This Bulls organization looking too soft to address its real issue
All the talk about coach Jim Boylen and the offense or Jabari Parker and his minutes, continues masking the real problem facing the Bulls.
jcowley@suntimes.com
It might be a mistake to downplay the loss of Justin Holiday for fading Bulls
Bulls players are using toughness and effort as the latest excuse for a failing defense, but the numbers since Holiday was traded are staggering.
Bulls rookie center Wendell Carter Jr. to miss 8-to-12 weeks after thumb surgery
Carter Jr. had an MRI done that seemed to clear him of a major injury, but after seeing specialists on Friday, he could miss the rest of the season.
The Bulls’ blame line should be long after latest embarrassment
In losing to Denver by 30 and finishing their five-game road trip 0-5, the slumping Bulls are beginning to look in the mirror.
Bulls forward Bobby Portis gets starting nod for injured Wendell Carter Jr.
Carter feels like he dodged a bullet, especially after an initial X-ray on the left thumb had the team thinking he could miss six to eight weeks.
Bulls guard Zach LaVine hopes to have some say with the front office this summer
As if the losing wasn’t bad enough, Wendell Carter Jr.’s injured thumb has LaVine evaluating just what direction this rebuild is going.
Bulls big man Robin Lopez says all is good between himself and Kris Dunn
Lopez had to be removed from practice on Monday, after a heated moment occurred between him and Dunn. A day later, he said all was good.
Bulls big man Bobby Portis says betting on himself this fall was still worth it
Portis turned down a contract extension with the Bulls in October, but he remains at peace even with injury problems limiting him to just 13 games.
Days of Our Bulls: Robin Lopez has to be removed from a chippy Monday practice
The Bulls big man has remained a trade rumor since last season, and was now informed that his minutes were about to be reduced once again.
Bulls’ front office still looking to trade Robin Lopez before Feb. 7 deadline
Like they did with Justin Holiday, the Bulls are in the business of trying to collect draft assets first and foremost rather than negotiate buyouts.
Bulls coach Jim Boylen will show patience with starters … at least for now
Boylen wants to see the likes of Zach LaVine, Lauri Markkanen, Kris Dunn and Wendell Carter Jr. showing a killer instinct, especially late in games.
Bulls big man Bobby Portis said Kevin Durant purposely tried to injure him
Before the loss to Utah on Saturday night, Portis discussed the injury he felt was caused by K.D., and how he’s being treated by the officials.
Source: Bulls give Jim Boylen salary bump in deal through next season
The Bulls coach was initially betting on himself, but the Sun-Times has learned there’s now an even bigger salary commitment from the front office.
The Bulls backcourt of Kris Dunn and Zach LaVine have some serious hoop dreams
Dunn and LaVine had a chance to measure where they stand on Friday, facing off against the gold standard in Steph Curry and Klay Thompson.
If the Bulls rebuild is going to gain traction Lauri Markkanen has to be better
The second-year 7-footer is deemed special by those in his organization and around the league, and now it is time to push him to that potential.
