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Bulls grind out victory over Sixers to stay alive
Luol Deng scored 24 points, Carlos Boozer added 19 points and 13 rebounds, and the Chicago Bulls beat the Philadelphia 76ers 77-69 on Tuesday night to avoid a first-round playoff exit.

Bulls top 76ers, stave off elimination
Luol Deng scored 24 points, Carlos Boozer added 19 points and 13 rebounds, and the Chicago Bulls beat the Philadelphia 76ers 77-69 on Tuesday night to avoid a first-round playoff exit.

Deng insists on Games, Bulls start '12 down 2?
Luol Deng will play in the London Olympics this summer despite the fact that his teammate Derrick Rose tore the ACL in his left knee last Saturday and may have to miss a large chunk of next season.

76ers pull away in 3rd, beat Bulls 109-92 (Yahoo! Sports)

CHICAGO (AP) Jrue Holiday scored 26 points, Lou Williams added 20 and the Philadelphia 76ers beat Chicago 109-92 on Tuesday night to even their first-round series in the Bulls' first game since Derrick Rose's season-ending knee injury.

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.

Rose makes return as Bulls bounce Mavericks
Luol Deng scored 22 points, Richard Hamilton added 19 and the Chicago Bulls held off a fourth-quarter rally to beat the Dallas Mavericks 93-83 on Saturday night.

Bulls' Rose (foot) out, Deng plays vs. Heat
Derrick Rose didn't play but Luol Deng started in Thursday night's showdown against the Miami Heat.

Bulls' Rose (foot) out, Deng to play vs. Heat
Derrick Rose won't play but Luol Deng will start in Thursday night's showdown against the Miami Heat.

Rose, Deng out Wednesday night vs. Bobcats (Yahoo! Sports)
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) Chicago Bulls coach Tom Thibodeau says the team's leading scorers Derrick Rose and Luol Deng will not play Wednesday night against the Charlotte Bobcats.

Bulls' Rose (foot), Deng (ribs) out vs. Bobcats
Chicago Bulls guard Derrick Rose and Luol Deng will not play against the Charlotte Bobcats on Wednesday.

Bulls' Rose, Deng out for game against Wizards (Yahoo! Sports)
CHICAGO (AP) The Bulls were without stars Derrick Rose and Luol Deng due to injuries Monday night against the Washington Wizards.

Bulls' Rose (foot), Deng (ribs) out vs. Wizards
The Bulls' Derrick Rose and Luol Deng won't play against the Wizards.

Bulls defeat Anthony, Knicks as Rose sits again
Richard Hamilton scored 20 points, Luol Deng added 19 and the Chicago Bulls, playing without Derrick Rose again, beat the New York Knicks 98-86 Tuesday night.

Deng, Gordon available for Britain at Olympics
Chicago Bulls forward Luol Deng is one of three NBA players who have agreed to play on Britain's Olympic team.

Deng, Gordon to play for Britain at London Games (Yahoo! Sports)
LONDON (AP) Chicago Bulls forward Luol Deng is one of three NBA players who have agreed to play on Britain's Olympic team.

Rip leads Rose-less Bulls past Knicks
Richard Hamilton scored 20 points, Luol Deng added 19 and the Chicago Bulls, playing without Derrick Rose again, beat the New York Knicks 98-86 Tuesday night.

Deng, Noah lead Rose-less Bulls past Celtics (Yahoo! Sports)

Even without the league's reigning MVP for a major part of the season, the Chicago Bulls have kept up their winning ways. Luol Deng scored 18 of his 26 points in the second half and Joakim Noah added 17 points and nine rebounds to rally the Chicago Bulls to a 93-86 win over the Boston Celtics on Thursday night.

Deng, Bulls come alive to beat C's, end slump
Luol Deng scored 18 of his 26 points in the second half, and Joakim Noah added 17 points and nine rebounds to lead the Chicago Bulls to a 93-86 win over the Boston Celtics on Thursday night.

Bulls still surgning without Rose
Luol Deng scored 18 of his 26 points in the second half and Joakim Noah added 17 points and nine rebounds to lead the Chicago Bulls to a 93-86 win over the Boston Celtics on Thursday night.

Thunder stomp Bulls, 1 game back for best record (Yahoo! Sports)

In a little over a week, the Oklahoma City Thunder have broken out of a midseason slump and made their case to be best team in the NBA. Russell Westbrook scored 27 points, Kevin Durant added 26 points and 10 rebounds and the Thunder used an electrifying third quarter to beat Chicago 92-78 on Sunday and move within a game of the Bulls for the NBA's best record.

Deng lifts Bulls to 14th straight win vs. Pistons
Luol Deng scored 20 points, Joakim Noah added 19 points and 12 rebounds, and the Chicago Bulls beat the Detroit Pistons 83-71 on Friday night.

Deng, Noah lead Bulls past Pistons 83-71 (Yahoo! Sports)

Luol Deng scored 20 points, Joakim Noah added 19 points and 12 rebounds, and the Chicago Bulls beat the Detroit Pistons 83-71 on Friday night. The Bulls scored the final eight points after the Pistons closed within four with just under 5 minutes left and came away with their 14th straight win against Detroit.

Deng scores 22 points as Bulls dominate Hawks
Luol Deng scored 22 points and led a flurry of 3-pointers as the Chicago Bulls won another game on the road, blowing out the Atlanta Hawks 98-77 on Wednesday night.

Deng's 3-pointers lead Bulls past Hawks 98-77 (Yahoo! Sports)

Luol Deng scored 22 points and led a flurry of 3-pointers as the NBA-leading Chicago Bulls won another game on the road, blowing out the Atlanta Hawks 98-77 on Wednesday night. Deng was 5 of 8 from beyond the arc and the Bulls finished 9 of 16 overall to improve their NBA-best record away from home to 21-6 and their overall mark to 41-11, even while missing star Derrick Rose for the eighth...

Deng's treys power Bulls over Hawks
Luol Deng scored 22 points and led a flurry of 3-pointers as the NBA-leading Chicago Bulls won another game on the road, blowing out the Atlanta Hawks 98-77 on Wednesday night.

Bulls edge Raptors in OT for NBA-best 40th win
Luol Deng hit a follow-up shot at the buzzer in overtime and the Chicago Bulls beat the Toronto Raptors 102-101 on Saturday night for their NBA-leading 40th victory.

Deng saves Bulls at buzzer in OT (Yahoo! Sports)

Luol Deng hit a follow-up shot at the buzzer in overtime and the Chicago Bulls beat the Toronto Raptors 102-101 on Saturday night for their NBA-leading 40th victory. Chicago's C.J. Watson drove for the basket and Toronto's James Johnson blocked the attempt, but Deng got the ball and put it in the basket -- a play officials reviewed to make sure it was in before the buzzer.

Lucas, Deng help Bulls storm back vs. Raptors
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.

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.

Bulls without Deng, Rip vs. N.Y.; Noah's back
Luol Deng, C.J. Watson and Rip Hamilton will not play for the Chicago Bulls on Monday when they host the New York Knicks.

Bulls' Deng (wrist) out of lineup against Jazz
Bulls forward Luol Deng was out against the Utah Jazz with a sore wrist.

Bulls' Deng sidelined because of wrist injury (Yahoo! Sports)
All-Star Luol Deng is out for the Chicago Bulls' game against the Utah Jazz because of a torn ligament in his left wrist. Deng was one of several key players missing on Saturday night. An illness kept the Bulls' Joakim Noah out of the lineup, while guards Richard Hamilton (right shoulder injury) and C.J.

Bulls' Deng (wrist) will not play against Jazz
Bulls forward Luol Deng is out against the Utah Jazz with a sore wrist.

Bulls' Deng (wrist) unlikely to play against Jazz
Bulls forward Luol Deng will likely sit out against the Utah Jazz with a sore wrist.

Deng may miss some games to heal sore wrist
Luol Deng continues to struggle with pain in his left wrist and admitted after Thursday's loss to the Magic that he may have to sit out a few games to get that pain under control again.

Bulls blow away Pacers in second half (Yahoo! Sports)

A dynamite third quarter by Derrick Rose and the Bulls denied Indiana any chance of a second straight win in Chicago. Luol Deng scored 20 points, teaming with Rose in a decisive rally that sent Chicago to its seventh straight victory, 92-72 over the Pacers on Monday night. "We had a lot more energy in the second half than we did in the first half," Deng said.

Bulls blow away Pacers in second half (Yahoo! Sports)

CHICAGO (AP) Luol Deng scored 20 points, teaming with Derrick Rose in a decisive third-quarter rally that sent the Chicago Bulls to their seventh straight victory, 92-72 over the Indiana Pacers on Monday night.

Bulls beat Pacers as win streak hits seven
Luol Deng scored 20 points, teaming with Derrick Rose in a decisive third-quarter rally that sent the Chicago Bulls to their seventh straight victory, 92-72 over the Indiana Pacers on Monday night.

Deng, Bulls roll past Pacers in second half
Luol Deng scored 20 points, teaming with Derrick Rose in a decisive third-quarter rally that sent the Chicago Bulls to their seventh straight victory, 92-72 over the Indiana Pacers on Monday night.

Deng, Bulls cruise past Irving-less Cavaliers
Luol Deng scored a season-high 24 points and Derrick Rose added 19 as the Chicago Bulls won their fifth straight, 112-91 on Friday night over the Cleveland Cavaliers, who were without rookie guard Kyrie Irving.

Bulls trample Cavaliers 112-91 (Yahoo! Sports)

Luol Deng scored a season-high 24 points and Derrick Rose added 19 as the Chicago Bulls won their fifth straight, 112-91 on Friday night over the Cleveland Cavaliers, who were without rookie guard Kyrie Irving. Up by 12 at halftime, Chicago built a 24-point lead in the third quarter and coasted to its 12th win in 14 games to stay on Miami's heels for the best record in the Eastern Conference.

