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Bulls forward Wendell Carter Jr. looks to grab a loose ball in the first half of a preseason game against the Pacers on Oct. 10, 2018, at the United Center.

Wendell Carter Jr.’s talent is clear at both ends. But, ‘It’s a learning process picking and choosing when to be aggressive.’

May 31, 2019 at 4:41 p.m.

Wendell Carter Jr. has a life coach. His agency set him up with one shortly after the Bulls drafted him in June with the seventh overall pick. Carter talks to...

Bulls’ new-look offense still lagging behind league

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

Shaquille Harrison had just received an outlet pass from Robin Lopez and prepared to dribble quickly upcourt when Jim Boylen, bouncing along the sideline near Harrison, started screaming. “Slow! Slow!...

Bulls guard Cameron Payne shoots around Thunder forward Nerlens Noel in the second half on Dec. 17, 2018, in Oklahoma City.

Russell Westbrook posts triple-double as Thunder blow out Bulls in chippy affair

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

The Bulls are now 2-5 under Jim Boylen after Monday’s 121-96 loss to the Thunder. They’ve been competitive in four games, suffered a franchise-record 56-point loss to the Celtics, got...

Jim Boylen praised the Bulls for not backing down: ‘That’s all we’ve been talking about is fighting for each other’

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

Following his first game as coach, Jim Boylen challenged his team’s toughness. On Monday night, Kris Dunn responded to Russell Westbrook’s shove with a shove of his own, which led...

Jabari Parker is the 2nd player and 13th member of the Bulls’ traveling party to fall ill after the trip to Mexico City

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

It’s been a rough week for Jabari Parker. Last Thursday, Jim Boylen informed the team’s second-leading scorer and rebounder that he’d be out of the rotation and judged by his...

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

Hut-hut-hike: Jim Boylen and Bulls players are trying to toughen up

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

Jim Boylen’s dad played football at Michigan State and before Boylen accepted a basketball scholarship at Maine, he played the sport too. Kris Dunn has a football background. Bobby Portis...

Bobby Portis hopes to build on strong finish in Bulls’ victory over Spurs

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

In his first three games back from missing just shy of seven weeks with a right knee injury, Bobby Portis has averaged 11 points and 6.3 rebounds while shooting 41.9...

The Spurs' LaMarcus Aldridge drives between Wendell Carter Jr. and Ryan Arcidiacono.

Without the injured Zach LaVine, the Bulls rally for an improbable 98-93 victory over the Spurs

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

When the buzzer sounded and the Bulls had concluded their rally from 21 points down for an improbable 98-93 victory, Spurs coach Gregg Popovich wrapped Jim Boylen in a hug...

The Bucks' Jabari Parker shoots over the Heat's Dwyane Wade on Tuesday, Jan. 19, 2016 in Miami.

Jabari Parker takes the high road as the Bulls explore trade interest for their odd man out

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

Jabari Parker became trade-eligible at 11:01 p.m. Friday. Saturday marked the first full day that free agents who signed in July could be dealt. In advance of the date, the...

Zach LaVine undergoes MRI on left ankle, listed as doubtful for Saturday’s game vs. the Spurs: ‘I heard something pop’

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

Zach LaVine exited Mexico City Arena late Thursday night with a slight limp and a slighter smile. “I’ll be all right by Saturday,” LaVine said. “I’m walking around.” LaVine still...

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