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Blazers rout Bulls in Oden's home debut (AP)

Greg Oden had 11 points, 10 rebounds and three blocks in his home debut for Portland and the Trail Blazers built a 30-point, first-half lead in a 116-74 victory over the Chicago Bulls on Wednesday night. Oden, sidelined all of last season by a knee injury after being drafted first overall, entered the game to a standing ovation with 4:28 left in the first quarter, and dunked 21 seconds later.

Gasol's 34 lift Lakers by Bulls 116-109 (AP)

Losing a game didn't sit well with the Los Angeles Lakers. They took out their anger on the Chicago Bulls. Pau Gasol scored 24 of his season-high 34 points in the first half, and the Lakers rebounded from their first setback of the season with a 116-109 victory over the Bulls on Tuesday night. His previous season high was 22 points.

SEC charge could hurt Cuban's reputation (AP)

Since buying the Dallas Mavericks eight years ago, Mark Cuban has turned the team around and made himself one of the most visible owners in pro sports. Along the way, he's picked up his share of critics. Some say he's a nuisance to the NBA, with more than $1 million in fines held up as evidence. Some Mavs fan say his constant baiting of officials merely leads to more calls against the team.

Rose shines for Bulls in win over Pacers (AP)

Derrick Rose scored 23 points and the Chicago Bulls used a fourth-quarter surge Saturday night to beat the Indiana Pacers 104-91. Rose scored 12 points in the third quarter, helping the Bulls build an eight-point lead, then used his quickness to help Chicago complete the victory in the fourth. The top draft pick in the June draft, Rose has scored in double figures in each of his first 10 games --...

Injury-plagued Bulls sign Lindsey Hunter (AP)
The injury-depleted Chicago Bulls signed veteran point guard Lindsey Hunter, who is expected to join the team for the game Thursday against the Dallas Mavericks. With a Bulls' backcourt thinned by injuries, the 37-year-old Hunter brings 15 years of experience to the team. He played 24 games for Detroit last season.

Bulls agree to contract with D specialist Hunter
Lindsey Hunter, a 15-year veteran, reached agreement Thursday with the Chicago Bulls on a one-year, non-guaranteed contract.

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.

Bulls ink veteran guard Hunter
The injury-depleted Chicago Bulls signed veteran point guard Lindsey Hunter, who is expected to join the team for the game Thursday against the Dallas Mavericks. With a Bulls' backcourt thinned by injuries, the 37-year-old Hunter brings 15 years of experience to the team. He played 24 games for Detroit last season. Guard Kirk Hinrich could be out for three months after thumb surgery, and Larry Hughes hasn't played this season because of a preseason shoulder injury.img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/Foxsports/rss/NBA/~4/452114398" height="1" width="1"/

Rose misses practice to rest back
Chicago Bulls rookie guard Derrick Rose is sitting out practice to rest a sore back but expects to play Thursday against the Dallas Mavericks. Rose started getting back spasms before Tuesday night's 113-108 loss to Atlanta but still played 42 minutes. He finished with 26 points to match his career-high, and had a career-best 10 rebounds for his first double-double. The No. 1 overall draft pick said his back never loosened up Tuesday night and he took treatment after the game.img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/Foxsports/rss/NBA/~4/451245580" height="1" width="1"/

Horford leads unbeaten Hawks past Bulls (AP)

Al Horford was everywhere. Grabbing rebounds, running the floor, picking up loose balls and scoring from the inside. It was the best performance of his career, an effort that kept the Atlanta Hawks unbeaten through six games. On a night when leading scorer Joe Johnson had trouble with his shot, Horford scored a career-high 27 points, grabbed 17 rebounds and blocked six shots to lead a 113-108...

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Hinrich has thumb surgery to repair torn ligament
Chicago Bulls guard Kirk Hinrich had surgery to repair a torn ligament in his right thumb and could be out for three months. Dr. John Fernandez and Dr. Mark Cohen of Rush University Medical Center performed the operation Tuesday. Hinrich was hurt last Friday night in Chicago's 100-83 victory over Phoenix when he tried to knock the ball away from the Suns' Amare Stoudemire. The Bulls' first-round pick in 2003 out of Kansas, Hinrich has appeared in six games and averaged 8.3 points this season.img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/Foxsports/rss/NBA/~4/450111634" height="1" width="1"/

Bulls G Hinrich has thumb surgery (AP)
Chicago Bulls guard Kirk Hinrich had surgery to repair a torn ligament in his right thumb and could be out for three months. Dr. John Fernandez and Dr. Mark Cohen of Rush University Medical Center performed the operation Tuesday. Hinrich was hurt last Friday night in Chicago's 100-83 victory over Phoenix when he tried to knock the ball away from the Suns' Amare Stoudemire.

James scores 41 again as Cavs beat Bulls (AP)

LeBron James scored 41 points against Chicago for the second time in four days, and the Cleveland Cavaliers hung on to beat the Bulls 106-97 on Saturday night. James was at it again after a big performance in a 14-point win over Chicago at home Wednesday night. This time, he scored the first eight points of the fourth quarter to start a 15-0 run as the Cavaliers turned a three-point deficit into an...

Shaq returns to lead Suns past Bucks (AP)

Shaquille O'Neal had 29 points and 11 rebounds in his return from a one-game break, leading the Phoenix Suns to a 104-96 victory over the Milwaukee Bucks on Saturday night. O'Neal was 12-of-16 from the field a night after skipping a game in Chicago as part of a strategy to occasionally rest him during the season.

