K.C. Johnson – Page 31

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

The Bulls’ shopping of Jabari Parker is an admission that the experiment didn’t work

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

Jabari Parker won’t be with the Bulls next season. Heck, he might not be with them much longer. The Bulls, according to sources, have engaged in trade talks with several...

The Orlando Magic players and staff pose for a group photo following practice at Mexico City Arena on Dec. 12, 2018.

Jim Boylen’s latest moves put Jabari Parker out of the Bulls’ regular rotation

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

As if the Bulls haven’t experienced enough upheaval of late, Jim Boylen played Jabari Parker a season-low 4 minutes, 10 seconds in the Bulls’ 97-91 loss to the Magic Thursday...

Bulls GM John Paxson and coach Bill Cartwright talk about the NBA draft.

John Paxson says team turmoil won’t affect free-agent pursuits: ‘Good players want to play with other good players’

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

If Jabari Parker isn’t on the payroll at the team option of $20 million next season — a strong likelihood given that his role will diminish now that Bobby Portis...

Bulls coach Jim Boylen says Kris Dunn eventually will reclaim starting role

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

Eventually, Kris Dunn will start. “Yessir, I’m not dancing around that,” Bulls coach Jim Boylen said. But for the second straight game, Boylen planned to bring the point guard off...

Bulls appreciate opportunity for ‘family business trip’ to Mexico City: ‘It’s a privilege to be here’

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

Oh, yeah, a basketball game. Almost lost to the sideshow that has been the Bulls’ turmoil is the fact they face the Magic on Thursday on an international stage as...

Lauri Markkanen discusses his role in quelling a potential Bulls boycott: ‘I think I can be one of the leaders of the team’

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

Lauri Markkanen’s role in urging Bulls players to show up for a scheduled practice Sunday after some initial talk of a boycott already has been reported. For the first time,...

John Paxson calls tumultuous week ‘good’ for the Bulls: ‘There’s so much noise, so much negativity. I don’t feel it inside our building.’

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

Slow down. That’s John Paxson’s message to Bulls coach Jim Boylen. Don’t slow down the demands for player accountability. Don’t slow down the demands to practice and work. Don’t slow...

Billy Donovan was hired as Bulls head coach Sept. 22, 2020, after Jim Boylen was dismissed. Before becoming Bulls coach, Donovan had a 243-157 record (.608) in five seasons with the Oklahoma City Thunder and won two NCAA championships as coach of the Florida Gators.

Bulls Q&A: Will Jim Boylen be the coach next season? When does laughingstock status end?

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

This has been quite the week. And this will be quite the lengthy mailbag. You’re welcome. What’s your take on the mutiny? — Dubo, north suburbs Calling it a mutiny...

Bulls head to Mexico City ‘as a family on a business trip’ for a game vs. the Magic

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

The Bulls flew to Mexico City on Tuesday afternoon, where they’ll face the Magic on Thursday as part of the NBA Global Games initiative. These trips are grow-the-game galas, complete...

Bulls center Robin Lopez blocks a shot by Kings forward Marvin Bagley during the first half on Dec. 10, 2018, at the United Center.

Dec. 11: 2018: The Bulls will form a leadership committee. ‘They’re going to be respected as men at this level,’ says Jim Boylen.

December 11, 2019 at 9:30 a.m.

On multiple occasions in his eventful first week on the job, Jim Boylen has insisted what he says as coach “isn’t a negotiation.” Nevertheless, Boylen will take input to inform...

All Stories