Bulls point guard Josh Giddey has been out since January 28 with a left hamstring strain, but he went through a full practice on Wednesday and expects to make his return on Thursday vs. Toronto, tweets K.C. Johnson of the Chicago Sports Network. It will be Giddey’s first game since Chicago overhauled its backcourt by […]
Upon his arrival, when Nikola Vucevic came from the Chicago Bulls’ trade to join the Boston Celtics, the veteran center wanted to take his No. 9 with him, which belongs to Celtics’ Derrick White. Vucevic reached out to White via text, offering the 2024 champion guard a whopping $5 million. White declined, but admits that […] The post Celtics guard Derrick White’s demand for No. 9 jersey after Nikola Vucevic’s $5 million offer appeared first on ClutchPoints .
Toronto Raptors (32-23, fifth in the Eastern Conference) vs. Chicago Bulls (24-31, 11th in the Eastern Conference) Chicago; Thursday, 8 p.m. EST BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Raptors -6.5; over/under is 234.5 BOTTOM LINE: Chicago hosts Toronto looking to break its three-game home slide. The Bulls are 16-22 in Eastern Conference games. Chicago has a 9-5 record in games decided by 3 points or fewer. The Raptors are 24-15 in conference matchups. Toronto is second in the Eastern Conference with 29.3 as...
Rob Dillingham, a lottery pick in the 2024 draft, struggled to secure consistent playing time while with the Minnesota Timberwolves, finding it difficult to break into the regular rotation. Since being traded to the Chicago Bulls, however, Dillingham has been given an extended opportunity by head coach Billy Donovan to showcase his abilities. Across three […] The post Bulls give Rob Dillingham expanded opportunity appeared first on TalkBasket.net .
The Minnesota Timberwolves traded 38-year-old point guard Mike Conley Jr. at the NBA trade deadline, not only to create some financial flexibility but also to open the door to pursue Ayo Dosunmu. After being traded again and eventually released by the Charlotte Hornets, Conley is officially returning to Minnesota for the remainder of the 2025-26 […] The post Mike Conley officially re-signs with Timberwolves after getting traded twice at deadline appeared first on ClutchPoints .
The Chicago Bulls and Billy Donovan have entered unfamiliar territory. The head coach has never been one for a rebuild. After a historic run with the Universit
As expected, veteran point guard Mike Conley has re-signed with the Timberwolves. The transaction is listed in NBA.com’s official log, while Michael Scotto of HoopsHype (Twitter link) confirms that the two sides have completed a rest-of-season deal. The Timberwolves sent Conley to Chicago in a salary-dump trade on February 3, with the Bulls flipping him […]
The Los Angeles Lakers recently navigated a turbulent trade deadline, during which forward Rui Hachimura was frequently mentioned in league-wide discussions. Reports from ClutchPoints and other insiders indicated that the Lakers engaged in direct talks with the Cleveland Cavaliers regarding a potential trade for De’Andre Hunter. Hachimura was reportedly a key piece in these negotiations, […] The post What Lakers’ Rui Hachimura said about ‘bulls**t’ trade deadline rumors appeared first on Clut...
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The Bulls have tried to find their next franchise star in the NBA Draft for the past 10 years. Here’s who’s Great, who’s Good, and who’s a Bust.
It’s so difficult to capture the Chicago Bulls’ NBA trade deadline dealings in so few words. But the Bulls have caused more fans to scratch their heads than any other team in the league did with the way they maneuvered before the deadline. It certainly seemed like Chicago was ripe for a fire sale considering […] The post Bulls 2026 NBA trade deadline grade after 6 deals appeared first on ClutchPoints .
A multitude of celebrities and personalities were on hand at Intuit Dome in Los Angeles on Sunday to witness the NBA All-Star Game. Among them was former president Barack Obama, who is widely known to be a basketball nut. Growing up in the Windy City, Obama watched Michael Jordan and the Chicago Bulls create a […] The post Barack Obama takes hilarious jab at Reggie Miller during NBA All-Star Game appeared first on ClutchPoints .
The Chicago Bulls’ Josh Giddey may not be a part of the NBA’s All-Star weekend this time around. However, there is little doubt that he has been playing at an All-Star level in recent months, averaging 18.6 points, 8.8 assists and 8.6 rebounds per game in his second season in Chicago. And while he is […] The post Bulls’ Josh Giddey gets massive shoutout from LeBron James at All-Star Weekend appeared first on ClutchPoints .
Over the weekend, the NBA All-Star Saturday night festivities took place, bizarrely in the afternoon, with the Slam Dunk contest being the headlining event of the day. Miami Heat forward Keshad Johnson ended up winning the event, although many fans were wondering why Chicago Bulls guard Mac McClung was not in the contest. McClung has […] The post Bulls’ Mac McClung gives tantalizing tease of dunks he would’ve done in Slam Dunk Contest appeared first on ClutchPoints .
Pistons guard Cade Cunningham will make his second straight All-Star appearance on Sunday. He tells Marc J. Spears of Andscape that being selected to the 2026 exhibition was one of his long-term goals, as the mini-tournament is being held at the Intuit Dome, where the men’s basketball competition will take place at the 2028 Olympics […]
Another recent addition to the Chicago Bulls’ guard rotation is second-year player Rob Dillingham, who has already caught the attention of head coach Billy Donovan. Donovan praised Dillingham’s quickness and his ability to attack defenses off the dribble, but emphasized that the young guard still needs to improve his decision-making and overall understanding of game […] The post Bulls coach wants smarter decisions from Rob Dillingham appeared first on TalkBasket.net .
The Chicago Bulls recently added guard Mac McClung on a two-way contract, marking another opportunity for the three-time Slam Dunk Contest champion to pursue a consistent role in the NBA. The signing represents the latest chapter in McClung’s ongoing effort to establish himself at the league level after spending significant time developing in the G […] The post Mac McClung stays focused on NBA dream appeared first on TalkBasket.net .
Players on the Chicago Bulls understand that the roster has been put together unusually and may not represent a long-term foundation, but that reality has also created a unique challenge that some players find motivating, according to The Athletic’s Joel Lorenzi. Guard Anfernee Simons acknowledged the adjustment period the team is currently experiencing as it […] The post Anfernee Simons navigating Bulls roster changes appeared first on TalkBasket.net .
The Chicago Bulls have increasingly built a reputation around giving young players fresh opportunities, earning recognition as one of the NBA’s leading “second draft” teams, according to Fred Katz of The Athletic. The approach focuses on acquiring talented players who may have struggled to find consistent roles with their original franchises but still possess significant […] The post Bulls lean into second draft approach appeared first on TalkBasket.net .
Throughout his time with the Los Angeles Lakers, Shaquille O'Neal understood the fine line between his ferocity on...