Suns rest Shaq in 100-83 loss to Bulls (AP)

Reserve Ben Gordon scored 23 points, rookie Derrick Rose had 18 points, six assists and several dazzling plays, and the Chicago Bulls beat the Phoenix Suns 100-83 on Friday night. The Suns played without Shaquille O'Neal, who got the night off as part of a plan to rest him periodically throughout the season.

Shaq rests, gets second game of back-to-back off
Phoenix Suns center Shaquille O'Neal got the night off against the Chicago Bulls on Friday night, part of a plan to rest him periodically throughout the season.

LeBron scores 41 to lead Cavs by Bulls (AP)
LeBron James scored a season-high 41 points -- 15 on free throws -- and Zydrunas Ilgauskas added 15 points and 10 rebounds, leading the Cleveland Cavaliers to a 107-93 win over the Chicago Bulls on Wednesday night. James, who briefly left the floor in the first quarter after twisting his left ankle, missed just once from the line.

Howard's 22 and 15 lift Magic over Bulls (AP)
Dwight Howard had 22 points and 15 rebounds to lead the Orlando Magic past the Chicago Bulls, 96-93 on Monday night. Chicago's Ben Gordon missed a fall-away jumper with 15 seconds left that would have tied the game and the ball was batted out of bounds off Chicago. Rashard Lewis made two of four free throws in the final 23 seconds before Andres Nocioni missed a leaning 3-pointer at the buzzer that...

Rose scores 26 as Bulls beat Grizzlies (AP)
Rookie Derrick Rose had his best game, scoring 26 points, and Kirk Hinrich added 18 to lead the Chicago Bulls to a 96-86 victory over the Memphis Grizzlies on Saturday night. Rose, the Chicago native and No. 1 draft pick, scored 10 points in the second quarter to keep the Bulls close enough and kept it going in the second half.

KG youngest to 1,000 games as Celts win (AP)
Kevin Garnett played much better in the 1,000th game of his career than in his first of this season. Boston's intense leader had 18 points and 10 rebounds three days after a mediocre season opener and became the youngest player in NBA history to play in 1,000 regular-season games when the Celtics beat the Chicago Bulls 96-80 Friday night.

Heat score 41 off turnovers, rip Kings (AP)
Dwyane Wade had 20 points and eight assists, Michael Beasley finished with 17 and the Miami Heat scored a whopping 41 points off turnovers to easily beat the Sacramento Kings 103-77 in their home opener Friday night. It was the biggest victory margin for Miami (1-1) since it beat Chicago by 33 points on March 7, 2007, and already, the Heat have gotten to a place last year's club never saw: the...

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.

Williams, Harpring to miss Jazz opener
Utah Jazz point guard Deron Williams will miss the season opener Wednesday because of a second-degree sprain in his left ankle. The Jazz announced Tuesday that Williams is still recovering and won't be ready to play against Denver in the opener. Utah hosts the Los Angeles Clippers on Saturday and Williams is doubtful for that game. Williams injured the ankle Oct. 18 in an exhibition game at Chicago and could miss two weeks.img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/Foxsports/rss/NBA/~4/435219601" height="1" width="1"/

Rose set to lead hometown Bulls (AP)
They all want an up-close look, a chance to see one of their own live his dream, so Derrick Rose figures the guest list will be long. About 20 friends and relatives most nights. "You just have to call me early to get the tickets," Rose said. Chicago Bulls fans might have a tougher time finding tickets, too.

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Week 1 Fantasy Stockwatch
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Report: Bulls learn Hughes' injury not as severe
The Chicago Bulls had to feel a whole lot better after receiving the results of a second MRI on Larry Hughes' dislocated right shoulder.

Bulls exercise contract options on Thomas, Noah
The Chicago Bulls exercised contract options for the 2009-10 season on forward Tyrus Thomas, guard Thabo Sefolosha and center Joakim Noah on Friday.

Bulls pick up options on 3 players (AP)
The Chicago Bulls exercised contract options for the 2009-10 season on forward Tyrus Thomas, guard Thabo Sefolosha and center Joakim Noah on Friday. Thomas has averaged 6.0 points and 4.2 rebounds in two seasons. The fourth overall pick by Portland in 2006, he was acquired in a trade for the draft rights to LaMarcus Aldridge.

Bucks' Skiles loses in return to Chicago (AP)

Andres Nocioni scored nine of his 26 points in overtime, and Kirk Hinrich had 25 points to help the Chicago Bulls beat the Milwaukee Bulls 112-104 on Friday night in the exhibition finale for both teams. The game was Bucks coach Scott Skiles first visit to the United Center since he was fired by the Bulls last season.

Bulls await word on Hughes' second MRI
The Chicago Bulls were waiting for the results of a second MRI on guard Larry Hughes' dislocated right shoulder but expect him to miss two to four weeks - less time than initially anticipated. Hughes was hurt in the third quarter of Chicago's 85-75 preseason win at Minnesota on Wednesday night, when his arm got caught under the Timberwolves' Mike Miller while the two dove for a loose ball.img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/Foxsports/rss/NBA/~4/431335986" height="1" width="1"/

Bulls' Rose leaves preseason finale with hip flexor
Derrick Rose, the former Memphis star selected first overall in the NBA draft, left the Chicago Bulls' exhibition finale against Milwaukee because of a hip injury Friday night.

