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Bulls sit Rose, Deng and Korver vs. Cavaliers
Tom Thibodeau said the reason the Bulls sat Derrick Rose, Luol Deng and Kyle Korver was for "maintenance."

Bulls without Rose, Deng, Korver in season finale (Yahoo! Sports)
CHICAGO (AP) The Chicago Bulls are playing without Derrick Rose, Luol Deng and Kyle Korver in their regular-season finale against the Cleveland Cavaliers.

Bulls edge Pacers, inch closer to NBA's top seed
Kyle Korver scored 20 points to help the Chicago Bulls defeat the Indiana Pacers 92-87 on Wednesday night and inch closer to claiming the top overall seed in the NBA playoffs.

Korver leads Bulls past Pacers 92-87 (Yahoo! Sports)

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) Kyle Korver scored 20 points to help the Chicago Bulls defeat the Indiana Pacers 92-87 on Wednesday night and inch closer to claiming the top overall seed in the NBA playoffs.

Bulls close in on top overall seed
Kyle Korver scored 20 points to help the Chicago Bulls defeat the Indiana Pacers 92-87 on Wednesday night and inch closer to claiming the top overall seed in the NBA playoffs.

Seraphin, Wall get Wizards past short-handed Bulls (Yahoo! Sports)

CHICAGO (AP) Kevin Seraphin had 21 points and 13 rebounds, John Wall scored 16 points, and the Washington Wizards beat the short-handed Chicago Bulls 87-84 on Monday night.

Lucas spurs rally as Bulls beat Raptors 94-82 (Yahoo! Sports)

John Lucas scored all 13 of his points in the fourth quarter, Luol Deng had 17 points and 10 rebounds, and the Chicago Bulls rallied to beat the Toronto Raptors 94-82 on Wednesday night. Kyle Korver also came up big in the final quarter, scoring all 10 of his points in the fourth as the Bulls came back after trailing by 12 early in the second half.

Rose, Boozer, Korver lead Bulls past Jazz, 111-97 (Yahoo! Sports)

Derrick Rose had 24 points and 13 assists, Carlos Boozer scored 27 and the Chicago Bulls pounded the Utah Jazz 111-97 on Saturday night. Kyle Korver scored a season-high 26 points, and the Bulls got back to winning after their season-high eight-game streak ended with a loss to Orlando on Thursday. They turned a seven-point halftime lead into a 16-point advantage going into the fourth quarter and...

Magic end Bulls' 8-game win streak (Yahoo! Sports)

Dwight Howard had 29 points and 18 rebounds to lead the Orlando Magic to a 99-94 win over the Bulls on Thursday, snapping Chicago's eight-game winning streak. Chicago twice overcame double-digit deficits and led 91-89 with 2:56 to play after Derrick Rose passed to Carlos Boozer for a jumper. Orlando responded with an 8-1 run started by Jameer Nelson's lob to Howard for a dunk.

Bulls blow past lowly Hornets 90-67 (AP)

Carlos Boozer scored 18 points and the Chicago Bulls won their fourth straight game while nearly holding New Orleans to a franchise low in points during a 90-67 rout Wednesday night. Joakim Noah had 13 points and 10 rebounds for the Bulls. Taj Gibson scored 14 and Kyle Korver 12. Star guard Derrick Rose started only two days after leaving Chicago's previous game with back spasms.

Rose's 35 carry Bulls over Wizards 98-88 (AP)

Derrick Rose scored a season-high 35 points, Carlos Boozer had 18 and Kyle Korver added 17 to lead the Chicago Bulls to a 98-88 win over the Washington Wizards on Monday night. One day after a four-point loss in Miami, the Bulls rebounded to improve their Eastern Conference-leading record to 18-5. They had lost two of their last three.

Rose goes for 35 as Bulls take care of Wizards
Derrick Rose scored a season-high 35 points, Carlos Boozer had 18 and Kyle Korver added 17 to lead the Chicago Bulls to a 98-88 win over the Washington Wizards on Monday night.

