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Young Scores 37 as Hawks Pound Bulls 124-104 in Opener
Trae Young scored 37 points and the revamped Atlanta Hawks pounded Chicago 124-104, spoiling Billy Donovan’s debut as Bulls coach
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Bulls' Lauri Markkanen ‘Disappointed' But ‘Motivated' Without Extension
The Bulls forward knows the stakes that come with entering restricted free agency next offseason.
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Bulls, Lauri Markkanen Don't Come to Agreement on Deal Before Monday Deadline: Reports
The Chicago Bulls had until Monday evening to agree to a new contract with forward Lauri Markkanen, but there will be no deal and he’ll be allowed to hit the free agent market next summer, according to multiple reports. NBC Sports Chicago’s KC Johnson and Stadium’s Shams Charania reported the news on Monday afternoon ahead of the deadline for...
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Bulls Set to Open 2020-21 Season With Renewed Hope After Long Offseason
After what seems like an eternity of waiting, the Chicago Bulls will finally be back on the court for a game that counts in the standings on Wednesday, as they’ll open the 2020-21 NBA season with a contest against the Atlanta Hawks at the United Center. Even though the Bulls’ roster looks very similar to the one that they...
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Bulls Star Lauri Markkanen Reportedly Wants Out if Significant Front Office Changes Aren't Made
The Chicago Bulls are reportedly working to bring a fresh infusion of talent into their front office, but unless those changes are definitively made, one of the team’s best players may want to leave the organization. According to Joe Cowley of the Chicago Sun-Times, forward Lauri Markkanen was “one unhappy camper” during his third season with the Bulls, and...
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Beasley Scores 24 as Timberwolves Beat Bulls 115-108
Malik Beasley scored 24 points and D’Angelo Russell added 19 for the Minnesota Timberwolves in a 115-108 win against the Chicago Bulls
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Kris Dunn Ruled Out for Rest of Season, Bulls Coach Jim Boylen Says
Chicago Bulls guard Kris Dunn, who has missed the last month of action after suffering an MCL sprain, will not return this season, according to multiple reports. Bulls head coach Jim Boylen made the announcement at practice Tuesday, according to NBC Sports Chicago’s KC Johnson and The Athletic’s Darnell Mayberry: Dunn, who suffered the injury in the Bulls’ Jan....
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Bogdanovic, Jazz Knock Off Bulls at United Center
Bojan Bogdanovic scored 19 points and the surging Utah Jazz held off the Chicago Bulls 102-98 on Thursday night. The Jazz went on a 24-4 run in the third quarter to grab a nine-point lead and came away with their 10th win in 12 games after Chicago tied it in the closing minutes. Donovan Mitchell and Rudy Gobert each scored…
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Lauri Markkanen, Bulls Blow Out Atlanta Hawks
Aside from the lingering effects of an illness, Lauri Markkanen was feeling just fine Saturday night. It’s a far cry from early in the season when the third-year forward was struggling to find his comfort level in a new offensive system. Markkanen had 25 points, Zach LaVine added 19 and the Chicago Bulls nearly led wire-to-wire in a 116-81 victory…
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Bulls Rally From 18 Down to Beat Wizards in Overtime
Chicago Bulls forward Zach LaVine offered blunt advice to teammates as they rallied against the Washington Wizards on Wednesday night. “It just seemed like a real ugly game,” LaVine said. “I just kept telling them, ‘Hey, man it’s an ugly game, might as well get ugly with them.’” It worked. Wendell Carter Jr. made a layup with 9.1 seconds left…
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Zach LaVine, Bulls Rally to Beat Clippers
After blowing several late leads to lose games, the Chicago Bulls were able to flip the script Saturday night. Zach LaVine scored 31 points and converted a decisive three-point play in the Bulls’ 109-106 victory over the short-handed and weary Los Angeles Clippers. Chicago trailed by five points with less than two minutes to go. Tied at 106, the Bulls…
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LaVine Scores 35 in Three Quarters, Bulls Rout Hawks 136-102
Zach LaVine believes he needs to be a dependable fourth-quarter scorer for the Chicago Bulls to have success. Against Atlanta on Wednesday night, though, he was happy being a spectator. LaVine scored 35 points in three quarters, Lauri Markkanen added 22 and Chicago snapped a three-game losing streak with a 136-102 victory over the road-weary Hawks. LaVine, who sat out…
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Heat Beat Bulls 110-105 in Overtime
Game on the line, perfect home record on the line, and the Miami Heat turned to their teenager. Tyler Herro came through. The rookie guard scored 27 points — including 16 of Miami’s final 18 — and the Heat held off the Chicago Bulls 110-105 on Sunday night. They improved to 10-0 at home this season, extending the best home…
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Zach LaVine, Bulls Beat Grizzlies
Zach LaVine scored 25 points, Wendell Carter Jr. had 16 points and 13 rebounds, and the Chicago Bulls hung on for a 106-99 victory over the short-handed Memphis Grizzlies on Wednesday night after nearly losing a 22-point lead. Lauri Markkanen added 15 points as the Bulls won their second straight. Jonas Valanciunas had 32 points and 13 rebounds, and Jaren…
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Bulls Nearly Blow Big Lead, Hold Off Kings 113-106
Zach LaVine kept getting to the free throw line down the stretch, Lauri Markkanen rediscovered his shooting stroke and the Chicago Bulls finally figured out a way to close one out. LaVine scored 28 points and made four free throws in the final 11 seconds, and the Bulls overcame a sloppy fourth quarter to hold off the Sacramento Kings 113-106…
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James Harden Drops 42 Points as Rockets Rout Bulls
James Harden dropped 42 points as the Houston Rockets routed the Chicago Bulls on Saturday night.
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Bulls Falter Late, Lose to Knicks in Big Apple
Bobby Portis scored a season-high 28 points against his former team, including a go-ahead 3-pointer with 1:47 remaining, and the New York Knicks beat the Chicago Bulls 105-98 on Monday night for their first victory of the season.
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With Promising Core, Chicago Bulls Set Sights on Playoffs
Lauri Markkanen and Zach LaVine would love to showcase their skills before the home crowd when the All-Star Game returns to Chicago this season for the first time since Michael Jordan stole the spotlight in 1988.
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Alex Len Scores 28 Points as Hawks Edge Bulls
Alex Len scored a season-high 28 points and the Atlanta Hawks held on to beat the Chicago Bulls 123-118 on Sunday.
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Lauri Markkanen, Dirk Nowitzki Share Hilarious Exchange Before All-Star Game
Chicago Bulls forward Lauri Markkanen will participate in the NBA’s Rising Stars Challenge in Charlotte this weekend, and he’s apparently super gung-ho to get going.