Derrick Rose: It’s Not the End; Were Not Quitting

Oh, it’s not “over over” yet. The Bulls can win Game 6 on Thursday, especially if Pau Gasol plays — maybe only if Pau Gasol plays — but you can almost hear that Bora Bora vacation breeze whistling in the Bulls’ ears. Because Game 7 against LeBron in Cleveland? Good luck. Hey, bartender, turn on […]

Basketball Insiders  •  15 Oct 2021
Thibodeau in Play to Replace Pelican’s Ex-Coach Williams?

Speculation among rival teams and coaching industry sources immediately turned to a head coach who is still employed: the Bulls’ Tom Thibodeau, who was a candidate for the New Orleans (Pelicans) job when the team hired (Monty) Williams. Long-simmering tension between Thibodeau and the Bulls’ front office is now common knowledge throughout the league, and […]

Basketball Insiders  •  15 Oct 2021
Bulls’ Pau Gasol Uncertain He Will Play for Game 6

Pau Gasol ran at 40 percent exertion Tuesday for the first time since leaving Game 3 early with a strained left hamstring. He has yet to change direction or jump with explosion. And yet, Gasol, who missed his second straight game, refused to rule out playing in Thursday’s Game 6. “(Game 5) is critical, but […]

Basketball Insiders  •  15 Oct 2021
Game 6 Preview: Cavaliers vs. Bulls

LeBron James won the day in Game 5, so Game 6 could end this series against Chicago. Can the Bulls stay alive?

Alan Draper  •  15 Oct 2021
NBA AM: Are The Bulls Facing The Inevitable?

Tom Thibodeau is arguably the most successful Bulls coach since Phil Jackson, and he may be out when the season ends… The Cavaliers don’t have a rift, they have an answer…

Alan Draper  •  15 Oct 2021
NBA’s All-Time Best Playoff Buzzer Beaters

This weekend featured some great postseason buzzer beaters. What are the best playoff buzzer beaters of all-time?

Alan Draper  •  15 Oct 2021
Game 5 Preview: Bulls vs. Cavaliers

LeBron James’ big shot saved Cleveland in Game 4. Can he keep the good times rolling back home for Game 5?

Alan Draper  •  15 Oct 2021
The Best Trade Chip Contracts

Salary cap expert Eric Pincus breaks down the league’s best trade assets.

Alan Draper  •  15 Oct 2021
Pau Gasol Day-to-Day; Status for Game 4 Unclear

Chicago Bulls forward Pau Gasol has a strained left hamstring and his status for Sunday’s Game 4 against the Cleveland Cavaliers is unclear. Bulls head coach Tom Thibodeau said an MRI on Gasol’s hamstring revealed a strain and that the Spanish big man was still sore. “[He’s] day to day,” Thibodeau said. “He didn’t do […]

Basketball Insiders  •  15 Oct 2021