No easing into the season for Bulls rookie Wendell Carter Jr., as Philly awaits
Carter Jr. was officially named a starter on Wednesday, and will have a huge test in the season opener, locked up with All-Star Joel Embiid.
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Big man Bobby Portis says staying with Bulls beyond this season is in his ‘DNA’
Portis and his camp decided to walk away from a contract extension at the Monday deadline, but that doesn’t mean he wants to be elsewhere next season.
Bulls announce franchise’s first jersey patch sponsor
The Bulls and Zenni Optical announced a five-year partnership that will make the eyewear company the franchise’s first patch sponsor.
LeBron James MVP? Thibs on the hot seat? It’s NBA crystal ball time for 2018-19
LeBron James left a huge vacancy atop the Eastern Conference, but the Bulls aren’t even close to taking advantage of it yet. And other NBA storylines.
Bulls and Bobby Portis fail to reach contract extension by deadline
While the talks were described as amicable Monday, the Bulls now seem willing to let Portis become a restricted free agent and wait out the market.
Bulls guard Zach LaVine says no one is as critical of his game as he is
LaVine knows there are doubts about his game and his value. Now he has a chance to silence them.
Bulls sign former Marian Catholic standout Tyler Ulis for point-guard depth
The signing of Ulis might affect whether Ryan Arcidiacono sticks on the roster.
Ready or not, Bulls players are poised for the start of the regular season
The loss of Lauri Markkanen to an elbow injury is a huge setback, but don’t tell that to coach Fred Hoiberg, who has his team thinking it is ready.
Former Bull Doug McDermott has Jimmy Butler’s back in this ongoing NBA drama
McDermott credits Butler for taking him under his wing during their Bulls days, insisting, “He pushes people, but pushes you the right way.’’
New Bull Jabari Parker already seems to be on a different page than his coach
Parker refused to speak to the media after learning of his demotion to the bench Wednesday, but on Thursday, he told his side of the story. Sort of.
Bulls forward Jabari Parker refuses to comment after being moved to a bench role
Trying to find some energy after two dismal preseason performances, coach Fred Hoiberg moved Parker to the bench in the victory over the Pacers.
Bulls confirm that former assistant coach Tex Winter is dead at 96
Winter, who was the architect of the famed triangle offense, died on Wednesday at the age of 96.
Bulls doing everything they can to downplay Lauri Markkanen injury ‘hangover’
The 6- to 8-week timetable for Markkanen’s right-elbow injury to heal is not exactly on the fast track, and his absence is being felt on many fronts.
Forward Jabari Parker willing to play the long game in Bulls’ rebuild
Parker says learning his teammates — and them learning him — won’t be a quick process. But does the rebuild have time for that right now?
Guard Zach LaVine looks poised for a huge season, but Bulls lose again
The Bulls lost 110-104 to the Hornets, but LaVine scored a game-high 26 points on 9-for-15 shooting in 25 minutes.
