Ninety-nine times out of 100, a star athlete will think and act brand first regarding a public speaking opportunity. This is especially true when it comes to any topic even remotely sociopolitical. Pretty much every corporate brand abhors controversy and intelligent thought that challenges the status quo. They prefer homogenized press release language, the kind you … [Read more...] about Lovie Smith, Dwyane Wade Encourage Athlete Social Activism
Chicago Bulls
Pat Riley Has Heartfelt E-Mail to Dwyane Wade in Drafts Folder
Obviously, it was a bitter divorce between Dwyane Wade and the Miami Heat. However, Heat team President Pat Riley is taking steps to try and heal those wounds. Riley said Monday, Media Day for most teams around the NBA, that he composed a very heartfelt email message for Dwyane Wade and that it's currently in his "save drafts" folder. Riley said the electronic missive … [Read more...] about Pat Riley Has Heartfelt E-Mail to Dwyane Wade in Drafts Folder
Derrick Rose Maintains Innocence Regarding Gang Rape Allegations
It's the official start of basketball talking season as most NBA teams held their individual Media Days on Monday. It's the first Chicago Bulls Media Day without Derrick Rose since 2007, as the point guard was traded to the New York Knicks in June. At the time, many thought the Bulls got fleeced on that deal, but it was still easy to understand why Chicago was looking to part … [Read more...] about Derrick Rose Maintains Innocence Regarding Gang Rape Allegations
Chicago Bulls Back in Conference Mix, Say Bookies
The Chicago Bulls made some wholesale changes this summer and the Basketball betting industry has certainly taken notice. Chicago did some major deals this offseason and it's lifted the team up considerably. Finishing out of the playoffs and in the NBA Draft Lottery last season, they know look like a squad that cold finish fourth or fifth in the Eastern Conference. … [Read more...] about Chicago Bulls Back in Conference Mix, Say Bookies
Chicago Bulls Announce Paul Zipser Signing; Who is He?
As the 2016 NBA Draft progressed, more obscure and strange sounding names were called. Sir Winston Churchill once famously said: 'Everybody has a right to pronounce foreign names as he chooses'. Although Churchill's quip wouldn't fly in today's ultra-pc culture, you could see many NBA fans embodying that zeitgeist in the advanced stages of the draft. In every draft, most … [Read more...] about Chicago Bulls Announce Paul Zipser Signing; Who is He?
GM Gar Forman Articulates the Chicago Bulls Master Plan (Audio)
Chicago Bulls GM Gar Forman just landed one of the biggest NBA free agents of the entire summer in Dwyane Wade. However, the fan base wasn't happy about it to say the least. There was a huge social media backlash against the move Wednesday night. Fans weren't thrilled about the Rajon Rondo signing on Fourth of July either. Are the Bulls actually picking a lane here? Do they … [Read more...] about GM Gar Forman Articulates the Chicago Bulls Master Plan (Audio)
Rajon Rondo Lists Bulls Roster Hierarchy; Somewhat Contradicts Himself
"The main thing is that we have three alphas. There will be three alphas on the team," newly minted Chicago Bulls point guard Rajon Rondo told reporters today. He was referring to himself, Jimmy Butler and just announced signing Dwyane Wade. "Just trying to mesh together and try to make sure we are doing the best thing for the team," Rondo said before later contradicting … [Read more...] about Rajon Rondo Lists Bulls Roster Hierarchy; Somewhat Contradicts Himself
Tre Demps Makes Chicago Bulls Summer League Roster
The Chicago Bulls announced their team which will participate in the 2016 Las Vegas Summer League. This year's #1 draft pick, #14 overall, Denzel Valentine out of Michigan State (the last pick in the lottery) headlines the roster, which includes fellow Spartan alumni Raymar Morgan. Yes, the same Raymar Morgan who is balling with the Spartan Heroes (Michigan State Alumni) in … [Read more...] about Tre Demps Makes Chicago Bulls Summer League Roster
Dwyane Wade to Chicago, 2 yrs, $47M, Bulls Twitter MELTS DOWN
Raise your hand if you're a Chicago Bulls fan and you like the Dwyane Wade signing. Anyone? Anyone? Bueller? Bueller? Frey? Frey? Yes, the Dwyane Wade homecoming is now official, to the tune of two-years, $47 million deal. To make this work though, the Bulls had to also make some salary cap space clearing deals. Mike Dunleavy is out the door to the Cleveland Cavaliers. Jose … [Read more...] about Dwyane Wade to Chicago, 2 yrs, $47M, Bulls Twitter MELTS DOWN
Joakim Noah to Make $18m per Season, Reunite with Derrick Rose
It's no mystery why the New York Knicks have just one playoff series win this century. If there's one thing the Knicks do well, and do very consistently, it's OVERPAY for big name players who are way past their prime. It's like Owner James Dolan bases his entire roster on just one trait- individual brand name awareness. Enter Chicago Bulls Center Joakim Noah, who is joining … [Read more...] about Joakim Noah to Make $18m per Season, Reunite with Derrick Rose