Deng breaks ASG dress code to honor Africa
The Bulls' Luol Deng broke the All-Star dress code to honor Africa.

Boozer, Deng get Rose-less Bulls win (AP)

Carlos Boozer and Luol Deng each scored 23 points, and the Chicago Bulls escaped with an 89-80 victory over the Boston Celtics on Thursday night after blowing a 16-point lead. It was hardly an easy night for the Bulls, but they continued to pile up the wins even though reigning MVP Derrick Rose missed his fourth straight game because of lower back pain.

Boozer, Deng power Rose-less Bulls past Celts
Carlos Boozer and Luol Deng each scored 23 points, and the Chicago Bulls escaped with an 89-80 victory over the Boston Celtics on Thursday night after blowing a 16-point lead.

Boozer, Deng step up in Rose's absence
Carlos Boozer and Luol Deng each scored 23 points, and the Chicago Bulls escaped with an 89-80 victory over the Boston Celtics on Thursday night after blowing a 16-point lead.

Rose-less Bulls hold off Kings 121-115 (AP)

Luol Deng figures the Chicago Bulls will have to find creative ways to win as long as Derrick Rose is sidelined. This wasn't what he had in mind. The Bulls will take it, though. Deng came through with 23 points and a career-high 11 assists, and the Bulls escaped with a 121-115 victory over the Sacramento Kings on Tuesday night after a 19-point, fourth-quarter lead dwindled to two.

Deng-led Bulls escape despite Kings' late rally
Luol Deng came through with 23 points and a career-high 11 assists, and the Bulls escaped with a 121-115 victory over the Kings after watching a 19-point, fourth-quarter lead dwindle to two.



Rose exits with back spasms, Bulls roll (AP)

Carlos Boozer scored 24 points and the Chicago Bulls beat the New Jersey Nets 108-87 Monday night. Luol Deng scored 19 points and C.J. Watson added 14 points and 10 assists in place of Derrick Rose. The reigning league MVP played less than 11 minutes in the first half and the Bulls said at halftime that he would not return because of back spasms.

Bulls' Deng testing wrist, is game-time decision
Chicago Bulls forward Luol Deng (wrist) is a game-time decision for Saturday night's contest against the Milwaukee Bucks, but sounds optimistic about a possible return.

Rose, Deng lead Bulls' blowout against Bucks
Derrick Rose scored 21 points and had 13 assists and Luol Deng added 21 points in his return after missing seven games due to injury, as the Bulls easily beat the Bucks 113-90 Saturday night.



Deng has 21 in return, Bulls top Bucks (AP)

Derrick Rose scored 21 points and had 13 assists and Luol Deng added 21 points in his return after missing seven games due to injury, as the Chicago Bulls easily beat the Milwaukee Bucks 113-90 Saturday night. Playing before a sellout Bradley Center crowd that seemed to be filled with more fans rooting for the Bulls, Deng scored on a layup from Rose just 76 seconds into the game.

Deng returns to Bulls' starting lineup vs. Bucks
Chicago Bulls forward Luol Deng (wrist) started in Saturday night's contest against the Milwaukee Bucks.

Rose, Deng power Bulls in rout of Bucks
Derrick Rose scored 21 points and had 13 assists and Luol Deng added 21 points in his return after missing seven games due to injury, as the Chicago Bulls easily beat the Milwaukee Bucks 113-90 Saturday night.

Bulls' Deng, Hamilton won't play vs. Knicks
Luol Deng and Rip Hamilton will remain on the sidelines vs. the Knicks.

Bulls' Hamilton, Deng won't play vs. Wizards
The Chicago Bulls will be without Luol Deng (wrist) and Richard Hamilton (groin, thigh) and C.J. Watson will be a game-time decision against the Washington Wizards on Monday.

Deng (wrist) out vs. Heat, Hamilton will play
Luol Deng is out and Rip Hamilton is a game-time decision for Sunday afternoon's showdown with the Heat, according to Bulls head coach Tom Thibodeau.



Deng, Hamilton game-time decisions vs. Heat
Luol Deng and Rip Hamilton are both game-time decisions for Sunday afternoon's showdown with the Heat, according to Bulls head coach Tom Thibodeau.



Bulls' Gibson likely to play vs. Bucks; Deng iffy
Chicago Bulls forward Taj Gibson is expected to play Friday against the Milwaukee Bucks, but Luol Deng is "highly unlikely" to return.

Bulls' Deng hopes to avoid wrist surgery (AP)
Chicago Bulls forward Luol Deng hopes he won't need surgery to repair a torn ligament in his left wrist. Deng was injured in the fourth quarter Saturday against Charlotte and figures to miss at least a few more games after sitting out Monday's win over the New Jersey Nets. He said the wrist is still sore, but the pain has eased "a lot" the past few days.

Deng might need surgery for wrist
Chicago Bulls forward Luol Deng hopes he won't need surgery to repair a torn ligament in his left wrist.

Bulls' Deng has torn wrist ligament, out 'a while'
Chicago Bulls forward Luol Deng has torn ligaments in his left wrist and will be "out for a while," according to coach Tom Thibodeau.

Bulls' Deng undergoes MRI on injured left wrist
Chicago Bulls forward Luol Deng underwent an MRI on his left wrist Sunday afternoon and will be re-evaluated by team physicians on Monday morning.

Bulls' Deng undergoes MRI on injured left wrist
Chicago Bulls forward Luol Deng underwent an MRI on his left wrist Sunday afternoon and will be re-evaluated by team physicians on Monday morning.

Bulls improve to 15-3 without Rose, Noah (AP)

Carlos Boozer scored 17 of his 23 points in the second half to lead the injury-depleted Chicago Bulls to a 95-89 win over the struggling Charlotte Bobcats on Saturday night. Luol Deng added 22 points and eight rebounds as the Bulls won their seventh straight at home and improved to an NBA-best 15-3 despite the absence of two starters and two key reserves.

Bulls cruise without Rose; embarrass Cavs
Luol Deng scored 21 points, Carlos Boozer added 19 and 14 rebounds, and the Chicago Bulls managed easily without superstar Derrick Rose, embarrassing the Cleveland Cavaliers 114-75 on Friday night.

Bulls throttle Cavs by 39 without Rose (AP)

Luol Deng scored 21 points, Carlos Boozer added 19 and 14 rebounds, and the Chicago Bulls managed easily without superstar Derrick Rose, embarrassing the Cleveland Cavaliers 114-75 on Friday night. Rose missed his third straight game with a strained left big toe, but the Bulls barely missed the NBA's reigning MVP and handed the Cavs their worst home loss.

Rose sits out as Bulls crush Cavs
Luol Deng scored 21 points, Carlos Boozer added 19 and 14 rebounds, and the Chicago Bulls managed easily without superstar Derrick Rose, embarrassing the Cleveland Cavaliers 114-75 on Friday 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.

Bulls hold off late Magic run to win 6th straight
Derrick Rose and Luol Deng each scored 21 points and the Chicago Bulls held off a fourth-quarter surge by Orlando to beat the Magic 97-83 on Friday night for their sixth straight victory.

Bulls win sixth straight, hold off Magic (AP)

Derrick Rose and Luol Deng each scored 21 points and the Chicago Bulls held off a fourth-quarter surge by Orlando to beat the Magic 97-83 on Friday night for their sixth straight victory. Carlos Boozer added 20 points for Chicago, which led by as many as 17 before the lead was trimmed to three. The Bulls closed the game on a 17-6 run.

Bulls hold off Magic for win
Derrick Rose and Luol Deng each scored 21 points and the Chicago Bulls held off a fourth-quarter surge by Orlando to beat the Magic 97-83 on Friday night for their sixth straight victory.

Down 19, Bulls beat Hawks on late layup (AP)

Luol Deng's layup with 3.7 seconds to play lifted the Chicago Bulls to a 76-74 victory over the Atlanta Hawks on Tuesday night. Derrick Rose scored 17 of his 30 points in the fourth quarter to rally the Bulls from a 19-point deficit. Coming out of a timeout with the score tied in the final seconds, Deng cut along the baseline and took a feed from Joakim Noah to put Chicago ahead.

Deng's late layup gives Bulls win over Hawks
Luol Deng's layup with 3.7 seconds to play lifted the Bulls to a 76-74 victory over the Hawks on Tuesday night.



Deng's late layup lifts Bulls past Hawks
Luol Deng's layup with 3.7 seconds to play lifted the Chicago Bulls to a 76-74 victory over the Atlanta Hawks on Tuesday night.

Rose's 29 points, 16 assists power Bulls (AP)

Derrick Rose had 29 points and 16 assists, and the Chicago Bulls pulled away in the fourth quarter to beat the Los Angeles Clippers 114-101 Friday night. Luol Deng and Joakim Noah added 19 points apiece and Richard Hamilton had 16 for the Bulls against their former coach, Vinny Del Negro. Blake Griffin had 34 points and 13 rebounds for the Clippers, who kept it close most of the way coming off a...

Rose shot caps Bulls rally, stuns Lakers (AP)

Derrick Rose scored 22 points and hit a short go-ahead jumper with 4.8 seconds to play, and the Chicago Bulls rallied from an 11-point deficit in the final four minutes for an 88-87 victory over the Los Angeles Lakers on Sunday. Luol Deng scored 21 points and blocked Kobe Bryant's short shot right before the buzzer as the Bulls hung on for a thrilling finish to both clubs' first Christmas...

Rose, Deng help lift Bulls past Pacers (AP)

Derrick Rose and Luol Deng each scored 16 points to help the Chicago Bulls beat the Indiana Pacers 95-86 on Friday night in the preseason opener for both teams. C.J. Watson added 15 points for the Bulls, who brought their share of red-clad fans for the game that had some of the intensity of a key regular-season game.

