Current ESPN broadcaster Bill Walton took some time out of his busy week to give me a phone exclusive this week. The video of the Q&A is at the end. Walton, the Hall of Famer and one of the players in league history, was joined by his son, former NBA player Luke Walton. Together, they are the third father-son duo to win NBA championships. Bill Walton is such a big icon … [Read more...] about Bill Walton on the Bulls, Joakim Noah, Chris Collins and More (Exclusive)
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VIDEO: Joakim Noah goes bezerk, drops f-bombs on refs
Joakim Noah is the perfect player for Chicago Bulls Coach Tom Thibodeau. Both of these men have a non-stop desire for the game of basketball. They're both intensely competitive and value winning above almost anything else. Sure, the Center position is slowly going extinct, but Joakim Noah has developed into one of the better players to man the position. Noah's fiery … [Read more...] about VIDEO: Joakim Noah goes bezerk, drops f-bombs on refs
Dennis Rodman on CNN Friday, First interview since North Korea trip
Chicago Bulls legend Dennis Rodman made international waves this month due to his trip to North Korea and his attempt at diplomacy through basketball exhibition games. "The Worm" has befriended North Korean leader Kim Jong-un and even once sent out a tweet asking Kim to release American prisoner Kenneth Bae. In a New Day exclusive, CNN's Chris Cuomo will sit down live with … [Read more...] about Dennis Rodman on CNN Friday, First interview since North Korea trip
Bulls must retain point guard D.J. Augustin this summer
D.J. Augustin is a piece the Bulls must retain this summer. Chicago needs a quality backup to their franchise player. Through his first three seasons, star point guard Derrick Rose missed a total of six regular season games, won the league's Most Valuable Player Award and appeared to be on his way to becoming one of the dominant players of his era. For the Bulls to … [Read more...] about Bulls must retain point guard D.J. Augustin this summer
Chicago Bulls Tom Thibodeau named Team USA Basketball Asst
Syracuse University coach Jim Boeheim, Chicago Bulls head coach Tom Thibodeau, and New Orleans Pelicans head coach and former USA Basketball player Monty Williams were announced as USA Basketball Men’s National Team assistant coaches for 2013-16 by USA Basketball Chairman Jerry Colangelo. Colangelo is an Illini and a South Suburbanite by the way! Duke "not just a … [Read more...] about Chicago Bulls Tom Thibodeau named Team USA Basketball Asst
VIDEO: Taj Gibson lay-up buzzer beater over L.A. Lakers
Here you'll see an Overtime buzzer beater lay in from Taj Gibson. It gets the Chicago Bulls a 102-100 OT win over the Los Angeles Lakers. Dropping LAL to 2-2 on the "Grammy Road Trip." Taj Gibson is a legitimate starting four, and here he displays that he's clutch too. The talent and ability of Taj Gibson are the reason that GarPax will have no second thoughts at all about … [Read more...] about VIDEO: Taj Gibson lay-up buzzer beater over L.A. Lakers
Bulls’ fans guide to rooting for their NBA draft picks
Three issues Chicago Bulls’ fans need to follow this season
During the 2010-11 and 2011-12 seasons, the focus of Chicago Bulls' fans was singular and clear: root for the Bulls to win championships. What a difference two seasons makes with consecutive season-ending injuries to star point guard Derrick Rose and the trade last week of two-time All-Star forward Luol Deng to the Cleveland Cavaliers. What follows are three of many issues … [Read more...] about Three issues Chicago Bulls’ fans need to follow this season
Chicago Bulls vs Orlando Magic: interesting prop bets
When the Chicago Bulls visit the Orlando Magic tonight there are some interesting NBA Prop bets going on. The game tips at 6pm CST and is broadcast on ESPN AM 1000 and Comcast SportsNet Chicago. On a five-game western trip that ended Monday, Orlando (10-28) averaged 88.0 points on 39.5 percent shooting while losing by an average margin of 20.2 points. The Bulls fell 102-88 … [Read more...] about Chicago Bulls vs Orlando Magic: interesting prop bets
NBA logos as European football badges
Behance.net seems to be the origin of this one. And it's getting all around the sports blogosphere this week. I saw it on both Yardbarker and SB Nation. It's NBA team logos redesigned as European football club emblems or "soccer badges," as we would say stateside. It's a very ambitious and creative project. That's our Chicago Bulls above. … [Read more...] about NBA logos as European football badges