Guard Kevin Huerter’s tenure with the Bulls began with a five-game losing streak last season. Not that he was much at fault, considering he just had been acquired in the three-team trade that sent guard Zach LaVine to the Kings and brought Huerter to the Bulls. Plus, there were some growing pains with the new-look […]
Chicago Sports Network on upswing under Mike McCarthy, who now has led both regional sports networks in town
Mike McCarthy has a unique place in Chicago sports media. Since 2020, two regional sports networks have launched in the city, and he has run both of them. After serving as general manager of Marquee Sports Network, he became president and CEO of Chicago Sports Network in September. Going from a one-team network to a […]
Chicago Sports Network on upswing under Mike McCarthy, who now has led both regional sports networks in town
Mike McCarthy has a unique place in Chicago sports media. Since 2020, two regional sports networks have launched in the city, and he has run both of them. After serving as general manager of Marquee Sports Network, he became president and CEO of Chicago Sports Network in September. Going from a one-team network to a […]
The Bulls’ Dalen Terry taking big picture approach to shrinking minutes
DETROIT — The excitement in Dalen Terry’s voice was palpable. New season, new jersey number, new outlook. “The last two years I wasn’t being myself, I was trying to be what people wanted me to be, and it’s time for me to be myself,” The Bulls guard insisted back in October. “That’s why I changed […]
Bulls humiliated in Detroit by undermanned Pistons
DETROIT — Calling this game against the Pistons embarrassing would be an understatement. How about humiliating, shameful, mortifying? Getting warmer. “The way we lost just can’t happen,” Bulls guard Kevin Huerter said. No, it can’t, but it did. The Pistons were without starters Tobias Harris, Jalen Duren, Ausar Thompson and Cade Cunningham — who just […]
Bulls rookie Noa Essengue dealing with growing pains of being a project
DETROIT – The fact that rookie Noa Essengue messed around with the G League Windy City Bulls on Tuesday and scored 28 points in 29 minutes of work did not go unnoticed. It also hasn’t changed anything. The rookie is still odd-man out when it comes to the frontcourt rotation with the big boy Bulls […]
Michael Ray Richardson, NBA All-Star guard banned for violating league’s drug policy, dies at 70
Michael Ray Richardson, a versatile guard who was banned from the NBA for violating its drug policy in the 1980s, died Tuesday. He was 70. Richardson’s attorney and close friend, John Zelbst, confirmed his death to the Associated Press. Richardson, who had prostate cancer, died at his Lawton, Oklahoma, home, with his wife, Kimberly, present. […]
Michael Ray Richardson, NBA All-Star guard banned for violating league’s drug policy, dies at 70
Michael Ray Richardson, a versatile guard who was banned from the NBA for violating its drug policy in the 1980s, died Tuesday. He was 70. Richardson’s attorney and close friend, John Zelbst, confirmed his death to the Associated Press. Richardson, who had prostate cancer, died at his Lawton, Oklahoma, home, with his wife, Kimberly, present. […]
Help Wanted: Bulls need a crunch time closer who can counter opposing All-Stars
It was a fair question to ask. Considering the last week for Bulls coach Billy Donovan and his team, it was more than fair. With Josh Giddey putting up impressive all-around numbers on the offensive side of the ball, has the guard done enough on the defensive side to start an All-Star campaign? After all, […]
Help Wanted: Bulls need a crunch time closer who can counter opposing All-Stars
It was a fair question to ask. Considering the last week for Bulls coach Billy Donovan and his team, it was more than fair. With Josh Giddey putting up impressive all-around numbers on the offensive side of the ball, has the guard done enough on the defensive side to start an All-Star campaign? After all, […]
Spurs’ Victor Wembanyama becomes latest star to take down Bulls
Depth? Check. Conditioning? Check. Three-point shooting? Check. Improved defense? Check. Superstar closer? Repeat, superstar closer? Pencils down. Yes, Bulls executive vice president of basketball operations Arturas Karnisovas should get some credit for the improved team he has built this season. But for the third consecutive game — and the Bulls’ third loss in a row […]
Bulls guard Coby White moves step closer to season debut
The Bulls have some clarity about guard Coby White’s return from injury, but they don’t have a specific date. What they learned Monday, however, is that White (strained right calf) can go through an entire practice, even if it was with the Windy City Bulls, their G League affiliate. If he has no setbacks, White […]
Bulls still can’t crossover to dealing with NBA’s elite and it hurts
CLEVELAND – It wasn’t exactly Josh Giddey’s finest moment. “It’s not a good highlight reel to be on,” the Bulls guard joked afterward. With just over six minutes left in the third quarter and the Cavaliers making a push, Giddey found himself locked onto De’Andre Hunter. The bouncy 6-foot-7 forward dribbled between his legs several […]
Bulls getting firsthand lesson in Eastern Conference star power
CLEVELAND — One glance around the Eastern Conference these days, and there’s not a whole lot that has the Bulls flinching. And there shouldn’t be. All the hype coming into the season was that with long-term injuries to Tyrese Haliburton and Jayson Tatum, the Pacers and Celtics, respectively, could struggle, leaving the wide-open conference there […]
Bulls expect seamless return for guard Coby White
CLEVELAND — Guard Coby White had his customary pregame warmup — a few floaters, a bit of spot-up shooting, then some catch-and-shoots — getting into a lather in a T-shirt and shorts Saturday. Then came the reality check: It was his only activity of the night. White (strained right calf) has yet to play this […]
Veteran guard Kevin Huerter hopes to stay with Bulls beyond this season
MILWAUKEE — Guard Kevin Huerter leads the Bulls in plus/minus since coming over in the three-team deal that sent Zach LaVine to the Kings at the trade deadline in February. That’s not Huerter’s only plus, either. At age 27 and on his third team in the last five seasons, he finally feels as though he […]
Bulls may have pace, shooting and depth, but they don’t have Giannis
MILWAUKEE — The Bucks can run with the Bulls. The teams entered their pool-play game Friday in the NBA Cup sprinting at about the same pace this season. The Bucks can score with the Bulls. The Bulls entered the game seventh in the league at 120.4 points per game, with the Bucks a tick behind […]
Bulls add plus-two to traveling party, including an injured Coby White
The hotel guest list for the Bulls traveling party just added two. Coach Billy Donovan said on Thursday that both rookie Noa Essengue and guard Coby White would be making the back-to-back road trip that starts in Milwaukee on Friday, before a showdown with Cleveland a day later. Reinforcements? Not really, but some added hope […]
There’s a secret sauce to the Bulls success and it might not be obvious
It remains the fourth-quarter tell the Bulls sit and wait for. The blood in the water. It could be a subtle deep breath with a long exhale, or it could be more obvious with a player hunched over, hands on knees and tugging on his shorts. That’s when the Eastern Conference leaders know they have […]
Josh Giddey, Nikola Vucevic lead Bulls to comeback win over 76ers
As was mostly the case for the Bulls on Tuesday night, the ball was in Josh Giddey’s hands with seconds to go. After trailing the 76ers by 24 points at the United Center, the Bulls clawed back with a spirited defensive performance in the second half to get within one. Giddey, who had orchestrated much […]