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Jimmy Butler wastes no time meshing with Stephen Curry as Western Conference begins to fear Warriors
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Butler shines in his Warriors debut, scoring 25 points in a dominant win over the Bulls. Leer
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Chicago Bulls: should to embrace the rebuild and build around this emerging star
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The Chicago Bulls’, need to figure out their identity for the rest of the season.
The Bulls VP of Basketball Ops, Artūras Karnišovas, didn’t give any reassurances to fans, about what the plans for the Bulls will be. Karnišovas only gave mixed messages at his post-trade deadline press conference.
Instead, Karnišovas said that the Bulls could look to fight to get into the playoffs. However, the Bulls should be trying to focus on finding players to build around for next season and getting a better position in the draft.
The Chicago Bulls rookie is the piece to build around
NBA: Golden State Warriors at Chicago Bulls Feb 8, 2025; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Chicago Bulls forward Matas Buzelis (14) reacts after making a basket against the Golden State Warriors during the second half at United Center. Mandatory Credit: David Banks-Imagn Images
Even though the Bulls’, are fighting to tread water in the Eastern Conference, they have one piece in Matas Buzelis, who is quickly becoming a force to be reckoned with. In the Bull’s 132-111 loss Saturday night against the Golden State Warriors, Buzelis was impressive from both a scoring standpoint and a facilitating end.
In the loss, Buzelis impressed with having his sixth straight game with double-digit points and having a career-high 5.0 assists.
The 20-year-old also managed to grab 4.0 rebounds, shooting 60% from the floor, and have a block and a steal in 29.0 minutes on the court. Since head coach Billy Donovan decided to give Buzelis more minutes, he has seen his averages tick up and is now ranked 37th in the league for blocks a game at 0.9.
Buzelis can be the frontman for the Bulls
NBA: Golden State Warriors at Chicago Bulls Feb 8, 2025; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Golden State Warriors guard Moses Moody (4) defends Chicago Bulls forward Matas Buzelis (14) during the second half at United Center. Mandatory Credit: David Banks-Imagn Images
Now that the Bulls have traded away their star, Zach LaVine, the Bulls need to find another face to build around to recapture their identity. Buzelis has all the earmarks to be a star and is quickly showing he has the attitude and makeup of being the frontman for the Bulls.
Buzelis is about to take part in the Dunk Contest, where Buzelis will have a chance to propel his name into stardom if he can put on a show. Before being traded, LaVine, a two-time champion (2015,2016), was helping the young Bull with his dunks to improve his chances.
"SEE YOU IN THE DUNK CONTEST."
MATAS BUZELIS GETTING #ATTSlamDunk READYpic.twitter.com/z3TTItII63
— NBA (@NBA) February 9, 2025
An impressive young talent
NBA: Golden State Warriors at Chicago Bulls
Feb 8, 2025; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Chicago Bulls forward Matas Buzelis (14) defends Golden State Warriors guard Brandin Podziemski (2) during the first half at United Center. Mandatory Credit: David Banks-Imagn Images
Buzelis will have plenty of opportunities the rest of this season to impress and cement himself as a starter for the Bulls.
Having all the talent and makeup to be a centerpiece for the Bulls, they need to start finding players to build around Buzelis and add to the guys they currently have.
If the Bulls can do that, then there should be hope that this rebuild won’t take long.
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Chicago Bulls: new acquisition is ready to ‘play hard’
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The Chicago Bulls had an underwhelming trade deadline, to put it mildly.
The acquisitions the Bulls got back outside of their draft pick, have to prove they are worth trading away such a valuable asset in Zach LaVine.
One of the Bull’s new acquisitions is ready to get on the court and is looking to bring some much-needed rim protection to the Bulls.
The newly acquired center looks to ‘play hard’
NBA: Denver Nuggets at San Antonio Spurs Jan 4, 2025; San Antonio, Texas, USA; Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic (15) drives to the basket between San Antonio Spurs center Zach Collins (23) and guard Chris Paul (3) during the first half at Frost Bank Center. Mandatory Credit: Scott Wachter-Imagn Images
Zach Collins was one of the players acquired by the Bulls in the three-team trade they made, which sent LaVine to the Kings and Collins coming over from the Spurs. The 27-year-old will look to bring more defense to the Bulls frontcourt, with Collins saying he’s always ready to ‘play hard’.