Rose's 31 lift Bulls over Rubio, Wolves (AP)

Derrick Rose scored a season-high 31 points and had 11 assists to outlast Ricky Rubio in a thrilling duel, leading the Chicago Bulls to a 111-100 victory over the Minnesota Timberwolves on Tuesday night. Luol Deng had 21 points and 11 rebounds, and Kyle Korver scored 13 points off the bench for the Bulls, who appeared to be on their way to a blowout early before Rubio led the Wolves back.

Warriors G Curry out against Knicks (AP)
Golden State guard Stephen Curry's sore right ankle will keep him out of Wednesday's game against the New York Knicks. Curry was injured during Monday's 99-91 win over Chicago when he landed awkwardly on the foot of the Bulls' Kyle Korver. It was the second time in seven days Curry had rolled his ankle, the same one he underwent surgery on during the offseason.

Bulls beat Heat, stifle James in Game 1 (AP)

Derrick Rose scored 28 points, Luol Deng contained LeBron James and the Chicago Bulls struck first in the Eastern Conference finals, pulling away to beat the Miami Heat 103-82 in Game 1 on Sunday night. The Bulls are off to a good start in this series after sweeping the Heat during the regular season.

Bulls survive another scare, go up 2-0 (AP)

Derrick Rose scored 36 points, Carlos Boozer added 17 points and 16 rebounds, and the top-seeded Chicago Bulls pulled out another dramatic victory over Indiana, beating the Pacers 96-90 on Monday night in Game 2 of their first-round playoff series. Rose scored eight points over the final 4 minutes. Kyle Korver nailed another big 3-pointer to make it 90-85 with just over a minute left after hitting...

Bulls erase late deficit, tip Pacers for series lead
Derrick Rose scored 39 points, Kyle Korver nailed the go-ahead 3-pointer and the top-seeded Chicago Bulls rallied from a late 10-point deficit to beat the Indiana Pacers 104-99 in their playoff opener on Saturday.

Down 10 late, Bulls win behind Rose's 39 (AP)

Never mind what everyone else was thinking, Derrick Rose insisted he didn't expect the Chicago Bulls to roll over the Indiana Pacers. They certainly didn't in Game 1. Rose scored 39 points and found Kyle Korver for a tiebreaking 3-pointer with 48 seconds left, helping top-seeded Chicago stage a late rally to beat the Pacers 104-99 in their playoff opener on Saturday.

Bulls win, wait on home-court advantage (AP)

Kyle Korver came up big down the stretch to finish with 19 points, Derrick Rose scored 15 and the Chicago Bulls closed the regular season with their ninth straight win, beating the New Jersey Nets 97-92 on Wednesday. The top seed in the Eastern Conference, the Bulls had to wait to see if they would get home-court advantage throughout the playoffs.

Los Angeles Lakers' Ron Artest among 4 nominated for citizenship award
Ron Artest is one of four nominees, along with Orlando's Dwight Howard, Chicago's Kyle Korver and Portland's Marcus Camby, for the J. Walter Kennedy Citizenship award.

Bulls roll to 132-92 win over Kings (AP)

Derrick Rose and Kyle Korver scored 18 points apiece as the Chicago Bulls routed the Sacramento Kings 132-92 on Monday night. The win gave the Bulls (50-19) their first 50-win season since 1997-98 and allowed Chicago to remain tied with Boston atop the Eastern Conference. The Celtics beat the New York Knicks on Monday.

Bulls reach 50-win mark by blowing out Kings
Derrick Rose and Kyle Korver scored 18 points apiece as the Bulls routed the Kings 132-92 on Monday night.

Boozer injured as Bulls beat Bobcats (AP)

Derrick Rose and Kyle Korver scored 20 points apiece and the Chicago Bulls pulled away in the fourth quarter to beat the Charlotte Bobcats 101-84 on Wednesday night, a victory dimmed by Carlos Boozer's leg injury. Korver had 12 points in the final period and Joakim Noah added 12 points and 13 rebounds for the Bulls, who won for the 11th time in 13 games and expanded their hold on second place...

Boozer hurts leg as Rose leads Bulls by Bobcats
Derrick Rose and Kyle Korver scored 20 points apiece and the Chicago Bulls pulled away in the fourth quarter to beat the Charlotte Bobcats 101-84 on Wednesday night, a victory dimmed by Carlos Boozer's leg injury.

