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Evidence suggests Butler’s success is no fluke May 21, 2013 12:00 AM
Before the 2011 draft, an NBA personnel director spoke positively about Jimmy Butler’s defensive skills. The assessment went something like this: “If he can just find an offensive move that works for him, like Bruce Bowen hitting 3-pointers, he will have a chance to stay in the league.”
Clippers won’t offer Del Negro new deal as coach May 21, 2013 12:00 AM
Former Bulls coach Vinny Del Negro is out as coach of the Los Angeles Clippers after a season in which the team won its first division title but lost in the first round of the playoffs. The team said Tuesday he won’t be offered a contract when his current one expires at the end of June. He is just the second coach to leave the team with a winning record, following Larry Brown in 1993.
Bulls hoping injury-prone Hinrich will healMay 20, 2013 12:00 AM
The Bulls went 9-21, including playoffs, when Kirk Hinrich missed games with injuries last season. That stat shows Hinrich, 32, is still a valuable NBA player, who also has a nagging tendency toward getting hurt.
Team leader Noah should only improve May 19, 2013 12:00 AM
Joakim Noah did something no one thought he could this month. Not fans, opponents and certainly not his own coaching staff. He put the Bulls on his back and carried them to a victory in Game 7 at Brooklyn; outdueling Brook Lopez to the tune of 12-of-17 shooting for 24 points, 14 rebounds and 6 assists. This came after he didn’t exactly guarantee a road win in Game 7, but predicted as much while sitting at his locker following a Game 6 loss. So what did that performance mean for Noah’s future as an NBA player? Tough to tell.
Boozer clearly doing some things right May 18, 2013 12:00 AM
Here's one thing to remember about Carlos Boozer: Back in 2010, before the Bulls took the jump from a .500 team to 62 wins, there were two significant additions — Boozer and coach Tom Thibodeau. Boozer has plenty of flaws as a player and the Bulls would love to shred his large contract. But the guy has been on the winning side more often than not as an NBA player.
Cutting Deng loose makes little sense May 17, 2013 12:00 AM
There's a chance the Bulls will take a good look at Luol Deng's trade value this summer. At the same time, it's tough to ignore what he's meant to the team's success over the past nine seasons.
Spellman's Scorecard: Not best of times for Allstate Arena May 17, 2013 12:00 AM
It hasn't been the best of weeks for Allstate Arena general manager Pat Nagle. First, he discovers the new owner of the Chicago Rush has been accused of not paying the team's bills and thus, for the second time in recent years, the team is taken over by the league — once again leaving the future of the franchise in limbo. And then it's announced Thursday that another Allstate tenant, DePaul, will soon be playing its games in a new downtown arena.
Mohammed hopes to be back with Bulls May 16, 2013 12:00 AM
When some players hit free agency, they sit back and let their agent try to find them a new job. Nazr Mohammed plans to do it himself. Following Wednesday’s season-ending loss in Miami, Mohammed said he’ll call the Bulls himself and let them know he wants to come back.
Now not the time for Bulls to tinker with roster May 16, 2013 12:00 AM
For purposes of assessing the Bulls’ future, we’re going to assume Derrick Rose returns next season and is able to play somewhere near all-star form. All that patience from the past 12 months is going to pay off and the criticism he received for trying to be smart will be long forgotten. Beyond that, Bulls fans have every reason to feel optimistic.
Peer pressure never an issue for Bulls’ Rose May 16, 2013 12:00 AM
The only thing Bulls' players did wrong this season was fail to apply the kind of peer pressure that might have shamed Derrick Rose into returning to play in games.
Thibs says holding Rose back was ‘the smart decision’ May 15, 2013 12:00 AM
Derrick Rose is still part of the Bulls and spent all season among his teammates. With the season over now, the "Derrick Rose Watch" can finally end.
Bulls fight right to the finish May 15, 2013 12:00 AM
This Bulls team might someday be nominated for the Guts and Grind Hall of Fame, but it didn't have enough to extend the defending champion Heat beyond five games. Miami hung on to win 94-91 on Wednesday and advances to the Eastern Conference finals.
Battered Bulls look forward to next season May 15, 2013 12:00 AM
The main theme as the Bulls looked ahead following Wednesday's loss is a wish for sustained health. Bad luck has plagued the team durign three straight playoff runs.
Bulls gave cheap but glorious thrills this season May 15, 2013 12:00 AM
The Bulls provided some cheap thrills right down to the end of their playoff series loss to the Heat. Now the challenge is to turn those into expensive thrills as legitimate championship contenders next season.
Images: Bulls vs. Heat, Game Five May 15, 2013 12:00 AM
The Chicago Bulls were eliminated from the playoffs by the Miami Heat in game five of their second round playoffseries Wednesday in Miami. The Heat won 94-91.
Bulls’ season ends in Miami with 94-91 loss May 15, 2013 12:00 AM
The Miami Heat are headed back to the Eastern Conference finals. LeBron James scored 23 points, Dwyane Wade added 18 and the Heat rallied from an 11-point second-half deficit to beat the Chicago Bulls 94-91 on Wednesday night and close out their second-round series in five games.
Banged-up Wade could sit outMay 14, 2013 12:00 AM
After reinjuring his right knee during Game 4 at the United Center, there's a chance Miami's Dwyane Wade could sit out Wednesday when the Heat try to finish off this second-round series against the Bulls.
Bulls worn down but believe another win is possible May 14, 2013 12:00 AM
The Bulls gave a lifeless performance at a lifeless United Center on Monday and now face their season's end with Game 5 in Miami. But when everyone counts them out, that's when the Bulls seem to rise to the occasion.
LeBron continues to blur comparisons to greatness May 14, 2013 12:00 AM
LeBron James isn't as successful or as popular as Michael Jordan was. However, King James has avoided controversy and scandal better than His Airness did.
Heat roll over lifeless Bulls May 13, 2013 12:00 AM
The Bulls were as lifeless as their arena at the start of this one. They hit just 1 of their first 12 shots from the field, fell behind 11-2 at the start and never recovered in Monday night's Game 4 . Miami won 88-65 to take a 3-1 lead in this second-round series. The Heat can finish it off Wednesday in Florida.