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Money can pay fines but can’t buy wins as Bulls fall to the Kings

Zach LaVine wasn’t the only Bull frustrated in the wake of the 110-101 loss Sunday, but he was definitely the most animated. That was evident with his late-game technical, even after he scored 41 points.

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Rookie Dalen Terry sits and waits while Bulls struggle with consistency

Terry remained confident that he could help with some of the issues that showed themselves on the six-game road trip, but it’s not his call. So for now, the guard/forward will continue working in what is shaping up to be a “redshirt year.”

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Bulls have to balance development of young players with winning games

Patrick Williams and Ayo Dosunmu are still very much in the Bulls’ plans moving forward, but they’re no longer in the starting lineup. So how can they continue to develop with fewer minutes while the Bulls try to start winning games more consistently?

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Dosunmu, Williams are ‘with whatever to win’ despite demotion

Billy Donovan made the lineup change to 'see what this looks like.'

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Player grades: Bulls late run falls short, falling to Warriors 119-111

Chicago fought back into the game in the fourth quarter but just fell short.

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New-look Bulls starting lineup still falls short and haunted by ghosts

The Stephen Curry Effect remained deeper than just the guard’s shooting ability, and the Bulls were again reminded of that in the Friday loss. The other story of the night, however? Coach Billy Donovan shakes up the starting lineup to try and find something that will be sustainable.

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Bulls coach Billy Donovan doesn’t have set exit strategy on his career

While some coaches have a plan for when they want to walk away from the game, that isn’t the case with Donovan, who received an extension from his organization.

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The Bulls no longer know ‘when or if’ Lonzo Ball can return from injury this season, and it’s devastating

Lonzo still cannot run or jump, and he isn't close to getting cleared for contact.

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Bulls coach Billy Donovan wants team to play to a consistent standard

The Bulls have shown this season that they are capable of beating the league’s elite, but Wednesday was a reminder that they’ve also had some real embarrassing moments. While the loss to the Suns could be considered a one off, Donovan doesn’t think so, and definitely doesn’t want his players…

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Billy Donovan on Lonzo Ball’s rehab: ‘It’s been really slow’

More disheartening news regarding Ball's return to the floor.

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Suns wallop Bulls, courtesy of Devin Booker’s 51-point explosion

While Zach LaVine still was trying to figure out a way to find his timing and end an eight-game shooting slump, Booker was showing the Bulls what a max-contract shooting guard should do, lighting them up despite playing only three quarters.

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Progress Bulls point guard Lonzo Ball is making in his knee rehab remains slow

According to coach Billy Donovan, Ball still is dealing with pain in his surgically repaired left knee. There have been no setbacks, but the concern continues.

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By secretly extending Billy Donovan’s contract, Jerry Reinsdorf does Bulls coach a disservice

Why not come out during fall camp in September and capture the news cycle by celebrating the decision to keep Donovan beyond next season when his original four-year deal was set to expire?

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Chicago Bulls signed coach Billy Donovan to a years-long contract extension ahead of 2022-23 season

PHOENIX — The Chicago Bulls signed coach Billy Donovan to a contract extension this summer ahead of the 2022-23 season, retaining him for at least four more years.

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Report: Bulls, Billy Donovan inked contract extension during offseason

Head coach Billy Donovan and the Chicago Bulls inked a previously unreported contract extension prior to the start of this season.

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Former Bull Lauri Markkanen shines, but Bulls get the win in Utah

Markkanen was once considered the foundation piece for the Bulls, so what went wrong? Timing, bad coaching, poor development, maturity ... pick one. Either way, the 7-footer is finally doing “unicorn” things, even in Monday’s loss to the Bulls.

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Bulls coach Billy Donovan wants to temper expectations on young players

Donovan went out of his way to speak about how he thinks Bulls forward Patrick Williams — and all young players — should be perceived by others.

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Patrick Williams is confident he has ‘what it takes to be a star’

The Bulls' forward is '100% locked in' on becoming a better player.

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PHOTOS: Best images from the Thunder’s 123-119 OT win over the Bulls

Here are the best photos from the Thunder's 123-119 overtime win over the Bulls on Friday.

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Latest loss for the Bulls exactly what Billy Donovan has been warning

The coach has been saying since the start of the season that this year was going to be even “harder than last.’’ Friday’s overtime loss in Oklahoma City was evidence of that, as Donovan is still trying to get his players to buy into the new-look offense.

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Bulls are starting to get defensive, and that includes the ‘Big Three’

Coach Billy Donovan challenged his veteran trio of DeMar DeRozan, Zach LaVine, and Nikola Vucevic after an embarrassing loss to Orlando last week, and not only have the three responded, but have done so in impressive fashion with wins over Boston and Milwaukee.

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It’s been a slow process, but the Bulls’ Patrick Williams is finding his way

Williams still doesn’t resemble a No. 4 pick overall, but he’s also not the same passive passenger he was the first month of the regular season. His development remains a high priority for the organization if they want to get where they hope to get, and he’s at least trending…

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Paul Sullivan: Benching Zach LaVine wasn’t Billy Donovan’s best decision, but the Chicago Bulls coach will have to live with it

After shooting 2-for-17 in the Chicago Bulls’ 87-80 win over the Golden State Warriors on Jan. 30, 1998, Michael Jordan shrugged it off.

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Bulls remain a work in progress when facing teams with .600 or better records

Teams with a .600 winning percentage or higher owned the Bulls last season, including a first-round playoff exit to the Milwaukee Bucks. And while this current roster hasn’t been as consistent overall, they have shown an ability to play king slayer against the league’s best.

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Goran Dragic injures shoulder in Monday’s win vs. Celtics

Billy Donovan said postgame that Dragic has a stinger in his neck from the collision.

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