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Zach LaVine scores 23 points in his season debut, but the Bulls fall flat in home opener to the Cavaliers

CHICAGO — Zach LaVine made his season debut for the Chicago Bulls on Saturday night against the Cleveland Cavaliers.

Chicago Tribune

Zach LaVine returns in Bulls’ home-opening loss to Cavs

“When I play, I’m not going to try to hold anything back,” LaVine said after the 128-96 defeat. “It felt good to get out there. My first real time going 100% since last year.”

Chicago Sun-Times

More confusion than clarity on plan for Zach LaVine moving forward

The Bulls’ plan is to manage LaVine and his knee issue, which means not playing him in back-to-backs will be considered carefully.

Chicago Sun-Times

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Despite doubters, DeMar DeRozan isn’t going anywhere for the Chicago Bulls this season

WASHINGTON — DeMar DeRozan made a statement on opening night — he isn’t going anywhere.

Chicago Tribune

With Bulls guard Zach LaVine sidelined, DeMar DeRozan burns Heat

It had all the makings of a bad night for the Bulls, but DeMar DeRozan scored 28 points in the second half and watched his teammates get gritty in a surprising 116-108 season-opening victory.

Chicago Sun-Times

‘Continuity’ is out the window now, and Bulls coach Billy Donovan has to fix things

The injury concerns surrounding Lonzo Ball and Zach LaVine have turned the organization’s plan of “continuity” on its head.

Chicago Sun-Times

Patrick Williams will start the Chicago Bulls season opener against the Miami Heat despite preseason doubts

Despite strife and uncertainty throughout the short preseason, Patrick Williams will start Wednesday for the Chicago Bulls on opening day against the Miami Heat.

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Bulls ready to tip-off season in Miami, and prove they can beat elite

With Patrick Williams now officially the starting power forward, and a veteran core around him, the Bulls know if they want to be taken seriously this season, it starts on South Beach.

Chicago Sun-Times

Bulls offense will remain a work in progress

Coach Billy Donovan has the basic package and mentality in with the season starting on Wednesday, but admittedly has a lot to build out from.

Chicago Sun-Times

Ayo Dosunmu enters his 2nd season as the starting point guard for the Chicago Bulls — a challenge the hometown player is ready to accept

Chicago Bulls coach Billy Donovan posed preseason as a trial for the starting point guard position, but the last two weeks made one thing clear — there really wasn’t a competition.

Chicago Tribune

Alex Caruso is focused on his durability — but he won’t sacrifice his signature style of play with Bulls

CHICAGO — Alex Caruso has a simple goal for his second season with the Chicago Bulls: Stay on the court.

Chicago Tribune

Second-round expectations for the Bulls? NBA predictions for 2022-23

Executive vice president of basketball operations Arturas Karnisovas has raised the bar on where he wants this Bulls roster to finish this season, but the rest of the Eastern Conference might have something to say about that.

Chicago Sun-Times

Bulls’ decision on starting power forward will go down to wire

Javonte Green, Patrick Williams and Derrick Jones Jr. are in the mix, but it really comes down to whether the Bulls think Williams will develop more with the starting unit or with the reserves.

Chicago Sun-Times

Big man Andre Drummond feeling free from long range in Bulls offense

The veteran started playing around with the three-pointer back in his Detroit days, but never felt real confident in making it a staple in his arsenal. That could change this season, as Drummond would love to show some more versatility.

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The preseason schedule has ended and the grades are in for the Bulls

Forward Patrick Williams came into the fall camp and preseason schedule with a lot of eyes on him, and completely underwhelmed. Now, it will be interesting to see how the former No. 4 overall pick gets up off the mat and responds when the games start counting.

Chicago Sun-Times

Ayo Dosunmu wins Bulls’ starting point guard spot

“Ayo right now is going to be the guy back there for us,” coach Billy Donovan said. “He’s done a really good job this training camp and preseason.”

Chicago Sun-Times

Coach Billy Donovan’s experiment at power forward continues in final preseason game

Patrick Williams earned two starts in the Bulls’ four preseason games, but Javonte Green excelled in all of them.

Chicago Sun-Times

Preseason message sent? In the East, it all matters, Bulls’ DeMar DeRozan says

The Bulls found themselves in a very familiar position in the first half on Sunday, but then flipped the switch and came back to beat the Raptors in Toronto. No big deal in preseason game No. 3? Don’t tell DeRozan that.

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‘Not a demotion’: Billy Donovan on starting Javonte Green over Patrick Williams

Javonte Green started over Patrick Williams in the Bulls' second preseason game.

Chicago Sun-Times

Bulls’ Patrick Williams out of starting lineup, and out of free passes

While Bulls coach Billy Donovan wouldn’t say if the Friday move of starting Javonte Green over Williams would be permanent, it was still a bad look for the former No. 4 overall draft pick, especially with how passive he was in handling it.

Chicago Sun-Times

Bulls tweak the starting lineup, and it pays off in win over Nuggets

Coach Billy Donovan went to the lab for a new look in the second preseason game, benching former No. 4 overall Patrick Williams in favor of Javonte Green. It worked, as the Bulls man-handled the Denver Nuggets at the United Center of Friday.

Chicago Sun-Times

Max deal hasn’t changed Zach LaVine, according to Bulls’ Billy Donovan

The two-time All-Star has said on several occasions that the five-year, $215-million max contract he signed over the summer wouldn’t change his work ethic or add pressure, and his coach said on Friday that’s held true. That doesn’t mean that Donovan doesn’t see room for improvement from LaVine,…

Chicago Tribune

Bulls emphasize adaptability — and ‘randomness’ — in their offense after a sluggish start to the preseason

CHICAGO — The Chicago Bulls entered this season focused on playing fast and fluid. But their first preseason game Tuesday signaled a disconnect between this game plan and the team’s offensive reality without starting point guard Lonzo Ball.

Chicago Sun-Times

Bulls defense remains an issue, and one that needs addressing quickly

The defense went from lockdown to punch line last season, and with the Bulls front office opting to bring almost the exact same crew back, it remained an issue in the preseason opener. Coach Billy Donovan wants to see better, starting Friday against the Nuggets.

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Billy Donovan says Dalen Terry ‘raised the energy of our team’ in preseason opener

The Bulls' rookie knows playing hard on the defensive end is key to earning minutes.

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