Agent: Bulls' Deng considering overseas offers
Chicago Bulls forward Luol Deng is considering multiple offers to play overseas if the NBA lockout continues, according to his agent Herb Rudoy.

Bulls F Deng featured on new English currency
Chicago Bulls forward Luol Deng is one of four people being featured on new currency in England.

Bulls' Deng cleared to play for Britain in Euros
Chicago Bulls forward Luol Deng has been cleared to play for Britain in the European Basketball Championships after resolving a dispute over insurance.

Bulls' Deng cleared to play for Britain in Euros
Chicago Bulls forward Luol Deng has been cleared to play for Britain in the European Basketball Championships after resolving a dispute over insurance.

Bulls F Deng cleared to play for Britain (AP)
Chicago Bulls forward Luol Deng has been cleared to play for Britain in the European Basketball Championships after resolving a dispute over insurance. Deng says on his website Wednesday that "significant liability issues" have been overcome to allow him to play in the tournament. The championships run from Aug.

Bulls' Deng cleared to play for Britain
Chicago Bulls forward Luol Deng has been cleared to play for Britain in the European Basketball Championships after resolving a dispute over insurance.

Deng-James matchup key in East finals (AP)
The Chicago Bulls saw it all year from Luol Deng, so what he did against LeBron James and the Miami Heat in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference finals hardly shocked them. Hit big shots? Hit the boards? Limit the game's most talented player? Check, check and huge check. The Bulls lead the Heat 1-0 after a 103-82 victory on Sunday, and a big reason for that is Deng.

Bulls control Heat, lead 1-0 after dominant 4th
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.

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, Heat collide in East finals (AP)
On the night of the big "Decision" last summer, Luol Deng was at the Kakuma refugee camp in Kenya with no TV and no one was asking if LeBron James would sign with the Chicago Bulls. Deng wasn't paying attention to the soap opera. It's safe to say he will be following James a little more closely starting Sunday, when the Chicago Bulls meet the Miami Heat in the Eastern Conference...

Bulls take care of Hawks in 4th to seize 3-2 lead
Derrick Rose scored 33 points, Luol Deng added 23 and the Chicago Bulls beat the Atlanta Hawks 95-83 in Game 5 of the Eastern Conference semifinals on Tuesday night to take a 3-2 lead.

Rose has 33 as Bulls go up 3-2 on Hawks (AP)

Derrick Rose scored 33 points, Luol Deng added 23 and the Chicago Bulls beat the Atlanta Hawks 95-83 in Game 5 of the Eastern Conference semifinals on Tuesday night to take a 3-2 lead. Taj Gibson had 11 points -- all in the fourth quarter. Rose also scored 11 in the fourth, and the Bulls pounded the Hawks 26-15 in the quarter.

Bulls beat Hawks to take 3-2 series lead
Derrick Rose scored 33 points, Luol Deng added 23 and the Chicago Bulls beat the Atlanta Hawks 95-83 in Game 5 of the Eastern Conference semifinals on Tuesday night to take a 3-2 lead.

Warriors' Curry wins sportsmanship award (AP)

Stephen Curry of the Golden State Warriors has won the Joe Dumars Trophy presented to the NBA player who best exemplifies sportsmanship. Curry received 88 of a possible 347 first-place votes from fellow players. Luol Deng of the Chicago Bulls was second with 84 votes and Portland's LaMarcus Aldridge was third with 56.

Rose helps Bulls move on, eliminate Pacers in 5
Derrick Rose scored 25 points, Luol Deng added 24 and the Chicago Bulls finally played like a top seed, knocking off the Indiana Pacers 116-89 in Game 5 to wrap up their first-round playoff series Tuesday night.

Rose's 25 help Bulls finish off Pacers (AP)

Derrick Rose scored 25 points, Luol Deng added 24 and the Chicago Bulls finally played like a top seed, knocking off the Indiana Pacers 116-89 in Game 5 to wrap up their first-round playoff series Tuesday night. The top-seeded Bulls can breathe a little easier after getting a dominant performance by their MVP candidate and an emphatic win that came on the heels of four dramatic games.

Bulls eliminate Pacers in Game 5 rout
Derrick Rose scored 25 points, Luol Deng added 24 and the Chicago Bulls finally played like a top seed, knocking off the Indiana Pacers 116-89 in Game 5 to wrap up their first-round playoff series Tuesday night.

East-leading Bulls edge Magic
Derrick Rose had 39 points and five assists and Luol Deng added 15 to help the Chicago Bulls hold off the Orlando Magic 102-99 on Sunday.

Rose's 39 lift surging Bulls past Magic (AP)
Derrick Rose had 39 points and five assists and Luol Deng added 15 to help the Chicago Bulls hold off the Orlando Magic 102-99 on Sunday. Orlando's Jameer Nelson appeared to tie it with a 3-pointer at the buzzer, but an official review upheld an initial call of no basket. Ryan Anderson led the Magic with a career-high 28 points, Jason Richardson added 24 and Nelson had 17.

Bulls stave off Suns to take 3-game lead in East
Derrick Rose finished with 19 points, Luol Deng scored 18 and the Chicago Bulls continued to close in on the top seed in the Eastern Conference, hanging on to beat the Phoenix Suns 97-94 Tuesday.

Bulls open 3-game lead on Celtics, Heat (AP)

Derrick Rose finished with 19 points, Luol Deng scored 18 and the Chicago Bulls continued to close in on the top seed in the Eastern Conference, hanging on to beat the Phoenix Suns 97-94 Tuesday. They lead Miami and Boston by three games, with the Celtics visiting Thursday. The Bulls led by 13 at the half and 22 in the third, only to see Phoenix whittle it to two in the fourth quarter, before...

Rose's big 4th powers Bulls by Pistons (AP)

Derrick Rose scored 13 of his 27 points in the first quarter and had a key assist in the final minute of the game, helping the Chicago Bulls hold off the Detroit Pistons 101-96 on Friday night. The Eastern Conference-leading Bulls enjoyed a comfortable lead for much of the game but the lowly Pistons pulled within three a couple times late in the final period.

Noah-less Bulls bounce back, rip Wolves (AP)

Derrick Rose had 23 points and 10 assists in three quarters and the Chicago Bulls blew out the Minnesota Timberwolves 108-91 on Wednesday night. Carlos Boozer had 24 points and 14 rebounds and the Bulls recorded 31 assists on 41 field goals to stay 2 1/2 games ahead of Boston and Miami in the race for the top seed in the Eastern Conference.

Luol Deng, Taj Gibson, C.J. Watson to play for Chicago Bulls against Memphis Grizzlies
After sitting out practice on Thursday with nagging injuries, Luol Deng, Taj Gibson and C.J. Watson will play for the Chicago Bulls on Friday night against the Memphis Grizzlies.

Rose scores last 7, Bulls beat Grizzlies (AP)

Derrick Rose scored Chicago's last seven points, including an acrobatic layup that led to a crucial three-point play, and the Bulls beat the rugged Memphis Grizzles 99-96 on Friday night. Rose made two free throws with 2 1/2 minutes left to give Chicago the lead, then drove past Tony Allen and converted over Marc Gasol with 10 seconds remaining to increase Chicago's lead to 97-93.

Bulls roll to eighth straight victory (AP)

Derrick Rose scored 21 points and the Chicago Bulls extended their longest winning streak in six years to eight games with an 84-73 victory over the New Jersey Nets on Thursday night. Luol Deng added 19 points for the Bulls (49-18), who took a half-game lead over idle Boston in the race for the best record in the Eastern Conference.

Bulls move atop East, extend streak to 7 (AP)

Derrick Rose scored 23 points in Chicago's seventh straight win, a 98-79 victory over the Washington Wizards on Tuesday night that moved the Bulls into sole possession of first place in the Eastern Conference. Luol Deng added 20 points and Keith Bogans scored 17, his highest total since joining the Bulls.

Bulls continue to climb with rout against Jazz
Derrick Rose and Luol Deng each scored 26 points, and the Bulls ran away with their 13th win in 15 games, all but grabbing a share of the Eastern Conference lead with an easy 118-100 victory over the Jazz.

Surging Bulls gain share of East lead (AP)

Derrick Rose and Luol Deng each scored 26 points, and the Chicago Bulls ran away with their 13th win in 15 games, all but grabbing a share of the Eastern Conference lead with an easy 118-100 victory over the Utah Jazz on Saturday. Rose scored 17 points in a blistering first quarter as the Bulls grabbed a 37-17 lead, and Chicago set a franchise record with 18 3-pointers while pulling within...

Bulls' Boozer out, Deng starts instead
Carlos Boozer missed the Chicago Bulls' game against the Atlanta Hawks because of a sprained left ankle, while Luol Deng started despite a bruised left thigh.

Bulls complete sweep as Heat lose 4th straight
Derrick Rose scored 27 points, Luol Deng capped an 18-point effort with two free throws that put Chicago ahead for good, and the Bulls beat Miami 87-86 on Sunday to hand the Heat their fourth straight loss.

Bulls deal Heat fourth straight loss (AP)

Derrick Rose scored 27 points, Luol Deng capped an 18-point effort with two free throws that put Chicago ahead for good, and the Bulls beat Miami 87-86 on Sunday to hand the Heat their fourth straight loss. Carlos Boozer scored 12 and Joakim Noah added 11 for the Bulls, who moved a game ahead of Miami into outright possession of second place in the Eastern Conference and beat the Heat for the...

Rose, Bulls bounce back with big win over Magic
Derrick Rose had 24 points and Luol Deng added 16 to help the Chicago Bulls hang on for an 89-81 win over the Orlando Magic on Friday night in a matchup of two of the top teams in the Eastern Conference.

Rose, Bulls hang on for win vs. Magic
Derrick Rose had 24 points and Luol Deng added 16 to help the Chicago Bulls hang on for an 89-81 win over the Orlando Magic on Friday night in a matchup of two of the top teams in the Eastern Conference.

