Bulls News Archive

2010

July 2010

Bulls' Rose selected as finalist for 2010 USA World Championship Team (07.28.10)
Bulls sign forward/center Kurt Thomas (07.26.10)
Bulls Thomas augments toughness of Bulls’ frontline (07.26.10)
Sam Smith opens his mailbag (Week of 07.26.10)
Has Tracy McGrady seen the light? (07.26.10)
Bulls add big man enforcer Kurt Thomas (07.23.10)
For Bulls’ Boozer, leadership a priority (07.22.10)
Bulls acquire guard C.J. Watson via sign-and-trade (07.22.10)
Bulls sign guard Ronnie Brewer (07.19.10)
Bulls find a point guard in Warriors’ C.J. Watson (07.19.10)
Sam Smith opens his mailbag (Week of 07.19.10)
Bulls finish 2010 NBA Summer League with 1-4 mark (07.18.10)
Bulls legend Scottie Pippen back with the team (07.15.10)
Pippen rejoins organization as an ambassador (07.15.10)
Sam Smith opens his mailbag (Week of 07.12.10)
Bulls want to add J.J. Redick after Kyle Korver (07.10.10)
Sharpshooting Korver added to Bulls' mix (07.09.10)
Bulls send Warrick to Phoenix via sign-and-trade deal (07.09.10)
Will the real LeBron James please stand up? (07.09.10)
Statement from GM Gar Forman on LeBron James (07.08.10)
Bulls trade Hinrich to Washington (07.08.10)
Bulls sign Carlos Boozer (07.08.10)
What would Michael do? Not this! (07.08.10)
Boozer excited to land in Chicago with the Bulls (07.08.10)
Report: Bulls and Boozer agree to five-year deal (07.07.10)
Does anyone want to play with LeBron? (07.07.10)
What will 2010 free agency produce? (07.06.10)
Bulls announce 2010 Summer League roster (07.05.10)
Sam Smith opens his mailbag (Week of 07.05.10)
Now begins the hard part, waiting for LeBron (07.04.10)
Bulls set for final showdown at LeBron’s corral (07.03.10)
Is Dwyane Wade for real? That and other tall free agent tales (07.02.10)
Where LeBron, Wade and the free agents are going... (07.01.10)

June 2010

Bulls waive forwards Kurz and Richard (06.30.10)
NBA Summer League Broadcast schedule announced (06.29.10)
Sam Smith opens his mailbag (Week of 06.28.10)
Clock is ticking for LeBron James and other free agents (06.28.10)
Statement from General Manager Gar Forman (06.24.10)
Bye, bye Kirk? Hello, LeBron? (06.24.10)
Sam Smith's 2010 Mock Draft for Draft Day (06.24.10)
Thibodeau named 18th head coach in franchise history (06.23.10)
Thibodeau wastes no time in setting the tone (06.23.10)
Re-writing NBA Draft history (06.23.10)
NBA Draft 2010 loaded with big men (06.22.10)
Sam Smith's list of the NBA's top value picks of all time (06.21.10)
Bulls may deal 17th pick in NBA Draft (06.21.10)
Sam Smith opens his mailbag (Week of 06.21.10)
Bulls to introduce Thibodeau as head coach (06.18.10)
Forman's Bulls embark on crucial two week stretch (06.18.10)
Gibson to participate in Basketball Without Borders (06.17.10)
Sam Smith's 2010 Mock Draft | Version I (06.17.10)
2010 NBA Summer League schedule announced (06.15.10)
Sam Smith opens his mailbag (Week of 06.14.10)
Portland Trail Blazers may enter LeBron sweepstakes (06.14.10)
Sam Smith opens his mailbag (Week of 06.07.10)
New Jersey Nets could look to pursue Chris Paul with No. 3 pick (06.07.10)

