Here are some facts about Nikola Mirotic: Fact: Nikola Mirotic has done wonders for the Chicago Bulls’ offense this season. Fact: Nikola Mirotic has not shot well at all this season (41% from the field, 30.6% from three), despite his reputation as a shooter. Conclusion: Shooting is not the only important quality in a successful […]
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Why won’t the Chicago Bulls use the D-League?
It was fully 16 and a half months ago that I called for the Chicago Bulls to get themselves their own NBA D-League team. It was August 2013, still two months before Derrick Rose would return after tearing his ACL and about three and a half months before he would tear his meniscus in Portland. […]
Chicago Bulls Close Circus Trip With Commanding 102-84 Win over Brooklyn Nets
Coming to the end of a road trip that has seen injury troubles aplenty and some disappointing performances, the Chicago Bulls shrugged off the continued absence of Taj Gibson and first-half turnover problems to lay a second-half beatdown on the Brooklyn Nets, 102-84. Derrick Rose struggled for much of the game, but found his stride […]
The problem with big men: Nikola Mirotic should be starting
The Chicago Bulls’ current big man rotation has worked fine so far, more or less, but it could be even better. Nikola Mirotic should really be starting.
Derrick Rose in ‘beast mode’ at Team USA Camp
Thus far, everyone’s pleased with Derrick Rose’s performance for Team USA. Nobody is worried.
Rejoice, for Nikola Mirotic is finally here!
Nikola Mirotic has agreed to a three-year, $17 million deal with the Chicago Bulls. Let us rejoice and be glad.
If Carmelo Anthony won’t come, the Chicago Bulls must go get Kevin Love
If Carmelo Anthony isn’t willing to sign with the Bulls, the Bulls need to go get Kevin Love immediately.
The Chicago Bulls have virtually infinite options this summer
The Chicago Bulls have too many options to count in the draft and free agency. Here are some of them.
Running the Numbers on the Carmelo Anthony Dream
The Chicago Bulls want Carmelo Anthony. So how is that going to work in terms of salary?
2013-14 Year in Review: Jimmy Butler
Let’s get the obvious out of the way immediately: Jimmy Butler did not have a great season. And that is most likely an understatement. Having said that, I don’t think it’s much of a stretch to say that the 2013-14 Chicago Bulls would not have won 48 games without Jimmy. He stepped into the void […]