Mike McGraw
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Celtics big early test for new-look BullsOct 30, 2008 11:00 pm - One simple accomplishment tonight in Boston can prove whether the Bulls are serious about being a good team this season. If the Celtics' starters still are on the floor ...
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Bench could be a key factor for BullsOct 29, 2008 11:00 pm - Is it too early to begin a campaign promoting Kirk Hinrich for the NBA's sixth-man award? He produced 15 points and 7 assists off the bench in the Bulls' season-opening ...
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Rose draws media spotlightOct 29, 2008 11:00 pm - Two starters skipped Wednesday's Bulls practice with nagging injuries, which are not expected to keep them out of Friday's game at Boston. Rookie Derrick Rose suffered ...
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Hinrich doesn't start but gets plenty of court timeOct 28, 2008 11:00 pm - There was symbolism in the fact that the starting guards from the Bulls' 49-win season of 2006-07 were both on the second unit Tuesday. The Bulls had just one player on ...
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Rose shows promise as Bulls beat BucksOct 28, 2008 11:00 pm - Granted, there's a long way to go and last season the Milwaukee Bucks were even worse than the Bulls. But after the way rookie point guard Derrick Rose stepped forward s...
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Skiles remains Nocioni admirerOct 28, 2008 11:00 pm - Milwaukee coach Scott Skiles' appreciation for Andres Nocioni hasn't diminished since the move to Wisconsin. Before Tuesday's game, Skiles said he didn't have a problem ...
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With Rose, Bulls have a big-time player they can build team aroundOct 27, 2008 11:00 pm - Anyone remember 1984? That was when Vinny Del Negro hair was in style, the U.S. rolled over weak competition at the Los Angeles Olympics, people considered "Purple Rain"...
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Patience will be neededOct 27, 2008 11:00 pm - First-year coach Vinny Del Negro offered a couple of descriptions for the Bulls as they prepare to open the 2008-09 season tonight against Milwaukee. Both are code words...
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Mike McGraw's 2008-09 predictionsOct 26, 2008 11:00 pm - NBA Finals Hornets over Sixers Eastern Conference finals Sixers over Celtics Western Conference finals Hornets over Jazz Most Valuable Player 1. Chris Paul, Hornets 2. K...
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Del Negro leaning toward a flexible starting lineupOct 26, 2008 11:00 pm - Anxious for the NBA's regular season to start? Vinny Del Negro isn't. The first-time coach would gladly accept a second training camp if it were a legitimate option. "As...