The Chicago Bulls know exactly where their bread is buttered. The reigning MVP Derrick Rose has agreed to a five-year contract extension with the team worth approximately $94 million. Rose on the extension: "I’ll be able to afford what I want. But not too many things excite me except winning and being around my family.” The deal was done right before the Bulls completed … [Read more...] about Chicago Bulls Lock up Franchise (Derrick Rose) $94 Million, 5 Years
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Bulls Waive Keith Bogans, Jannero Pargo
The Chicago Bulls officially have a big upgrade at the two guard position. Although many think it's not that big of an upgrade. With Richard Rip Hamilton now officially in town, the team released Keith Bogans. … [Read more...] about Bulls Waive Keith Bogans, Jannero Pargo
Will Bulls Get More From a Slimmed Down Carlos Boozer?
Perhaps Carlos Boozer will pull more of his weight with the Chicago Bulls this season, given that he's lost quite a bit of it from his body. GM Gar Forman Sunday at Media Day: "Carlos came into camp 20-plus pounds lighter. He's in great shape." Perhaps the improved conditioning will make Boozer that true second banana that Rose sorely lacked last year. Booze gets paid … [Read more...] about Will Bulls Get More From a Slimmed Down Carlos Boozer?
Chicago Bulls Camp Opens: Notable Quotables
Chicago Bulls Head Coach Tom Thibodeau described what happens when his team plays the Miami Heat: "each possession is a war." Yes, the NBA is actually back now, even though it may seem hard to believe. Training camps are open, media days have been held, including the session for the team with the best regular season record in the league last year. The reigning MVP Derrick … [Read more...] about Chicago Bulls Camp Opens: Notable Quotables
Rip Hamilton Will be a Chicago Bull in the Next Couple Days
The Detroit Pistons still haven't officially waived shooting guard Richard "Rip" Hamilton. Waivers take 48 hours to clear. Barring any unforeseen issues, Rip should be at Chicago Bulls trainingcamp by the middle of the week. Today was Bulls media day, and of course free agency, trades, acquisitions were all hot topics. As you might expect no one said anything publicly to … [Read more...] about Rip Hamilton Will be a Chicago Bull in the Next Couple Days
“Derrick Rose Rule” part of new NBA CBA; MVP is Surprised
Here's a story you might have missed during your lockout hangover. I'm not sure myself if I'm over lockout illnes yet. Chicago Bulls superstar Derrick Rose was quite surprised to learn there's a specific provision in the new NBA collective bargaining agreement named "The Derrick Rose Rule;" which kicks in for players in his peer group. … [Read more...] about “Derrick Rose Rule” part of new NBA CBA; MVP is Surprised
Send in the Clowns: Blackhawks Circus Trip Preview
Even though the Bulls, the Chicago Blackhawks' usual co-tenant of the United Center, are currently locked out as NBA owners and players haggle over who will get a bigger piece of the money pie, the Hawks will still be kicked out of the arena for the next several weeks as the circus comes to town. The annual circus trip has always been a make or break proposition for the Hawks, … [Read more...] about Send in the Clowns: Blackhawks Circus Trip Preview
Derrick Rose Premier Highlight Video; NBA Businessmen Suck at Life
I'm not even going to acknowledge the headlines from the NBA labor situation yesterday. I'm so effing sick of it. Sick of hearing about it; basically the whole league sucks at life. That's my take on the union de-certifying/David Stern's proposal/players rejecting it. Basically, in a year after record television ratings, the league is going to lose every casual fan they made … [Read more...] about Derrick Rose Premier Highlight Video; NBA Businessmen Suck at Life
NBA MVPs Derrick Rose, Kobe Bryant Possibly Headed to Play Overseas?
Did you hear that? It's the sound of NBA appeal and influence in this country falling hard to the floor. Due to the ongoing labor crisis, the league cancelled a big chunk of preseason games last week. Within another few days, it'll probably be time to cancel the rest of the preseason. And you know what comes after that...casualties in the regular season, and with it, an erosion … [Read more...] about NBA MVPs Derrick Rose, Kobe Bryant Possibly Headed to Play Overseas?
Michael Jordan’s Golf Bag is AWESOME! Viva Bulls Glory Days
Look at that picture above. Click on it for the larger view. Chicago Bulls legend Michael Jordan has the greatest golf bag ever, and that says something because at this site we know a thing or two about golf bags. With all those rings, it looks so icy you can skate on it. Pictured is so much ice you'll get chill bumps. When you're the greatest NBA player in history, you're … [Read more...] about Michael Jordan’s Golf Bag is AWESOME! Viva Bulls Glory Days