Jerry Krause, architect of the Chicago Bulls 1990s super-dynasty passed away Tuesday. The former Chicago Bulls General Manager and White Sox scout, who died from persistent health issues, including osteomyelitis, was 77. He retired last spring from his scouting job with the Arizona Diamondbacks. Here's a Tweet from the Chicago Tribune's Bulls beat reporter K.C. Johnson. Below … [Read more...] about Former Chicago Bulls GM Jerry Krause Passes Away at Age 77
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Chicago Bulls Lose Dwyane Wade for the rest of the Season
Chicago Bulls superstar and local product Dwyane Wade will miss the rest of the season, an official team press release said. According to the club, results of an MRI showed a sprain and a small fracture in his right elbow, which will sideline him for the rest of the 2016-17 regular season. There is a possibility that he could return for the NBA playoffs, but that's a strong … [Read more...] about Chicago Bulls Lose Dwyane Wade for the rest of the Season
Chicago Bulls Lack a Genuine Identity; Big Changes Must Come Eventually
This past summer Chicago Bulls GM Gar Forman claimed the team was going "younger and more athletic." Derrick Rose, Joakim Noah, Pau Gasol, E'Twaunn Moore and Aaron Brooks out. Robin Lopez, Dwyane Wade, Rajon Rondo and Jerian Grant in. Younger and more athletic? Only if you believe in alternative facts. This Chicago Bulls team needs another major overhaul this summer, to even … [Read more...] about Chicago Bulls Lack a Genuine Identity; Big Changes Must Come Eventually
NBA All-Star Weekend Needs to Finally Return to Chicago in 2018
The NBA All-Star Game was inaugurated in 1951, but hasn't been played in Chicago since 1988. The second city, as much of a hoops haven as any destination in America, has only hosted it twice (1973 was the other occasion). The 2017 NBA All-Star weekend, commencing tonight with the Rising Stars Game, was originally awarded to Charlotte, North Carolina. On March 23, 2016, North … [Read more...] about NBA All-Star Weekend Needs to Finally Return to Chicago in 2018
Former Illini Center Meyers Leonard Expanding His Role with Portland Trail Blazers
Meyers Leonard currently wears #11 for the Portland Trail Blazers, and it matches the sequence in which he was selected in the 2012 NBA Draft. Leonard was taken in the lottery, #11 overall, out of Illinois and no Illini has been taken in the NBA Draft since. Demetri McCamey, Jereme Richmond and Brandon Paul all earned combine invites, but none of them were drafted. Malcolm … [Read more...] about Former Illini Center Meyers Leonard Expanding His Role with Portland Trail Blazers
Chicago Bulls Must Realize Where Denzel Valentine Fits, at Point Guard
NBA Draft Lottery picks are not meant to be sent back and forth between the parent club and the D-League franchise. Denzel Valentine, the 2016 College Basketball Player of the Year Award winner, does not belong at the Sears Center. Unless suburban big box mart shopping is his thing, the 14th overall selection in the NBA Draft by the Chicago Bulls should not be spending … [Read more...] about Chicago Bulls Must Realize Where Denzel Valentine Fits, at Point Guard
Are the Cavaliers in Trouble?
Entering this NBA season, it was thought that the defending champions the Cleveland Cavaliers would likely run away with the Eastern Conference. That's certainly not the case as the Boston Celtics are now trending towards the elite form showcased in years past. The extremely storied and glorious franchise is back on the upswing, thanks to the leadership of Head Coach Brad … [Read more...] about Are the Cavaliers in Trouble?
San Antonio Spurs Coach Gregg Popovich Addresses White Priviledge
In comparison to other sports leagues, the NBA just “gets it.” It's a league where many of the strongest and most influential figures are more "woke" than in other leagues. The day after the presidential election, San Antonio Spurs coach Gregg Popovich gave a rant that lambasted Donald Trump for xenophobic, misogynist, racist, offensive and immature campaign tactics. Pop … [Read more...] about San Antonio Spurs Coach Gregg Popovich Addresses White Priviledge
The NBA More Woke than Any Other Sports League Right Now
In comparison to other sports leagues, the NBA just "gets it." Not speaking of league leadership in general, but in terms of having more leading strong influential figures, the NBA is way more woke. College football and baseball just have too much of an old guard, stuffed shirt vibe. The NFL has some progressive elements, but the game always has, and always will be, … [Read more...] about The NBA More Woke than Any Other Sports League Right Now
Indiana Basketball: OG Anunoby NBA Draft Stock Report
Indiana basketball player OG Anunoby will undergo surgery on his right knee next week and will miss the rest of his sophomore season. The 6-8, 236 pound forward from Jefferson City, Missouri got hurt at Penn State on January 18th, and now big basketball future contains a ton of question marks. Is he done in Bloomington? Will he be back and recovered in time to impress NBA … [Read more...] about Indiana Basketball: OG Anunoby NBA Draft Stock Report