Bulls star Rose injures hip in preseason game
Derrick Rose, the former Memphis star selected first overall in the NBA draft, left the Chicago Bulls' exhibition finale against Milwaukee because of a hip injury Friday night. Rose sustained a right hip flexor injury midway through the first quarter. He left the United Center court and did not return to action. The guard was on the bench in the second half, but further reports on the extent of his injury were not immediately available. The Bulls' No.img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/Foxsports/rss/NBA/~4/431323157" height="1" width="1"/

Bulls await word on G Hughes' second MRI (AP)
The Chicago Bulls were waiting for the results of a second MRI on guard Larry Hughes' dislocated right shoulder but expect him to miss two to four weeks -- less time than initially anticipated. Hughes was hurt in the third quarter of Chicago's 85-75 preseason win at Minnesota on Wednesday night, when his arm got caught under the Timberwolves' Mike Miller while the two dove for a loose ball.

Report: Bulls guard Hughes sidelined 6 to 8 weeks
The Chicago Bulls reportedly will be without shooting guard Larry Hughes until December.

Bulls G Hughes dislocates right shoulder (AP)

Injuries are piling up for the Chicago Bulls -- and the regular season has yet to begin. Larry Hughes dislocated his right shoulder in the third quarter of the Bulls' 85-75 preseason victory over the Minnesota Timberwolves on Wednesday night. He joins Ben Gordon, Tyrus Thomas and Michael Ruffin on the sidelines.

Bulls guard Hughes dislocates shoulder
Chicago Bulls guard Larry Hughes left Wednesday's game against the Minnesota Timberwolves with a dislocated right shoulder. Hughes left the game with 3:16 to play in the third quarter and did not return after getting his arm caught under Minnesota forward Mike Miller as the two dove for a loose ball. Hughes was leading Chicago with 21 points when he left.img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/Foxsports/rss/NBA/~4/429188604" height="1" width="1"/

Bulls G Hughes dislocates right shoulder (AP)
Chicago Bulls guard Larry Hughes left Wednesday's game against the Minnesota Timberwolves with a dislocated right shoulder. Hughes left the game with 3:16 to play in the third quarter and did not return after getting his arm caught under Minnesota forward Mike Miller as the two dove for a loose ball.

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.

Jazz G Williams (ankle) out at least 2 weeks
Utah Jazz point guard Deron Williams is having an MRI on his sprained left ankle to see how severe the injury is and how long he could be out. Williams rolled his ankle when he landed on Chicago rookie Derrick Rose's foot on a 3-pointer in the first quarter of Utah's preseason game against the Bulls on Saturday in Chicago. X-rays showed no broken bones, but the Jazz were eager to find out what the MRI shows. Results were expected later Monday.img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/Foxsports/rss/NBA/~4/426878546" height="1" width="1"/

Jazz PG Williams injures ankle in win (AP)

Carlos Boozer had 17 points and 15 rebounds, and the Utah Jazz beat the Chicago Bulls 88-80 in a preseason game on Saturday night despite losing Deron Williams to injury in the first quarter. Williams left the game after falling awkwardly and spraining his left ankle. Williams had X-rays, which were negative, but he didn't return to the game.

Utah's Williams sprains ankle; X-rays negative
Utah Jazz guard Deron Williams left an exhibition game against the Chicago Bulls on Saturday after falling awkwardly and spraining his left ankle in the first quarter. Williams had X-rays, which were negative, but the Jazz said he wouldn't return to the game. Williams pulled up for a 3-pointer midway through the period. He made contact with Chicago guard Derrick Rose when elevating for the shot and fell to the floor. Rose was called for a foul on the play.img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/Foxsports/rss/NBA/~4/425060968" height="1" width="1"/

Jazz PG Williams sprains left ankle (AP)
Utah Jazz guard Deron Williams left an exhibition game against the Chicago Bulls on Saturday after falling awkwardly and spraining his left ankle in the first quarter. Williams had X-rays, which were negative, but the Jazz said he wouldn't return to the game. Williams pulled up for a 3-pointer midway through the period.

Gordon returns in Bulls' preseason win (AP)

Ben Gordon scored 23 points, including two free throws with 10 seconds left, to lift the Chicago Bulls to a 108-105 preseason victory over the Utah Jazz on Friday night. Andres Nocioni added 20 points and Tyrus Thomas had 16 points and 12 rebounds for Chicago in the game played at the Assembly Hall on the University of Illinois campus.

Bulls' Rose scores 10 in preseason debut (AP)

Gerald Green scored 18 points to lead six Dallas players in double figures, helping the Mavericks beat the Chicago Bulls 110-102 in a preseason game on Thursday night. Bulls rookie Derrick Rose, last spring's No. 1 draft pick, played nearly 27 minutes and scored 10 points in Chicago's preseason opener.

