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Jeff Van Gundy TOTALLY RIPS Bulls over Thibodeau firing

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In the bitter divorce between the Chicago Bulls organization and former Coach Tom Thibodeau, there's nobody to root for. We'll cover all of that in a bit, but first ESPN Analyst Jeff Van Gundy went "studio gangsta" on the Bulls again. Like he did during the regular season. Maybe labeling Van Gundy a "studio gangsta" is unfair since almost all of his points are spot on. … [Read more...] about Jeff Van Gundy TOTALLY RIPS Bulls over Thibodeau firing

Chicago Bulls Fred Hoiberg product rollout is Tuesday

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Iowa State Coach, make that Iowa State Coach Fred Hoiberg met with the Chicago Bulls today to finalize his new deal with the club. The Bulls will hold a product rollout, or as these are formally called in the business, an "introductory press conference" tomorrow at 2pm. Of course, this development we all saw coming since shortly after the NBA All-Star break. Everyone knew … [Read more...] about Chicago Bulls Fred Hoiberg product rollout is Tuesday

Campaign to keep Fred Hoiberg at Iowa St. raises only $20

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Is Fred Hoiberg leaving Iowa State to become the next Chicago Bulls Head Coach? Does a bear defecate the woods? The Bulls desire to dismiss Tom Thibodeau was the worst kept secret of the 2014-15 NBA season. The rift between Thibs and the front office was been common knowledge for years. The Bulls "coaching search" is done. It's one name long, and we've all known it since … [Read more...] about Campaign to keep Fred Hoiberg at Iowa St. raises only $20

Fred Hoiberg favorite to replace Tom Thibodeau

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Iowa State head coach Fred Hoiberg is the favorite to be Tom Thibodeau's replacement, reports ESPN's Marc Stein. Hoiberg has been rumored to Chicago for a very long time and was recently quoted as stating that his dream is to coach in the NBA. If Hoiberg doesn't happen, and there's no reason to believe it shouldn't, then the replacement for Thibs is likely to be former Bulls … [Read more...] about Fred Hoiberg favorite to replace Tom Thibodeau

Draymond Green means much more to the GSW than advertised

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We hear about the Splash Brothers incessantly, and rightfully so. Steph Curry and Klay Thompson are not just elite players, but extremely fun to watch. They overshadow Draymond Green to some extent. Green matters a lot to the Golden State Warriors and will end up being one of the biggest impact players in this Western Conference Finals.  The Warriors allowed a league-low … [Read more...] about Draymond Green means much more to the GSW than advertised

John Calipari addresses New Orleans Pelicans rumors

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John Calipari has been linked with a move to the New Orleans Pelicans. The story has been burning up the internet all day. The Kentucky Wildcats Coach has been rumored to be moving to NOLA, with his connections to Anthony Davis and Tyreke Evans cited as primary reasons for why Coach Cal would be jumping ship from college basketball to the NBA. … [Read more...] about John Calipari addresses New Orleans Pelicans rumors

2015 NBA Draft Lottery: Who each team would draft if they got #1

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The 2015 NBA Draft Lottery will be held Tuesday evening and once the ping pong balls are revealed, the order will officially be set for the 2015 NBA Draft. Two big men are projected to be selected 1-2 in the draft; Duke’s Jahlil Okafor and Karl-Anthony Towns of Kentucky. Okafor is one of the most advanced low post scoring young big men to come out of college basketball in quite … [Read more...] about 2015 NBA Draft Lottery: Who each team would draft if they got #1