K.C. Johnson – Page 17

Grizzlies center Joakim Noah shoots over Bulls center Robin Lopez in the first half on Feb. 27, 2019, in Memphis, Tenn.

3 takeaways from the Bulls’ 109-107 win over the Grizzlies, including Otto Porter Jr.’s calming presence

May 31, 2019 at 4:37 p.m.

Zach LaVine wore a smile as he assessed the Bulls’ latest sign of growth, a 109-107 road victory over the Grizzlies. “We have a good little team swag now and...

Kris Dunn plays entire 4th quarter as Bulls down Grizzlies for 4th win in 5 games

May 31, 2019 at 4:36 p.m.

Kris Dunn didn’t just return to action for the Bulls’ 109-107 victory over the Grizzlies on Wednesday, he played the entire fourth quarter in what coach Jim Boylen called Dunn’s...

Blood brothers: Grizzlies’ Joakim Noah thanks former Bulls teammate Taj Gibson for assisting in Memphis resurgence

May 31, 2019 at 4:33 p.m.

When Joakim Noah visited the United Center with the Grizzlies on Feb. 13, he admitted his disastrous Knicks stint forced him to contemplate retirement. Many factors fueled him past that...

Robin Lopez is focused on razzing brother Brook, not getting a buyout from the Bulls

May 31, 2019 at 4:39 p.m.

It’s apparent from his answers that Robin Lopez has reached his limit on being asked whether he’ll seek a buyout by Friday’s deadline to be waived and still playoff eligible...

Bulls forward Lauri Markkanen points to guard Coby White after hitting a 3-pointer in the fourth quarter against the Cavaliers on April 17, 2021, at the United Center.

Lauri Markkanen is letting it fly — and the Bulls’ offense is seeing the benefit

May 31, 2019 at 4:38 p.m.

Lauri Markkanen doesn’t much like making a fuss, particularly when it comes to commenting on his own play. But his occasional, albeit begrudging, acceptance of the former has forced him...

Bulls forward Lauri Markkanen makes a pass around Bucks forward Nikola Mirotic during the second half on Feb. 25, 2019, at the United Center.

3 takeaways from the Bulls’ 117-106 loss to the Bucks, including passive play from Zach LaVine down the stretch

May 31, 2019 at 4:36 p.m.

Thanks to Kris Dunn’s migraine and Otto Porter Jr.’s strained lower left leg, the Bulls dressed just nine players while playing their third game in four nights on Monday. The...

Trio of strong performances not enough for Bulls in 117-106 loss to shorthanded Bucks

May 31, 2019 at 4:35 p.m.

Ryan Arcidiacono started for the ill Kris Dunn as the Bucks rallied from an early 14-point deficit to bolster their league-best record with a 117-106 victory Monday night over the...

Migraine keeps Bulls’ Kris Dunn at home while Otto Porter Jr. sits with lower left leg strain

May 31, 2019 at 4:37 p.m.

Monday turned into an injury update day for the Bulls, who, after disastrous luck earlier in the season, had hoped to put such days behind them. Kris Dunn stayed home...

Ryan Arcidiacono’s steady play is making the Bulls’ closing point-guard minutes a not-so-Dunn deal

May 31, 2019 at 4:40 p.m.

Asked if he knew where he ranked among league leaders for assist-to-turnover ratio, Ryan Arcidiacono joked that a new statistic of charges per minute should be created. Arcidiacono leads the...

Zach LaVine and Lauri Markkanen continue their roll, and the Bulls are having fun again

May 31, 2019 at 4:36 p.m.

Even before reporters marched into the postgame locker room late Saturday with news that Zach LaVine and Lauri Markkanen had become the first Bulls teammates since Michael Jordan and Scottie...

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