Boozer, Korver help Bulls get best of Jazz
Derrick Rose scored 29 points and former Jazz players Kyle Korver and Ronnie Brewer made key plays late Wednesday night to lift the Chicago Bulls to a 91-86 victory over Utah in a game that marked the return of Carlos Boozer to Salt Lake City.

Rose, Bulls win Boozer's return to Utah (AP)

Derrick Rose scored 29 points and former Jazz players Kyle Korver and Ronnie Brewer made key plays late Wednesday night to lift the Chicago Bulls to a 91-86 victory over Utah in a game that marked the return of Carlos Boozer to Salt Lake City. Boozer, who played five seasons for the Jazz but signed as a free agent with Chicago after last season, finished with 14 points and six rebounds for...

Rose lifts Bulls in return to Memphis (AP)

Derrick Rose returned to Memphis with his first career triple-double, and Luol Deng scored 28 points to lead the Chicago Bulls to a 96-84 win over the Memphis Grizzlies on Monday. Rose, coming back to the city where he starred at the University of Memphis, scored 22 points, handed out 12 assists and grabbed 10 rebounds.

With James out, Bulls run Heat skid to 3 (AP)

Derrick Rose scored 34 points and Kyle Korver hit a crucial 3-pointer with 25 seconds left Saturday night as the Chicago Bulls withstood a stellar performance by Dwyane Wade to beat the Miami Heat 99-96. Miami, playing without injured LeBron James for a second straight game, lost its third straight despite a 33-point performance from Chicago native Wade, who had 12 in the fourth quarter, including...

Rose helps Bulls hold off reeling Heat
Derrick Rose scored 34 points and Kyle Korver hit a crucial 3-pointer with 25 seconds left Saturday night as the Chicago Bulls withstood a stellar performance by Dwyane Wade to beat the Miami Heat 99-96.

Rose has 35 and 12 as Bulls win in 2 OT (AP)

Derrick Rose scored 35 points and hit numerous big shots, helping the road-weary Chicago Bulls rally from a 23-point, second-quarter deficit to beat the Phoenix Suns 123-115 in double-overtime Wednesday night. The game was tied at 101 after regulation following Rose's two free throws with 14 seconds remaining.

Chicago Bulls guard Kyle Korver is a game-time decision
Chicago Bulls guard Kyle Korver will be a game-time decision against the Houston Rockets on Tuesday night as he recovers from a sore right knee.

Chicago Bulls guard Kyle Korver is having
Chicago Bulls guard Kyle Korver did not practice Monday and will undergo an MRI on his sore right knee.

Bulls confident with new staff, players (AP)
A busy offseason is finally over the Chicago Bulls, who have several new players, a new coaching staff and a belief that it's all going to work out fine. Chicago went after LeBron James, Dwyane Wade and Chris Bosh. They decided to former a superstar trio in Miami, and the Bulls instead landed two-time All-Star forward Carlos Boozer, sharpshooter Kyle Korver and guard Ronnie Brewer, who all...

Bulls agree to deal with G Brewer (AP)
The agent for Ronnie Brewer confirmed Friday the guard has agreed to a three-year contract with the Chicago Bulls. The deal reunites Brewer with former Utah teammates Carlos Boozer and Kyle Korver, who became Bulls earlier this month. Brewer finished last season with Memphis after being dealt from Utah at the trade deadline in February.

Chicago Bulls sign Kyle Korver
The Chicago Bulls announced the signing of free-agent forward Kyle Korver.

Korver agrees to sign with Bulls (AP)
A person familiar with the situation says Kyle Korver is following Carlos Boozer from Utah to Chicago after agreeing to sign with the Bulls. The person spoke Friday on the condition of anonymity because the contract was not finalized and was not sure of the terms. ESPN reported it's a three-year deal for about $15 million.

Chicago Bulls, Kyle Korver agree to 3-year, $15 million deal
The Chicago Bulls have reached an agreement to sign sharpshooting free agent Kyle Korver to a three-year deal worth an estimated $15 million, according to sources close to the situation.

