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Friday, Jun 14, 2013 at 11:13 AM
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By Bryan Crawford

Michael Jordan Takes Dominicks to Trial

Michael Jordan Takes Dominicks to Trial

Jordan is involved in a legal battle with grocery store chain Dominck’s for an ad in 2009 that used his name without permission Read »

Wednesday, Jun 12, 2013 at 12:21 PM
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By Bryan Crawford

Grading the Bulls: Derrick Rose

Grading the Bulls: Derrick Rose

You might be asking yourself, how can you give a player a grade when he didn’t play a single minute during the regular season and the playoffs? Read »

Tuesday, Jun 11, 2013 at 1:43 PM
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By Bryan Crawford

Grading the Bulls: Joakim Noah

Grading the Bulls: Joakim Noah

It goes without saying that Joakim Noah is the heart and soul of the Chicago Bulls and his leadership by example was once again on display during the 2012-13 season. Read »

Monday, Jun 10, 2013 at 11:44 AM
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By Bryan Crawford

Grading the Bulls: Jimmy Butler

Grading the Bulls: Jimmy Butler

Jimmy Butler’s emergence was a very pleasant but totally unexpected surprise this season and the scary thought is that he’s only in his second year and is going to get better. Read »

Wednesday, Jun 5, 2013 at 7:03 PM
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By Bryan Crawford

Are the Pacers Really Better Than the Bulls?

Are the Pacers Really Better Than the Bulls?

The Indiana Pacers are a great young team with a bright future, but to say that they are a better team than the Chicago Bulls is quite the stretch. Read »

Wednesday, Jun 5, 2013 at 1:45 PM
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By Bryan Crawford

Grading the Bulls: Nate Robinson

Grading the Bulls: Nate Robinson

This basketball crazed city will never forget the little man who gave his all for the name on the front of the jersey, not the back. Read »

Tuesday, Jun 4, 2013 at 4:45 PM
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By Bryan Crawford

Grading the Bulls: Luol Deng

Grading the Bulls: Luol Deng

With Derrick Rose out, Deng was essentially made to be the “go-to guy” on the Bulls this year and he didn’t disappoint. Read »

Sunday, Jun 2, 2013 at 9:13 AM
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By Bryan Crawford

Grading the Bulls: Carlos Boozer

Grading the Bulls: Carlos Boozer

A funny thing happened with Carlos Boozer during the 2012-13 season: you didn’t hear many Bulls fans complaining about him. Read »

Thursday, May 30, 2013 at 1:42 PM
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By Bryan Crawford

Nate Robinson Instagrams His Chicago Departure

Nate Robinson Instagrams His Chicago Departure

“I’m a miss the [expletive] outta the chi …gotta thank all the Chicago Bulls fans, thanks for the best year ever!!! #holdat” --Nate Robinson Read »

Thursday, May 30, 2013 at 11:30 AM
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By Bryan Crawford

Grading the Bulls: Kirk Hinrich

Grading the Bulls: Kirk Hinrich

With Derrick Rose – who personally recruited Hinrich to come back to Chicago – still recovering from knee surgery, the team needed a veteran point guard who could come in and run the team in his absence. 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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