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Chicago Bulls – Derrick Rose Slowing it Down
The Chicago Bulls continue their preseason schedule by beating the Memphis Grizzlies 106-87, as the issue of Derrick Rose and his adaptation to the NBA game once again stands in the focus of their preparation for the next season. So far, it seems to be going quite well.
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Chicago Bulls – Derrick Rose Doesn’t Disappoint
In what can turn out to be the Eastern Conference Finals, the Chicago Bulls and the Indiana Pacers opened their preseason schedule in a game that was mostly about Derrick Rose making his first appearance since April 2012, and not showing too many signs of rust or injury.
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Isiah Thomas & ‘Bad Boys’ Pistons Didn’t Deserve Champions Respect
It’s always easy to forget how great of a player Isiah Thomas was because of his actions as a GM and head coach. He also won’t go down in the hall of fame for sportsmanship if there is such a thing, leading the Detroit Pistons off the court in order to avoid shaking hands with the Chicago Bulls and especially Michael Jordan after being swept in the playoffs.
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The Derrick Rose Comeback Isn’t Going to be Gradual
No holding back and no waiting. Obviously, there are going to be preseason games for Derrick Rose to tune up his game and get back his feeling back, but the great big title hope for the Chicago Bulls isn’t planning on taking it easy once he’s on the floor for his first official NBA game in 18 months.
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Chicago Bulls Media Day – Between Derrick Rose & Luol Deng
Moving into the future while shedding off excess weight. The Chicago Bulls media day was mostly about Derrick Rose announcing and predicting just how good he’ll be next season, but noticing Luol Deng avoiding the subject of what might be is final season for the team wasn’t hard to do.
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Eastern Conference Champions – Bulls, Heat or Pacers?
Out of the Eastern conference, one of three teams: The Miami Heat, Chicago Bulls or the Indiana Pacers will reach the NBA finals.
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NBA Rumors – Two Trades That Might Happen This Season
Two trades to look out for this season, which actually make sense for all those involved: The Atlanta Hawks and the Houston Rockets exchanging Paul Millsap and Omer Asik; and the Chicago Bulls and the New Orleans Pelicans switching between Luol Deng and Eric Gordon.
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Derrick Rose is the Most Important Player in the NBA This Season
With a regular season as long as the one the NBA has (82 games), there isn’t just one storyline to hold the fabric of interest together. With all due respect to LeBron James rising among the game’s legends, Kevin Durant still trying to be the best and Kobe Bryant trying to not lose with the Lakers, Derrick Rose and his comeback attempt with the Chicago Bulls should be the best one to follow in 2014.
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NBA Rumors – Utah Jazz Might Eventually Trade Brandon Rush to the Chicago Bulls
After missing almost an entire season due to an ACL tear, Brandon Rush was traded to the Utah Jazz to play for on the final season of his contract. By the end of this one, however, there’s a good chance he’ll end up playing for the Chicago Bulls.
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NBA Rumors – Chicago Bulls Don’t Want to Re-Sign Luol Deng
The Chicago Bulls don’t mind having Luol Deng on the team, but not at his current rate (and probably not close to it), and are strongly considering for this season to be the last for him on the team, enabling them to go after a high-profile free agent next season or get something via trade for Deng.