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Thibs Shoots Down Speculation Of Rose Return
“Nothing’s changed ... When he’s ready, he’s ready. He just has to keep working.” --Tom Thibodeau Read »
Could D. Rose Make His Comeback Monday Night?
The Bulls have three home games this week beginning with the Nuggets on Monday night, the Portland Trailblazers on Thursday and the Indiana Pacers on Saturday. Read »
Window for D. Rose Comeback Closing Fast
With just 18-games left in the season, every day that passes that Derrick Rose doesn’t play, increases the likelihood that he doesn’t suit up at all this season. Read »
Why 'The Return' Is a Distraction for the Bulls
No one affiliated with the team has come out and said so publicly, but you’d have to think that by now the Rose saga has officially become a distraction and is affecting the team’s play on the court. Read »
D.Rose to Pay for Slain Baby's Funeral: Report
The Englewood native -- who recently became a father last October when his son, Derrick Rose Jr. was born -- has always felt a close connection to the plight of kids in Chicago. Read »
D. Rose Won't Play Again Until He Feels 'Normal'
“I don’t have a date, to tell you the truth. I haven’t even really thought about it. Like I said, I’m just taking my time." --Derrick Rose Read »
Opinion: Fans Should Brace for a Rose-less Season
Fans of Rose and the Bulls have latched on to “The Return” campaign and were looking forward to their superstar coming back this season. Read »
Derrick Rose Cleared to Play, But Will He?
The long awaited return of Derrick Rose to the basketball court took another positive turn when the point guard was cleared medically to play again. Read »
What Does 'Day-to-Day' Really Mean for D. Rose?
As he continues to make progress towards his eventual return to the basketball court, is this change in status reason for increased optimism? Read »
Taj Gains Newfound Respect for Rose's Knee Rehab
"It’s real painful and I respect everything that Derrick does. Literally.” --Taj Gibson Read »
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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 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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