Winning 50 games in the lockout shortened season of 2011-12 was a major accomplishment for the Chicago Bulls. However, all that excitement and hopefulness of re-claiming the Larry O’Brien Trophy came crashing down with one injury to Derrick Rose. Unfortunately, that’s how the Bulls 2011-12 season will be remembered. Being the best regular season team in the NBA went all for … [Read more...] about What will the Chicago Bulls do on NBA Draft night?
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How Derrick Rose’s injury affects the Chicago Bulls’ off-season plan
With Derrick Rose’s health condition up in the air for the 2012-13 season after tearing his ACL in the playoffs, the Chicago Bulls enter the off-season with a ton of uncertainty. Luol Deng’s name has already popped up in numerous trade rumors as the team tries to deal with the fallout from losing their star power. … [Read more...] about How Derrick Rose’s injury affects the Chicago Bulls’ off-season plan
How Derrick Rose’s injury ultimately impacted the NBA playoffs
Now that Miami has clinched the NBA Finals with a decisive Game 5 victory, we can most accurately assess what impact Derrick Rose’s knee injury may have had in the 2012 NBA Playoffs. Think back nearly two months ago, when Chicago (50-16) was the NBA’s top seed—holding the tiebreaker over San Antonio thanks to a head-to-head victory—with its star point guard seemingly back at … [Read more...] about How Derrick Rose’s injury ultimately impacted the NBA playoffs
Derrick Rose has 2nd best selling jersey in Europe
The National Basketball Association (NBA) today released its first-ever overall international top selling jerseys list and five-time NBA Champion Kobe Bryant has the most popular NBA jersey internationally. The top 15 list was based on sales at adidas locations outside the United States during the 2011-12 NBA season. … [Read more...] about Derrick Rose has 2nd best selling jersey in Europe
Former Bulls, Notre Dame star Orlando Woolridge passes away
Former University of Notre Dame standout and NBA veteran Orlando Woolridge, who played on Fighting Irish teams that four times knocked off the number-one-ranked team in the nation, died last night at his parents’ home in Mansfield, La., where he had been under hospice care due to a chronic heart condition. He was 52. … [Read more...] about Former Bulls, Notre Dame star Orlando Woolridge passes away
Jerry Sloan: next Charlotte Bobcats coach?
The Charlotte Bobcats finished 7-59, with the worst record in NBA history. This gave Michael Jordan an association with both the best ('96-'97 72-10 Chicago Bulls) and the worst teams in league history. Another former Bulls player, will Hall of Famer Jerry Sloan, will interview Friday for Bobcats vacant head coaching position. Sloan, among the top coaches ever in total … [Read more...] about Jerry Sloan: next Charlotte Bobcats coach?
NBA Playoffs: Garnett Gives A “Throwback” Performance
For a second I thought I was watching Kevin Garnett, the MVP back when he played for the Minnesota Timberwolves. Last night, Garnett put on of the best playoff performances and did something no Boston Celtic has ever done in their rich history. … [Read more...] about NBA Playoffs: Garnett Gives A “Throwback” Performance
The Importance of a Playmaker in the NBA
The game of basketball is a lot easier if you have a player like Kevin Durant, LeBron James, Derrick Rose, or Kobe Bryant. But having a superstar on your team doesn't always guarantee you success. Every team that is a favorite to make it to the NBA Finals has a playmaker or two, who they wouldn't trade for anyone in the world. … [Read more...] about The Importance of a Playmaker in the NBA
Scottie Pippen’s encouraging letter to the Chicago Bulls
The Chicago Bulls losing their superstar Derrick Rose for the postseason is nothing short of devastation for their playoff hopes. Anytime you lose the reigning NBA MVP it's disaster. But Hall of Famer and Bulls legend Scottie Pippen sent the team an open letter of encouragement. Here's an excerpt: … [Read more...] about Scottie Pippen’s encouraging letter to the Chicago Bulls
Can Bulls make ‘Ewing Theory’ type playoff run?
With Derrick Rose’s season over, almost everyone has written off the Chicago Bulls' title hopes, and understandably so. But what about the “Ewing Theory”? You know, Dave Cirilli and Bill Simmons’ theory that says a team occasionally comes together in the absence of its star and actually plays better than before? Is there any chance the Bulls can make a Ewing Theory-like run … [Read more...] about Can Bulls make ‘Ewing Theory’ type playoff run?