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
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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
Chicago Bulls Sign Rajon Rondo, but Not Clearly Picking a Lane
Former Sacramento Kings, Boston Celtics and Kentucky Wildcats point guard Rajon Rondo is coming to the Chicago Bulls. Multiple outlets are reporting that the Bulls have agreed to a two-year deal with Rondo, who led the league in assists this season at 11.7 per game. The second year of the contract is only partially guaranteed, and the total deal is worth $30 million; according … [Read more...] about Chicago Bulls Sign Rajon Rondo, but Not Clearly Picking a Lane
Evan Turner Gets $70 Million Deal, Redefines “Journeyman” Term
When Evan Turner was traded from the Philadelphia 76ers to the Indiana Pacers on February 21st, 2014, his deal highlighted an extremely dull NBA Trade Deadline day. There are trade deadline days some years that are extremely boring and painful. Then there was the 2014 NBA Trade deadline day, which made those kind of deadline days that I just described look exciting and … [Read more...] about Evan Turner Gets $70 Million Deal, Redefines “Journeyman” Term
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
Denzel Valentine on Wearing Michael Jordan’s Number
Denzel Valentine wasted no time beginning his transition to "the league." The Chicago Bulls selected him with the 14th and final pick of the NBA Draft Thursday night. By Monday he was at Bulls headquarters to meet the media and display his #45 jersey, the number both he and his Dad wore with the Michigan State Spartans, and briefly worn by Michael Jordan himself during his … [Read more...] about Denzel Valentine on Wearing Michael Jordan’s Number
E’Twaun Moore Might Be Highlight of Bulls Free Agency
You can count down the hours now until the NBA free agency signing period opens, so an early Happy Canada Day to all! Yes, free agency and Canadian Independence Day always intersect each year, and perhaps the Toronto Raptors will be a more interesting to team to watch this free agency season than the Chicago Bulls. No offense to combo guard E’Twaun Moore, as you know how … [Read more...] about E’Twaun Moore Might Be Highlight of Bulls Free Agency
NBA Free Agency: 8 Teams Needing a Point Guard
The NBA Free Agency period official kicks off on July 1st when teams are able to start negotiating with available players. A weak class of free agent point guards is led by Mike Conley and Rajon Rondo. From there, the level of talent dips which is why we have already seen guys like Derrick Rose, Jeff Teague, and George Hill get dealt prior to the NBA Draft. Here are eight … [Read more...] about NBA Free Agency: 8 Teams Needing a Point Guard
Bulls Denzel Valentine on Future of Michigan State Hoops (Exclusive)
It was #DenzelValentinesDay at Chicago Bulls headquarters on Monday. Denzel Valentine, the last pick in the 2016 NBA Draft Lottery, by the Chicago Bulls at #14, was unveiled to the local media for some Q&A. Zel will wear #45 with the Bulls, the same number that both he and his Dad wore at Michigan State. It's also the same number that Michael Jordan briefly wore in 1994 … [Read more...] about Bulls Denzel Valentine on Future of Michigan State Hoops (Exclusive)
Draymond Green Makes USA Rio Olympics Roster
USA Basketball announced on Monday that Golden State Warriors forward and Michigan State Alum Draymond Green will be part of the 12-man roster for the 2016 U.S. Olympic Men’s Basketball Team. #USABMNT The full roster of players selected for the 2016 U.S. Olympic Team, which is seeking a third consecutive Olympic title when they compete in the Rio Summer Olympiad includes: … [Read more...] about Draymond Green Makes USA Rio Olympics Roster