Chicago Bulls Rumors & News
Bump costs Hinrich a game
Chicago Sun-Times — After playing without three starters (Derrick Rose, Luol Deng and Joakim Noah) Friday night in Miami, the Bulls will be without another starter (Kirk Hinrich) for their next game, Tuesday at Memphis.
10 mins agoBulls' Hinrich suspended 1 game
Northwest Herald — NEW YORK – Bulls guard Kirk Hinrich has been suspended one game without pay by the NBA for making contact with a referee.
1 hour agoBulls' Hinrich draws 1-game suspension for contact | Video
Chicago Tribune — Bulls guard to miss Tuesday night’s visit with the Grizzlies Kirk Hinrich has been suspended one game for making contact with an official after he was ejected from Friday night's game against the Heat with his second technical foul.
2 hours agoOnly one real solution to dealing with the size of Howard and Magic
Daily Herald — There is only one workable solution to the Bulls' Dwight Howard problem: Get bigger and better this summer to the point where they have a realistic chance to compete with the Orlando Magic.
2 hours agoBulls' Hinrich suspended; Suns coach Gentry fined
Daily Herald — Chicago Bulls guard Kirk Hinrich has been suspended one game without pay by the NBA for making contact with a referee. The NBA also announced Saturday that Phoenix Suns coach Alvin Gentry has been fined $25,000 for improper conduct toward a referee .
2 hours agoBulls' Hinrich suspended one game
Chicago Tribune — Kirk Hinrich has been suspended for one game after bumping into referee Bennie Adams Friday night.
6 hours agoBulls rookie Gibson talks shoes, plantar faciitis
Bulls Blog | Chicago Breaking Sports — Sole Collector reports: Bulls rookie Taj Gibson has been wearing the Nike's Air Max Rise lately. And he's a fan. And so are his feet. "It's a good shoe. I got them from the All-Star game. Nike gave me a couple of pair and they've really helped my feet because I have plantar faciitis in both my feet. So, it's been real good for my feet." Maybe he should give them to Joakim Noah? "At first, when I got in the NBA, I loved colors and style, but after playing in so many games, it's all about taking care of your feet." Get the full story at solecollector.com. Photo: Gotta be the shoes ... Taj...
6 hours agoBulls' Hinrich suspended one game for ref contact
Bulls Blog | Chicago Breaking Sports — By Fred Mitchell Kirk Hinrich has been suspended for one game after bumping into referee Bennie Adams Friday night when he was ejected with his second technical foul. Stu Jackson, NBA Executive Vice President, Basketball Operations, announced Saturday that Hinrich will serve his suspension on Tuesday, when the Bulls face the Memphis Grizzlies at the FedEx Forum. Bulls coach Vinny Del Negro had insisted the bump was inadvertent. "It was because the referee stopped. That's the only reason he bumped him," said Del Negro immediately after the Bulls' seventh straight loss. "Kirk was walking to...
9 hours agoTop 10 moments over 25 years of Reinsdorf's ownership
Chicago Sun-Times — The Bulls had the best player in the NBA and 181 consecutive sellouts but still no NBA title in Michael Jordan's seventh season. In 1991, they dominated the playoffs, beating the Knicks (3-0), Sixers (4-1), Pistons (4-0) and Lakers (4-1) for the first title in the team's 25-year history.
11 hours agoNext game at Memphis Grizzlies on Tue, Mar 16 8:00 pm EDT
Opponent news and rumors snapshot:
- Memphis Grizzlies disappear in fourth quarter, fall to Denver Nuggets, 125-108 Memphis Commercial-Appeal
- Postgame: Odds and ends Memphis Commercial-Appeal
- Memphis Grizzlies build huge lead, hold off New York Knicks, 119-112 Memphis Commercial-Appeal
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Derrick Rose
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Kirk Hinrich
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Joakim Noah
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- Pistons battle back against Hawks after being down 28, but come up short Grand Rapids Press Jason Maxiell led Detroit with 19 points and 12 rebounds. Richard Hamilton had 18 points for the Pistons, who have lost eight of 10.
- Terry Pluto's Talkin' ... about Jake vs. Brady, the Indians' pitching staff and big efforts by the Cavs' big men Plain Dealer It's been a busy week for all three of Cleveland's major pro teams, and Terry Pluto has plenty of observations in his Sunday column.
- A coach on the floor, could LeBron James someday be a coach on the bench? NBA Insider Plain Dealer Whether it is consulting over lineup changes, voicing matchup preferences in the huddle or simply giving his opinion on substitutions, LeBron James could be considered the Cavs' fifth assistant coach.
- Preview: Bucks vs. Pacers Milwaukee Journal Sentinel A look at Milwaukee's game against Indiana at the Bradley Center
- Assembling his team Milwaukee Journal Sentinel Key moves by Bucks general manager John Hammond:
- Hammond constructs roster that puts Bucks near playoffs Milwaukee Journal Sentinel John Hammond will be the first to tell you the Bucks are still under construction. The Bucks general manager knows firsthand just how difficult the job is, as he approaches the second anniversary of his hiring. But there are definite signs the building has begun to take shape.
- Dempster, Cubs defeat White Sox in Las Vegas Northwest Herald LAS VEGAS – Ryan Dempster and the Cubs handled a stiff breeze to slip past their rivals from the Windy City.
- Piniella: Ramirez OK Northwest Herald MESA, Ariz. – Cubs manager Lou Piniella said he was far more concerned about what his pitching staff will look like in three weeks than about Cubs third baseman Aramis Ramirez having to leave a spring game because of right triceps soreness.
- White Sox' Mitchell to have ankle surgery Daily Herald White Sox outfielder Jared Mitchell is going to have surgery to repair a torn tendon in his left ankle.The team said on Saturday that the operation is set for Tuesday.
- Peppers also a prolific kick blocker Chicago Tribune Bears defensive end has blocked nine in his career Just like a master guitarist who also plays the keyboard, Julius Peppers brings something else to the band. So what is it?
- Hawks brace for Ovechkin's one-of-a-kind pace Daily Herald As a hockey fan, Blackhawks coach Joel Quenneville appreciates Alex Ovechkin's one-of-a-kind talent. "He's amazing to watch," Quenneville said. "He's an amazing player. He's fun to watch, he's entertaining, he's passionate - I don't know if anybody goes harder to the net or shoots the puck harder or even hits harder than him.
- Flyers hang tough loss on Huet, Hawks Daily Herald As far as crushing losses go, this was worse than Minnesota. The Blackhawks appeared poised to win a key game at the Wachovia Center on Saturday afternoon when they collapsed defensively and lost 3-2 to the Philadelphia Flyers.