Michael Jordan’s praise for Scottie Pippen came with a catch: ‘He never told me’
Scottie Pippen spent years helping Michael Jordan win championships. According to Pippen, Jordan also delivered a compliment that meant a great deal to him.
Pippen...
Bulls’ lineup changes offer something to build on, even in another loss
The Bulls lost again Sunday, but for a team trying to develop young players, how they play has to count for something.
A 127-121 loss...
Scottie Pippen ripped Michael Jordan over $10 million payday from ‘The Last Dance’
Michael Jordan made millions from The Last Dance. Scottie Pippen says he and the rest of the Bulls got nothing.
And as Pippen sees it,...
Bulls have a lineup problem, with no easy fix in sight
The Bulls are trying to develop young players, establish a new system and figure out who belongs in their future.
Right now, they’re having a...
Norman Powell: Opponents look at Bulls ‘like it’s lunch’
The Bulls are 1-7, and Norman Powell doesn’t think opponents are particularly worried about making them 1-8.
“Teams are coming at us and looking at...
Warriors’ interest in Jalen Smith comes with a price question
The Warriors have a reason to want Jalen Smith. The harder part is giving the Bulls a reason to send him their way.
That’s the...
NBA Notes: Lakers, Luka Doncic, Bulls, Nic Claxton, Nets
Lakers
The Lakers got another big night from Luka Doncic. Getting their starters an early seat on the bench proved more difficult.
Doncic finished with 45...
NBA Notes: Pistons, Paul Reed, Thunder, Bulls, Isaac Okoro
Pistons
Paul Reed was already headed for more work after the Pistons traded Isaiah Stewart. Jalen Duren’s hamstring injury added to the assignment, and Reed...
NBA Notes: Lakers, Luka Doncic, Bulls, Caleb Wilson, Heat
Lakers
The Lakers found a way to win without Luka Doncic on Wednesday. They’ll gladly try the next one with him.
Doncic has been cleared to...
NBA Notes: Spurs, Victor Wembanyama, Nets, Mikel Brown Jr, Bulls
Spurs
The Spurs spent the first week looking for some offensive rhythm. Julian Champagnie found enough Tuesday to share with everybody.
Champagnie made eight first-half threes...
Michael Jordan revealed Kobe Bryant’s final text to him, and why he couldn’t delete it
Michael Jordan and Kobe Bryant shared plenty of memorable moments on the basketball court. But one of the most meaningful exchanges between the two...
NBA Notes: Bulls, Caleb Wilson, Hawks, Aaron Wiggins, Pistons
Bulls
The Bulls won’t have to convince Caleb Wilson to embrace the moment when he makes his NBA debut Wednesday against the Raptors. The No....
NBA Notes: Bulls, Nic Claxton, Sixers, Joel Embiid, Knicks
Bulls
The Bulls will have to wait a little longer for Nic Claxton’s debut.
Claxton is progressing from the hamstring injury that sidelined him throughout the...
NBA Notes: Heat, Giannis Antetokounmpo, Bulls, Josh Giddey, Spurs
Heat
Giannis Antetokounmpo is getting comfortable with the Heat. His teammates are learning that getting him the ball is only the first part of the...
NBA Notes: Lakers, Bronny James, Warriors, Kristaps Porzingis, Bulls
Lakers
JJ Redick likes some of what he’s seen from Bronny James in practice. The preseason games have been another matter.
“I don’t think he’s played...
NBA Notes: Pacers, Tyrese Haliburton, Bulls, Matas Buzelis, Spurs
Pacers
The early returns on Tyrese Haliburton and Ivica Zubac are encouraging.
Haliburton returned Wednesday after missing all of last season with a torn Achilles, while...
NBA Notes: Heat, Giannis Antetokounmpo, Pelicans, Bulls
Heat
The Heat played at the NBA’s fastest pace last season, and there’s a good argument for keeping it that way now that Giannis Antetokounmpo...
NBA Notes: Blazers, Deni Avdija, Warriors, Brandon Williams, Bulls
Blazers
Damian Lillard’s scoring was encouraging. His ability to get past defenders may have been the better sign.
That was among the observations from Elias Esquivel...