Zach adds more defense to our frontcourt@PaycorInc | #SeeRed pic.twitter.com/mVpjDiwM9h
— Chicago Bulls (@chicagobulls) February 7, 2025
The first-round pick (10th overall) out of Gonzaga, has played in 36 games for the Spurs this season, averaging 11.8 minutes a game. In those 38 games, Collins was hidden in the shadows while on the Spurs, with Victor Wembanyama receiving the bulk of the minutes.
Collins could provide the Bulls with another shot blocker, averaging 0.4 blocks on the season and 0.7 blocks for his career. The 6-11 big man has also proven to be a capable scorer, averaging 7.9 points for his career and 4.6 points this season. Now with the Bulls, Collins should have an uptick in his minutes to see what he is capable of.
Collins should debut soon for the Chicago Bulls
NBA: Los Angeles Clippers at San Antonio Spurs Dec 31, 2024; San Antonio, Texas, USA; LA Clippers guard Kevin Porter Jr. (77) shoots against San Antonio Spurs forward Zach Collins (23) in the first half at Frost Bank Center. Mandatory Credit: Daniel Dunn-Imagn Images
Collins has not appeared in a game yet for the Bulls, but according to K.C. Johnson, two out of three players from the trade should debut against the Warriors tomorrow.
If Collins can live up to his words, and provide the Bulls with a rim protector, then they might have done a decent job in bringing back talent in the trade.
NBA: Los Angeles Clippers at San Antonio Spurs Dec 31, 2024; San Antonio, Texas, USA; San Antonio Spurs forward Zach Collins (23) shoots in the first half against the LA Clippers at Frost Bank Center. Mandatory Credit: Daniel Dunn-Imagn Images
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Chicago Bulls hit by a rash of illness before Pistons game
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The Chicago Bulls are set to host the Detroit Pistons at the United Center in back-to-back games this week before the team gets a break for the All-Star game.
The Bulls enter the week with a 22-31 record. They hold the No. 10 spot in the Eastern Conference by 1.5 games over the Philadelphia 76ers, who received bad news on Joel Embiid over the weekend. Chicago’s goal is to see how its young roster can develop and compete through the rest of the regular season after trading away Zach LaVine to the Sacramento Kings.
The Bulls will get to see more rotational players have playing time against the Pistons on Tuesday and Wednesday.
The Chicago Bulls have two players battling an illness
NBA: Philadelphia 76ers at Chicago Bulls Jan 25, 2025; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Chicago Bulls guard Lonzo Ball (2) gestures after makingg a three point basket against the Philadelphia 76ers during the second half at United Center. Mandatory Credit: David Banks-Imagn Images
Per K.C. Johnson of CHSN, Lonzo Ball and Ayo Dosunmu are battling an illness this week.
“Lonzo Ball (illness) missed practice and almost certainly won’t play on Tuesday because he doesn’t play B2B and missing Tuesday gives him one more day of rest,” Johnson wrote. “Ayo Dosunmu was sent home from facility with illness, per Donovan.”
It’s not clear what illness the two players have.
Illness was a big storyline last week before Super Bowl LIX. Both the Kansas City Chiefs and Philadelphia Eagles battled the flu.
Tuesday’s meeting will be the third of the season between the Bulls and Pistons. Detroit won the most recent matchup 147-136 on Feb. 2.
NBA: Chicago Bulls at Toronto Raptors Jan 31, 2025; Toronto, Ontario, CAN: Chicago Bulls forward Matas Buzelis (14) controls the ball as Toronto Raptors center Jakob Poeltl (19) tries to defend during the third quarter at Scotiabank Arena. Mandatory Credit: Nick Turchiaro-Imagn Images
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Chicago Bulls have reckless plan for 2025 draft pick: Report
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The Chicago Bulls are slowly chipping away at their rebuild. DeMar DeRozan was traded in July. The Bulls sent Zach LaVine to reunite with DeRozan in Sacramento on Sunday night.
