Ashish Mathur
Ashish Mathur is an NBA writer for Hoops Wire. He has covered the NBA since 2015 for ClutchPoints, Sportscasting, Heavy Sports, NBA Analysis Network, Fadeaway World, Athlon Sports and DallasHoopsJournal. You can follow Ashish on X @amathur25.
Michael Jordan Didn’t Like Being Considered A Role Model While Playing For Bulls: ‘It’s Like A Game That’s Stacked Against Me, It’s Never Gonna...
NBA legend Michael Jordan didn't want to be considered a role model while playing for the Chicago Bulls.
During his prime years with the Bulls,...
Michael Jordan Irritated Bulls GM Jerry Krause All The Time On Purpose By Telling Him ‘You Didn’t Draft Me’: ‘He Always Knew Which Of...
NBA legend Scottie Pippen wrote in his book that Michael Jordan irritated Chicago Bulls general manager Jerry Krause on purpose by telling him, "You...
LeBron James Reveals Lakers Had ‘Very Detail-Oriented’ First Practice Under JJ Redick
NBA legend LeBron James says the Los Angeles Lakers had a "very detailed-oriented" first practice under new head coach JJ Redick.
A lack of structure...
Michael Jordan ‘Lived In A Different World’ From The Rest Of His Bulls Teammates: ‘You Can’t Imagine How Many Requests There Were’
According to NBA icon Scottie Pippen, Michael Jordan "lived in a different world" from the rest of his Chicago Bulls teammates.
Jordan was the most...
Scottie Pippen Didn’t Like Playing For Bulls Coach Doug Collins: ‘My Biggest Complaint Was How Much Doug Was In Love With Michael Jordan’
NBA legend Scottie Pippen didn't enjoy playing for Chicago Bulls head coach Doug Collins.
Collins coached the Bulls from 1986-87 to 1988-89. Chicago went 137-109...
Report: Bulls Still Looking To Trade Zach LaVine Despite Guard Saying He’s Happy In Chicago
According to NBA reporter Joe Cowley of The Chicago Sun-Times, the Chicago Bulls are still looking to trade Zach LaVine.
At media day, LaVine said...
Bulls To Honor Derrick Rose vs. Knicks In January
According to NBA insider Shams Charania of The Athletic, the Chicago Bulls will honor Derrick Rose against the New York Knicks on January 4.
Rose...
Scottie Pippen States He ‘Was A Much Better Teammate’ Than Michael Jordan On Bulls: ‘Ask Anyone Who Played With The Two Of Us’
In his book, "Unguarded," NBA icon Scottie Pippen wrote that he "was a much better teammate" than Michael Jordan was on the Chicago Bulls.
Pippen...
Scottie Pippen Thinks Michael Jordan’s ‘Flu Game’ Was Overblown By Everyone: ‘I Have A Problem With How Michael Was Made Out To Be Some...
In his book, "Unguarded," NBA legend Scottie Pippen wrote about Michael Jordan's "Flu Game" with the Chicago Bulls.
On June 11, 1997, Jordan played in...
Michael Jordan Was Angry People Compared Clyde Drexler To Him Ahead Of 1992 NBA Finals: ‘I Took Offense To That’
Michael Jordan and the Chicago Bulls faced Clyde Drexler and the Portland Trail Blazers in the 1992 NBA Finals.
The series was sold as Jordan...
Michael Jordan Didn’t Want To Go To Chicago In 2011 To Celebrate 20th Anniversary Of Bulls’ First Championship: ‘He Was Still Angry With The...
Scottie Pippen wrote in his book that he had to convince Michael Jordan to come to the United Center in 2011 to celebrate the...
Donovan Mitchell Speaks On Signing Extension With Cavaliers: ‘It Was Just A No-Brainer’
Cleveland Cavaliers star Donovan Mitchell told NBA reporters at media day that it was a "no-brainer" to sign an extension.
Mitchell signed a three-year, $150.3...
Scorekeeper Gave Stats To Michael Jordan Even When He Didn’t Earn Them And Went Into Bulls Locker Room And Said ‘See MJ, We Take...
An NBA scorekeeper from the '90s who gave stats to Michael Jordan even when he didn't earn them went into the Chicago Bulls room...
Kenny Atkinson ‘Spent A Bulk’ Of Offseason ‘Fostering Relationships’ With Donovan Mitchell, Darius Garland, Evan Mobley
According to NBA reporter Chris Fedor of Cleveland.com, new Cleveland Cavaliers head coach Kenny Atkinson spent the bulk of the offseason fostering relationships with...