Bulls end Magic's 4-game winning streak (AP)

Derrick Rose had 24 points and Luol Deng added 16 to help the Chicago Bulls hang on for an 89-81 win over the Orlando Magic on Friday night in a matchup of two of the top teams in the Eastern Conference. The Bulls bounced back from one of their worst games of the month against Atlanta on Wednesday to post their eighth victory in 10 games.

Bulls maul Wizards to pull within game of Heat
Luol Deng and Derrick Rose scored 21 points apiece, Joakim Noah had 19, and the Chicago Bulls beat the Washington Wizards 105-77 Monday night to move within a game of the Miami Heat in the Eastern Conference.

Bulls top Wizards, within 1 game of Heat (AP)

Luol Deng and Derrick Rose scored 21 points apiece, Joakim Noah had 19, and the Chicago Bulls beat the Washington Wizards 105-77 Monday night to move within a game of the Miami Heat in the Eastern Conference. The Bulls never trailed as they won their third straight and seventh in eight games. Rose brought out some oohs and aahs with a backward between-the-legs pass to Noah for a fast-break dunk,...

Deng, Rose power surging Bulls by Bucks (AP)

With Joakim Noah back in the lineup, the Chicago Bulls are starting to feel pretty good about themselves. Fueled by Noah's 17 rebounds and Luol Deng's 19 points, the Bulls pulled away from the Milwaukee Bucks for an 83-75 win on Saturday night. Chicago has won six of seven to improve to 15-4 since Jan.

Bulls pull away from Bucks to win 6th of last 7
Luol Deng scored 19 points, Derrick Rose had 17 and the surging Chicago Bulls beat the Milwaukee Bucks 83-75 on Saturday night.

Rose, Deng lead Bulls over Heat 93-89 (AP)

From his spot in the corner, Luol Deng saw Dwyane Wade rotate to stop Derrick Rose and knew his moment was coming. He was all alone, wide open. Then, in a flash, he was celebrating and so was just about everyone else in the arena. Deng buried the tiebreaking 3-pointer with 16 seconds left and finished with 20 points, Rose scored 26 and the Chicago Bulls beat the Miami Heat 93-89 on Thursday night in...

Rose sets up late Deng 3 as Bulls edge Heat
Derrick Rose scored 26 points and Luol Deng added 20, including the tiebreaking 3, and the Chicago Bulls beat the Miami Heat 93-89 on Thursday night in a wild showdown between two of the Eastern Conference's top teams.

Rose, Deng lead Bulls over Heat
Derrick Rose scored 26 points and Luol Deng added 20, including the tiebreaking 3, and the Chicago Bulls beat the Miami Heat 93-89 on Thursday night in a wild showdown between two of the Eastern Conference's top teams.

Raptors spoil Noah's return, beat Bulls (AP)

Andrea Bargnani and DeMar DeRozan each scored 24 points, Jose Calderon had 17 assists and the Toronto Raptors beat the Bulls 118-113 on Wednesday night, snapping Chicago's four-game winning streak and spoiling Joakim Noah's return from thumb surgery. Derrick Rose scored 19 of his 32 points in the fourth quarter and had 10 assists, and Carlos Boozer had 24 for the Bulls, who had won 10 of...

Rose has career-high 42, Bulls top Spurs (AP)

Derrick Rose had a career-high 42 points and the Chicago Bulls headed into the All-Star break with an impressive 109-99 victory over the NBA-leading San Antonio Spurs on Thursday night. Luol Deng had 19 points and Carlos Boozer finished with 15 for Chicago, which shot 54 percent in its fourth consecutive win.

Deng, Rose lead Bulls by pesky Bobcats (AP)

Luol Deng scored 24 points, Derrick Rose had 18 points and 13 assists after a slow start, and the Chicago Bulls beat the pesky Charlotte Bobcats 106-94 on Tuesday night for their ninth win in 11 games. In a game of momentum swings, the Bulls needed a strong finish to pull this one out and put away a team that blew out the Lakers the previous night.

Deng's 24 points help Bulls knock off Bobcats
Luol Deng scored 24 points, Derrick Rose had 18 points and 13 assists after a slow start, and the Chicago Bulls beat the pesky Charlotte Bobcats 106-94 on Tuesday night for their ninth win in 11 games.

Bulls rally from 12 down to beat Hornets (AP)

Derrick Rose scored 23 points and the Chicago Bulls methodically turned a 12-point third-quarter deficit into a comfortable 97-88 victory over the New Orleans Hornets on Saturday night. Carlos Boozer had 17 points and Luol Deng 14 for the Bulls, who outscored the Hornets 25-14 in the fourth quarter to close out a five-game road trip at 3-2.

Bulls improve to 11-0 within division (AP)

Carlos Boozer had 24 points and 10 rebounds, Derrick Rose scored 20 points despite two stomach ulcers and the Chicago Bulls beat the struggling Indiana Pacers 110-89 on Saturday night. Luol Deng added 19 points after scoring 26 the previous night against Orlando, and the Bulls improved to 11-0 against Central teams while remaining the lone unbeaten team against its own division.

Rose, Bulls defeat Magic despite Howard's 40
Derrick Rose scored 22 points despite two painful stomach ulcers, Luol Deng added 26, and the Chicago Bulls beat Dwight Howard and the Orlando Magic 99-90 on Friday night.

Rose scores 22 despite ulcers, Bulls win (AP)

Derrick Rose scored 22 points despite two painful stomach ulcers, Luol Deng added 26, and the Chicago Bulls beat Dwight Howard and the Orlando Magic 99-90 on Friday night. The Bulls won for the ninth time in 11 games even though Howard scored a season-high 40 points, taking the lead with a big third quarter and then holding off a late push by Orlando.

Struggling Rose leads Bulls over Magic
Derrick Rose scored 22 points despite two painful stomach ulcers, Luol Deng added 26, and the Chicago Bulls beat Dwight Howard and the Orlando Magic 99-90 on Friday night.

Rose's triple-double powers Bulls past Grizzlies
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 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.

Rose's 29 points, 10 rebounds lead Bulls (AP)

Derrick Rose had 29 points and a season-high 10 rebounds to help the Chicago Bulls beat the Indiana Pacers 99-86 Friday night. Rose, who scored 20 points in the second half, also had five assists. Luol Deng had 17 points and five assists, Carlos Boozer scored 14 points and Kurt Thomas had a season-high 18 rebounds.

Rose, Boozer combine for 56 in Bulls win (AP)

Derrick Rose scored 29 points and Carlos Boozer added 27 points and 11 rebounds to lead the Chicago Bulls to a 95-82 win over the Detroit Pistons on Monday night. Luol Deng added 17 points and eight rebounds for the Bulls, who have won seven straight home games. The Bulls erased Detroit's 12-point halftime lead midway through the third quarter behind Boozer.

Bulls F Deng votes in Sudan election (AP)
Chicago Bulls forward Luol Deng (LOO'-ul dehng) arrived to a hero's welcome at a polling place in Chicago where southern Sudanese are voting on their country's future. Deng drew cheers from fellow Sudanese on Sunday when he briefly draped himself with the Southern Sudan flag. The basketball player has been encouraging people to vote for the referendum on Southern Sudan independence and...

Sixers avenge 45-point loss to Bulls (AP)

Jodie Meeks scored 24 points, Lou Williams had 20, and the Philadelphia 76ers avenged a 45-point loss to Chicago with a 105-99 victory over the Bulls on Friday night. Jrue Holiday added 19 for the 76ers, who lost 121-76 on Dec. 21 in Chicago. The Sixers believe they're a playoff team and have the young nucleus to get there.

Bulls continue to roll with rout against Raptors
Luol Deng scored 24 points and the surging Chicago Bulls beat the Raptors 111-91 on Tuesday night.



Bulls win for 14th time in 16 games (AP)
Luol Deng scored 24 points and the surging Chicago Bulls beat the Toronto Raptors 111-91 on Tuesday night. Derrick Rose added 19 points and six assists for the Bulls, who have won five straight and 14 of 16. Reserve Taj Gibson had 16 points and 14 rebounds, helping Chicago to a 44-33 edge on the glass and a 58-38 advantage in points in the paint.

Surging Bulls pull away late, beat Nets (AP)

Carlos Boozer scored 20 points and grabbed 15 rebounds, and the Chicago Bulls won for the 12th time in 14 games, pulling away late to beat the New Jersey Nets 90-81 on Friday afternoon. Luol Deng and Derrick Rose scored 19 apiece, and the Bulls made enough shots down the stretch after struggling from the field for much of the game.

Bulls continue their run behind Boozer and Deng
Carlos Boozer had 24 points and nine rebounds, Luol Deng scored 24 points, and the Chicago Bulls beat the Milwaukee Bucks 90-77 on Tuesday night.

Rose keys pivotal run as Bulls top Bucks (AP)

Carlos Boozer had 24 points and nine rebounds, Luol Deng scored 24 points, and the Chicago Bulls beat the Milwaukee Bucks 90-77 on Tuesday night. Derrick Rose had 18 points, 12 assists and six assists for Chicago, who has won 11 of its last 13 games. John Salmons scored 18 points for the Bucks, who shot a season-low 32.1 percent.

Rose, Deng both have 22 as Bulls rout 76ers
Derrick Rose and Luol Deng each scored 22 points, and the Chicago Bulls beat the Philadelphia 76ers 121-76 on Tuesday night for their eighth win in nine games.

Surging Bulls rout 76ers 121-76 (AP)

Derrick Rose and Luol Deng each scored 22 points, and the Chicago Bulls beat the Philadelphia 76ers 121-76 on Tuesday night for their eighth win in nine games. Despite missing two big men, Chicago dominated nearly every offensive category and recorded its most lopsided win of the season. Rose also had 12 assists for his seventh double-double, while Carlos Boozer had 16 points and 11 rebounds, and...