Bulls: Noah to miss 5 days with eye injury
Chicago Bulls forward Joakim Noah will likely miss five days after being poked in the left eye during practice. The team said Friday that the injury left Noah with blood in the front chamber of his eye after being hurt Wednesday. He'll be monitored daily by the Bulls' medical staff. Noah averaged 6.6 points and 5.6 rebounds in 74 games as a rookie last season. The Bulls take on Dallas at the United Center on Thursday in their preseason opener.img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/Foxsports/rss/NBA/~4/410435363" height="1" width="1"/

One burning question for every NBA team
Can Joakim Noah (or anyone else) become a post threat in Chicago? It's just one of Charley Rosen's questions as camps begin.img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/Foxsports/rss/NBA/~4/409408086" height="1" width="1"/

Gordon accepts 1-year deal with Bulls
Chicago guard Ben Gordon accepted the Bulls' one-year, $6.4 million tender offer just before the deadline Wednesday night. A restricted free agent, Gordon was looking for a long-term deal that never materialized. "He's very happy to be able to go back and play basketball," agent Raymond Brothers said. "He looks forward to talking to the Bulls next summer about an extension.img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/Foxsports/rss/NBA/~4/408919387" height="1" width="1"/

Gordon's contract status up in air
Ben Gordon's contract status remained unsettled and the fifth-year guard and the Chicago Bulls are both hoping for a resolution by midweek. Gordon was on hand for the team's media day Monday, the day before training camp opens, but said he won't practice until after Wednesday's deadline to accept a one-year qualifying offer. According to published reports, Gordon was expected to sign a one-year deal worth $6.4 million by Wednesday, then become an unrestricted free agent following the season.img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/Foxsports/rss/NBA/~4/406811788" height="1" width="1"/

Bulls' Gordon contract still unsettled (AP)
Ben Gordon's contract status remained unsettled and the fifth-year guard and the Chicago Bulls are both hoping for a resolution by midweek. Gordon was on hand for the team's media day Monday, the day before training camp opens, but said he won't practice until after Wednesday's deadline to accept a one-year qualifying offer.

Weems agrees to deal with Nuggets
The Denver Nuggets signed guard Sonny Weems on Monday. Terms were not disclosed. The Chicago Bulls selected Weems out of Arkansas in the second round of the 2008 NBA draft. He was traded to Denver for a 2009 second-round draft pick. In July, Weems had surgery to repair a sports hernia. He was expected to fully recover in time for the start of training camp on Sept. 30. Weems played five games for the Nuggets' Summer League team, averaging 9.2 points, 3.0 rebounds and 22 minutes.img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/Foxsports/rss/NBA/~4/393710863" height="1" width="1"/

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.

Nuggets re-sign Smith to multiyear deal
The Denver Nuggets re-signed restricted free agent J.R. Smith to a multiyear contract on Friday. The 22-year-old guard averaged 12.6 points for the Nuggets over the past two seasons. He shot nearly 40 percent from 3-point range, the best percentage in team history for players with at least 100 3-pointers. Smith was acquired from Chicago in 2006 in exchange for Howard Eisley and two second-round draft picks. He was drafted by the New Orleans Hornets in the first round and 18th overall in 2004.

Report: Gordon refuses to sign Bulls' offer
Chicago Bulls guard Ben Gordon won't sign the club's one-year qualifying offer of $6.4 million, setting the stage for a possible departure from the team, The Chicago Tribune reported Saturday.

Gordon says he's played his last game for Bulls
Chicago Bulls guard Ben Gordon won't sign the club's one-year qualifying offer of $6.4 million, setting the stage for a possible departure from the team, The Chicago Tribune reported Saturday.

Gordon: I've played my last game with the Bulls
Ben Gordon and the Chicago Bulls took a turn toward closure Friday night when the free-agent guard said he doesn't think he'll be a Bull next season.

Nuggets rookie Weems has hernia surgery (AP)
Denver Nuggets rookie Sonny Weems had surgery Thursday to repair a sports hernia. Weems, a second-round pick who was acquired by the Nuggets on draft night, is expected to fully recover in time for the start of training camp on Sept. 30. The Chicago Bulls picked Weems 39th overall out of Arkansas, then traded him to the Nuggets for a 2009 second-round pick.

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 rookie Rose pleads guilty to speeding charge
The Chicago Bulls No. 1 draft choice Derrick Rose pleaded guilty Monday to driving more than 40 mph over the speed limit on an Illinois highway back in April.

Top pick pleads guilty to speeding charge
The Chicago Bulls No. 1 draft choice Derrick Rose pleaded guilty Monday to driving more than 40 mph over the speed limit on an Illinois highway back in April. Kane County Associate Judge Robert J. Morrow ordered Rose to pay a $1,000 fine and attend traffic school, according to the county's state's attorney's office.

Rockets sign Brent Barry to 2-year deal (AP)
The Houston Rockets signed free agent Brent Barry to a two-year contract on Thursday, making him the third member of the family to join the franchise. The 6-foot-7 Barry played 31 games with San Antonio last season and shot 43 percent (48-for-112) from 3-point range. A 13-year veteran, Barry will play for his sixth NBA team after stints with the Los Angeles Clippers, Miami Heat, Chicago Bulls,...

Rose to sit out rest of summer-league session
Rose, the No. 1 overall pick in the NBA draft by the Chicago Bulls, sat out a second consecutive summer league game on Thursday because of nagging tendinitis in his right knee.

Bulls' Rose out with tendinitis in knee (AP)
Chicago Bulls point guard Derrick Rose sat out the team's summer league game Wednesday with tendinitis in his right knee. Rose, the No. 1 overall pick in the draft, tweaked the knee in an exhibition game Tuesday. He has struggled a little in summer league, where the Bulls are one of six teams playing five matchups in five days in Orlando.

Round 1 to Beasley: His Heat top Rose's Bulls
Michael Beasley stood in the doorway to the gym an hour before gametime, iPod in his left hand, head bobbing slightly as he chatted with new Miami Heat teammate Mario Chalmers. He was the picture of cool. And on the court, his demeanor didn't change much. If Beasley was the tiniest bit anxious about his first pro outing - one that came against the Chicago Bulls and Derrick Rose, the only player selected before him in last month's NBA draft - he hid the nerves perfectly.