May 2010

Kobe going for title No. 5 vs. Celtics (05.31.10)
Sam Smith opens his mailbag (Week of 05.31.10) (05.31.10)
NBA doesn't punish Wade for anti-Bulls comments (05.28.10)
GM Gar Forman defends loyalty of Bulls organization (05.27.10)
Bulls and A New Day Cambodia team up to help the children of Phnom Penh (05.25.10)
CSN to air documentary on Smith's fight to save the children of Cambodia (05.25.10)
Chris Bosh sign-and-trade possibilities seemingly endless (05.24.10)
Sam Smith opens his mailbag (Week of 05.24.10) (05.24.10)
Sam Smith opens his mailbag (05.21.10)
NBA Draft buzz picks up this week with lottery (05.17.10)
Chicago Bulls to conduct pre-draft workout on May 16 (05.14.10)
Sam Smith opens his mailbag (05.14.10)
Chicago native Common's game is "Just Wright" (05.11.10)
Chris Bosh and Joe Johnson sending signals they will leave (05.10.10)
Sam Smith opens his mailbag (05.07.10)
USA Men's National Team to conduct training camp July 19-24 in Las Vegas (05.05.10)
Benny the Bull among America's Favorite Sports Mascots (05.05.10)
Forman in search of coach, leader and teacher (05.04.10)
Paxson admits mistake and apologizes; wants to move on (05.04.10)
Del Negro relieved as Bulls Head Coach (05.04.10)
Scoring a top free agent no easy task (05.03.10)

April 2010

Gibson named to 2009-10 NBA All-Rookie First Team (04.30.10)
Sam Smith opens his mailbag (04.30.10)
Rose ranks fourth on NBA's most popular jersey list (04.28.10)
Kobe needs help in L.A.; might LeBron answer the call? (04.26.10)
Sam Smith opens his mailbag (04.23.10)
Pippen hopes Bulls will defend their home court against LeBron's Cavs (04.21.10)
Thoughts on the 2010 NBA Playoffs so far (04.19.10)
In search of a first round upset in the NBA Playoffs... (04.17.10)
Rose named Eastern Conference Player of the Month for April (04.16.10)
Sam Smith opens his mailbag (04.16.10)
Statement from General Manager Gar Forman (04.14.10)
Noah named Bulls CDW/Blackberry RIM Player of the Month for April (04.13.10)
Deng named Bulls CDW/Blackberry RIM Community Player of the Year (04.13.10)
Bulls, HP, and NBA hold rally to celebrate local digital assist winner (04.13.10)
Sam Smith hands out his NBA awards (04.12.10)
Bulls waive Jerome James, sign Rob Kurz (04.09.10)
Sam Smith opens his mailbag (04.09.10)
Bulls celebrate 'green' reading timeout at Rush University Medical Center (04.08.10)
Jordan, Bird and Paxson offer praise for Pippen (04.06.10)
Hall of Fame the final chapter for Pippen (04.05.10)
Pippen beat the odds to land in Hall of Fame (04.05.10)
Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame announces Class of 2010 (04.05.10)
Intrigue continues to swirl around Toronto's Bosh (04.05.10)
Gibson named Bulls CDW/Blackberry RIM Player of the Month for March (04.03.10)
Reinsdorf expects Pippen to get Hall of Fame call (04.02.10)
Sam Smith opens his mailbag (04.02.10)
Bulls 'go green' for NBA's Green Week (04.01.10)

March 2010

An early look at possible destinations for LeBron, Wade and the others (03.29.10)
Sam Smith opens his mailbag (03.26.10)
Gibson, Pargo and Richard attend opening of new 'Freshman Suite' at Robeson HS (03.24.10)
Bulls to host Latin Night at the United Center | Noche Latina 2010 (éne•bé•a) (03.24.10)
Sam Smith's 'amazing' moments from the NBA this season (03.22.10)
Sam Smith opens his mailbag (03.19.10)
Be careful what you wish for with free agency (03.15.10)
Sam Smith opens his mailbag (03.12.10)
Over 400 fans attend FestaBulls at the Shedd Aquarium (03.09.10)
Wall, Turner top early look at 2010 NBA Draft board (03.08.10)
Comcast SportsNet and Bulls announce free live online game streaming (03.08.10)
Lindsey Hunter named Player Development Assistant (03.05.10)
Sam Smith opens his mailbag (03.05.10)
Bulls unveil the first of 25 EnergizaBulls Fitness Centers (03.03.10)
Chicago Bulls waive guard Lindsey Hunter (03.03.10)
Bulls sign Chris Richard for remainder of the season (03.03.10)
Deng named Bulls CDW/Blackberry RIM Player of the Month for February (03.01.10)
Beyond top prizes, free agents could come relatively inexpensively (03.01.10)