Boozer scores 34, Bulls extend run to 7 (AP)

Carlos Boozer had a season-high 34 points and 12 rebounds, and the Chicago Bulls won their seventh straight game by beating the Toronto Raptors 110-93 on Wednesday night. Luol Deng added 19 points, Joakim Noah had 11 points and 11 rebounds and Derrick Rose dished out 11 assists for the Bulls, who never trailed and led by as many as 29.

Rose, Bulls cruise to fifth straight win (AP)

Derrick Rose had 21 points and seven assists, leading the Chicago Bulls over the Minnesota Timberwolves 113-82 on Saturday night for their season-best fifth straight victory. The Bulls (14-8) are six games over .500 for the first time since finishing the 2006-07 season with a 49-33 record. With a favorable schedule coming up, the Bulls have a chance to establish a comfortable lead in the NBA's...

Boozer's season-high 29 lift Bulls (AP)

Carlos Boozer scored 13 of his 29 points in Chicago's big third quarter and the Bulls beat the Oklahoma City Thunder 99-90 on Monday night. Luol Deng added 19 points for Chicago, which outscored the Thunder 29-18 in the pivotal third. Derrick Rose had 11 points and nine assists, but shot 3 for 13 from the field.

Rose scores 30 as Bulls rally by Kings (AP)

Derrick Rose's neck still hurt him. Not that it was apparent on the court. Rose had 30 points, seven assists and seven rebounds for the Chicago Bulls, who rallied in the fourth quarter to beat the Sacramento Kings 96-85 Saturday night. The Bulls trailed by 13 at halftime, but held the Kings to 28 second-half points, outscoring them 27-9 in the fourth.

Anthony beats buzzer, Nuggets top Bulls (AP)

Carmelo Anthony made a jumper as time expired and the Denver Nuggets, after blowing a 19-point, third-quarter lead, came back to beat the Chicago Bulls 98-97 on Friday night. Anthony finished with 22 points, including his 14th career game-winner. Nene added 18 points and Ty Lawson had 17. C.J. Watson led the Bulls with 33 points and Luol Deng had 24.

Brown, Blake rally Lakers by Bulls 98-91 (AP)

Shannon Brown matched his season high with 21 points, hitting five 3-pointers against his hometown team, and Kobe Bryant added 20 points in the Los Angeles Lakers' fifth straight victory, 98-91 over the Chicago Bulls on Tuesday night. Lamar Odom had 21 points and eight rebounds, but the two-time defending NBA champions trailed early in the fourth quarter before making a decisive 17-2 run when...

Rose's 17 in 4th lift Bulls by Rockets (AP)

Derrick Rose scored 17 of his 33 points in the fourth quarter and the Chicago Bulls opened their seven-game road trip with a 95-92 victory over the Houston Rockets on Tuesday night. Rose also had seven assists, and Luol Deng added 16 points and 10 rebounds for the Bulls, who won their fourth straight overall and earned their first victory in three road games this season.

Wizards F Yi suffers bone bruise in knee (AP)

Wizards forward Yi Jianlian has left Washington's game against the Chicago Bulls with a bruised right knee. Yi was helped off the court during a timeout with 5:51 left in the third quarter Saturday night. It was unclear how he was injured. The 7-foot Yi had five points and two rebounds.

Deng, Rose help Bulls run laps around Warriors
Luol Deng scored 26 points, Derrick Rose had 22 and the Chicago Bulls raced to a 30-point lead in the first half en route to a 120-90 romp over the weary Golden State Warriors on Thursday night.

Bulls romp over weary Warriors 120-90 (AP)

Luol Deng scored 26 points, Derrick Rose had 22 and the Chicago Bulls raced to a 30-point lead in the first half en route to a 120-90 romp over the weary Golden State Warriors on Thursday night. Rose added 13 assists for his third double-double of the season. He finished one assist shy of his career best, which he's increased twice already this season.

Rose, Bulls dominate Warriors in blowout
Luol Deng scored 26 points, Derrick Rose had 22 and the Chicago Bulls raced to a 30-point lead in the first half en route to a 120-90 romp over the weary Golden State Warriors on Thursday night.

Rose leads Bulls' late rally by Nuggets (AP)

Derrick Rose scored 18 points, including eight during a furious fourth quarter rally, to help the Chicago Bulls beat the Denver Nuggets 94-92 on Monday night. Luol Deng added 17 points and Taj Gibson had 16 points for the Bulls. Denver led 80-74 with just under seven minutes left before Chicago went on a 16-6 run sparked by Rose.

Deng scores career-high 40 as Bulls win (AP)

Luol Deng might lead the NBA in scoring if the Bulls played the Trail Blazers more often. Deng scored a career-high 40 points to lead the Chicago Bulls to a 110-98 victory over Portland on Monday night. Deng's previous career best of 38 points, on March 26, 2007, also came against the Trail Blazers.

Deng's 40 lifts Bulls past Trail Blazers
Luol Deng scored a career-high 40 points to lead the Chicago Bulls to a 110-98 victory over the Portland Trail Blazers on Monday night.

Deng's career-high 40 points lead Bulls to win
Luol Deng scored a career-high 40 points to lead the Chicago Bulls to a 110-98 victory over the Portland Trail Blazers on Monday night.

Deng scores career-high 40 as Bulls win (AP)
Luol Deng scored a career-high 40 points to lead the Chicago Bulls to a 110-98 victory over the Portland Trail Blazers on Monday night. Deng scored 16 points in the first and third quarters and shot 14-of-19 from the floor in the game. He passed his previous career best of 38 with a 3-pointer from the corner with 5:48 to play.

Deng scores 29 as Bulls rip Pacers (AP)

Luol Deng had 29 points and eight rebounds to lead the Chicago Bulls to 102-74 preseason victory over the Indiana Pacers on Friday night. Derrick Rose added 14 points and six assists for the Bulls (4-4) in their final preseason game before Wednesday night's opener at the Oklahoma City Thunder. Indiana Pacers President of Basketball Operations Larry Bird watched the blowout from a few rows...

Deng, Rose lead Bulls over Raptors (AP)

Luol Deng scored 22 points, Derrick Rose had 20 and the Chicago Bulls beat the Toronto Raptors 110-103 in exhibition play Wednesday night, snapping a two-game losing streak. Rose also had nine assists and eight rebounds. Brian Scalabrine had 14 points and James Johnson scored 13 of his 14 in the fourth quarter as the Bulls improved to 3-5 in the preseason.

2010 NBA playoffs: Chicago Bulls' Derrick Rose, Luol Deng to play Tuesday against the Cleveland Cavaliers
Chicago Bulls Derrick Rose and Luol Deng will play Tuesday against the Cleveland Cavaliers.

Chicago Bulls' Derrick Rose undergoes MRI; Luol Deng banged up
The Chicago Bulls' Derrick Rose will have an MRI, and a banged-up Luol Deng missed practice.

Bulls G Rose has MRI on right ankle (AP)
Chicago's Derrick Rose missed practiced Monday to have an MRI performed on his right ankle and Luol Deng sat out with a sore knee. The results of the MRI were not immediately released by the Bulls. Both Rose and Deng are expected to play in Cleveland on Tuesday night when the Cavaliers try to wrap up the playoff series they lead 3-1.

Chicago Bulls' Derrick Rose to have MRI; Luol Deng banged up
The Chicago Bulls' Derrick Rose will have an MRI, and a banged-up Luol Deng missed practice.

Bulls top Raptors, move into 8th in East (AP)
Derrick Rose scored 26 points, Joakim Noah had 18 points, 19 rebounds and seven assists and the Chicago Bulls beat Toronto 104-88 on Sunday night to take a one-game lead over the Raptors for the final Eastern Conference playoff spot. Luol Deng scored 14 points, Taj Gibson had 11 and Ronald Murray and Hakim Warrick each scored 10 points for the Bulls, who led by 25 points.

Bulls narrowly defeat James-less Cavs (AP)
Derrick Rose scored 24 points, Kirk Hinrich had 23 and the Chicago Bulls survived some shaky free-throw shooting down the stretch to beat the Cleveland Cavaliers 109-108 with LeBron James on the sideline on Thursday night. Luol Deng had 22 points and 10 rebounds, Joakim Noah added 17 points and 15 boards, and the Bulls moved into a tie with eighth-place Toronto in the Eastern Conference.

Chicago Bulls' Luol Deng to start, James Johnson out vs. Charlotte Bobcats
The Bulls' Luol Deng to start and James Johnson is out vs. the Bobcats.

Bulls bounce Wizards to gain playoff ground
Derrick Rose scored 24 points, Luol Deng had 14 in his return from an injury, and the Chicago Bulls gained ground in the Eastern Conference playoff race Friday night with a 95-87 victory over the Washington Wizards.

Bulls gain ground in playoff race (AP)
Derrick Rose scored 24 points, Luol Deng had 14 in his return from an injury, and the Chicago Bulls gained ground in the Eastern Conference playoff race Friday night with a 95-87 victory over the Washington Wizards. Joakim Noah added 10 points and eight rebounds in his return to Chicago's starting lineup.

Bulls C Noah back in starting lineup (AP)
Joakim (JOH-KEEM) Noah is back in the starting lineup for the Chicago Bulls. Noah started for the first time since Feb. 3 when the Bulls played the Washington Wizards on Friday night. He's been coming off the bench in recent games while recovering from plantar fasciitis. Also, Luol Deng (LOO-owl DANG) was listed as active after missing 11 games with a strained right calf.

Chicago Bulls' Kirk Hinrich hopes to play Friday; Luol Deng closer
The Bulls' Kirk Hinrich hopes to play on Friday and Luol Deng is close to returning.

Chicago Bulls' Luol Deng could miss two to three more weeks
Chicago Bulls forward Luol Deng could miss two to three more weeks because of a strained right calf, putting his status for the rest of the season in question.

