Former NBA forward Bob Love, who played in the league from 1966-77, has passed away at age 81, according to a press release from the Bulls and a report from Harvey Araton of The New York Times. Love died on Monday after a “long battle” with cancer, per the team. After starring at Southern University in Louisiana, Love was drafted 33rd overall in 1965 and began his NBA career … [Read more...] about Former Bulls All-Star Bob Love Dies At Age 81
Central Notes: Bulls Defensive Woes, Giddey, Turner, Ivey
The Bulls face the Pistons tonight and they’ll be looking to bounce back from two woeful defensive performances. After giving up 144 points to Cleveland on Friday, they surrendered 143 in a 36-point loss to Houston. “It’s just a compete thing; you got to compete at a higher level,” guard Coby White said, per Kyle Williams of the Chicago Sun Times. “We got to be more physical. … [Read more...] about Central Notes: Bulls Defensive Woes, Giddey, Turner, Ivey
Coby White Adjusts To Off-Ball Role; Patrick Williams Talks About Learning From Adversity
An offseason trade for Josh Giddey and the return of Lonzo Ball pushed Bulls guard Coby White into a different role this season. He talks about that adjustment and more in an interview with Grant Afseth of Sportskeeda. “My career with this team has put me in multiple roles, especially as our roster changes,” White said. “Last year, I was more on the ball, but this year, with … [Read more...] about Coby White Adjusts To Off-Ball Role; Patrick Williams Talks About Learning From Adversity
Eastern Notes: Giddey, Bridges, Sixers, Daniels, Young
Fourth-year guard Josh Giddey hasn’t been part of the Bulls‘ closing lineup in any of the team’s last four games and was on the bench to start the second half on Friday vs. Cleveland, with Ayo Dosunmu taking his spot in the lineup. Head coach Billy Donovan insisted after the game that he’s still “got confidence” in Giddey and said the 22-year-old will close games in certain … [Read more...] about Eastern Notes: Giddey, Bridges, Sixers, Daniels, Young
Lonzo Ball Out At Least One More Week With Wrist Sprain
Bulls guard Lonzo Ball has been sidelined since Oct. 28 due to a right wrist sprain. While he was hopeful of returning on Sunday vs. Houston, head coach Billy Donovan was less optimistic about that target date. Speaking to reporters on Friday, including K.C. Johnson of The Chicago Sports Network (Twitter links), Donovan said Ball had a strenuous workout earlier this week when … [Read more...] about Lonzo Ball Out At Least One More Week With Wrist Sprain