February 2010

Kerr, Van Lier taught us all what it means to be fans (02.26.10)
Sam Smith opens his mailbag (02.26.10)
Comcast SportsNet to honor Johnny "Red" Kerr and Norm Van Lier on Feb. 26 (02.24.10)
Pippen believes Bulls should target Amar'e Stoudemire (02.23.10)
Chicago may want to opt for Plan C this summer (02.22.10)
Sam Smith opens his mailbag (02.19.10)
Bulls receive Murray and Law for Thomas (02.18.10)
Bulls deal Salmons to Bucks for Warrick and Alexander (02.18.10)
Pippen: Rose's All-Star status is only the beginning (02.15.10)
Bulls sign Richard to second 10-day contract (02.15.10)
Cavs working on help for LeBron (02.15.10)
Pippen headlines Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame Finalists in 2010 (02.12.10)
Sam Smith opens his mailbag (02.12.10)
Bulls, Midway Moving and Storage and Vienna Beef to host food drive on March 6 (02.11.10)
Bulls' Rose among 27 named to 2010-12 USA Basketball Men's National Team program (02.10.10)
Plenty of speculation, but no deals... yet (02.08.10)
Tyrus Thomas suspended for one game (02.06.10)
Bulls sign Chris Richard to 10-day contract (02.05.10)
Sam Smith opens his mailbag (02.05.10)
Bulls host a swearing-in ceremony for more than 88 Navy recruits (02.03.10)
Rose to compete against Jennings, Nash and Williams in Skills Challenge (02.02.10)
Rose named Bulls CDW/HP Supplies Player of the Month (02.02.10)
Comcast SportsNet to honor Bulls' John Salmons (02.02.10)
Suns' Stoudemire could end up with 76ers for Iguodala (02.01.10)

January 2010

Sam Smith opens his mailbag (01.29.10)
Rose named to 2010 Eastern Conference All-Star team (01.28.10)
Rose's All-Star status vital to Bulls' future (01.28.10)
Rose, Gibson headline 2010 T-Mobile Rookie Challenge (01.27.10)
Bulls acquire Devin Brown from New Orleans (01.25.10)
Grizzlies' Gay could be a diamond in the rough this summer (01.25.10)
Rose, Johnson among players contributing to Clinton Bush Haiti Fund (01.22.10)
Sam Smith opens his mailbag (01.22.10)
Central Arkansas retires Scottie Pippen's jersey (01.21.10)
Derrick Rose ranks fourth on NBA's Most Popular Jersey list (01.20.10)
Central Arkansas jersey retirement one of Pippen's highest honors (01.19.10)
Trade talk as the NBA hits the halfway point of the season (01.18.10)
Sam Smith opens his mailbag (01.15.10)
Chicago Bulls assisting in Haitian relief efforts (01.14.10)
Chet Walker discusses Arenas and the best team ever in the NBA (01.11.10)
Sam Smith opens his mailbag (01.08.10)
Rose to defend Skills Challenge title at All-Star weekend (01.06.10)
Rose named Eastern Conference Player of the Week (01.04.10)
T-Mac takes his spot on the NBA trading block (01.04.10)
Rose named CDW/HP Supplies Player of the Month (01.02.10)
Sam Smith opens his mailbag (01.01.10)