Derrick Rose and Luol Deng will miss another game for the Chicago Bulls
Derrick Rose and Luol Deng will miss another game for the Chicago Bulls.

Bulls forward Luol Deng out vs. Orlando Magic with strained calf
Bulls forward Luol Deng will miss Thursday's game against the Magic due to a strained calf

Chicago Bulls' Luol Deng (flu) expected to play vs. Utah Jazz
The Bulls' Luol Deng (flu) is expected to play on Tuesday against the Jazz.

Derrick Rose and Luol Deng are expected to play for the Chicago Bulls on Thursday night
Derrick Rose and Luol Deng are expected to play for the Chicago Bulls on Thursday night.

Swollen knee may shelve Chicago Bulls' Luol Deng vs. Atlanta Hawks
Luol Deng will be a game-time decision against the Hawks.

Rose scores 33 to lead Bulls past Blazers in OT
Derrick Rose scored 33 points and Luol Deng added seven of his 23 in overtime to lead the Chicago Bulls to a 115-111 victory over the Portland Trail Blazers on Friday night.

Rose, Deng power Bulls by Blazers in OT (AP)

Derrick Rose scored 33 points and Luol Deng added seven of his 23 in overtime to lead the Chicago Bulls to a 115-111 victory over the Portland Trail Blazers on Friday night. Brandon Roy's jumper with 3:46 left in overtime gave the Blazers a 107-106 lead, but Kirk Hinrich answered for the Bulls with a driving layup, Deng made a fadeaway jumper, and Joakim Noah found Taj Gibson for a layup to...

Joakim Noah and Luol Deng will play for the Chicago Bulls on Friday night
Bulls head coach Vinny Del Negro expects Joakim Noah and Luol Deng to play Friday night against Portland.

Deng has 31 as Bulls hold on after blowing lead
Luol Deng scored a season-high 31 to lead the Bulls past the Pacers on Wednesday.

Bulls blow 23-point lead, beat Pacers (AP)

Luol Deng scored a season-high 31 points, and the Chicago Bulls pulled away for a wild 120-110 victory over the Indiana Pacers on Wednesday night after blowing an early 23-point lead. Derrick Rose added 23 points, eight assists and nine rebounds as the Bulls won for the seventh time in nine games. The Bulls led by 23 in the first quarter and were up 19 going into the second, only to watch it all...

Deng scores 23 to lead Bulls past Pacers (AP)

Luol Deng had 23 points and 11 rebounds, and the Chicago Bulls beat the Indiana Pacers 109-101 on Tuesday night. Derrick Rose and John Salmons each scored 21 points for the Bulls, who had lost three of their previous four. Kirk Hinrich scored 17 points, and Brad Miller added 13 for Chicago. Danny Granger had 27 points and 10 rebounds, Troy Murphy had 18 points and 16 rebounds and Earl Watson added...

Deng's double-double leads Bulls past Pacers
Luol Deng had 23 points and 11 rebounds, and the Bulls beat the Pacers 109-101 on Tuesday night.

Chicago Bulls' Luol Deng misses practice with hurt shoulder
Bulls forward Luol Deng missed practice on Monday because of tendinitis in his right shoulder, but he is expected to play Tuesday night.

Short-handed Bulls defeat Heat to end slump
Luol Deng scored 25 points, Derrick Rose added 24 and the Bulls beat the Heat 95-91 Saturday night to snap a three-game losing streak.

Bulls end 3-game skid, keep Heat reeling (AP)

Luol Deng scored 25 points, Derrick Rose added 24 and the Chicago Bulls beat the Miami Heat 95-91 Saturday night to snap a three-game losing streak. After blowing a fourth-quarter lead the previous night at Atlanta, the Bulls showed the poise that led to five straight wins before this skid and prevailed even though they were missing the injured Joakim Noah and suspended Tyrus Thomas.

Bulls win in OT, push road streak to 5 (AP)

Luol Deng scored 26 points, including a putback with 0.2 left in regulation to force overtime, and the Chicago Bulls outlasted the New Orleans Hornets 108-106 on Friday night. Derrick Rose added 18 points for the Bulls, including two free throws that put Chicago ahead for good in overtime. The Bulls finished a season-long, seven-game road trip with their fifth consecutive victory.

Bulls knock off Celtics, secure third straight win
Luol Deng scored 25 points and the Chicago Bulls won their third straight game with a 96-83 victory over the Boston Celtics on Thursday night.

Deng's 25 help Bulls beat Celtics 96-83 (AP)

Luol Deng scored 25 points and the Chicago Bulls won their third straight game with a 96-83 victory over the Boston Celtics on Thursday night. The Celtics, whose only lead was 2-0, trailed 86-80 after Paul Pierce hit a 3-pointer with 3:50 left. But the Bulls scored eight of the next nine points, six by Joakim Noah, to build the lead to 94-81.

Bulls deliver freefalling Pistons 13th straight loss
Luol Deng scored 27 points on 13-of-18 shooting and the Chicago Bulls handed the Detroit Pistons their 13th consecutive loss, 120-87 on Monday night.

Bulls cruise, Pistons' skid reaches 13 (AP)

Chicago Bulls coach Vinny Del Negro has finally caught a little bit of a break. He is coaching an injury-free roster and for the time being the schedule has lightened up. Luol Deng scored 27 points on 13-of-18 shooting and the Bulls handed the Detroit Pistons their 13th consecutive loss, 120-87 on Monday night.

Noah, Hinrich lead Bulls past Wolves (AP)

Joakim Noah had 20 points and nine rebounds, and Kirk Hinrich had 20 points and seven assists to lead the Chicago Bulls past the Minnesota Timberwolves 110-96 on Saturday night. Reserve John Salmons scored 14 points and rookie Taj Gibson had 13 points and nine rebounds to help the Bulls snap a three-game losing streak.

Bulls rally, secure third win in last 14 games
Luol Deng scored 24 points, John Salmons added 20 and the Chicago Bulls rallied from 17 down to beat the New York Knicks 98-89 Thursday night for their third win in 14 games.

Bulls rally from 17 down, beat Knicks (AP)

Luol Deng scored 24 points, John Salmons added 20 and the Chicago Bulls rallied from 17 down to beat the New York Knicks 98-89 Thursday night for their third win in 14 games. The Bulls took control with a 15-2 run in the fourth quarter. Salmons scored seven points in the final 47.7 seconds, hitting a key 3-pointer.

Bulls beat Warriors in OT to snap skid (AP)

Though it took a few extra minutes against a last-place team, the Chicago Bulls got a much-needed victory. Luol Deng scored 21 points, Joakim Noah finished with 18 points and 14 rebounds, and the Bulls beat the Golden State Warriors 96-91 in overtime on Friday night to snap a four-game losing streak.

Bulls rally, snap four-game skid behind Deng
Luol Deng scored 21 points, Joakim Noah finished with 18 points and 14 rebounds, and the Chicago Bulls beat the Golden State Warriors 96-91 in overtime on Friday night to snap a four-game losing streak.

Nets earn second win, beat Bulls 103-101 (AP)

Brook Lopez scored 25 points and Devin Harris hit to the go-ahead basket with 14.9 seconds left Tuesday night as the New Jersey Nets got their second win of the season and first on the road, beating the Chicago Bulls 103-101. The Nets, who got off the worst start in NBA history at 0-18 before beating Charlotte and then losing to the Knicks, are now 2-19 -- including 1-12 away from home.

Bosh helps Raptors rip Bulls 110-78 (AP)

Chris Bosh had 25 points and 12 rebounds to lead the Toronto Raptors to a 110-78 victory over the Chicago Bulls on Saturday night. Coming off an overtime victory in Washington on Friday night that snapped a five-game losing streak, the Raptors had it easy this time. They led 37-16 after the first quarter, with Bosh again leading the way after scoring 31 points and grabbing 16 rebounds in the night...

Oden has 24 and 12 as Blazers rout Bulls (AP)

Greg Oden tied a career high with 24 points and LaMarcus Aldridge also had 24 to help the Portland Trail Blazers beat the Chicago Bulls 122-98 onMonday night. Oden, the first pick of the 2007 NBA draft, missed one of his eight shots from the field and added 12 rebounds. Aldridge pulled down a game-high 13 rebounds.

Deng, Hinrich help Bulls rebound to edge Sixers
Luol Deng and the slumping Kirk Hinrich each scored 19 points, and the Chicago Bulls beat the Philadelphia 76ers 94-88 on Saturday night.

Deng, Hinrich lead Bulls past 76ers (AP)

Luol Deng and the slumping Kirk Hinrich each scored 19 points, and the Chicago Bulls beat the Philadelphia 76ers 94-88 on Saturday night. Deng scored six during a 14-4 run to start the fourth quarter that turned a four-point game into a 77-63 advantage, and the Bulls hung on after dropping two straight.

Nuggets top Bulls 90-89 with replay help (AP)

Chauncey Billups hit the go-ahead free throw with six-tenths of a second left and the Denver Nuggets beat the Chicago Bulls 90-89 on Tuesday night after a potential winning jumper by Brad Miller was overturned following a replay review. Billups was fouled by Kirk Hinrich on a drive and then intentionally missed the second free throw after making the first to break the tie.

Deng, Bulls put end to Cavs' 3-game win streak
Luol Deng scored 15 points and helped stop LeBron James on a drive in the final seconds as the Chicago Bulls ended Cleveland's three-game winning streak with an 86-85 win over the Cavaliers on Thursday night.

Bulls stop James late, beat Cavs 86-85 (AP)

Luol Deng scored 15 points and helped stop LeBron James on a drive in the final seconds as the Chicago Bulls ended Cleveland's three-game winning streak with an 86-85 win over the Cavaliers on Thursday night. Derrick Rose had 14 points and 11 assists and John Salmons added 14 points for the Bulls, who handed the Cavs their second loss at home.

