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Will the Bulls have the Best Record in the NBA Again?

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The Chicago Bulls led the NBA in wins last year, but like their #1 seed counterpart in the West, the San Antonio Spurs, they failed to reach the NBA Finals. Chicago returns the same nucleus as last year, with some upgrades. On paper, they should be better. Then again, so will the Miami Heat, who eliminated them last year. "I think the longer you are together, everything … [Read more...] about Will the Bulls have the Best Record in the NBA Again?

2012 Chicago Bulls Look to Avoid Glass Ceiling

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Of all the questions surrounding the Chicago Bulls this season, only one truly matters- can they get past the Miami Heat this year? Because of what happened last season (4-1 Eastern Conference Finals loss despite the Bulls having home court advantage), what could happen this year (many NBA experts predict the same outcome this year) and how this script could occur repeatedly in … [Read more...] about 2012 Chicago Bulls Look to Avoid Glass Ceiling

Chicago Bulls Lock up Franchise (Derrick Rose) $94 Million, 5 Years

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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

Chicago Bulls Camp Opens: Notable Quotables

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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

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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

NBA Free Agent Signings: Chandler, Young, Cook, Thornton

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Our resident NBA nerd David Kay is on vacation this week; in a much warmer place. However, being out of the country hasn't stopped him from being on top of the news. He's got a lot to say on what's been going on with the league this week. New York Knicks sign C Tyson Chandler to 4-year, $58 million contract The Knicks land one of the most coveted free agents and add a true … [Read more...] about NBA Free Agent Signings: Chandler, Young, Cook, Thornton

NBA Free Agent Signings: McGrady, Dunleavy, Prince, Jerebko

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Our resident NBA nerd David Kay is on vacation this week; in a much warmer place. However, being out of the country hasn't stopped him from being on top of the news. He's got a lot to say on what's been going on with the league this week. Detroit Pistons re-sign SF Tayshaun Prince to 4-year, $27 million contract I thought for sure Prince was going to move on in his career … [Read more...] about NBA Free Agent Signings: McGrady, Dunleavy, Prince, Jerebko

NBA Free Agent Signings: Butler, Battier, Brown, Oden

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Our resident NBA nerd David Kay is on vacation this week; in a much warmer place. However, being out of the country hasn't stopped him from being on top of the news. He's got a lot to say on what's been going on with the league this week. Los Angeles Clippers sign SF Caron Butler to 3-year, $24 million contract It was no secret that the Clips were looking for an upgrade … [Read more...] about NBA Free Agent Signings: Butler, Battier, Brown, Oden