2009

December 2009

NBA All-Decade Accolades (12.28.09)
Sam Smith opens his mailbag (12.25.09)
Thomas surprises local family with home makeover for the holidays (12.24.09)
Pippen: Return of Thomas will help Bulls turn up the D (12.22.09)
Desire pushes Kobe ahead of LeBron (12.21.09)
Bulls host CHA holiday party at the Shedd Aquarium (12.21.09)
Sam Smith opens his mailbag (12.18.09)
First phase of the NBA trading season (12.14.09)
Bulls players celebrate the holidays with local families (12.14.09)
Sam Smith opens his mailbag (12.11.09)
Pippen: Philadelphia the right answer for Iverson (12.07.09)
Bulls center Joakim Noah fined $15,000 (12.07.09)
Bulls players host holiday party for 100 local children at Berto Center (12.07.09)
Power rankings as the NBA hits the first quarter pole (12.07.09)
Sam Smith opens his mailbag (12.04.09)
Derrick Rose named Chicago's sexiest athlete by Victoria's Secret (12.02.09)
Noah named CDW/HP Solutions Player of the Month (12.02.09)
Bulls players celebrate reading with children from local tutoring program (12.02.09)
Bulls TV ratings score in November on CSN (12.01.09)

November 2009

Bulls guard Kirk Hinrich expected to miss 1-2 weeks (11.30.09)
Who is the next coaching casualty? (11.30.09)
Sam Smith opens his mailbag (11.27.09)
Bulls/White Sox mourn the loss of Louis Duman (11.25.09)
Bulls' Thomas among three NBA stars selected for prestigious public service award (11.23.09)
End of an era for NBA stars of the 1990s (11.23.09)
Pippen: Kobe, Phil and the Lakers the team to beat (11.20.09)
Sam Smith opens his mailbag (11.20.09)
For Hornets to move forward, Chris Paul needs to go (11.16.09)
Deng shares fifth annual Thanksgiving dinner with 700 visitors (11.16.09)
For Derrick Rose, No. 25 more than just a jersey (11.14.09)
Sam Smith opens his mailbag (11.13.09)
Home improvements at the United Center (11.10.09)
Deng, Hinrich, Miller, Rose and Salmons represent Bulls on 2010 NBA All-Star ballot (11.10.09)
Rose and Noah distribute Dunkin' Donuts gift cards (11.10.09)
Bulls could be enticing option for LeBron James (11.09.09)
Thomas out 4-6 weeks with broken arm (11.06.09)
Pippen believes Bulls can contend in the East (11.06.09)
Sam Smith opens his mailbag (11.06.09)
Bulls launch new interactive components for fans (11.04.09)
Will LeBron join Kobe in L.A.? (11.02.09)

October 2009

Sam Smith opens his mailbag (10.30.09)
GM Forman: Team captains lead by example (10.29.09)
Bulls top NBA in attendance over the past decade (10.28.09)
Bulls waive Derrick Byars (10.28.09)
Chicago Bulls set opening night roster (10.27.09)
Bulls exercise options on Rose and Noah (10.26.09)
Bulls announce radio broadcast changes (10.26.09)
Race for the trophy (10.26.09)
Sam Smith opens his mailbag (10.23.09)
Derrick Rose receives new accolade from Marisa Miller of Victoria's Secret (10.22.09)
Bulls waive Chris Richard (10.22.09)
Rating the rookies (10.19.09)
Sam Smith opens his mailbag (10.16.09)
Rookies Johnson and Gibson look to make an impact (10.14.09)
Bulls mix and mingle with fans at Water Tower Place (10.12.09)
Predicting the NBA season's busts and bust outs (10.12.09)
Sam Smith opens his mailbag (10.09.09)
Bulls GM Forman stresses team as the theme (10.09.09)
Five players most likely to be traded (10.05.09)
Sam Smith opens his mailbag (10.02.09)
Photos and Audio: Inside training camp (10.01.09)