Deng's career night boosts Bulls past Bucks
Luol Deng scored 24 points while grabbing a career-high 20 rebounds, and the Chicago Bulls rallied from 18 down to beat the Milwaukee Bucks 83-81 on Tuesday night.

Deng has 24 and 20 to lead Bulls' rally (AP)

Luol Deng scored 24 points while grabbing a career-high 20 rebounds, and the Chicago Bulls rallied from 18 down to beat the Milwaukee Bucks 83-81 on Tuesday night. The Bucks had a chance to win it after Joakim Noah missed two free throws, but Ersan Ilyasova missed a 3-pointer, the ball landing out of bounds with 1.8 seconds left.

Bulls beat Jazz at buzzer in London (AP)

James Johnson sank a fade-away jump shot from the baseline at the buzzer Tuesday to give the Chicago Bulls a 102-101 win over the Utah Jazz in an NBA preseason game. Johnson, who finished with 18 points, got the rebound after teammate Derrick Byars missed a shot from the top of the key. Luol Deng, who was raised in London after his family fled war-torn Sudan, impressed early and also finished with...

Rookie Gibson shines in Bulls debut (AP)

Rookie Taj Gibson had 19 points and nine rebounds to help the Chicago Bulls beat the Indiana Pacers 104-95 on Friday night in the preseason opener for both teams. Derrick Rose added 17 points, and Luol Deng and John Salmons had 15 each for the Bulls. Danny Granger led the Pacers with 27 points in 26 minutes.

Luol Deng: Rehab first, British Olympic team second
Bulls forward Luol Deng will not rush playing for the British Olympic team as he recovers from a leg injury.

Bulls run past Cavaliers 102-93 in OT (AP)

Luol Deng scored 22 points and Derrick Rose finished with 16 after a slow start to lead the Chicago Bulls to a surprising 102-93 overtime victory over the Cleveland Cavaliers on Thursday night after LeBron James missed a jumper at the end of regulation. Tied at 87 through regulation after James' 18-footer banged off the rim, the Bulls scored 12 of the first 13 points in OT to avoid a four-game...

Rose scores 25 as Bulls beat Raptors (AP)

Rookie Derrick Rose scored 17 of his 25 points in the fourth quarter, and Luol Deng had 16 points and 14 rebounds in his return to the starting lineup in the Chicago Bulls' 102-98 victory over Toronto on Wednesday night. The first overall pick in the June draft, Rose had 10 assists and was 12-for-18 from the field to help the Bulls improve to 5-15 on the road this season.

Outlaw, Oden lead Blazers over Bulls (AP)

Travis Outlaw had a season-high 33 points, Greg Oden scored 17 while grabbing 13 rebounds, and the Portland Trail Blazers beat the Chicago Bulls 109-95 on Monday night. It was a good start to the week for the Trail Blazers, who were coming off a rather chaotic one. They found themselves in an old, familiar spot -- the center of controversy -- for sending an e-mail to teams threatening legal action...

Bulls get big boost with return of Hinrich, Deng
The Bulls got Kirk Hinrich and Luol Deng back from injury on Monday.

Bulls forward Deng (ankle) to sit out vs. Hawks
Chicago Bulls forward Luol Deng could miss up to a week with a sprained left ankle, although he did not appear to be limping when he was held out of Saturday night's game against the Atlanta Hawks.

Bulls lose Deng to sprained ankle against Heat
Bulls forward Luol Deng left Friday's game with a sprained ankle.

Deng, Gordon power Bulls over Wizards (AP)

After missing three games with a hamstring injury and struggling with his shot, Luol Deng made it clear that he's back up to speed. Deng scored a season-high 26 points, and Ben Gordon added 21 to help the Chicago Bulls beat the Washington Wizards 117-110 on Saturday night. "I always have my confidence," Deng said.

Down 19, Bulls rally behind Gordon's 35 (AP)

Ben Gordon scored 35 points and the Chicago Bulls roared back from an early 19-point deficit to send the Dallas Mavericks to their fourth straight loss, 98-91 Thursday night. Luol Deng added 20 points and rookie Derrick Rose had 14 of his 16 in the third quarter for the Bulls, who were booed early in the game by the crowd at the United Center.

Rookie Rose solid in debut as Bulls win (AP)

Derrick Rose elicited oohs, aahs ... and groans. Luol Deng and Ben Gordon provided enough big shots to lead the Chicago Bulls to a 108-95 victory over former coach Scott Skiles and the Milwaukee Bucks in the season-opener Tuesday. Deng scored 21 points and Gordon added 18 to offset Michael Redd's 30. Rose, the No.

Bulls rookie Rose scores 30 vs. Mavs (AP)

Rookie Derrick Rose scored 30 points, including the go-ahead basket with 41.5 seconds left, and the Chicago Bulls rallied from a 23-point deficit to beat the Dallas Mavericks 109-105 Tuesday night. Luol Deng and Andres Nocioni added 14 points each for the Bulls (2-4). Rose, the first overall pick in the draft, went 13-for-18 from the field and had seven assists.

Bulls' Deng to play for Great Britain
Luol Deng will play in Great Britain's European Championship qualifying games after the national association bumped up the insurance to cover his lucrative NBA contract. Deng signed a new deal with the Chicago Bulls last month reportedly worth up to $80 million. British Basketball had been struggling to pay the insurance for the 23-year-old Sudanese-born player, who moved to London as a child to escape the conflict in his homeland.

Deng will play for Britain in Eurobasket qualifying
Luol Deng will play in Great Britain's European Championship qualifying games after the national association bumped up the insurance to cover his lucrative NBA contract.

Deng signs six-year contract extension with Bulls
The Bulls drafted their point guard of the future last month and now they've locked up their best player, signing versatile forward Luol Deng to a long-term extension.

NBA offseason roundup: Bulls keep Deng
Luol Deng became the latest restricted free agent to sign a monster pact with his current team. Catch up on all the latest deals here.

Bulls, Deng agree to six-year pact
Restricted free agent forward Luol Deng and the Chicago Bulls have agreed to six-year contract that could be worth as much as $80 million, according to a person within the league who is familiar with the situation. The person spoke on the condition of anonymity because an official announcement had not been made Wednesday morning, but was expected later in the day or Thursday. The new deal was reported earlier by the Chicago Tribune, Chicago Sun-Times and ESPN.

Sources: Deng on verge of six-year deal with Bulls
Derrick Rose was the No. 1 overall pick in last month's NBA draft, but Luol Deng still ranks as the Chicago Bulls' cornerstone player.

Bulls outscore Bucks 151-135 (AP)

The Chicago Bulls couldn't miss, thanks to the defensively inept Milwaukee Bucks, who haven't been able to stop anyone all season. Luol Deng scored 32 points and Ben Gordon added 29 as the Chicago Bulls barely fell short for most points in franchise history in a 151-135 victory over the Milwaukee Bucks on Monday night.

Bulls win despite LeBron's 24 in 1st (AP)

LeBron James delivered jaw-dropping dunks and precise jumpers. He couldn't deliver a victory, though. While James tied his team record by scoring 24 of his 34 points in the first quarter, Luol Deng finished with 21 to lead the Chicago Bulls to a 100-95 victory over the Cleveland Cavaliers on Friday night.

Up by 22, Hawks hold off Bulls 106-103 (AP)

Mike Bibby scored 30 points and the Atlanta Hawks held on after nearly blowing a 22-point lead, giving themselves some breathing room in the Eastern Conference playoff race with a 106-103 victory over the slumping Chicago Bulls on Friday night. The Hawks were up 31-12 before some late-arriving fans had even settled in their seats, and they appeared headed for a laugher when Al Horford's dunk made...

Pacers rally by Bulls, streak reaches 4 (AP)

Mike Dunleavy scored 25 points, Troy Murphy added 24, and the Indiana Pacers extended their winning streak to a season-best four games with a 108-101 comeback victory over the Chicago Bulls on Saturday night. Danny Granger added 18 points and 10 rebounds for the Pacers, who snapped a five-game road losing streak and continued their late-season playoff push.

Bulls survive sluggish 3rd, beat Nets (AP)

Luol Deng scored 20 points, and Drew Gooden had 19 points and 11 rebounds Tuesday night as the Chicago Bulls built a big halftime lead, survived a sluggish third quarter and pulled away for a 112-96 victory over the New Jersey Nets. New Jersey whittled a 24-point halftime deficit to nine early in the fourth quarter, but the Bulls didn't falter.

Paul's 37 rally Hornets over Bulls (AP)

Chris Paul scored a game-high 37 points to give the New Orleans Hornets a 108-97 come-from-behind win over the Chicago Bulls on Monday night. Paul made an open 3-pointer with 2:47 left in the fourth quarter to tie it 96-all. After a steal by Jannero Pargo on the next possession, Paul found Tyson Chandler for a thundering alley-oop dunk to give the Hornets their first lead since halftime.

Bulls end Jazz's 5-game winning streak (AP)

Drew Gooden tied a season high with 24 points, Ben Gordon added 19, and the Chicago Bulls beat Utah 108-96 on Tuesday night to snap the Jazz's five-game winning streak. Gordon hit several key 3-pointers, including two late in the third and one midway through the fourth after the Jazz pulled within 10.

Gordon helps Bulls down Cavaliers 107-96 (AP)

Ben Gordon and Luol Deng scored 23 points apiece, and the Chicago Bulls overcame 39 points from LeBron James to beat the Cleveland Cavaliers 107-96 Thursday night. The Bulls went on a 17-point run early in the third quarter to grab a 66-53 lead, and Gordon scored nine straight during a 51-second burst late in the period to make it a 17-point game.

Bulls hand Grizzlies ninth loss in a row (AP)

Drew Gooden and Luol Deng scored 21 points apiece, and the Chicago Bulls beat Memphis 112-97 on Tuesday night to extend the Grizzlies' losing streak to nine games. Gooden had his best game since the Bulls acquired him and Larry Hughes from Cleveland in the three-team trade that sent Ben Wallace to the Cavaliers.