With New York Knicks pick, the Utah Jazz will wait before planning for next season
The Utah Jazz have to wait a week before planning their future as they possess the New York Knicks' first-round draft pick but also have to make decisions about free agents Carlos Boozer and Kyle Korver

Kyle Korver (knee) lasts just 2 minutes in Utah Jazz game
Utah Jazz swingman Kyle Korver has had more complications with his surgically repaired left knee.

Utah Jazz's Kyle Korver has bone spur in knee removed
Jazz swingman Kyle Korver had knee surgery on Wednesday.

Utah Jazz F Kyle Korver to have knee surgery next week
The Utah Jazz say forward Kyle Korver will have surgery on his left knee and will miss the beginning of the regular season.

Korver to have knee surgery, miss start of season
The Utah Jazz say forward Kyle Korver will have surgery on his left knee and will miss the beginning of the regular season. The team says Dr. David Altcheck in New York City will perform the surgery on Tuesday. Korver has been bothered by inflammation in his left knee. He has appeared in just one preseason game. He had two points and three rebounds against Real Madrid on Oct. 8. Last season he appeared in 78 games for the Jazz, averaging 9.0 points, 3.3 rebounds and 1.8 assists.

Jazz win seventh straight vs. Grizzlies (AP)

Deron Williams scored 27 points and Ronnie Brewer added 21, leading the Utah Jazz to a 101-91 victory over the Memphis Grizzlies on Friday night. The Jazz won their seventh straight against the reeling Grizzlies, who have lost five in a row and 13 of 15. The victory snapped a five-game road skid for Utah, which was outscored 64-45 in the second half of a 114-93 loss at Oklahoma City on Tuesday.

Okur helps Jazz beat Grizzlies 103-94 (AP)

The short-handed Utah Jazz got defensive against the young Memphis Grizzlies. Mehmet Okur had a season-high 23 points, leading the Jazz to a 103-94 victory over Memphis on Saturday night. The Jazz were without guard Deron Williams, leading scorer and rebounder Carlos Boozer and key reserve Kyle Korver, but still managed to overcome the offensive loss with a strong defense effort.

Korver will have bone spur removed
Utah Jazz forward Kyle Korver plans to have surgery to remove a bone spur on his left foot. He was scheduled for surgery Wednesday night in New York. Jazz general manager Kevin O'Connor isn't sure how long he'll have to stay off his foot, but expects Korver to be fine by training camp. The Jazz were 38-12 after acquiring Korver from Philadelphia in a trade on Dec. 29. He averaged nearly 10 points per game and made 73 3-pointers in 50 regular-season games.

Jazz forward Korver to have surgery on left foot
Utah Jazz forward Kyle Korver plans to have surgery to remove a bone spur on his left foot. He was scheduled for surgery Wednesday night in New York.

Jazz F Korver to have bone spur removed (AP)
Utah Jazz forward Kyle Korver plans to have surgery to remove a bone spur on his left foot. He was scheduled for surgery Wednesday night in New York. Jazz general manager Kevin O'Connor isn't sure how long he'll have to stay off his foot, but expects Korver to be fine by training camp. The Jazz were 38-12 after acquiring Korver from Philadelphia in a trade on Dec.

Sloan says Jazz making progress (AP)

The Utah Jazz are still not quite ready to re-conquer the West. Coach Jerry Sloan feels they're getting closer, though. Utah was knocked out of the playoffs by the Los Angeles Lakers in the Western Conference semifinals on Friday, one round earlier than last spring but considerably ahead of where the team was just a few years ago.

Okur's 22 lead Jazz over Timberwolves (AP)

With six games remaining against teams in playoff contention, the last thing the Jazz needed was a draining game against the lowly Timberwolves. Mehmet Okur made sure Utah had a relatively easy night. Okur made four 3-pointers and scored 22 points, leading the Jazz to a 117-100 win over Minnesota. He scored 19 of points and made three 3-pointers in the second half.

