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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
New Orleans Pelicans maybe pulling an Eric Gordon on Eric Gordon
The New Orleans Pelicans are actively shopping Eric Gordon. The Pelicans have talked with several teams and have even concocted a few three-team trade scenarios. Now wouldn't it be HILARIOUS if the Pelicans tell Eric Gordon he's going to one specific NBA team, only to hear rumors and innuendo that he's going to another, and then the front office telling him "we're still solid … [Read more...] about New Orleans Pelicans maybe pulling an Eric Gordon on Eric Gordon
Very Rare Michael Jordan North Carolina Tar Heels items up for auction
Four pieces of Michael Jordan college memorabilia including his University of North Carolina Diploma, recruiting letters from UNC Head Coach Dean Smith and Assistant Coach Bill Guthridge and an original copy of Jordan's UNC undergraduate academic record are now open for bidding from Jan. 10 through Feb. 7, 2014 at www.GoldinAuctions.com. The Chicago Bulls and UNC Tar Heels … [Read more...] about Very Rare Michael Jordan North Carolina Tar Heels items up for auction
Chicago Bulls sign Cartier Martin to 10 day contract
The Chicago Bulls have signed forward Cartier (Karr-tee-A) Martin to a 10-day contract. Yes, Cartier, like the luxury brand of watches and jewelry you'll find for sale on the most upscale parts of Michigan Avenue. Martin (6-7, 220) is currently in his sixth year in the NBA. He was just waived by the Atlanta Hawks. The Chicago Bulls waived Center Andrew Bynum on Tuesday … [Read more...] about Chicago Bulls sign Cartier Martin to 10 day contract
Shaq says J.R. Smith doesn’t care; Barkley says he’d drive Dr. Phil nuts
J.R. Smith has been owning NBA headlines, at least from a web news perspective ever since his "heel turn." The shoe tying scandal has made J.R. Smith a trending term, but not for the reasons you'd want if you were the agent of J.R. Smith. The NBA Punditocracy ripped him a new one last night. As TNT's crew of Charles Barkley, Steve Kerr and Shaquille O’Neal all took turns laying … [Read more...] about Shaq says J.R. Smith doesn’t care; Barkley says he’d drive Dr. Phil nuts
Chicago Bulls season ticket holders get letter from GarPax
Chicago Bulls General Manager Gar Forman and Chicago Bulls Vice President of Player Development John Paxson sent a letter to the Chicago Bulls season ticket holders yesterday in wake of the Luol Deng trade. I'll let you the NBA and/or Chicago Bulls fan/news consumer make of the letter what you will. You're a big boy, you can put on your big boy pants and make up your own … [Read more...] about Chicago Bulls season ticket holders get letter from GarPax
Dennis Rodman defends controversial North Korea visit, b-ball game
In an exclusive interview with Chris Cuomo of CNN's "New Day," basketball star Dennis Rodman defended his controversial visit to North Korea with a team of former NBA players, saying it was a "great idea for the world." The trip takes place just weeks after North Korea shocked the world by announcing the purge and execution of Kim Jong-Un’s once-powerful uncle. There are also … [Read more...] about Dennis Rodman defends controversial North Korea visit, b-ball game