Rose at home in first Bulls practice
Derrick Rose had a lot of questions at his first practice with the Chicago Bulls on Thursday. "I asked a lot of them. I lost count," the 19-year-old guard said following a two-hour practice at the Bulls' suburban training facility. "(But) I felt very comfortable out there. I can't wait to get down to Orlando and start playing.

Report: Duhon agrees to deal with Knicks
Chris Duhon verbally agreed to a deal with the New York Knicks on Friday, the point guard and his agent told The Sporting News. "I am just excited, I am ready to get to work for the Knicks," said Duhon, the former Duke player who averaged 6.9 points and 4.5 assists in four seasons for Chicago. "It's a big stage, playing in New York. It's something every player in the NBA wants.

Report: Duhon agrees to deal with Knicks (AP)
Chris Duhon verbally agreed to a deal with the New York Knicks on Friday, the point guard and his agent told The Sporting News. "I am just excited, I am ready to get to work for the Knicks," said Duhon, the former Duke player who averaged 6.9 points and 4.5 assists in four seasons for Chicago. "It's a big stage, playing in New York.

No. 1 overall pick Rose has questions in 1st practice
Derrick Rose had a lot of questions at his first practice with the Chicago Bulls on Thursday. "I asked a lot of them. I lost count," the 19-year-old guard said following a two-hour practice at the Bulls' suburban training facility. "(But) I felt very comfortable out there. I can't wait to get down to Orlando and start playing.

Rose impresses in first practice session with Bulls
Derrick Rose had a lot of questions at his first practice with the Chicago Bulls on Thursday.

Bickerstaff, Harris hired to Del Negro's Bulls staff
Former NBA coaches Del Harris and Bernie Bickerstaff are returning to the sidelines, this time as assistants under new Chicago Bulls coach Vinny Del Negro.

Harris, Bickerstaff join Bulls staff (AP)
Former NBA coaches Del Harris and Bernie Bickerstaff are returning to the sidelines, this time as assistants under new Chicago Bulls coach Vinny Del Negro. Harris and Bickerstaff will be joined by Bob Ociepka, an assistant the past two seasons with Minnesota, and holdover Pete Myers, the Bulls said Thursday.

Bulls' Rose heads to court due to speeding ticket
Derrick Rose, the No. 1 pick in last month's NBA draft and the newest Chicago Bulls point guard, is headed to court next week because of an April traffic ticket.

Bulls should have taken big Beasley over small Rose
Derrick Rose was the popular pick for Chicago. But was he the right one? Jeff Goodman says the Bulls may have made a big mistake.

After picking Rose, Bulls focus on deep backcourt
The Chicago Bulls answered one key question when they took Derrick Rose over Michael Beasley with the first pick in the draft on Thursday.

Bulls take Rose with No. 1 pick in NBA draft
The Chicago Bulls selected Derrick Rose with the No. 1 pick in the NBA draft Thursday night, choosing the Memphis guard over Kansas State forward Michael Beasley. Rose, a Chicago native, led the Tigers to the national championship game in his lone college season. The Bulls opted for the point guard's playmaking ability over the scoring and rebounding of Beasley, who ranked in the top three in the nation in both categories as a freshman. Rose is the Bulls' first No.

2008 NBA Draft Tracker
Derrick Rose didn't quite win the national championship, but the Chicago Bulls made him the No. 1 pick of the NBA draft. Follow it LIVE.

We preview the 2008 NBA Draft
Is Derrick Rose going to Chicago? Will Michael Beasley be in Miami or the key to a draft day blockbuster? We've got the draft covered.

Heat have many options with No. 2 pick (AP)
For the Miami Heat, what shapes up as a tough decision should really be rather easy. Realistically, there should only be two logical scenarios awaiting the Heat Thursday night, when they will hold the second pick in a muddled NBA draft. 1. Draft Memphis point guard Derrick Rose if he's available. 2. If the Chicago Bulls, as expected, take Rose with the No.

Bulls not announcing who they'll pick (AP)

Derrick Rose or Michael Beasley? Chicago Bulls general manager John Paxson wasn't about to announce a decision on Tuesday, though he might have hinted at his intentions for the No. 1 pick despite his best effort to hide them. Surveying the microphones and notepads, he grinned and said, "If anybody thinks I'm going to give something away today, I'm not." The Bulls have the top pick in the NBA draft...

Paxson's draft announcement: Wait 'til Thursday
Derrick Rose or Michael Beasley? Chicago Bulls general manager John Paxson wasn't about to announce a decision on Tuesday, though he might have hinted at his intentions for the No. 1 pick despite his best effort to hide them. Surveying the microphones and notepads, he grinned and said, "If anybody thinks I'm going to give something away today, I'm not." The Bulls have the top pick in the NBA draft on Thursday and a big decision to make, and Paxson said he's thinking about the long term.

Mayo impresses Wolves with workout, interview
The Minnesota Timberwolves sent seven officials, including coach Randy Wittman, to watch draft prospect O.J. Mayo work out in Chicago on Saturday for the Wolves and four other teams.