Jazz rout Wolves, run home streak to 17 (AP)

Deron Williams had 21 points and 11 assists and the Utah Jazz won their 17th straight home game, beating the Minnesota Timberwolves 105-76 on Wednesday night. Utah improved to 26-3 at home and is two wins away from tying the team record for consecutive home wins. Carlos Boozer had 16 points and 14 rebounds, Mehmet Okur added 15 points and nine boards and Ronnie Brewer scored 16 for the Jazz.

76ers cut playoff-eligible G Giricek (AP)
Guard Gordan Giricek was released by the Philadelphia 76ers on Friday, allowing the veteran a chance to be eligible for the postseason if he signs with another team. Giricek barely played for the Sixers since he was acquired in the late December trade that sent Kyle Korver to the Utah Jazz. He averaged only 3.1 points and 9.2 minutes in 12 games.

Jazz win 14th consecutive home game (AP)

Carlos Boozer had 21 points and 12 rebounds to help the Utah Jazz hold off Atlanta 100-94 on Saturday night for their 14th straight home victory. Kyle Korver scored 13 points, including six free throws in the final 20.4 seconds to help clinch the win. Josh Smith, who led Atlanta with 30 points, converted a three-point play with 1:58 remaining to get the Hawks within 90-88.

Jazz complete season sweep of Warriors (AP)

Deron Williams had 29 points and 12 assists, and the Utah Jazz overcame a shaky first quarter to beat the Golden State 119-109 on Tuesday night, sweeping the season series against the Warriors. All-Star Carlos Boozer had 16 points and 12 rebounds, and Mehmet Okur also had a double-double with 16 points and 10 boards.

Jazz win 10th straight, top Denver in OT (AP)

It's not so much the swishes as the swagger. Utah won its 10th straight game Wednesday night, beating the Denver Nuggets in a 118-115 overtime thriller in which Kyle Korver scored 27 points, including four free throws in the final 19 seconds. "You win games like this when you are playing well," Korver said.

Jazz beat Hornets for ninth straight win (AP)

Deron Williams had 29 points and 11 assists, and the Utah Jazz set a team record for 3-pointers in a 110-88 victory Monday night over the New Orleans Hornets that extended their winning streak to nine games. The Jazz went 14-for-22 from 3-point range, getting six from Kyle Korver and three from Williams.

Korver has given Jazz a helping hand
Has Kyle Korver been a great addition, or is Utah winning because of subtraction? Mike Kahn asks and answers.

Jazz exploit Yao-less Rockets (AP)

Deron Williams had 17 points and 12 assists, Kyle Korver added 17 points, including two late 3-pointers, and the Utah Jazz took advantage of Yao Ming's absence to beat the Houston Rockets 97-89 on Sunday night. Yao, voted the starting center for the Western Conference in next month's All-Star game, sat out with an upper respiratory infection, the first game he's missed this season.

Kahn: Trade might be good for Philly
The general consensus is that Utah stole Kyle Korver from Philly. Mike Kahn says it might work out nicely for the Sixers.

Korver's FTs help Jazz hold off Sixers (AP)

Deron Williams ran the same old Utah pick-and-roll with Carlos Boozer to put the Jazz in position to win. Then, a new face came in to secure the victory. Williams fed Boozer for two open jumpers in the final 1:13, but the Jazz didn't escape with a 110-107 win over the Philadelphia 76ers until newly acquired Kyle Korver made five consecutive free throws in the final 27 seconds against his former...

76ers trade Korver to Jazz, get Giricek (AP)
The Philadelphia 76ers acquired guard Gordan Giricek and a first-round draft pick from the Utah Jazz for guard Kyle Korver on Saturday. Giricek, 6-foot-5, averaged 4.3 points in 22 games for the Jazz this season and has career average of 9.8 in six seasons. "We are excited about acquiring a player of Gordan's ability, as well as an additional asset in the form of a first-round draft pick," 76ers...

Sixers, Jazz swap shooters
The Philadelphia 76ers acquired disgruntled guard Gordan Giricek and a first-round draft pick from the Utah Jazz for guard Kyle Korver on Saturday.

Sixers send Korver to Jazz for Giricek, draft pick
The Philadelphia 76ers acquired guard Gordan Giricek and a first-round draft pick from the Utah Jazz for guard Kyle Korver on Saturday.

