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Bulls’ Wendell Carter and Chandler Hutchison are focused on wins not rebuilds
Coach Fred Hoiberg has two new toys to add into his offense, but both players have the mindset of come in and work hard, but importantly, win games.
Are the Bulls ready for a playoff run? One of their biggest defenders thinks so
Bulls radio voice Chuck Swirsky got caught up in the moment after the NBA Draft and is going all-in on the playoffs.
The Bulls weren’t losers in the NBA Draft, but they weren’t winners, either
He will produce and play hard and, more important, will keep front-office jobs protected for a few more years.
The Bulls tried to move up in the draft, but no one would dance
General manager Gar Forman was working the phones to make something happen, but with Wendell Carter Jr. now on board, Robin Lopez can play mentor.
The Bulls’ rebuild continues with Wendell Carter Jr. and Chandler Hutchison
The Bulls played it “safe,” picking Carter Jr. No. 7 overall, and stayed in that mode, grabbing Hutchison with the 22nd selection of the NBA Draft.
Joe Cowley’s annual ‘NBA Mock Draft Surely to Go Wrong by Pick No. 2’
The Bulls have two picks in Thursday’s NBA Draft. Will Gar/Pax play it safe or do they follow up last year’s aggressive draft night? Clock’s ticking.
Bulls’ brass on the clock and hopefully hype-free
One NBA executive said the top of the draft might be fool’s gold, while the 15th through 30th picks feature some solid talent.
Go ahead, Bulls, draft Trae Young at No. 7 … then watch rebuild crumble
The NBA has a history of smaller point guards trying to make a mark, and it’s a very short one. Young won’t change that.
Trae Young makes his case to be a Bull as draft intrigue grows
Young went through his workout for the Bulls on Thursday, but the draft picture is still blurry, especially with the latest news on Michael Porter Jr.
The Bulls are back in the point-guard market as the draft nears
The Bulls have been less than thrilled with Kris Dunn’s offseason, but will that be enough for them to select a point guard in a couple of weeks?
Bulls work out Wendell Carter Jr. and Mikal Bridges as the NBA Draft draws near
Carter spent his one season at Duke in the shadows of Marvin Bagley III, so now he has to convince teams of his value. Bridges has a much easier sell.
Mo better Bulls? Big man Mohamed Bamba states his case to be drafted No. 7
The Bulls continue going through the interview process and private workouts, as the June 21 NBA Draft approaches. Friday was Bamba’s turn.
Who will take over throne if King James heads west? The Bulls deserve mention
LeBron James will have a big decision to make in July — one that could shift the power in the Eastern Conference for years to come.
NBA Finals Preview: King James’ GOAT status is bigger than his Finals record
James is likely headed for a 3-6 NBA Finals record, and while his critics love to point that out, they continue to overlook his true greatness.
Bulls big man Lauri Markkanen is voted to NBA All-Rookie first team
Markkanen has started collecting postseason hardware for what he accomplished during his rookie season.