GM Stack says Wolves like what they see in Mayo
The Minnesota Timberwolves sent seven officials, including coach Randy Wittman, to watch draft prospect O.J. Mayo work out in Chicago on Saturday for the Wolves and four other teams. The 6-foot-5 Mayo, who played one season at Southern California, is one of the "four or five" players the Timberwolves are considering with the No. 3 pick in Thursday's NBA draft assuming Derrick Rose and Michael Beasley are taken with the first two.

Rose works for Bulls, calls Beasley best (AP)
Derrick Rose's response was as direct as one of his passes. The best player in the draft? He reiterated it's Michael Beasley. "Hands down he is," Rose said after working out with the Chicago Bulls on Thursday. The No. 1 pick? It could be Rose. While he was quick to praise Beasley again, just as he did at the NBA's pre-draft camp, Rose also made it clear he would love to play for his hometown team.

Why not No. 1? Rose lobbies his hometown Bulls
Derrick Rose desperately wants to be the face of his hometown Chicago Bulls. He's not hiding his feelings one bit.

Beasley makes his case to Bulls
Michael Beasley kept drifting away from the podium, and he couldn't help but notice people at the hotel next door peeking through the fence to catch a glimpse of the player the Chicago Bulls could draft No. 1. "Man, I got people behind the fence, too?" he said. All eyes were on Beasley when he visited the Bulls' practice facility Tuesday, and Derrick Rose figures to get the same treatment this week.

Beasley visits Bulls' practice facility (AP)

Michael Beasley kept drifting away from the podium, and he couldn't help but notice people at the hotel next door peeking through the fence to catch a glimpse of the player the Chicago Bulls could draft No. 1. "Man, I got people behind the fence, too?" he said. All eyes were on Beasley when he visited the Bulls' practice facility Tuesday, and Derrick Rose figures to get the same treatment this week.

Olympic team to be announced Monday
Calling it "the toughest decision" facing USA Basketball since it began using professional players, U.S. Olympic team coach Mike Krzyzewski said the 12-man roster for this summer's Beijing Games will be released Monday. Krzyzewski, Duke's Hall of Fame coach, said the roster will be announced during a news conference in Chicago. "The pool of players that we have have all made commitments and have given time and effort," Krzyzewski said Tuesday during his annual summer news conference in Durham.

Wolves plan to work out Mayo Friday
The Minnesota Timberwolves plan to work out O.J. Mayo later this week, perhaps to collect their final observations on a player they could take at No. 3 in the upcoming NBA draft. Assistant general manager Fred Hoiberg said the team's contingent has scheduled a Friday visit to Chicago, where Mayo has been training.

Wolves scheduled to work out Mayo in Chicago
The Minnesota Timberwolves plan to work out O.J. Mayo later this week, perhaps to collect their final observations on a player they could take at No. 3 in the upcoming NBA draft.

Wolves plan to work out Mayo in Chicago (AP)
The Minnesota Timberwolves plan to work out O.J. Mayo later this week, perhaps to collect their final observations on a player they could take at No. 3 in the upcoming NBA draft. Assistant general manager Fred Hoiberg said the team's contingent has scheduled a Friday visit to Chicago, where Mayo has been training.

Bulls introduce Del Negro as new coach
Vinny Del Negro realizes he won't win over fans until he wins a few games, so the Chicago Bulls' new coach understands the skepticism given his track record. After all, there is none. The Bulls introduced Del Negro at a news conference Wednesday, ending a seven-week search in which they tried to lure Mike D'Antoni from the Phoenix Suns and discussed a return engagement with Doug Collins. Instead, they wound up with someone who has never coached and a long line of skeptics in Chicago.

Bulls choose Del Negro as new coach
The Chicago Bulls are expected to introduce Vinny Del Negro as its new head coach at a news conference on Wednesday, sources told FOXSports.com.

Sources: Bulls to tab Del Negro as new coach
The Chicago Bulls are expected to introduce Vinny Del Negro as its new head coach at a news conference on Wednesday, sources told FOXSports.com.

Source: Bulls offer job to Del Negro (AP)
Vinny Del Negro has been offered the Chicago Bulls head coaching job, according to a person within the league who is familiar with the situation. The person spoke on the condition of anonymity because an announcement had not been made Monday. An official announcement, which could come this week, would end a nearly two-month search that included courtships of Mike D'Antoni and Doug Collins.

Report: Bulls offer coaching job to Del Negro
The Bulls have offered their head coaching job to Suns assistant general manager Vinny Del Negro, who is ready to accept, according to a report on the Chicago Tribune's Web site Monday.

Wade: 'No problems' so far with rehab (AP)
Dwyane Wade still believes his knee will be ready for the Beijing Olympics. The Miami Heat guard, who missed the final 21 games of last season because of chronic soreness in his surgically repaired left knee, said Sunday that he's been playing 5-on-5 games for about a week with "no problems." Wade is spending much of his offseason rehabilitating in Chicago, with eyes on both getting a spot on the...

Collins pulls out of Bulls coaching search
Doug Collins and the Chicago Bulls won't be reuniting.

Report: Collins will not be next Bulls coach
On second thought, the Chicago Bulls still need a new head coach.

Wade on trade rumors: Not happening
Dwyane Wade has a news flash: He doesn't think he's getting traded. Speaking out Thursday in an effort to defuse numerous reports out of Chicago suggesting the Miami Heat may be willing to trade him to his hometown Bulls, Wade said he's been assured the notion is completely erroneous. Wade even said he and Heat president Pat Riley have spoken about the topic and to ensure that both remain driven by the same goal - rebuilding Miami into a contender once again.

