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Chicago Bulls Expected to Part Ways With 2x All-Star: Report

The Chicago Bulls have made a concerted effort in the last year or so to get younger and not add much future salary to keep their books open. They let DeMar DeRozan walk in free agency, traded Zach LaVine midseason, and traded Lonzo Ball for Isaac Okoro to the Cleveland Cavaliers this offseason.

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A history of the Bulls' utter disregard of 2nd Round Picks

No real news going on as the league enters a dormant period that the Bulls have been in for months. The Josh Giddey negotiations have (to my pleasant surprise!) stalled, with consensus reporting indicating the Bulls are not coming up to meet Giddey’s asking price.

Coby White News / Hoops Wire / July 24

Rumor: Bulls Not Interested In Trading Coby White

The Chicago Bulls are not interested in trading starting point guard Coby White, according to NBA insider Brett Siegel of ClutchPoints. White is entering the final year of his contract. A UNC product, White appeared in 74 games for the Bulls last season.

Chicago Bulls News / ChiCitySports / July 24

Chicago Bulls front office lands in terrible spot in analyst rankings

The Chicago Bulls’ front office does not have a good reputation right now, thanks to poor draft picks, bad signings, and other moves. They have long been one of the worst-managed teams in the NBA.

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Chicago Bulls News / The Lead / July 24

The Bulls are Having a Bland Offseason

In an offseason marked by the Kevin Durant trade, Damian Lillard re-signing with the Trail Blazers, and a $70 million-per-year extension for Devin Booker, the Chicago Bulls have been relatively quiet.

Chicago Bulls News / ChiCitySports / July 24

One Chicago Bulls coach has faith that their young core can get the job done

The Chicago Bulls may have an easier time getting into the playoffs and not have to rely on winning in the play-in tournament, as two of the East’s biggest names, Jayson Tatum and Tyrese Haliburton, are set to miss all of next season with Achilles injuries.

Chicago Bulls News / ChiCitySports / July 24

Chicago Bulls executive explains the problem in retaining one of their guards

Coby White was one of the Chicago Bulls’ standout players from last season, seeing career highs in points (20.4), steals (0.9), and field goal percentage (44.3%), with those stats set to improve for next season.

Josh Giddey News / ChiCitySports / July 24

Chicago Bulls executive speaks about 22-year-old PGs’ importance to the organization

Josh Giddey is one of the Chicago Bulls’ core players to build around, and he proved that in his first season after getting traded over from the NBA champions, the Oklahoma City Thunder.

Josh Giddey News / ChiCitySports / July 23

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.

Josh Giddey 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.

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.

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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.

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.

Yuki Kawamura News / Last Word On Sports / July 19

Diminutive Fan Favorite Shines In Bulls Summer League Finale

Despite not receiving all that much playing time last season, Yuki Kawamura quickly became a fan favorite. Spending the year on a two-way contract with the Memphis Grizzlies, the 5-foot-8 point guard was the shortest player in the NBA in 2024-25.

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