Basketball

Noa Essengue was always going to be a project for the Chicago Bulls, but that project gets a little scarier when other first-round picks are breaking out elsewhere. … [Read more...] about Bulls’ early fears about Noa Essengue pick grow as big man breaks out on rival

Matas Buzelis has embraced the physicality and gritty style of play demanded by the Bulls and head coach Billy Donovan, writes Joe Cowley for the Chicago Sun-Times. The transformation began in the offseason, when Buzelis added 10 pounds of muscle in preparation for stepping into a starring role for Chicago. “I said before the season started that this would be a great year of … [Read more...] about Bulls Notes: Buzelis, Essengue, Smith, Vucevic

Chicago needs an All-Star caliber 3-and-D wing, and the struggling New Orleans Pelicans have the perfect one. … [Read more...] about Bulls acquiring ideal trade target becoming more likely by the day

Terrence Shannon Jr. has been cleared for full-contact, five-on-five practice, the Timberwolves announced in a press release. He is being listed as questionable for Monday’s game against the Kings. Shannon has missed the last nine games for the Wolves with a left foot fifth metatarsal bone bruise. After playing 339 regular-season minutes in his rookie season, he saw his … [Read more...] about Injury Notes: Shannon, Shamet, Barrett, Bulls

CHICAGO (AP) — Nikola Vucevic had 28 points and 12 rebounds, and the Chicago Bulls handed Washington its 14th consecutive loss with a 121-120 victory over the Wizards on Saturday night. Josh Giddey had 18 points, 12 rebounds and 11 assists for Chicago, which won for the third time in four games. Coby White scored [...] … [Read more...] about Vucevic scores 28 points as the Bulls hand the Wizards their 14th straight loss