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NBC Sports Chicago’s digital staff suffers two more layoffs

Bulls writer Rob Schaefer and Cubs writer Tim Stebbins were let go Tuesday, further dwindling a digital team that not long ago was the regional sports network’s focus.

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Zach LaVine: would have been ‘disrespectful’ to look elsewhere

"I went into the offseason with an open mind,'' LaVine explained on Monday, when discussing his recently signed five-year, $215 million max contract. "Once I was able to meet with [Bulls general manager] Marc [Eversley] and [executive vice president ...

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Zach LaVine only met with Bulls in free agency

Rob Schaefer: Zach LaVine said he didn't take a free agent meeting with any team other than the Bulls. Said Bulls' front office's offer had everything he wanted Source: Twitter @rob_schaef What's the buzz on Twitter? Rob Schaefer @ rob_schaef Zach ...

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Arturas Karnisovas: We hope Zach LaVine is here for a long time

KC Johnson: Artūras Karnišovas on Zach LaVine: "We've been very open that we hope Zach is here for a long time. Nothing has changed." Source: Twitter @KCJHoop What's the buzz on Twitter? Joe Cowley @ JCowleyHoops AK feels the LaVine knee is going to ...

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Marc Eversley on Zach LaVine’s free agency: It’s our every intention to bring him back

Rob Schaefer: Marc Eversley on Zach LaVine's impending free agency: "It's our every intention to bring him back. We're excited about the opportunity to sit down and talk with him, we think he'll be excited for the opportunity to sit down with us." ...

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Bulls focused on adding rim protection to complement Nikola Vucevic

Rob Schaefer: Marc Eversley says Bulls are focused on adding rim protection to complement Nikola Vucevic. Said that could be addressed via free agency or trade Source: Twitter @rob_schaef What's the buzz on Twitter? Rob Schaefer @ rob_schaef Marc ...

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Zach LaVine refuses to call Bulls leaders to sign him, says he will be ‘open-eyed’ in free agency

Julia Poe: Zach LaVine on why he's not committing to anything early into free agency: "I've been here for the past five years. I have to do this as a business decision, as a man, just to not be viewed one way. It's unrestricted free agency. For my ...

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Arturas Karnisovas on Zach LaVine free agency: I hope he’s in Chicago for a long time

Jamal Collier: Bulls VP Arturas Karnisovas is addressing reporters right now to wrap up the season. On Zach LaVine: "I hope he's here for a long time." Source: Twitter @JamalCollier What's the buzz on Twitter? Mike McGraw @ McGrawDHSports ...

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Billy Donovan: There’s no answer as to why Lonzo Ball feels discomfort in his knee

Joe Cowley: Billy Donovan sounded like Lonzo Ball's knee issue is a concern, especially because the organization has "no answer to why he's feeling discomfort." Source: Twitter @JCowleyHoops What's the buzz on Twitter? Joe Cowley @ JCowleyHoops ...

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Lonzo Ball at a ‘standstill’ with knee injury, still experiencing pain

KC Johnson: Lonzo Ball said he's "kind of a standstill right now" and will visit another specialist because he still has pain in his knee. Source: Twitter @KCJHoop What's the buzz on Twitter? Rob Schaefer @ rob_schaef We just spoke with Lonzo Ball ...

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Zach LaVine “pretty sick” in health and safety protocols

KC Johnson: Billy Donovan said Zach LaVine is "pretty sick" in the health and safety protocols. Source: Twitter @KCJHoop What's the buzz on Twitter? Jamal Collier @ JamalCollier Billy Donovan said Zach LaVine was feeling "pretty sick" when he ...

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Zach LaVine knee injury worse than he let on, surgery imminent?

According to a source close to the situation, however, Zach LaVine's knee was "more like 50% and that's on a good day.'' The source also said the maintenance of the knee the past few months was an all-day ordeal, and that there would have been a ...

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Zach LaVine, Alex Caruso out for Game 5

KC Johnson: Bulls officially downgrade Zach LaVine and Alex Caruso to out vs. Bucks. Source: Twitter @KCJHoop What's the buzz on Twitter? Jamal Collier @ JamalCollier Bulls list both Zach LaVine (health and safety) and Alex Caruso (concussion) as ...

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Zach LaVine considered questionable for Game 5

Rob Schaefer: Billy Donovan described Zach LaVine (protocols) as "questionable" for Game 5 tomorrow. Said there's still more testing to do. But LaVine won't travel with team today Donovan did add he knows LaVine "didn't feel great" this morning ...

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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 ...

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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 ...

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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 ...

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DeMar DeRozan probable to return against Cleveland

Chicago: DeMar DeRozan (left adductor strain) has been upgraded to probable. Alex Caruso (left low back contusion) has been downgraded to probable. Source: Alberto De Roa @ HoopsHype What's the buzz on Twitter? KC Johnson @ KCJHoop Bulls list Alex ...

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Lonzo Ball facing setback in injury recovery

Rob Schaefer: Billy Donovan says Bulls are pulling back Lonzo Ball's rehab for next 10 days. Ball will still do strength work, but in terms of trying to ramp his running up to full-speed, Bulls are giving him a break Source: Twitter @rob_schaef ...

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Patrick Williams back this month?

Rob Schaefer: Bulls don't have a return date for Patrick Williams yet, but Billy Donovan said he's pretty sure it will be before end of March Said Williams will play important role, but that if team is fully whole, he prefers to ease Williams in off ...

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Alex Caruso officially back for Chicago

Rob Schaefer: Alex Caruso is available vs. Cavs, per Billy Donovan. Zach LaVine (knee soreness) is out Source: Twitter @rob_schaef What's the buzz on Twitter? Serena Winters @ SerenaWinters Alex Caruso (after missing the past 22 games with a right ...

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Zach LaVine about to announce new sneaker deal?

Brandon 'Scoop B' Robinson: Bulls All Star Zach Lavine will announce new sneaker deal in next ten days sources tell @BallySports . Source: Twitter What's the buzz on Twitter? Joe Cowley @ JCowleyHoops Embiid with 43/14 - Harden with 16/14 - not bad ...

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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" ...

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Zach LaVine returns after missing last five games

Rob Schaefer: Javonte Green and Zach LaVine are playing tonight, per Billy Donovan Green has "hard" 22-25 minute restriction. LaVine will have higher minutes than that, but not normal workload Source: Twitter @rob_schaef What's the buzz on Twitter? ...

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Lonzo Ball 6-8 week return timeline to begin after next week

Rob Schaefer: Lonzo Ball's knee surgery will take place some time next week, according to Billy Donovan. Will rehab, do some strength work in the interim. His 6-8 week return clock starts after the procedure Source: Twitter @rob_schaef What's the ...

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