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Bulls guard Zach LaVine still says benching him was wrong decision

LaVine didn’t agree with coach Billy Donovan’s decision to sit him late in Friday’s loss to Orlando, and he felt exactly the same two days later. The two discussed it, and said all the right things about moving forward.

Chicago Sun-Times

Zach LaVine frustrated after being benched late in Bulls’ loss: ‘You play a guy like me down the stretch’

CHICAGO — In the waning minutes of the Chicago Bulls’ 108-107 loss to the Orlando Magic on Friday night, Zach LaVine found himself in an unfamiliar place: on the bench, watching his team attempt to finish a comeback at the United Center.

Chicago Tribune

Billy Donovan: Benching LaVine ‘was best for our team in that moment’

LaVine sat the final four minutes of Friday's loss to Orlando.

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The Bulls’ Zach LaVine finding out max deal comes with max expectations

After a late-game benching in the Friday loss to Orlando, LaVine expressed his disappointment in his coach’s decision. But there’s a bigger picture here, and if the Bulls want to get out of mediocrity in the life of this LaVine contract, someone needs to start answering some hard questions.

Chicago Sun-Times

Zach LaVine on benching: ‘You play a guy like me down the stretch’

Billy Donovan opted to bench LaVine in the final minutes of Friday's loss.

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Bulls’ LaVine on Late-Game Benching: ‘You Play a Guy Like Me’

The two-time All-Star disagreed with Billy Donovan’s decision to keep him on the pine amid a dismal shooting night.

Sports Illustrated

Polling Place: What’s really wrong with the Bulls? (Then again, what isn’t?)

Whatever it is, this group clearly doesn’t bring it every night.

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Message sent from Bulls coach Billy Donovan, but ‘Big Three’ fall short

The Bulls lost their fourth straight game Friday as Orlando’s Jalen Suggs hit a game-winner in the final seconds. But Donovan pointed the finger once again at a slow start to the game and put it on Nikola Vucevic, DeMar DeRozan and Zach LaVine to figure it out.

Chicago Sun-Times

Progress on Lonzo Ball front, but not the kind Bulls fans want to hear

According to coach Billy Donovan, Ball continues to take positive steps in his left knee rehab, but the steps are slow. So slow that the coach still couldn’t offer up any sort of timetable.

Chicago Sun-Times

Bulls need to take a look in the mirror and make some tweaks

While it’s easy to get caught up in slamming the panic button down after Wednesday’s performance in New Orleans, it’s way too early in the season to turn the Advocate Center into a demolition site. That doesn’t mean some in-house changes can’t be made.

Chicago Sun-Times

Ayo Dosunmu seeks challenges with the Chicago Bulls while adapting to starting at point guard: ‘I want to soak up as much as possible’

Ayo Dosunmu wants to be pushed. That was the first request he made to coach Billy Donovan when the former Illinois guard joined the Chicago Bulls as a rookie.

Chicago Tribune

No Zion, no problem? Not for Bulls, who are embarrassed in latest loss

With Zion Williamson sidelined Wednesday, it seemed like the Bulls — and Patrick Williams — would have a much easier go of it. But an all-too familiar problem again haunted the starting unit, and now there are more questions for the Bulls after a third straight loss.

Chicago Sun-Times

Chicago Bulls defense shows improvement despite Lonzo Ball’s continued absence — but the 3-point arc remains a weak spot

Despite their losing record, the Chicago Bulls seem to have figured out how to defend without Lonzo Ball — at least on paper.

Chicago Tribune

Bulls have bigger issues to deal with than low-energy performances

The dismal showing in the loss to Denver earned the roster a practice day on Monday. But effort hasn’t been the issue with this group through the first 14 games of the season. Availability has, and that falls on a front office and the leap of faith they took on…

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Bulls torched by Nuggets despite break in schedule and consistent practice

The Bulls had two days of practice under their belt entering their game Sunday against the Nuggets, but there was no indication of it in their play in a 126-103 loss at the United Center.

Chicago Sun-Times

Bulls rookie Dalen Terry returns from G League assignment

On Sunday, Terry scored 14 points and grabbed 10 rebounds for the Windy City Bulls in the afternoon, then was recalled to the NBA for the Bulls’ game against the Nuggets.

Chicago Sun-Times

Time for Bulls guard Ayo Dosunmu to adjust to the league’s adjustment

The days of leaving the second-year guard wide open have come to an end, and Dosunmu has admittedly seen the adjustment teams are now making on him.

Chicago Tribune

DeMar DeRozan scores 33 points and Zach LaVine adds 23, but the Chicago Bulls fade late in a 115-111 loss to the New Orleans Pelicans

CHICAGO -- Despite four sets of back-to-backs in the first three weeks of the season,the Chicago Bulls entered their matchup against the New Orleans Pelicans on Wednesday night at the United Center at 6-6.

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Bulls fall apart late, allow Zion Williamson & Co. to grab the win

The Bulls came out Wednesday intent on stopping Zion, and after a solid first half, it seemed like they would. Then the second half came, and Williamson took over.

Chicago Sun-Times

With Andre Drummond’s return, Bulls get their glass-cleaner back

The veteran center missed six games with a sprained left shoulder but finally made his return against New Orleans on Wednesday. The hope was that Coby White (thigh bruise) would soon follow.

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Billy Donovan praises DeMar DeRozan’s sacrifice, is all about ‘winning’

DeRozan's growth and willingness as a playmaker opens up the offense for the Bulls.

Chicago Tribune

Paul Sullivan: Bulls are buffering their way through early inconsistency during a .500 start to the season

CHICAGO — The overhead scoreboard froze at the 7:10 mark of the first quarter Monday night at the United Center with the Chicago Bulls trailing the Toronto Raptors 13-6.

USA Today Sports Media Group

Player grades: LaVine scores season-high 30 points in win vs. Raptors

Check out the player grades from Chicago’s 111-97 victory over Toronto on Monday.

Chicago Sun-Times

Bulls’ win over Raptors is model that has staying power

Guard Zach LaVine led the way with 30 points, but the Bulls had six players in double figures, and DeMar DeRozan wasn’t one of them.

Chicago Sun-Times

Bulls coach Billy Donovan not worried about Alex Caruso’s shooting woes

The guard has had a career of streaky seasons, and while the start of the 2022-23 campaign hasn’t looked good for Caruso on the offensive end, Donovan sees it turning around sooner than later.

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