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Is All-Star Game in jeopardy for Noah? Feb 10, 2013 12:00 AM
The state of the Bulls could be summarized in part Sunday by a couple of practice court accessories. Two stationary bikes sat next to the practice court at the Berto Center. One was for Joakim Noah, who is trying to play through plantar fasciitis. Another was for Kirk Hinrich, sidelined by a sore right elbow. Marco Belinelli also skipped practice to rest a sprained ankle.
Thibs preaching patience about Rose Feb 10, 2013 12:00 AM
The Bulls are still laying low on a possible return date for Derrick Rose. But Chicago's most famous knee surgery patient had an active day on the court Sunday.
Boozer helps Bulls get past Jazz Feb 9, 2013 12:00 AM
Coming off the worst loss and worst defense of Tom Thibodeau's coaching area in Denver on Thursday, the Bulls tried to finish their six-game road trip on a better note against the Jazz in Utah. Carlos Boozer scored 11 points in the final five minutes to lift the Bulls to a much-needed 93-89 victory.
Boozer uses foul trouble to his advantageFeb 9, 2013 12:00 AM
If the Bulls ever had a valid excuse to feel exhausted, this was it. But trailing by 4 points late in the fourth quarter on the last stop of a six-game road trip, Carlos Boozer came through with 11 points in the final five minutes. The Bulls beat Utah 93-89 late Friday to salvage a 3-3 record on the trip.
Pondering Super Bowl music, from Beyonce to the Boss Feb 8, 2013 12:00 AM
Some Super Bowl leftovers, some Hawks and Bulls talk and a whole lot more in this weeks' Spellman's Scorecard.
Is Boozer on trading block? Feb 8, 2013 12:00 AM
While the Bulls took on Denver late Thursday night, they also landed on the rumor page after a report Thursday suggested they’ve had “exploratory” talks with Toronto about swapping Carlos Boozer for former No. 1 pick Andrea Bargnani.
Stern says Seattle group has filed for relocation Feb 6, 2013 12:00 AM
Stern sees HGH testing coming to NBA next year Feb 6, 2013 12:00 AM
Pau Gasol has torn plantar fascia on right footFeb 6, 2013 12:00 AM
Pau Gasol was diagnosed with a torn plantar fascia in his right foot Wednesday, indefinitely sidelining the 7-foot Spaniard at a key point in the Los Angeles Lakers' belated rally to get in playoff position.
Noah could be welcome return Feb 6, 2013 12:00 AM
After spending Monday in Indiana, which now has a 14-game home winning streak, the Bulls moved on to Denver, which has won 13 of its last 15 contests and is 21-3 at the Pepsi Center this season. There is a chance he Bulls will have another injured player back in the lineup, though.
How the Bulls are faring against playoff contendersFeb 5, 2013 12:00 AM
The scouting report is complete. Since Jan. 4, the Bulls have played all seven Eastern Conference playoff contenders on the road. They went 5-2, losing to Brooklyn and Indiana on Monday. So which team creates the most concern?
Pacers tie up Bulls in Central with 111-101 win Feb 4, 2013 12:00 AM
David West scored 29 points and Paul George had 21 points, 11 rebounds and five assists, leading the Indiana Pacers past the short-handed Chicago Bulls 111-101 on Monday night and into a share of the Central Division lead. Marco Belinelli had a season-high 24 points and Nate Robinson had 19 points, nine assists and five rebounds to lead the Bulls, who lost for only the third time in nine games.
Injury-depleted Bulls fall to Pacers Feb 4, 2013 12:00 AM
The Bulls recovered from a slow start and had their chances late in the game, but they fell short in a variety of ways. While losing to the Indiana Pacers 111-101 at Bankers Life Fieldhouse on Monday, the Bulls' small lineup simply couldn't slow down Indiana's big men.
Gasol helps Lakers hold on to beat Pistons 98-97 Feb 3, 2013 12:00 AM
Paul Gasol had 23 points and 10 rebounds and was the last line of defense on Detroit’s final alley-oop attempt Sunday. The Lakers blew an 18-point third-quarter lead but overcame their late free throw struggles to win for the fifth time in six games.
Celts now 4-0 without Rondo, top Clippers 106-104 Feb 3, 2013 12:00 AM
The Celtics keep rolling without Rajon Rondo. Not even a late comeback by one of the NBA’s best teams could keep Boston from beating the Los Angeles Clippers 106-104 on Sunday and improve to 4-0 since a knee injury ended their star point guard’s season.
Heat win to put Spoelstra on East All-Star’s bench Feb 3, 2013 12:00 AM
LeBron James scored 30 points, Chris Bosh had 28 against his former team and the Miami Heat beat Toronto 100-85 Sunday for their 10th straight victory over the Raptors. Dwyane Wade added 23 points as the Heat bounced back after Friday’s 102-89 loss at Indiana, ensuring their team Super Bowl viewing party would be a happy one.
Prospects to land a big man iffy at best Feb 3, 2013 12:00 AM
With all due respect to Derrick Rose’s comeback, the most relevant question facing the Bulls right now is probably, “Should they add another big man?” Carlos Boozer’s sore right hamstring probably isn’t a big deal, but Joakim Noah’s recurrence of plantar fasciitis is concerning.
Deng, Gibson, Butler get heavy minutes in winFeb 2, 2013 12:00 AM
The Bulls made a mockery of Tom Thibodeau's "more than enough to win with" mantra"on Saturday. Once again playing without Joakim Noah, Carlos Boozer and Kirk Hinrich – and this time on the second leg of back-to-back games — the Bulls not only had enough to win, they dominated the Hawks 93-76 at Philips Arena.
Shorthanded Bulls roll over Hawks Feb 2, 2013 12:00 AM
Luol Deng had 25 points and 14 rebounds, and the short-handed Bulls used their stifling defense to shut down the Atlanta Hawks in a 93-76 victory on Saturday night. The Bulls dominated near the basket. Taj Gibson had 19 points and matched his career high with 18 rebounds. Jimmy Butler added another double-double with 16 points and 10 rebounds.
Bulls’ Hinrich misses game for elbow exam Feb 1, 2013 12:00 AM
Bulls guard Kirk Hinrich returned to Chicago to have his right elbow examined. He’ll miss the game in Brooklyn on Friday night and his status will be determined once the exam is complete.