Grading the Men’s College Basketball Coaching Hires Louisville, Florida, Maryland, LSU and Xavier were among the programs to make a move this cycle. Sports Illustrated · Apr 20, 2022
Bulls rookie Ayo Dosunmu’s minutes could be in jeopardy against Bucks After getting just under nine minutes of work in Game 1, it’s not that Dosunmu was bad. The former Morgan Park standout just might not be what the Bulls need from the bench in this first-round playoff series. Chicago Sun-Times · Apr 19, 2022
Chicago Bulls need more from DeMar DeRozan, Zach LaVine and Nikola Vučević — who shot below 30% in Game 1 — to pull off an upset The Chicago Bulls came inches from a Game 1 upset Sunday in their first-round playoff series against the Milwaukee Bucks. Chicago Tribune · Apr 19, 2022
Physicality of Game 1 ‘price of admission’ if Bulls want to win series There weren’t a lot of adjustments made in the Monday practice for the Bulls, as they prepared for Game 2 in Milwaukee on Wednesday. And according to Alex Caruso, a bunch of adjustments weren’t needed. Chicago Sun-Times · Apr 18, 2022
Alex Caruso still not fully healthy Bulls guard Alex Caruso won't be fully healthy for the first-round playoff series against the Bucks. Coach Billy Donovan said it, and it was apparent Sunday in Game 1. But the Bulls have little choice but to take the approach that Caruso will give ... USA Today Sports Media Group · Apr 18, 2022
Tale of the tape: Bulls didn’t measure up even with Giannis going scoreless in fourth quarter Will there really be other opportunities for the Bulls in this series? Will the Bucks’ Antetokounmpo allow it? Chicago Sun-Times · Apr 18, 2022
Paul Sullivan: Chicago Bulls prove they can hang with the Milwaukee Bucks, but a chance to take the series lead slips away A sense of dread accompanied the Chicago Bulls up Interstate 94 for their first postseason game in five years. Chicago Tribune · Apr 18, 2022
Bulls guard Alex Caruso still dealing with back issues Caruso’s back is better than it was at the end of the regular season, but he likely won’t be 100% at any point in this first-round playoff series. Chicago Sun-Times · Apr 18, 2022
Billy Donovan thought Giannis Antetokounmpo should have fouled out of Game 1 KC Johnson: Billy Donovan thought Giannis went over Patrick Williams' back, which would've been Giannis Antetokounmpo 6th foul. Instead, Williams drew a foul. Source: Twitter @KCJHoop What's the buzz on Twitter? Eric Nehm @ eric_nehm Asked ... USA Today Sports Media Group · Apr 18, 2022
Bulls-Bucks matchups, who has the edge and also a series prediction Do the Bulls have a shock-the-world ending planned for the defending NBA champions? Maybe. But like Mike Tyson said, “Everybody has a plan until they get punched in the mouth.” Chicago Sun-Times · Apr 16, 2022
Polling Place: How you picked Bulls-Bucks, graded Billy Donovan and voted for NBA MVP Let’s just say you weren’t all that psyched about the Bulls’ chances. Chicago Sun-Times · Apr 16, 2022
A 2020 Nikola Vucevic playoff performance just what the Bulls need It wasn’t long ago that the Bulls big man dominated Brook Lopez in a playoff series. Milwaukee still beat Vucevic’s Magic team at the time, but with more weapons around him now, Vucevic could hold the key to the Bulls making this first-round showdown a tough one. Chicago Sun-Times · Apr 14, 2022
No one stops ‘Freak,’ but can the Bulls’ Patrick Williams slow him down? The hope is that the regular-season finale in Minnesota woke Williams up on the offensive end. The Bulls would love to see him emerge as an X-factor in the playoff series against Milwaukee and Giannis Antetokounmpo. Chicago Sun-Times · Apr 13, 2022
Alex Caruso and Zach LaVine back for Bulls at full-speed practice ahead of NBA playoffs CHICAGO — Alex Caruso and Zach LaVine were cleared to fully participate in the first Chicago Bulls practice Tuesday ahead of the NBA playoffs, somewhat easing injury concerns as the team prepares to face the Milwaukee Bucks in Game 1 Sunday. Chicago Tribune · Apr 12, 2022
Chicago Sun-Times · Apr 12, 2022 Bulls coach Billy Donovan holds himself accountable for team’s performance In a one-on-one with the Sun-Times, not only did Donovan explain his coaching philosophy as far as accountability, but also what needs to happen moving forward with this group — going into the playoffs and beyond.
USA Today Sports Media Group · Apr 11, 2022 Zach LaVine, Billy Donovan talk first round matchup with Milwaukee The Bulls land a matchup with the defending champions in the first round of the playoffs.
Chicago Sun-Times · Apr 11, 2022 Bulls end regular season with win; now it’s deer season With Milwaukee losing and Boston winning on Sunday, the Bulls and Bucks were locked into a first-round playoff series, which starts next weekend in the house of the defending NBA champions.
Chicago Sun-Times · Apr 11, 2022 It’s all in the details for Bulls if they have any playoff hopes That has been the message from coach Billy Donovan, and it has been reiterated by NBA champion Tristan Thompson.
Chicago Sun-Times · Apr 9, 2022 Bulls need to right the ship with the playoffs bearing down on them The regular season will come to an end Sunday in Minnesota, but don’t expect much resistance from the home team. That means the Bulls will have to figure out how to regain their confidence on their own as they start the playoff push next weekend.
USA Today Sports Media Group · Apr 9, 2022 Zach LaVine not sure if he will play in season finale Rob Schaefer: Zach LaVine, asked if he'll play in Bulls' regular season finale on Sunday: "We'll evaluate it. I don't know yet." Why would he? "I love basketball. I've been playing injured the whole year. I want to continue to fight." Added he'll ...
Chicago Sun-Times · Apr 9, 2022 Embarrassments continue to pile up for Bulls with one game left Getting blown out by Miami, Milwaukee and Boston recently is one thing, but not showing up for the first half against Charlotte on Friday in the last home game of the regular season? Inexcusable.
Chicago Sun-Times · Apr 9, 2022 Lonzo Ball will stay with Bulls for remainder of season With Ball’s year done because of a left knee injury, there was some uncertainty earlier in the week on his immediate future. However, coach Billy Donovan said Friday that Ball would stay with the team and continue strengthening his knee.
Chicago Sun-Times · Apr 7, 2022 Bulls have two more games left to try and reconnect before playoffs It hasn’t been pretty for weeks, especially against the NBA’s elite teams. That doesn’t mean the Bulls can’t find something or at least learn something as the league’s “second season” is set to start. But they better hurry.
USA Today Sports Media Group · Apr 6, 2022 Bulls officially rule Lonzo Ball out for the remainder of the season Jeff Zillgitt: Bulls make it official and rule out Lonzo Ball (left knee) for the remainder of the season, playoffs included. pic.twitter.com/jSIdqCU8FT Source: Twitter @JeffZillgitt What's the buzz on Twitter? Joe Cowley @ JCowleyHoops Lonzo Ball ...
Chicago Sun-Times · Apr 6, 2022 Bulls clinch a return to the playoffs for the first time since 2017 It came with a loss to Milwaukee, thanks to a Cleveland loss, and there were way more questions than answers moving forward, but the organization was back in the postseason, sitting in the No. 6 seed for now.