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Bulls will try to help Zach LaVine on defense because of knee, but they can’t hide him

Coach Billy Donovan pointed out that the coaches will keep LaVine away from players who run through a lot of actions from set to set, but “he’s still got a job to do.’’

Chicago Sun-Times

Can Bulls beat the best in the NBA? Their record this season doesn’t give a promising answer.

CHICAGO — With each step they take toward the playoffs, the Chicago Bulls provide less confidence to the most important postseason question: Can they beat the best teams in the NBA?

Chicago Tribune

Bulls continue dropping games to NBA’s elite, this time in Miami

With the 112-99 loss to the Heat, the Bulls dropped to 1-11 against teams with a .600 winning percentage or higher. Coach Billy Donovan was not only squashing excuses on Monday, but hoping his players were learning some tough lessons.

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Bulls’ Patrick Williams and Alex Caruso continue making forward steps

Both players continued testing their surgically-repaired wrists on Monday, getting in some extra work after the morning shootaround. Coach Billy Donovan said they both will be re-evaluated in about two weeks, and then he expects to have a better timetable for a return.

Chicago Sun-Times

Ja Morant leads the Memphis Grizzlies over the Chicago Bulls

CHICAGO — The Memphis Grizzlies found a rare streak of mortality in DeMar DeRozan on Saturday night at the United Center, snapping his NBA-record eight-game streak of 35-point games with at least 50% shooting and ending the Chicago Bulls’ six-game winning streak.

Chicago Tribune

Bulls guard Alex Caruso set to start basketball activity next week

The Bulls’ defense is completely different when Caruso is on the floor, and while he still has some steps to complete in order to return from right wrist surgery, a big one comes next week when he starts dribbling and shooting.

Chicago Sun-Times

Bulls win out of the break, but coach Billy Donovan wants ‘better’

The Bulls have 22 regular-season games left, and while Donovan will take the win over the Hawks on Thursday — in which DeMar DeRozan stayed hot — he’s asking his players to be better.

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Bulls forward Patrick Williams could come off bench when he returns

As Williams continues basketball activity, the Bulls have to decide if they want him back as a starter or a reserve. Discussions are ongoing, including a staff talk Thursday.

Chicago Sun-Times

Tristan Thompson’s familiarity with new Bulls teammates and adaptability in his game could make center a quick fit

CHICAGO — It has been nearly 15 years since Billy Donovan first tried to get Tristan Thompson on his team — a fact the new Chicago Bulls center wasted no time teasing his coach about Wednesday.

Chicago Tribune

Bulls’ Billy Donovan finally gets his guy, even if it’s 13 years later

Like a lot of highly-recruited high school players that were dominating when Donovan was coaching at Florida, Tristan Thompson was on the Gators’ radar before choosing Texas. It’s taken a long time, but the two were finally reunited, as Thompson joined the Bulls over the weekend.

Chicago Sun-Times

Key focuses for Bulls out of All-Star break: Managing Zach LaVine’s knee, integrating Tristan Thompson

CHICAGO — After the stars exited Cleveland, the dunk contest controversy died down and NBA All-Star Weekend officially drew to a close, plenty of questions remain about the final stretch of the Chicago Bulls season.

Chicago Tribune

Bulls prepared to continue the winning push after the All-Star break

The sacrifices have been many for the Bulls, as the league pauses for All-Star Weekend. Don’t expect the asking price for winning to change after the break, either. Coach Billy Donovan won’t allow it, and veteran DeMar DeRozan won’t stand for it.

Chicago Sun-Times

DeMar DeRozan makes history as Bulls win fifth straight

On the same day that the Bulls found out Zach LaVine was ready to resume playing basketball and veteran big man Tristan Thompson was on the way, DeRozan broke Wilt Chamberlain’s record with seven straight games of at least 35 points while shooting 50% or better from the field.

Chicago Sun-Times

Billy Donovan: Zach LaVine’s visit with specialist went ‘very well’

It looks like the Bulls and LaVine dodged a bullet.

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Bulls’ Alex Caruso could start basketball activity in a week to 10 days

Caruso had surgery to fix a fractured right wrist almost three weeks ago, and was given a vague timetable of six-to-eight weeks before he would be re-evaluated. But according to coach Billy Donovan, the defensive specialist in Caruso can start dribbling and shooting sooner than later.

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Nikola Vucevic: Zach LaVine in positive spirits

Rob Schaefer: Nikola Vucevic said after Bulls shootaround that he spoke with Zach LaVine last night to see how he was doing after knee appointment Said LaVine "seemed to be in positive spirits… hopefully we can get him back sooner than later" ...

Chicago Sun-Times

Bulls win fourth straight as DeMar DeRozan carries the load with 40

Life without key players — now including Zach LaVine — continued for the Bulls on Monday, but so did the MVP campaign of DeRozan, who has now scored 35-plus points in a career-best six straight games.

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Zach LaVine out until All-Star break

Joe Cowley: Zach LaVine will be out of Bulls games until after the All-Star Break. Still had swelling in the knee from game-to-game. Source: Twitter @JCowleyHoops What's the buzz on Twitter? Mike McGraw @ McGrawDHSports Javonte Green (foot) is ...

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Zach LaVine reportedly will visit a knee specialist ahead of All-Star weekend as the Chicago Bulls continue to battle injuries

The short-handed Chicago Bulls could lose yet another key player ahead of the All-Star break after Zach LaVine will reportedly fly to Los Angeles to receive special treatment on his left knee, according to ESPN.

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Zach LaVine to see specialist for his left knee

Adrian Wojnarowski: Chicago Bulls All-Star guard Zach LaVine will travel to Los Angeles to see a specialist for his left knee early this week, sources tell ESPN. LaVine has been dealing with recurring discomfort and will get further evaluation. He's ...

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DeMar DeRozan nets 38 points, leads the short-handed Chicago Bulls past the Oklahoma City Thunder

CHICAGO — Derrick Jones Jr. spent the majority of his first game back on the court with the Chicago Bulls in a varying degree of pain.

Chicago Sun-Times

Bulls outlast Thunder without ailing Zach LaVine

LaVine’s left knee is again an issue worth watching, but DeMar DeRozan continued putting the team on his back, extending his streak with 35 or more points to five games.

Chicago Sun-Times

Bulls forward Derrick Jones Jr. returns Saturday against Thunder

When Jones fractured his right index finger Jan. 25, the timetable for the injury to heal was six to eight weeks. But the timetable for Jones to play always depended on his pain tolerance and whether he could play with a splint.

Chicago Sun-Times

Bulls put up season-high 134 points vs. Timberwolves after standing pat at trade deadline

The hope is that their injured players will return soon. Until then, DeMar DeRozan continues to lead the way, scoring 35 points in the Bulls’ victory.

Chicago Sun-Times

Plans are in place for the Bulls’ Patrick Williams when he returns from injury

Coach Billy Donovan spoke with Williams on Friday and told him his first priority is to make sure he is in great shape.

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