Chicago attempted to swap other pieces before Thursday’s trade deadline, including Nikola Vucevic. Instead, the Bulls failed to make a deal, and the front office will be content to trade the aging center in the offseason for a lower price.
On Thursday, Bulls executive vice president of basketball operations Arturas Karnisovas said, after failing to fully dismantle the roster, that he hoped to see the current roster compete for a Play-In spot after the regular season.
The plan appeared crazy, as Chicago would give up a valuable draft position in exchange for mediocrity.
The Chicago Bulls have a reckless plan
NBA: Chicago Bulls Media Day Sep 30, 2024; Chicago, Il, USA; Chicago Bulls vice president of basketball operations Arturas Karnisovas speaks during Chicago Bulls Media Day. Mandatory Credit: Kamil Krzaczynski-Imagn Images
During an appearance on 670 The Score‘s “Mully & Haugh Show” Friday morning, Bulls insider K.C. Johnson said Karnisovas clarified his remarks to the CHSN reporter. Karnisovas understands how important the draft pick is but won’t force head coach Billy Donovan to tank the team if young talent on the Bulls starts getting hot.
“But when he went back and clarified it, he said something then that he said to us that day in LA,” Johnson said. “Basically, what he means is like, if they start playing Matas Buzelis 30 minutes a night, if they start playing Patrick Williams 30 minutes a night, they start playing Tre Jones 15 minutes a night, they start Ayo (Dosunmu) 30 minutes a night and that team gets on a roll and just starts winning games like wildfire and they make the plan.
“They’re not going to stop that. They’re not going to jump in front of that train and let that stop. So because, as he said, learning how to win games as a young player is development. It is growth. He understands how important this draft pick is.”
The Bulls need more talent
Chicago Bulls guard Lonzo Ball (2) passes in the first half against the Detroit Pistons at Little Caesars Arena. Mandatory Credit: Rick Osentoski-Imagn Images
Johnson argued the Bulls should focus on putting themselves in a position to land a top-four pick in the lottery, as most NBA scouts feel there’s a large separation between the top-four picks and the rest of the 2025 draft.
Karnisovas doesn’t feel that way. Or at least he’s not saying that publicly so he can’t be accused of tanking. AK should absolutely be jumping in front of the train to attempt to secure a high draft pick for Chicago.
It doesn’t matter if this young squad can make a play-in tournament. Without elite talent, they’ll never go deep in the playoffs.
NBA: Orlando Magic at Chicago Bulls Nov 15, 2023; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Chicago Bulls executive Vice President of basketball operations Arturas Karnisovas looks on before a basketball game between the Chicago Bulls and Orlando Magic at United Center. Mandatory Credit: Kamil Krzaczynski-Imagn Images
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Chicago Bulls make decision on coach Billy Donovan, Arturas Karnisovas before All-Star Weekend: Report
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The Chicago Bulls are entering the NBA All-Star break on a four-game losing streak. The Bulls have a 22-33 record, good enough for 10th place in the Eastern Conference.
The Bulls are in rebuild mode following their trade of Zach LaVine to the Sacramento Kings earlier in the month. Executive vice president of basketball operations Arturas Karnisovas told the media that Chicago intends to try and make the Play-In tournament after failing to finalize a trade for Lonzo Ball or Nikola Vucevic.
Chicago Bulls make decision on Arturas Karnisovas
Bulls vice president of basketball operations Arturas Karnisovas speaks during Bulls Media Day. Mandatory Credit: Kamil Krzaczynski-Imagn Images
Per Joe Cowley of the Chicago Sun-Times, the Bulls have no plans to fire head coach Billy Donovan or Karnisovas.
“It was not the kind of news that Bulls fans needed to hear to start the All-Star Weekend, but it shouldn’t have come as much of a surprise,” Cowley wrote. “A Bulls source told the Sun-Times on Thursday that there were no plans to remove executive vice president of basketball operations Arturas Karnisovas from his position, and it was a solid bet that general manager Marc Eversley and head coach Billy Donovan were equally as safe.”