Wade: Riley says he won't trade me (AP)
Dwyane Wade has a news flash: He doesn't think he's getting traded. Speaking out Thursday in an effort to defuse numerous reports out of Chicago suggesting the Miami Heat may be willing to trade him to his hometown Bulls, Wade said he's been assured the notion is completely erroneous. Wade even said he and Heat president Pat Riley have spoken about the topic and to ensure that both remain driven by...

Source: Casey still a candidate for Chicago job
According to a source close to the situation, former Minnesota Timberwolves coach Dwane Casey's interview with Bulls general manager John Paxson on Wednesday went extremely well and he has emerged as a legitimate candidate.

Casey still a candidate for Chicago job
Doug Collins may no longer be the front-runner for the Chicago Bulls job.

Person gets second interview with Bulls
Sacramento Kings assistant coach Chuck Person is set to have a second interview with the Chicago Bulls for their vacant head coaching job. A person familiar with the search, who spoke to The Associated Press on the condition of anonymity because the search is ongoing, said Person was flying to Chicago on Tuesday. The interview would happen either later Tuesday night or Wednesday.

Report: Bulls to interview Person a second time
Sacramento Kings assistant coach Chuck Person is set to have a second interview with the Chicago Bulls for their vacant head coaching job.

Marques: Collins back in Chi-town
All signs point to Doug Collins returning to Chicago to take over as Bulls head coach. Marques Johnson analyzes the potential move.

Bulls, Collins stay mum on announcement of deal
Doug Collins' second tenure as Chicago Bulls coach may be coming, but there was no announcement as of Friday evening.

Collins considering Bulls' coaching job (AP)
CHICAGO (AP)-- Doug Collins talked with the Chicago Bulls about returning to the team as coach, but said Thursday there is no agreement. Known for his emotional style, Collins also coached the Detroit Pistons and the Washington Wizards. The Bulls had been interested in Mike D'Antoni before he took the New York Knicks job.

Dorsey offers 'inside' info on NBA draft's top picks
The order of the top two picks for next month's NBA draft, according to Joey Dorsey, have already been determined. Kansas State star forward Michael Beasley, Dorsey says, is going No. 1 to the Chicago Bulls. And point guard Derrick Rose, Dorsey's teammate at Memphis, is going No. 2 to the Miami Heat. "Chicago's got a lot of pressure on them because Derrick's from Chicago," Dorsey said Wednesday, the first full day of the NBA's predraft camp at the Disney complex near Orlando.

Bulls' Noah gets probation, fine
Chicago Bulls forward Joakim Noah accepted a deferred prosecution agreement Wednesday in his marijuana possession case, resulting in six months' probation and a $200 fine. The former Florida star was charged with possession of less than 20 grams of marijuana and for having an open container of alcohol early Sunday in downtown Gainesville. As a first-time offender, he was eligible for the deferred prosecution agreement, the State Attorney's Office said.

Bulls' Noah charged with possession of marijuana
Authorities in Gainesville have charged Chicago Bulls forward and former Florida star Joakim Noah with possession of marijuana and having an open container of alcohol.

Noah arrested in Gainesville for marijuana possession
Authorities in Gainesville have charged Chicago Bulls forward and former Florida star Joakim Noah with possession of marijuana and having an open container of alcohol. Gainesville police spokesman Sgt. Rick Roberts says Noah was arrested around 1:50 a.m. Sunday after an officer spotted him on a sidewalk holding a plastic cup containing an amber drink, a violation of city law. During a search at the station, officers found marijuana in his pocket.

Bulls' Noah arrested for drug possession (AP)
Authorities in Gainesville have charged Chicago Bulls forward and former Florida star Joakim Noah with possession of marijuana and having an open container of alcohol. Gainesville police spokesman Sgt. Rick Roberts says Noah was arrested around 1:50 a.m. Sunday after an officer spotted him on a sidewalk holding a plastic cup containing an amber drink, a violation of city law.

Chicago wins first pick in NBA draft lottery
The Chicago Bulls won the National Basketball Association's draft lottery Tuesday night, giving them the right to choose between highly touted prospects Michael Beasley and Derrick Rose. The Bulls vaulted from the No. 9 spot, where they had just a 1.7 percent chance of landing the top choice. The Miami Heat will draft second and the Minnesota Timberwolves will go third. The NBA draft will be held June 26 in New York.

Former Bulls coach Boylan joins Skiles' Bucks staff
Former Chicago Bulls coach Jim Boylan and former Indiana coach Kelvin Sampson were two of four assistants hired Wednesday by Milwaukee Bucks head coach Scott Skiles.

Bulls' coaching search continues (AP)
Mike D'Antoni is off the board, so the Chicago Bulls remain on the clock. A new week means a new round of interviews as the search for a coach continues. Next up? It could be Avery Johnson. Or broadcaster Mark Jackson, or a hot assistant such as Boston's Tom Thibodeau or Detroit's Michael Curry. Or it could be somebody else.

Reports: Knicks, Bulls continue tug of war for D'Antoni
Chicago Bulls club chairman Jerry Reinsdorf will meet with the Phoenix Suns' Mike D'Antoni this weekend in Phoenix even as general manager John Paxson ponders other coaching candidates, The Chicago Tribune reported Saturday.