Iguodala's 28 help Sixers hold off Heat (AP)

Andre Miller set the tone by distributing the basketball. Andre Iguodala was the beneficiary of many of those passes. For the second straight game, the two Andres carried the Sixers to a victory. Iguodala scored a season-high 28 points, Kyle Korver and Lou Williams added 13 apiece and the Philadelphia 76ers held off the pesky Miami Heat 96-85 on Wednesday night.

Surging 76ers get past struggling Cavs (AP)

Andre Miller and Andre Iguodala scored 20 points apiece to lead the Philadelphia 76ers to a 92-86 victory over the slumping Cleveland Cavaliers on Saturday night. After Damon Jones' 3-pointer gave the Cavaliers a 75-74 lead with 7:57 to play, four points by Iguodala, including a 3, and baskets by Miller and Samuel Dalembert provided an 8-0 run that gave Philadelphia the lead for good.

Kings finally get first road win (AP)

The short-handed Sacramento Kings finally got their elusive, long-awaited road win by going back to the basics: shooting, rebounding and passing. Brad Miller had 25 points and 10 rebounds, Mikki Moore tied his career-high with 24 points and the Kings became the final NBA team to win a road game with a 109-99 victory over the Philadelphia 76ers on Friday night.

76ers hand Bucks first home loss, 114-99 (AP)

Kyle Korver waited patiently at his locker, glancing at his teammates and prepared to start a game. If it wasn't for ice on both knees, it would have been hard to tell the 76ers' forward had already finished one. "I'm glad to be back," said Korver, who missed the previous four with a groin injury. "I feel like I'm in good shape.

Sharpshooter Korver out up to 10 days
Kyle Korver will be out seven to 10 days because of a strained groin, the same injury that sidelined the Philadelphia forward during the preseason. Korver had an MRI on Thursday that showed a strained adductor. Korver, averaging 9.1 points for the 76ers, first hurt his groin in Tuesday's loss at Dallas. He played only 5 1/2 minutes in a loss Wednesday night at New Orleans before he left with a right groin injury.

76ers' Korver out up to 10 days with groin injury
Kyle Korver will be out seven to 10 days because of a strained groin, the same injury that sidelined the 76ers forward during the preseason.

76ers F Korver sidelined 7-10 days (AP)
Kyle Korver will be out seven to 10 days because of a strained groin, the same injury that sidelined the Philadelphia forward during the preseason. Korver had an MRI on Thursday that showed a strained adductor. Korver, averaging 9.1 points for the 76ers, first hurt his groin in Tuesday's loss at Dallas.

Kidd's triple-double powers Nets to win (AP)

Jason Kidd had a triple-double with 16 points, 14 rebounds and 10 assists, and Richard Jefferson scored 22 points to lead the New Jersey Nets to a 93-88 win over the Philadelphia 76ers on Saturday night. Vince Carter added 18 points for the Nets. Andre Iguodala led the Sixers with 16 points, and Kyle Korver had 11 points and 11 rebounds.

Kidd, Jefferson, Carter help Nets win
Jason Kidd had a triple-double with 16 points, 14 rebounds and 10 assists, and Richard Jefferson scored 22 points to lead the New Jersey Nets to a 93-88 win over the Philadelphia 76ers on Saturday night. Vince Carter added 18 points for the Nets. Andre Iguodala led the Sixers with 16 points, and Kyle Korver had 11 points and 11 rebounds. Kidd thwarted a late Sixers rally with a 3-pointer from the left side to give the Nets an 86-80 lead.

Bargnani, Ford pace Raptors over Sixers
Andrea Bargnani scored 20 points and the Toronto Raptors began the defense of their Atlantic Division title Wednesday night with a 106-97 victory over the Philadelphia 76ers. T.J. Ford had 14 points and 12 assists in the season opener for both teams. Chris Bosh scored 16 points, and Anthony Parker and Jose Calderon finished with 13 apiece. Andre Iguodala led the 76ers with 23 points, while Kyle Korver had 20.

Kyle Korver, G/F - PHI
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