Player Reportedly On NBA Trading Block

Ayo Dosunmu has spent each of his first four NBA seasons playing for the Chicago Bulls. He finished this past year with averages of 12.3 points, 3.5 rebounds and 4.5 assists per contest while shooting 49.2% from the field and 32.8% from the three-point range in 46 games.