Hughes' 29 lead Bulls past Pacers (AP)

Larry Hughes had 29 points and Drew Gooden added 10 points and 15 rebounds, helping the new-look Chicago Bulls to a 113-107 victory over the Indiana Pacers on Wednesday night. Luol Deng finished with 16 points and Ben Gordon scored 15 for the Bulls (23-34), who won for the first time since acquiring Hughes and Gooden from Cleveland on Feb.

Back spasms sideline Suns' Hill against Bulls
Back spasms kept Phoenix forward Grant Hill out of the Suns' game Sunday against the Chicago Bulls, who were again without leading scorers Ben Gordon and Luol Deng.

Suns' Hill, Bulls' Gordon, Deng sit out (AP)
Back spasms kept Phoenix forward Grant Hill out the Suns' game Sunday against the Chicago Bulls, who were again without leading scorers Ben Gordon and Luol Deng. Hill's problem arose Tuesday at Milwaukee in his first game back after missing nearly two weeks following an appendectomy. He then aggravated the condition on a fastbreak layup during the opening minutes of Friday's win at Cleveland.

Bobcats defeat short-handed Bulls 90-77 (AP)

Emeka Okafor scored 21 points and had 16 rebounds and Gerald Wallace added 21 points to help the Charlotte Bobcats beat the injury-depleted Chicago Bulls 90-77 on Friday night. Chicago played without its top two scorers, Ben Gordon (wrist) and Luol Deng (Achilles' tendinitis). The Bobcats used a 15-4 run late in the fourth quarter to pull away.

Hinrich's 38 lift short-handed Bulls (AP)

Kirk Hinrich scored a career-high 38 points, and the Chicago Bulls beat the Indiana Pacers 108-95 on Wednesday night even though their two best players were injured. The Bulls learned earlier in the day that forward Luol Deng would miss one to three weeks because of his recurring left Achilles' tendinitis.

Deng to miss 1-3 weeks; Gordon also injured
Bulls forward Luol Deng is expected to miss one to three weeks because of his recurring left Achilles' tendinitis, and leading scorer Ben Gordon sat out Wednesday night against the Indiana Pacers due to a sprained right wrist. Gordon, averaging 19.6 points, hurt himself Monday during a 104-90 loss at Memphis. "X-rays were taken (on Gordon), and from what I understand, they were negative," interim coach Jim Boylan said. "It's just can he get it loose enough so he can play.

Bulls' Deng sidelined with left Achilles' tendinitis
Chicago Bulls forward Luol Deng was inactive Wednesday night against the Indiana Pacers because of his recurring left Achilles' tendinitis. The condition has been bothering Deng, second on the team at 17.9 points per game, for nearly a month, and it caused him to miss three games before returning Jan. 13 at Atlanta. The problem flared up again during the fourth quarter against Golden State on Friday, and he sat out the following night against Detroit.

Report: Bulls shut down Deng with sore Achilles
Bulls forward Luol Deng will be "shut down" for "a significant period of time" because of his sore left Achilles tendon.

Bulls' Deng sits out vs. Pistons with sore Achilles
Chicago Bulls forward Luol Deng was inactive Saturday night against the Detroit Pistons because his sore left Achilles' flared up.

Bulls hand Heat 11th straight loss (AP)

Ben Gordon scored 24 points, Joe Smith added 23 and the Chicago Bulls handed Miami its 11th straight loss, beating the Heat 126-96 on Wednesday night. Luol Deng had 21 points and Andres Nocioni rebounded from an injury in Tuesday's loss at Orlando to score 20 points. Thabo Sefolosha scored a season-high 17 points for the Bulls, whose 126 points were a season high.

Sore Achilles keeps Bulls' Deng out for 2nd game
Chicago forward Luol Deng missed his second consecutive game because of left Achilles tendinitis when the Bulls hosted the New York Knicks on Tuesday.

Bulls F Deng day-to-day with Achilles tendinitis
Bulls forward Luol Deng missed the game against the Sacramento Kings on Saturday because of left Achilles' tendinitis and is day to day. Although an MRI on Friday revealed no major structural damage, the Bulls are taking a cautious approach with their second-leading scorer. "We'll sit him out tonight, give him a couple days rest and see how he is on Tuesday," interim coach Jim Boylan said. "Hopefully, the rest will do him some good.

Bulls F Deng out with Achilles' injury (AP)
Bulls forward Luol Deng missed the game against the Sacramento Kings on Saturday because of left Achilles' tendinitis and is day to day. Although an MRI on Friday revealed no major structural damage, the Bulls are taking a cautious approach with their second-leading scorer. "We'll sit him out tonight, give him a couple days rest and see how he is on Tuesday," interim coach Jim Boylan said.

Bulls improve to 3-1 under Boylan (AP)

Ben Gordon scored 22 points, Luol Deng added 21 points and 13 rebounds and the Chicago Bulls continued their strong play under interim coach Jim Boylan with a 109-97 win over the Charlotte Bobcats on Wednesday night. The Bulls, who improved to 3-1 under Boylan, rallied from a 12-point third-quarter deficit when Boylan tweaked his rotation to take advantage of Charlotte's small lineup.

Gordon solid again off bench, Bulls win (AP)

Jim Boylan got a new job, then asked Ben Gordon to accept an old one. That's two moves, two wins for the Chicago Bulls. Gordon scored 25 points in his second consecutive strong performance since returning to a reserve role, leading the Bulls to a 100-83 victory over the New York Knicks on Sunday. Luol Deng added 17 points for the Bulls, who are 2-0 since Boylan became the interim head coach this...

Skiles-less Bulls fall to Spurs 94-79 (AP)

Tony Parker scored 28 points and the San Antonio Spurs easily beat Chicago 94-79 Wednesday night in the Bulls' first game since firing coach Scott Skiles. Michael Finley added 15 points for San Antonio and Tim Duncan had 11 rebounds. Joe Smith had 19 points and 11 rebounds, and Ben Gordon added 18 points for the Bulls, who have dropped four of their last five.

McGrady returns, leads Rockets by Bulls (AP)

Tracy McGrady returned to the Houston lineup and had 20 points and eight assists to lead the Rockets to a 116-98 victory over the Chicago Bulls on Saturday night. Yao Ming had 18 points and eight rebounds but sprained his right thumb in the third quarter. X-rays were negative, and Yao retuned in the fourth quarter.

Vujucic, Odom lift Lakers over Bulls (AP)

Sasha Vujacic scored 19 points, Lamar Odom added 17 points and 16 rebounds, and the Los Angeles Lakers beat the Chicago Bulls 103-91 Tuesday night. Slowed by a groin injury, Kobe Bryant scored 18 points for the Lakers, but was a non-factor for long stretches against the team he targeted as a possible destination during the offseason.

Gordon, Deng help Bulls rout Sonics (AP)
Ben Gordon soaked his feet in a bucket of ice as he sat by his locker following a scorching performance. Nothing else could cool him down. Certainly not the Seattle SuperSonics. Gordon scored 27 points, Luol Deng added 20, and the Chicago Bulls scored their most lopsided victory of the season by pounding Seattle 123-96 on Tuesday night.

Celtics top Bulls for sixth straight win (AP)

Ray Allen scored 21 points, Rajon Rondo matched a season-high with 18, and the Boston Celtics continued their torrid pace by holding off the Chicago Bulls 92-81 on Saturday night. Boston was leading 86-70 after James Posey threw a behind-the-back pass to Allen with 5:23 remaining, but instead of cruising to a win, the Celtics had to hang on.

Mavericks hold on to beat Bulls 103-98 (AP)

Josh Howard scored 27 points, Dirk Nowitzki added 25 and the Dallas Mavericks hung on to beat the Chicago Bulls 103-98 on Monday night. The Mavericks saw a 16-point fourth-quarter lead dwindle to three when Andres Nocioni hit three free throws to pull Chicago within 101-98 with 11.6 seconds left. Jason Terry answered with two free throws, and Chicago's Kirk Hinrich shot an airball on a 3-pointer...

Bulls finally win back-to-back games (AP)

Ben Gordon scored 34 points, Luol Deng added 29, and the Chicago Bulls beat the Charlotte Bobcats 111-95 on Saturday night to win consecutive games for the first time this season. Ben Wallace grabbed 19 rebounds and added 10 points for the Bulls, who shot 54 percent from the field. The Bobcats have dropped five straight after an impressive start.

Bulls end 4-game skid, top Hawks 90-78 (AP)

Luol Deng scored 22 points, Ben Gordon added 21, and the Chicago Bulls snapped their four-game losing streak with a 90-78 victory over the Atlanta Hawks on Tuesday night. The Bulls desperately needed the win after a 1-5 trip left them with the worst record in the Eastern Conference, and it came against a team they've dominated in recent seasons.

Bulls' Deng (back pain) sitting out against Lakers
Luol Deng, the Chicago Bulls' second-leading scorer, sat out Sunday night against the Los Angeles Lakers because of lower back pain.

Lower back pain sidelines Bulls F Deng (AP)
Luol Deng, the Chicago Bulls' second-leading scorer, sat out Sunday night against the Los Angeles Lakers because of lower back pain. Deng, averaging 14.6 points and 6.0 rebounds, started Chicago's previous eight games this season and all 82 last season, when he averaged 18.8 points and 7.1 rebounds -- both career bests.

Back injury sidelines Deng
Bulls forward Luol Deng expects to be sidelined for at least one week after aggravating a back injury during his team's 92-73 win over the Clippers on Saturday evening.

Sheridan: Kobe objecting to Deng's inclusion in Bulls-Lakers trade
Luol Deng has never been an All-Star, but he is the key piece in the Kobe Bryant trade talks between the Lakers and the Bulls, reports Chris Sheridan.

Luol Deng, G/F - CHI
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