Posts Tagged ‘Chicago Bulls’
Jerry Krause passes away at 77
Jerry Krause, the man responsible for putting together the team that would go on to successfully build the Chicago Bulls’ championship dynasty of the 1990s, passed away at age 77. The Chicago Bulls confirmed the passing of their former general manager on Tuesday. Krause had a very keen eye for talent and was responsible for…
Read MoreChicago Bulls win 2016 NBA Summer League
It was a fitting climax to the most watched NBA Summer League ever; the Chicago Bulls edged the Minnesota Timberwolves 84-82 in overtime. Through the years, the Las Vegas Summer League was held mostly as an opportunity to highlight the NBA’s young talent as well as a chance to build up interest for the upcoming…
Read MoreBig Trades Usher in NBA Off-Season
Less than two weeks after the Cleveland Cavaliers have been crowned the 2016 NBA champions, several teams have already initiated big trades to usher in the off-season. The 2016 NBA Draft is just around the corner and some teams are gearing up for 2016-17. The New York Knicks have acquired former MVP Derrick Rose from…
Read MoreNBA Opens 2015-16 Season with 3 Games
The NBA officially welcomed the 2015-16 season with three games. The reigning NBA champions, the Golden State Warriors hosted the New Orleans Pelicans. Derrick Rose and the Chicago Bulls faced off against LeBron James and the Cleveland Cavaliers in Chicago. Last but not the least, the Atlanta Hawks took on the new-look Detroit Pistons. Going…
Read MoreCleveland Cavaliers down Bulls to reach Eastern Conference Final
The Cleveland Cavaliers, once again propelled by LeBron James, took apart the Chicago Bulls on the road to progress to the NBA Eastern Conference Finals. The victory marked the first time the Cavaliers will contest the Conference Final since the 2008/2009 season and the franchise is certainly in contention for the NBA championship overall. Credit…
Read MoreNBA Play-offs, LeBron inspires Cleveland over Chicago
There are plenty of game changers in the 2015 NBA Play-offs, but few do game changing quite like LeBron, and it was the four time MVP who was the difference as the Cleveland Cavaliers downed the Chicago Bulls 106-101 in Game five of the series. The victory was enough to push the Cavs out in…
Read MoreDerrick Rose hurt again, done for season
Tough news for Chicago Bulls fans. An MRI has revealed that Derrick Rose has a torn mensicus in his right knee and he will undergo season-ending surgery. This is another chapter in the series of unfortunate series of injuries that the former MVP has had to deal with. This is the same injury he suffered…
Read MoreKevin Love is in the air
There is an ongoing not-so-silent auction being conducted for disgruntled Minnesota Timberwolves power forward Kevin Love. Amid the lull of the NBA’s off-season, after the dust has settled from the transfers and transactions of the top free agents on the market, the biggest prize on the table seems to be Kevin Love. Love is expected…
Read MoreNikola Mirotic joins the Chicago Bulls
Nikola Mirotic (207 cm) has left Real Madrid and will play for NBA franchise the Chicago Bulls next season it has been confirmed. The Montenegrin with a Spanish passport has signed a three year deal with the Bulls that will see him earn $17 million. Mirotic is known for his time with Spanish giant Real…
Read MoreNBA free agency frenzy simmers down
It was a busy weekend as far as NBA free agency was concerned. LeBron James’ decision to “come home” to the Cleveland Cavaliers was the first domino to fall and soon after teams and players quickly made their moves. James shrewdly signed a two-year contract with the Cavs worth $42 million, giving him both financial…
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