September 2009

Top priority for Bulls from day one is defense (09.25.09)
Sam Smith opens his mailbag (09.25.09)
Bulls re-sign Aaron Gray (09.22.09)
Bulls announce 2009 training camp schedule (09.16.09)
Bulls to broadcast 21 home games in Spanish this season (09.15.09)
Bulls unveil Chicago Bulls College Prep (09.14.09)
Michael Jordan gives a Hall of Fame address (09.12.09)
Bulls honor Jordan, Sloan, Kerr and Collins (09.11.09)
Jerry Sloan, Mr. Chicago Bull enters the Hall of Fame (09.11.09)
Part XVI: The Last Dance for Jordan and the Bulls (1997-98)
Scottie Pippen: Jordan always ready to pull up his boots (09.10.09)
For B.J. Armstrong, defining moment for Jordan was in defeat (09.10.09)
Part XV: Bulls hold off Jazz for fifth title (1996-97)
Part XIV: 72-10 and back on top (1995-96)
Bulls announce 2009-10 TV schedule (09.08.09)
Part XIII: Jordan makes an announcement -- "I'm back" (1994-95)
Rod Thorn: Drafted Jordan at No. 3 in 1984 (09.08.09)
Part XII: Jordan retires, spends a summer in the minors (1993-94)
Part XI: Chicago beats Phoenix for the three-peat (1992-93)
Part X: Jordan's Bulls go back-to-back vs. Portland (1992-93)
Jerry Reinsdorf: Jordan's will to win made him the best (09.02.09)
Part IX: World champions for the first time (1990-91)
Part VIII: Bulls and Pistons go for a third round (1989-90)
Toni Kukoc finds playing with MJ worth the wait (09.01.09)

August 2009

Part VII: The Shot propels MJ's Bulls deeper into the postseason (1988-89)
Part VI: Jordan's Bulls take a step forward (1987-88)
Phil Jackson: Jordan's contributions will never be eclipsed (08.27.09)
Video: Top ten Chicago Bulls plays from 2008.09 (08.27.09)
Part V: Healthy MJ puts on a show -- all season long (1986-87)
Part IV: Jordan's sophomore season with a footnote (1985-86)
Part III: Year one -- MJ's rookie season (1984-85)
When Bill Wennington blocked MJ's shot... (08.24.09)
Part II: Prequel -- Jordan's early years
John Paxson recalls MJ at his best (08.21.09)
Part I: Michael Jordan and the Hall of Fame -- Introduction

July 2009

Taxing dilemma for NBA's 2010 free agents (07.27.09)
Derrick Rose playing USA Basketball roulette (07.24.09)
USA Basketball Men's National Team mini-camp opens (07.20.09)
Bulls finish 3-2 in NBA Summer League (07.20.09)
Bulls waive guard Anthony Roberson (07.20.09)
Carlos Boozer worth the risk at the right price (07.20.09)
Bulls re-sign guard Lindsey Hunter (07.15.09)
Bulls reach settlement with Tim Thomas (07.14.09)
Bulls sign guard Jannero Pargo (07.13.09)
NBA deck reshuffled after offseason moves (07.13.09)
Bulls sign draft picks Johnson and Gibson (07.09.09)
End of the road for Iverson and other NBA players? (07.06.09)
Bulls mourn death of Sanford E. "Sandy" Takiff (07.04.09)
Bulls announce roster for 2009 NBA Summer League (07.01.09)
Bulls name Randy Brown Director of Player Development (07.01.09)

