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D.J. Augustin one of many reasons for Chicago Bulls playoff optimism

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D.J. Augustin has emerged as the Chicago Bulls best late game scorer. He'll be the key player for the #4 seed Bulls as they host the #5 seed Wizards to open the series tonight. The one game the Wizards lost during the season, Nene missed. But now he's back. So the front-court match-up with Gortat and Nene against Joakim Noah and Carlos Boozer will be intriguing, and I think … [Read more...] about D.J. Augustin one of many reasons for Chicago Bulls playoff optimism

Jeff Van Gundy: Chicago is where back-up point guards go to get paid

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Jeff Van Gundy raised a very salient point the other day. As Derrick Rose misses yet another NBA postseason, I guess he can take solace in the fact that he's indirectly and inadvertently helped journeyman point guards find their way in this league. Because he's injured so much, and misses all that time, there's a tremendous opportunity for mediocre ones to get starter … [Read more...] about Jeff Van Gundy: Chicago is where back-up point guards go to get paid

LeBron James needs the Chicago Bulls

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For the Miami Heat to win a third consecutive NBA championship, they will need to defy history.  Since the NBA and ABA merged in 1976, no team has won a title with a lower ranked opponents' field goal percentage than the Heat's 17th.  Their defense was ranked fifth in each of the past two years when they raised championship banners. While LeBron James had another MVP-caliber … [Read more...] about LeBron James needs the Chicago Bulls

Chicago Bulls are the biggest surprise in the NBA this season

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The Chicago Bulls have achieved great things up to now in the season and no one really knows how further they can get. Really, Chicago has managed to save the season after yet another season – ending injury from Derrick Rose. But on top of that, the Bulls, riding Joakim Noah’s incredible performances have managed to turn what seemed to be a lost season into a championship … [Read more...] about Chicago Bulls are the biggest surprise in the NBA this season

Will Joakim Noah win the NBA Defensive Player of the Year award?

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The discussion about the Defensive Player of the Year award has heated up since the All-Star break. It has changed a bit, too. After LeBron James stated that he should be the one to win the award this season, we have also seen Joakim Noah emerging a strong candidate. The Frenchman center has dramatically improved his performance during the second half of the season, especially … [Read more...] about Will Joakim Noah win the NBA Defensive Player of the Year award?

Lance Stephenson is more realistic for the Bulls than Melo

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Carmelo Anthony this. Carmelo Anthony that. What about Lance Stephenson? Which player's addition is more realistic?  Would Lance Stephenson help the Bulls reemerge as championship contenders? Much will hinge on the health of star point guard Derrick Rose, who's been limited to ten games the past two seasons. But a healthy Rose,  assuming he returns to MVP fashion, will … [Read more...] about Lance Stephenson is more realistic for the Bulls than Melo

Jimmer Fredette signs with the Chicago Bulls

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Jimmer Fredette won the 2010-11 Oscar Robertson Trophy, annually presented to the National Player of the Year in college basketball. Drafted by the Sacramento Kings, he never quite fit in there. Jimmer is an undersized shooting guard who doesn't have the skill set to play the one. The Kings released him, and now the Chicago Bulls have signed him. Both the Chicago Tribune and … [Read more...] about Jimmer Fredette signs with the Chicago Bulls