It’s time for Jim Boylen to earn his money and improve Bulls’ defense
Many of the Bulls’ good defensive moments the last few years have been because of the Thibodeau effect. Now it’s time for Boylen to show his worth.
Joe Cowley
jcowley@suntimes.com
NBA predictions sure to go wrong, as the race for East tanking is on
The Bulls have built a last-place roster heading into the season, but they are definitely not alone as it will be a fight to be bad in the East.
Fred Hoiberg wants the threes to fly this season, and so far, so good
Hoiberg hasn’t had the personnel to play the way he has wanted from long range. Now that he does, the green light is on for everybody.
Bulls’ front office keeping lottery talk away from players and coaches
There’s no doubt the front office wants to earn a top-three pick in the draft lottery, but they are keeping that message away from the court.
Bulls lose preseason finale, but Fred Hoiberg calls it a positive camp
The 125-104 loss to the Raptors was ugly in the fourth quarter, as the Bulls end the preseason 3-3 with their eyes on the start of the regular season.
Justin Holiday just might be the best player on these new-look Bulls
With Zach LaVine starting the regular season on the shelf, Holiday has emerged as the most consistent player the young Bulls have.
PODCAST: The start of the rebuild is in mud and that’s a good thing
In Episode 3 of “Know Your Job, Do Your Job,” Bulls beat writer Joe Cowley discusses the injuries to the young foundation players and why it’s OK.
Bulls’ rebuild is off to a slow start — and that’s not a bad thing
Lauri Markkanen is the only member of the ‘‘three key pieces’’ who will play in the regular-season opener, but patience is key for the Bulls.
Lauri Markkanen continues showing that he’s not short on confidence
The No. 7 overall pick has only played in two preseason games, but is making an impression with both his confidence and his physicality.
New Cav Dwyane Wade says so-called feud with young Bulls ‘overblown’
Wade doesn’t like to dwell on the past, but he thought it was important to clear the air on how he really felt about young Bulls players last season.
Bulls’ organization not thrilled with Derrick Rose’s latest comments
Rose dropped a bombshell, alleging that he was front and center in recruiting the “Big Three” back in 2010, but the team told a much different story.
Bulls say they have no hard feelings toward D-Wade before reunion
There was a picture painted that the young Bulls players couldn’t stand Wade and were glad to see him now in Cleveland, but that isn’t exactly true.
Lauri Markkanen makes his preseason debut in a loss to the Pelicans
The No. 7 overall picks puts in 15-plus minutes of work, showing he’s not shy with his shot in a 1-for-9 (0-for-6 from three) debut.
Lauri Markkanen is cleared to make his preseason debut on Sunday
The Bulls finally received some good news on Saturday, as their top draft choice is set to play on Sunday, but injuries are still hurting the rebuild.
Jerian Grant once again getting the starting nod over Kris Dunn
The point guard auditions continue, as coach Fred Hoiberg will go back with Grant.