June 2009

Chicago Bulls | Draft Central 2009
Free agency fate of Gordon soon to be decided (06.29.09)
Bulls introduce James Johnson and Taj Gibson (06.29.09)
NBA D-League Announces Affiliates For 2009-10 Season (06.29.09)
Rose among 25 players expected for USA Basketball mini-camp (06.25.09)
Bulls select Johnson at 16 and Gibson at 26 (06.25.09)
Mock draft: Narrowing down the field (06.25.09)
Rewriting NBA Draft history (06.23.09)
GM Forman expects Bulls to have plenty of options on draft night (06.22.09)
Bulls to compete in 2009 NBA Summer League (06.22.09)
Draft chatter about to get going (06.22.09)
Head of the class: A look at the best Bulls drafts (06.19.09)
Sam Smith opens his mailbag (06.19.09)
Deng to be honored at human rights awards luncheon (06.18.09)
Point guard Teague packs scoring punch (06.18.09)
Maynor ready to take his best shot at the next level (06.17.09)
Johnson could be quick enough to play the three (06.16.09)
UNC's Ellington hopes to carry over collegiate success (06.15.09)
Olympics could be in Derrick Rose's future (06.15.09)
Sam Smith opens his mailbag (06.12.09)
Rose makes statement regarding online photo (06.11.09)
Pitt's Blair's strength, energy make up for his 'lack' of size (06.11.09)
Arizona's Budinger hopes his size leads to the chase (06.09.09)
Duke's Henderson's athleticism gives him a boost (06.08.09)
Armed with two first round picks, Bulls go to work (06.08.09)
Sam Smith opens his mailbag (06.05.09)
Will Finals measure up to historical NBA Playoffs? (06.03.09)
Chicago Bulls assistant Del Harris retires (06.02.09)
Cole named 2009 NBA Team Physician of the Year (06.02.09)
Orlando moves on... will LeBron too? (06.01.09)

May 2009

NBA Draft Combine | Prospects Meet the Media | Part II (05.29.09)
Sam Smith opens his mailbag (05.29.09)
NBA Draft Combine | Prospects Meet the Media | Part I (05.28.09)
Tyrus Thomas sings the stretch at Wrigley Field (05.27.09)
Desire for Kobe-LeBron leads to conflict of interest (05.25.09)
Sam Smith opens his mailbag (05.22.09)
Bulls name Gar Forman General Manager (05.21.09)
Expect an L.A. story for Oklahoma's Griffin (05.20.09)
NBA players select Rose as Rookie of the Year (05.18.09)
Teams' draft destiny ready for resolution (05.18.09)
Sam Smith opens his mailbag (05.15.09)
Rooting for Kobe vs. LeBron in the FInals (05.11.09)
Rose, Verizon Wireless to build awareness and prevent child abuse (05.11.09)
Rose drops the puck at Blackhawks Game 4 (05.08.09)
Sam Smith opens his mailbag (05.08.09)
Could a backcourt of D-Rose and D-Wade become a reality? (05.04.09)

April 2009

Thomas named the CDW/Blackberry Bulls Community Player of the Year (04.15.09)
Noah named the Bulls CDW/Blackberry Player of the Month for April (04.15.09)
Gordon named Eastern Conference Player of the Week (04.13.09)
Bulls sign rookie guard DeMarcus Nelson (04.09.09)
Bulls sign Johnson for the remainder of the season (04.07.09)
Michael Jordan leads Hall of Fame's Class of 2009 (04.06.09)
Rose named Eastern Conference Rookie of the Month for March (04.03.09)

March 2009

Bulls to play in London as part of NBA Europe Live (03.25.09)
Salmons named CDW/Blackberry Player of the Month for March (03.28.09)
Bulls honor Whitney Young boys basketball team (03.26.09)
Derrick Rose for Rookie of the Year campaign launches at DRoseROY.com (03.20.09)
Johnson signed to a second 10-day contract (03.20.09)
Bulls sign Linton Johnson III to 10-day contract (03.11.09)
Bulls to honor Kerr and Van Lier with tribute patches (03.03.09)
Gordon named CDW/Blackberry Player of the Month for February (03.02.09)

February 2009

Bulls visit President Barack Obama at the White House (02.26.09)
Bulls acquire Thomas, James, Roberson and '09 first-round pick (02.19.09)
Bulls acquire Brad Miller and John Salmons (02.18.09)
A letter from Derrick Rose to Bulls fans (02.09.09)

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