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Monday, May 6, 2013 at 11:46 AM
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By Bryan Crawford
      

Opinion: Things About to Get Worse for D. Rose

Continuing to keep the door open for a possible comeback this season is like adding gasoline to what is already a raging inferno of denigration. Read »

Monday, May 6, 2013 at 8:53 AM
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By Bryan Crawford

Bulls Playoff Schedule: Bring On the Heat

Bulls Playoff Schedule: Bring On the Heat

Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Semifinals between the Chicago Bulls and Miami Heat tips off Monday night from American Airlines Arena in Miami. Read »

Sunday, May 5, 2013 at 10:08 AM
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By Brian Mahoney/ Associated Press

Bulls Beat Nets 99-93 in Game 7

Bulls Beat Nets 99-93 in Game 7

Joakim Noah climbed over the baseline seats, his foot that hurt so much two weeks ago that he feared he couldn't play looking pain-free as he embraced his mother. Read »

Thursday, May 2, 2013 at 2:25 PM
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By Bryan Crawford

Bulls Continue Rallying Around Derrick Rose

Bulls Continue Rallying Around Derrick Rose

“Derrick owes it to himself to do what’s right and the more I’m around him, the more I’m impressed with this guy’s character." --Tom Thibodeau Read »

Wednesday, May 1, 2013 at 12:42 PM
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By Bryan Crawford

Former Bull Says D. Rose Owes It To Teammates to Play

Former Bull Says D. Rose Owes It To Teammates to Play

"I think he's got to play. He has to put himself out there for 15-20 minutes.” --Steve Kerr Read »

Monday, Apr 29, 2013 at 2:34 PM
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By Bryan Crawford

Opinion: Speculation on Rose Returning This Season Needs to Stop Now

Opinion: Speculation on Rose Returning This Season Needs to Stop Now

It’s hard to imagine why nobody within the Bulls organization – or the Rose camp – won't just kill all of this rampant speculation by making a simple announcement that Derrick Rose is definitely “out” until the... Read »

Friday, Apr 26, 2013 at 11:40 AM
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By Bryan Crawford

Meet "Coach Rose"

Meet

“He’s yelling plays out. He knows everything and he calls it out to us on the court." --Taj Gibson Read »

Monday, Apr 22, 2013 at 12:24 PM
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By Bryan Crawford

Amid Backlash, Bulls Stand in Support of D. Rose

Amid Backlash, Bulls Stand in Support of D. Rose

"I feel bad for him." -- Carlos Boozer Read »

Monday, Apr 22, 2013 at 1:57 PM
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By Bryan Crawford

Opinion: Give D. Rose a Break

Opinion: Give D. Rose a Break

Derrick Rose’s decision to take his time in his approach to rehab has caused backlash among his fans and fans of the Chicago Bulls. Read »

Monday, Apr 22, 2013 at 12:09 PM
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By Bryan Crawford

With Game 1 Done, Bulls' Focus Shifts to Game 2

With Game 1 Done, Bulls' Focus Shifts to Game 2

The Chicago Bulls will get a chance to redeem themselves from the embarrassment that was Game 1 against the Brooklyn Nets in their opening round playoff series. Read »

About Outside Shot
NBC Chicago's Bulls blog tracks the new era of the NBA team known for its storied history of MVPs, three-peats and of course, a dynasty ruled by Michael Jordan. Can the Bulls rise to championship status once again? It's an outside shot for now, but fans aren't giving up the fight.
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Bryan Crawford Bryan Crawford was born and raised in Englewood on Chicago's South Side. His grasp of of the game came from playing all over the city and suburbs as a kid and watching Michael Jordan perform with the Bulls. He has written for SLAM Magazine, SLAMonline, RedEye, The Sports Fan Journal and is a weekly guest radio host on the Jarrett Payton Show. Follow him on Twitter: @_BryanCrawford
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