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Chicago Bulls News / ChiCitySports / December 11

'We’re not just gifted to walk in there': Billy Donovan didn’t mince words amid Bulls slide

The Chicago Bulls seemed to be on the rise early in the season, starting 6-1 and appearing poised to contend in the Eastern Conference. However, consecutive losing streaks of five and seven games have dropped the team to 9-14, losing 13 of their last 16 contests and making a playoff spot increasingly unlikely.

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Which NBA teams have the best Christmas Day records?

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Chicago Bulls News / NBA on ClutchPoints / December 8

Bulls’ Billy Donovan rips players for not loving each other enough

The frustration is starting to spill over in Chicago. After dropping their seventh straight game and falling to 9-14 on the season, Bulls head coach Billy Donovan delivered one of his most pointed messages of the year, and it wasn’t about X’s and O’s.

Chicago Bulls News / ChiCitySports / December 8

Chicago Bulls’ Billy Donovan says the losses ‘will continue’

Even without Steph Curry in the lineup for the Golden State Warriors, the Chicago Bulls weren’t competitive on Sunday night. Josh Giddey’s 18 points led the Bulls in a 123-91 loss to the Warriors in front of 18,449 fans at the United Center.

Chicago Bulls News / ChiCitySports / December 6

Billy Donovan sends another stern message after Bulls loss

The Chicago Bulls are still struggling, even Josh Giddey’s recent stellar play. On Friday, they suffered their sixth straight loss, falling 120-105 to the Indiana Pacers and dropping to 9-13.

Chicago Bulls News / ChiCitySports / December 6

Rumors tie Giannis to Bulls, but Billy Donovan confirms no trade offer received

Rumors about Giannis Antetokounmpo’s potential trade destination continue to swirl. While most speculation points to the Knicks, the Chicago Bulls are still in the conversation.

Chicago Bulls News / NBA on ClutchPoints / December 5

Billy Donovan holds Matas Buzelis, Josh Giddeny accountable after 6th-straight Bulls loss

The struggle is real for the Chicago Bulls, despite Josh Giddey’s optimism. On Friday, the Bulls lost their sixth consecutive game after falling to the Indiana Pacers 120-105.

Chicago Bulls News / ChiCitySports / December 6

Chicago Bulls HC Billy Donovan makes troubling comment on schedule

The Chicago Bulls embarrassed themselves on Friday night, losing 120-105 to an Indiana Pacers team that entered the game with a 5-18 record. Coby White returned to the floor after being out of action since Nov.

Chicago Bulls News / Chicago Bulls on SI / December 5

Chicago Bulls' Billy Donovan Was Asked About the Big Giannis Antetokounmpo Rumor

When Chicago Bulls head coach Billy Donovan sat down with the media on Friday night, he had to know what question was coming his way. The organization found itself caught up in a shocking rumor 24 hours prior.

Chicago Bulls News / ChiCitySports / December 4

Bulls coach Billy Donovan explains the time of Noa Essengue’s shoulder surgery

The Chicago Bulls are struggling with two major issues, a five-game losing streak and a roster burdened by injuries. After starting the 2025-26 season strongly, the team looked like it could be one of the league’s surprises, but that early success quickly faded.

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Chicago Bulls News / Blog a Bull / December 4

Yesterday was the Bulls on and off court nadir

NBA Injury Reports are the lowest form of conversation. And especially so with the Bulls, who through a combination of antagonism towards media and the basketball-watching public’s apathy towards one of the league’s glamor big-market franchises have managed to make it even more annoying.

Chicago Bulls News / ChiCitySports / December 2

Chicago Bulls get encouraging news on injured player looking to make season debut

The Chicago Bulls are looking for a spark in their rotation after being in a bad stretch. With the team looking to get some more depth, especially in the frontcourt right now, any injury updates that are trending positive would be great.

NBA News / NBA on ClutchPoints / December 2

Billy Donovan isn’t looking for 'moral victories' after blowing 15-point lead vs Magic

It just gets worse and worse for the Chicago Bulls. On Monday, they lost their fourth consecutive game, this time to the Orlando Magic 125-120, and with many players on the injured list.

Chicago Bulls News / ChiCitySports / November 30

Chicago Bulls’ Billy Donovan admits there’s a loss of ‘control’

The Chicago Bulls are spiraling out of control fast. Chicago has lost three games in a row to basement dwellers. Following defeats to the New Orleans Pelicans and Charlotte Hornets, the Bulls were outgunned in the final seconds as the Indiana Pacers knocked them out 103-101 in front of 17,006 fans at Gainbridge Fieldhouse.

Chicago Bulls News / ChiCitySports / November 29

Chicago Bulls’ Billy Donovan suggests team is mentally weak

Cracks are starting to show in a few significant areas for the Chicago Bulls. On Friday night, the Bulls dropped their third game in four tries in a 123-116 loss to the Charlotte Hornets in front of 19,453 fans at the Spectrum Center.

NBA News / Hoops Wire / November 26

NBA Notes: Thunder, Jalen Williams, Bulls, Billy Donovan, Lakers

Mark Daigneault gave an update on Jalen Williams before Wednesday’s game and said the All-NBA wing continues to make steady progress, per Justin Martinez of The Oklahoman.

Chicago Bulls News / ChiCitySports / November 26

Bulls fans furious with Billy Donovan’s strategy on Matas Buzelis

Matas Buzelis opened the season on a strong note for Billy Donovan and the Chicago Bulls. He delivered two games with more than 20 points in his first four outings, enough for NBA analyst Bill Simmons to project a major step forward in his second year.

Chicago Bulls News / Last Word On Sports / November 26