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Bobby Portis gets pumped up during the second half against the Cavaliers at the United Center on April 9, 2016.

‘You would hope it’s contagious’: Bulls rely on Bobby Portis’ toughness and talk as much as his scoring

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

You can’t put a minutes limit on passion. Whether Bobby Portis is limited to the same 20 minutes that defined his return Sunday from a sprained right ankle or the...

Tom Thibodeau, Fred Hoiberg and Ryan Saunders — when it comes to the Bulls-Timberwolves connection, Zach LaVine has seen it all

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

Zach LaVine played for Tom Thibodeau and Fred Hoiberg, worked out with Ryan Saunders and has the utmost respect for the late Flip Saunders, who drafted LaVine and, in LaVine’s...

Bulls waive MarShon Brooks, Michael Carter-Williams as Ryan Arcidiacono’s contract becomes fully guaranteed

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

The Bulls engaged in a busy Monday of bookkeeping, briefly acquiring Michael Carter-Williams from the Rockets to ease their luxury tax bill. The Bulls sent a heavily protected 2020 second-round...

Bulls forward Lauri Markkanen, left, and Nets forward Treveon Graham go after a loose ball during the second half on Jan. 6, 2019, at the United Center.

‘We’re not imposing our will’: Bulls turned inside-out by the Nets’ 3-point barrage in a 117-100 loss

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

The Bulls lost to the Nets 117-100 on Sunday afternoon at a United Center at least mildly cognizant of a certain NFL playoff game happening just miles away. Jim Boylen...

Bobby Portis scored 17 points in his return to the Bulls after missing seven games because of an ankle injury Sunday at the United Center.

Bobby Portis scores 17 points in his return to the Bulls after missing 7 games

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

What a weekend for Bobby Portis. First, his beloved Cowboys prevailed in the NFL playoffs. Then he returned from a seven-game absence because of a sprained right ankle to contribute...

Bulls forward Lauri Markkanen (24), center Wendell Carter Jr., left, and guard Kris Dunn react during overtime of Friday's loss to the Pacers at the United Center.

As the Bulls hit midseason, the focus remains on the future

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

The Bulls won’t score 116 points on 51.6 percent shooting every night, as they did Friday in a wild overtime loss to the Pacers. Zach LaVine won’t always sink monstrous...

From snarling after dunks to setting up teammates, Kris Dunn is making an impact: ‘I can do a little of everything’

May 31, 2019 at 4:34 p.m.

When Kris Dunn talks about playing with a swagger, he’s being more businesslike than boastful. The third-year guard is confident, not cocky. So when he’s asked where he thinks his...

Young Bulls fall to Pacers on Victor Oladipo’s last-second 3-pointer in overtime

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

Chandler Hutchison strolled into the traded Justin Holiday’s vacated starting small forward spot Friday night, taking his place alongside the baby-faced lineup of Kris Dunn, Zach LaVine, Lauri Markkanen and...

‘Our young guys will play’: Bulls VP John Paxson addresses the Justin Holiday trade, Jabari Parker’s future and Jim Boylen’s offense

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

One day after trading veteran wing Justin Holiday for Wayne Selden Jr., MarShon Brooks — who won’t join the team — and two second-round picks, Bulls executive vice president John...

Wayne Selden ready to prove himself on the Bulls: ‘I’m coming to a young team, building, coming to a historic program’

May 31, 2019 at 4:32 p.m.

Wayne Selden didn’t get drafted out of Kansas in 2016. So he’s used to having to prove himself. That’s what Selden hopes to do with his new opportunity on the...

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