The Bulls are impressed with Billy Donovan
Chicago Bulls head coach Billy Donovan during the fourth quarter against the LA Clippers at Intuit Dome. Mandatory Credit: Jason Parkhurst-Imagn Images
The front office is “impressed” with Donovan, who has a 178-195 record during his five years with the Bulls.
“Donovan, especially, is well-liked by both the front office and ownership, with all involved impressed with the way he flipped the offensive playing style so dramatically in just one season, as well as the relationships he has developed within the locker room,” Cowley wrote. “And while front-office accountability seemingly remains nothing but a six-syllable word at 1901 W. Madison St., there is a reoccurring edict being issued by ownership to the front office: Fix it.”
Karnisovas has been with the Bulls since April of 2020.
The Bulls’ last playoff appearance was in 2022 when Chicago lost to the Milwaukee Bucks in five games in the first round.
Bulls fans are fed up with Karnisovas’ inability to make trades and steer the team in a clear direction. Donovan hasn’t had success in developing young talent, an issue that will be concerning if Chicago lands a top draft pick this summer.
Chicago Bulls executive Vice President of basketball operations Arturas Karnisovas looks on before a basketball game between the Bulls and Orlando Magic at United Center. Mandatory Credit: Kamil Krzaczynski-Imagn Images
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Chicago Bulls’ point guard joins elite company after impressive performance
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The Chicago Bulls got their second win of the month by blowing out the 76ers in their arena by a score of 142-110. So far this month the Bulls have not been playing the best basketball, having a below-.500 record by being 2-7 for the month.
The Bulls are vying for a decent spot in the draft where they can hopefully land a player like Cooper Flagg to accelerate their rebuild.
The Bulls have a few players on their roster, like rookie Matas Buzelis and point guard Josh Giddey, who are proving to be centerpieces to build around.
Chicago Bulls point guard joins elite company
NBA: Chicago Bulls at Philadelphia 76ers Feb 24, 2025; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Chicago Bulls guard Josh Giddey (3) rebounds the ball past Philadelphia 76ers forward Guerschon Yabusele (28) during the first quarter at Wells Fargo Center. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-Imagn Images
In the win over the 76ers, Giddey led the Bulls in points (25), rebounds (16), and assists (6) in 31.0 minutes of action. This game marked Giddey’s third straight game of 20+ points and had a double-double, according to Bulls Insider K.C. Johnson of CHSN, Giddey joins an elite company of players that includes Michael Jordan who has also accomplished this feat.
Giddey is showing his worth
NBA: Chicago Bulls at New York Knicks Feb 20, 2025; New York, New York, USA; Chicago Bulls shooting guard Josh Giddey (3) dribbles the ball against the New York Knicks during the second half at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: Gregory Fisher-Imagn Images
Giddey a 22-year-old from Melbourn, Australia, is having a stellar first season with the Bulls after being traded over from the Oklahoma City Thunder. Playing in 54 of the Bull’s 58 games, the Bull’s 6-8 point guard is averaging 12.9 points, 7.4 rebounds, 6.4 assists (tying his career high), and has a career-high in steals at 1.1.
The former All-Rookie 2nd Team member (2022) is in the final year of his contract before he becomes a restricted free agent this offseason. So far the Bulls have not shown interest in giving Giddey a contract extension, with their history showing they allow players to set their market before giving them a deal. This appears to be the case since the Bulls gave Lonzo Ball an extension, but not Giddey.
Giddey needs an extension
Detroit Pistons center Jalen Duren (0) defends Chicago Bulls guard Josh Giddey (3) during the first quarter at United Center. Mandatory Credit: David Banks-Imagn Images
Giddey has shown that he is worth an extension and is one of the players the Bulls should build around, along with Matas Buzelis.
The Bulls gave up a valuable asset in Alex Caruso to get Giddey, and you don’t do that for just one year of a player with Giddey’s talents.
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