What is there to say about Joakim Noah that hasn’t already been said? No, seriously, what is there? We know all about his insistence on outworking anyone and everyone he’s ever met. We know about the brilliance he displays as the hub of Tom Thibodeau’s defense. We know he’s almost single-handedly kept the Chicago Bulls’ […]
1. What are your thoughts on the story this week about Noah recruiting Carmelo Anthony? Peter Owen: Noah’s non-denial of the conversation – via a great teenage girl impression – at least confirms the talks happened. Whether they were talking about it at length with Noah strongly selling the city and the team or if […]
Nobody predicted the Bulls and Grizzlies would replicate last night’s 128-122 Suns-Thunder offensive supernova, but this was as ugly as basketball gets. The Bulls failed to score for the last 3:15 of the game and scored just two points the final 5:40 as Memphis ground out a huge win in their race to secure a […]
With just a quarter of the season left to be played, each game comes with an ever-heightening sense of importance. For Chicago (34-27), that importance is in the chase for the third seed and avoidance of a Washington Wizards team that has played them well this season. For Memphis (34-26), the importance regards their very […]
The Chicago Bulls’ extended their winning streak to four Wednesday night against Toronto, holding on to a withering lead and leaning on the defense of Jimmy Butler to move three games above .500. The Bulls are now tied for the second-best record in the East since January 1st at 16-7 (tied with Indiana), one game […]
Hello again! Hope y’all had a nice All-Star Weekend. It’s good to be back, especially after the Chicago Bulls continued their bizarre success this season with a 94-92 win over the Toronto Raptors last night. The Bulls, of course, hadn’t played since they beat the Brooklyn Nets six days prior, and facing the only team […]
Welcome to the latest Bulls by the Horns 5-on-5. Five of our writers will answer five Bulls-related questions. In this edition, we touch on post-season awards, Tom Thibodeau’s future and Carlos Boozer’s media comments. 1. What does Carlos Boozer’s words to the media this week say about his future? Peter Owen: It probably doesn’t do […]
Before I regale you with the immense statistical output Anthony Davis enjoyed tonight, remember that the Pelicans’ big man is still just 20 years old. Keep that in mind when you read his line against the Bulls – 24 points on 10-14 FG shooting, 8 rebounds, 6 blocks, 3 assists and three steals. Davis was […]
The Bulls continue their six-game road trip with a stop in New Orleans as they seek to build on a solid win in San Antonio on Wednesday. With health finally improving enough to let Joakim Noah return and allow Jimmy Butler to look much more comfortable than he has late since battling through a string […]
In usual Woj fashion the All-Star reserves were leaked before their official announcement on TNT’s Inside The NBA pregame show, and to no surprise your favorite center made the cut. The 28 year-old center will be making his 2nd all star game appearance after his introduction to the All-Star stage. There’s was no doubt that […]
