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Chicago Bulls – Carlos Boozer is Finally Gone
It took the Chicago Bulls too long to realize that Carlos Boozer needs to be amnestied. Maybe a year or two too late, the former All-Star power forward has finally been released on that magical clause that keeps him paid but helps the team get rid of cap hit and player they no longer had use for.
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NBA Rumors – Chicago Bulls Finally Making Taj Gibson a Starter
The road to using the amnesty clause on Carlos Boozer just got shorter as the Chicago Bulls have pretty much announced that Taj Gibson will be their starting power forward next season after five seasons of waiting on the bench.
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NBA Playoffs – Game of Thrones Interpretation
Two things people can’t stop talking about? Game of Thrones, with a popularity that’s rising faster than the cold winds, and the NBA playoffs, reaching its Final Four stage of the season. Bleacher Report decided to combine the two in a perfectly done animated short, which is already scorching the internet.
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Chicago Bulls in 2015 – What Comes Next?
Despite home court advantage, the Chicago Bulls are out of the playoffs after the first round for the second time in three years. Tom Thibodeau is a very good head coach, and he has a team with some excellent defense. However, the future doesn’t look too bright without Derrick Rose finally getting some consistent playing time, while the biggest and first decision this teams needs to make has to do with Carlos Boozer and the amnesty clause.
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Chicago Bulls – Don’t Count Them Out Yet
Who knew it would come down to Mike Dunleavy having some sort of career night to keep the Chicago Bulls and their playoff hopes alive? The Washington Wizards had no answer to his dominance from beyond the arc, as they lost 100-97 at home, as their lead in the series was cut down to 2-1.
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Chicago Bulls – Taj Gibson Simply Better Than Carlos Boozer
One of the questions many Chicago Bulls fans have asked themselves has to do with the Taj Gibson – Carlos Boozer debate. Why hasn’t Boozer been amnestied? Why does he get more minutes? The funny thing is that through advances stats or simply by watching a game, the Bulls are better when Gibson plays next to Noah in the frontcourt and the rest of the starters.
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Bulls Over Nets – Energy and Defense Beat Dirty Old Players
Some teams aren’t built for prolonged success within a season and can’t wait for the All-Star break to come around, like the Brooklyn Nets. The Chicago Bulls wouldn’t mind to keep things going for another week or two, looking not just like a younger and fresher outfit, but a simply better group of players in their 92-76 win.
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NBA Rumors – New York Knicks & Chicago Bulls Interested in Carmelo Anthony Trade
Some trade rumors don’t make too much sense for either teams, but it doesn’t mean that the Chicago Bulls aren’t considering a move that will give them Carmelo Anthony, while the New York Knicks receive Carlos Boozer, Jimmy Butler, Tony Snell, Kirk Hinrich and a first round pick.
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Bulls vs Suns – Hustle & Effort Go a Long Way
The Chicago Bulls needed a win badly after two tough losses on their Western tour, and bringing their defensive best with a much better offense than usual did the job in a 101-92 win over the Phoenix Suns, who were riding a hot streak going into the game.
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Chicago Bulls – Jimmy Butler Everyone Has Been Waiting For
This is supposed to be the year Jimmy Butler makes the step from role player to borderline star for the Chicago Bulls. It hasn’t been working out that great so far, mostly because of injuries, but his performance in the road win over the Memphis Grizzlies suggests there’s still hope he’ll turn things around.