Bulls Obviously with a lot of question marks given health issues for the second consecutive season. Derrick Rose should return soon, but no one knows about Richard Hamilton, and without him they’re not as good as last season and maybe not top five. ...

Rose will be a game-time decision today, as the Bulls try to avoid losing consecutive games for the first time all season."We just didn't play well from the start. They got the lead, we cut it down right before the half, and just gave it right back,"...

The Thunder are also playing pretty up-tempo this season, and when Serge Ibaka gets into an opposing team's head -- as he did against Denver on Sunday -- this team is superb. It takes some real pluck to lose to the Nets. But hey, how about Luol Deng:...

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The team was an Eastern Conference power in the diluted NBA but was never quite able to put it all together and get past the second round. The difficulty with this team came when it came time to sign everyone to new contracts, and when Derrick Rose...

It’s a great win for us. This is a good team despite the guys they have out.” Williams notched 29 points and eight assists and Humphries went for 24 points and 18 rebounds to pace the surprising victory. It had the Bulls mumbling after the loss. “We...

Fantasy Week 9 (Feb. 20-26) against the Hawks and Bucks. (Updated 02/18/2012). February 10, 2012: Minus Rose, Bulls pound Bobcats Joakim Noah had 17 points and 14 rebounds, Carlos Boozer scored 16 points and the Chicago Bulls throttled the Charlotte...

Perhaps. But you don't hear the reigning Most Valuable Player lobbying management for help or recruiting Dwight Howard to come to Chicago. Two years ago, Rose never made a public plea for James to join his squad. In his way of thinking, to recruit...

And the Bulls didn’t deserve much, the way they played. They shot just over 39 percent, hitting 3 of 13 3-pointers. Things were no better at the foul line, with the Bulls going 16 of 27, and there were simply too many letdowns on defense. “We had a bad...

Rose remained day to day and the Bulls simply seemed lost. They shot just over 39 percent, hitting 3 of 13 3-pointers. Things were no better at the foul line, with the Bulls going 16 of 27. Carlos Boozer and journeyman Mike James each scored 16 points,...

SELIGMAN, AP Sports Writer | New Jersey Nets point guard Deron Williams (8) shoot and scores past Chicago Bulls point guard Mike James (8), Luol Deng (9) and Joakim Noah (13) during the first half of an NBA basketball game on Saturday, Feb. 18, 2012,...

But in case they forget, and in honor of Game No. 33, here are three areas to feel good and three areas to worry about at the midway mark. Injuries: The Bulls have trotted out their projected starting lineup of Derrick Rose, Richard Hamilton, Luol...

The Bulls are 7-2 without their dynamic floor general and recorded an 89-80 victory versus Boston on Thursday in the second installment of a six-game homestand. Carlos Boozer led the charge with 23 points, 15 rebounds and five assists, while Luol Deng...

The Bulls are 7-2 without their dynamic floor general and recorded an 89-80 victory versus Boston on Thursday in the second installment of a six-game homestand. Carlos Boozer led the charge with 23 points, 15 rebounds and five assists, while Luol Deng...

The over under came in at under the total of 179 ½ points. The Bulls survived 39.5% shooting with 10 of 21 coming from the three point line. They crushed the Celtics on the glass by a 52-37 rebounding margin. Luol Deng had 23 points and 10 assists on 7...

But in case they forget, and in honor of Game No. 33, here are three areas to feel good and three areas to worry about at the midway mark. Worry • Injuries: The Bulls have trotted out their projected starting lineup of Derrick Rose, Richard Hamilton,...

Carlos Boozer scored 23 points, pulled down 15 rebounds and handed out five assists on Thursday as the Chicago Bulls again overcame the absence of Derrick Rose to outlast Boston 89-80. Luol Deng and Joakim Noah also had “double-doubles” for Chicago,...

Deng (Photo Credit: Getty Images, By: Gregory Shamus) (WSCR) As Derrick Rose continues to sit with an injured back, Luol Deng has stepped up nicely in place of the point guard. Over his past two games, Deng has garnered 21 assists, as he’s paced the...

The Bulls passed with more physical than flying colors, outlasting the Celtics 89-80 in a defensive struggle that looked more like a playoff game than regular-season affair. Both teams shot just below 40 percent. Luol Deng finished with 23 points and...