When the Oklahoma City Thunder visit the Chicago Bulls tomorrow night at 7 p.m, Hall of Famer Charles Barkley will be a game analyst with play-by-play commentator Kevin Harlan, analyst Reggie Miller and reporter Craig Sager. Yes, that's right, Charles Barkley will call the very next Bulls game. Zaniness could ensue. … [Read more...] about Charles Barkley calling Bulls game tonight; what a treat!
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New HBO Kareem Abdul-Jabbar Documentary Preview (Video)
There's a new documentary about Basketball Hall of Famer Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, the National Basketball Association’s all-time leading scorer with 38,387 points, and six-time MVP, premiering Tuesday on HBO. "Kareem: Minority of One" highlights the life and work of Abdul-Jabbar. … [Read more...] about New HBO Kareem Abdul-Jabbar Documentary Preview (Video)
Joakim Noah’s future in Chicago is very murky
Happy NBA tip-off everybody! Welcome to another season of "the Chicago Bulls will challenge Lebron James for Eastern Conference supremacy." I've heard that line more than "I really don't do this with guys when I first meet them," and I'm way too cynical a Generation Xer to believe either one. Keep telling yourself these things, maybe they will one day become true! Perhaps you … [Read more...] about Joakim Noah’s future in Chicago is very murky
Derrick Rose-Jimmy Butler feud rumors don’t seem legit
Jimmy Butler, not Derrick Rose, is the best overall player on this Chicago Bulls team that tips off the season tonight. Butler is more reliable, consistent, and a way better "two way player" than Rose. We've discussed this detail before here, as the Bulls are proverbially "Butler's Team" now. In years past, yes, this was Derrick Rose's team, but those days are over. That … [Read more...] about Derrick Rose-Jimmy Butler feud rumors don’t seem legit
Kobe Bryant complicates everything in Lakerland this year
Kobe Bryant's retirement decision is not set in stone. Yes, his contract expires after this season, but as Kobe told a reporter "who the hell said" that he was leaving. Bryant has also said that fielding retirement questions an indeed be a "pain in the ass" (it's mild, entry-level swearing day here in the opening paragraph) Lakers insiders (and today, c'mon who isn't "an … [Read more...] about Kobe Bryant complicates everything in Lakerland this year
Brad Stevens is building long term with Boston Celtics
Brad Stevens is doing a lot with the Boston Celtics right now. One thing he's not doing, is waiting out a vacancy at the Indiana Hoosiers head coaching position. It seems like it's a story we have to write every year, if not here in the preseason, then later when Tom Crean fails to live up to expectations and/or off-the-court issues ensue among his players. Whether you love … [Read more...] about Brad Stevens is building long term with Boston Celtics
L.A. Lakers: NBA’s least predictable team this season
The Los Angeles Lakers- one of the NBA's top three franchises (at least from a general awareness point of view). The other two franchises in that group, the Chicago Bulls and the Boston Celtics, have a tradition of excellence, much like the Lakers themselves. With the Bulls and the Celtics, we pretty much know what we're going to get this season. We also what direction … [Read more...] about L.A. Lakers: NBA’s least predictable team this season
Not “Derrick Rose led Bulls” anymore; Now it’s Jimmy Butler’s team
Last year, Jimmy Butler was a better, more effective player for the Chicago Bulls than Derrick Rose. There is more than one list out there ranking Butler ahead of Rose right now. Butler will be the better, more effective player on this year's Bulls team too. Butler was asked by a reporter at Bulls Media Day if this team is now "Jimmy Butler's team" or is it still "Derrick … [Read more...] about Not “Derrick Rose led Bulls” anymore; Now it’s Jimmy Butler’s team
Sixers Jahlil Okafor NBA ROY favorite according to NBA GMs
NBA.com’s survey of NBA rookies has overwhelmingly deemed Philadelphia 76ers center Jahlil Okafor (with 41.9% of the vote) the favorite to win the NBA Rookie of the Year award this season. The No. 3 overall pick in the draft, a one-and-done our of Duke was followed by Stanley Johnson of the Detroit Pistons (19.4%) and No. 1 draft pick Karl-Anthony Towns of the Minnesota … [Read more...] about Sixers Jahlil Okafor NBA ROY favorite according to NBA GMs
Summary of Derrick Rose remarks on pending sexual assault case
Chicago Bulls GM Gar Forman took to the podium first at the team's Media Day which kicked off the 2015-16 season. The first eight questions Forman received all related to the lawsuit against Derrick Rose. Forman didn't say much other than his belief that Rose won't miss any playing time due to any legal proceedings. He also reiterated that the Bulls organization fully supports … [Read more...] about Summary of Derrick Rose remarks on pending sexual assault case