Nash expects D'Antoni back with Suns
Despite rampant speculation that Mike D'Antoni is headed to Chicago or New York, Phoenix point guard Steve Nash expects his coach to be back on the Suns' bench next season. Beyond that, the two-time NBA MVP had little to say about the Suns' ongoing coaching saga during a charity appearance Friday. "This is the last thing I'm going to say about our coaching situation: Mike's my coach," Nash said. "So I expect to see Mike back here next year.

Nash expects D'Antoni to stay with Suns (AP)
Despite rampant speculation that Mike D'Antoni is headed to Chicago or New York, Phoenix point guard Steve Nash expects his coach to be back on the Suns' bench next season. Beyond that, the two-time NBA MVP had little to say about the Suns' ongoing coaching saga during a charity appearance Friday. "This is the last thing I'm going to say about our coaching situation: Mike's my coach," Nash said.

Suns allow D'Antoni to talk to other teams
The Suns have granted permission for coach Mike D'Antoni to talk to other teams, with the Chicago Bulls and the New York Knicks the leading suitors. General manager Steve Kerr confirmed Monday that D'Antoni can speak with other NBA teams about coaching vacancies.

Suns allow D'Antoni to talk with teams (AP)
The Suns have granted permission for coach Mike D'Antoni to talk to other teams, with the Chicago Bulls and the New York Knicks the leading suitors. General manager Steve Kerr confirmed Monday that D'Antoni can speak with other NBA teams about coaching vacancies.

Jackson, Williams on Walsh's coaching list
Mark Jackson and Herb Williams are on Donnie Walsh's list, and Jeff Van Gundy doesn't want to be. Walsh declined to reveal his other candidates to replace Isiah Thomas as New York Knicks coach and won't rush his search - even though waiting cost him a shot at Scott Skiles. The Chicago Bulls are the only other team with a coaching vacancy, though more could open during the postseason.

Reports: Bulls dismiss Boylan as interim coach
The Chicago Bulls have informed interim coach Jim Boylan he will not be returning as coach of the team, the Chicago Tribune and the Chicago Sun-Times reported on their Web sites Thursday morning.

Bulls fire interim coach Boylan (AP)
The Chicago Bulls fired interim coach Jim Boylan on Thursday, likely the first of several changes after a disappointing season. General manager John Paxson said Boylan was let go during a morning meeting at the Bulls' practice facility. Boylan left without commenting. "It really just came down to the fact that I think we need the option to look at things differently," Paxson said.

Bulls fire interim coach Boylan
The Chicago Bulls fired interim coach Jim Boylan on Thursday, likely the first of many changes after a disappointing season. Boylan was let go after a morning meeting with general manager John Paxson, according to a person close to the situation who requested anonymity because the official announcement had not yet been made.

Bucks' Ivey suspended 3 games for groin punch
Milwaukee Bucks guard Royal Ivey has been suspended for three games for punching Chicago Bulls center Aaron Gray in the groin, the NBA said on Wednesday.

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.

Magic reach 50-win mark by beating Bulls (AP)

There are bigger goals, bigger prizes still out there for the Orlando Magic. That doesn't mean they were about to dismiss reaching the 50-win mark after a long, painful rebuilding process. Hedo Turkoglu called it "special," and Rashard Lewis said it was a sign of things to come. Turkoglu scored 24 points, and Orlando beat the Chicago Bulls 104-84 on Sunday night to reach 50 victories for the first...

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.

LeBron scores 24 first-quarter points against Bulls
LeBron James made all 10 of his shots and scored 24 points in the first quarter as the Cleveland Cavaliers grabbed a 33-25 lead over the Chicago Bulls on Friday night.

Bulls F Gooden to miss rest of season (AP)
Chicago Bulls forward Drew Gooden will miss the remainder of the season because of a lower abdominal strain, interim coach Jim Boylan said. Gooden missed his seventh straight game when the Bulls hosted Cleveland on Friday and will not be available for the final three against Orlando, Milwaukee and Toronto.

Cavaliers' James cleared to play against Nets
A little rest was all LeBron James needed. James, who sat out of practice for two days to rest his ailing back, will play Wednesday night when the Cleveland Cavaliers host the New Jersey Nets. Following the morning shootaround, Cavs coach Mike Brown said James will play. The NBA's leading scorer has been bothered by back spasms for weeks. They became more severe during the second half of home losses to Chicago and Orlando. The Cavaliers are trying to wrap up the No.

Howard scores 30 as Magic pound Bulls (AP)

To the rest of the Eastern Conference playoff field, a note: It's going to take more than a knock to the head and a fat lip to slow down Dwight Howard. Playing with six stitches in his upper lip after a day after a practice collision with 6-foot-11 reserve Marcin Gortat, Howard had 30 points and 14 rebounds to lead the Magic past the Chicago Bulls 115-83 on Wednesday night.

Heat snap 7-game skid, beat Bulls (AP)

Kasib Powell scored a career-high 18 points, leading the Miami Heat to a 95-88 victory over the Chicago Bulls on Tuesday night that snapped a seven-game losing streak. Ricky Davis and Chris Quinn each added 16 points as five players scored in double figures for the Heat, the day after coach Pat Riley was elected to the Hall of Fame.

Howard gets 6 stitches in mouth after collision
Orlando Magic star Dwight Howard needed six stitches after getting cut on the mouth in a collision at practice. Coach Stan Van Gundy says he doesn't expect Howard to miss any games, but the center did postpone a charitable event Tuesday. Orlando hosts the Chicago Bulls on Wednesday. Howard hasn't missed a single game in nearly four seasons with Orlando. This season is the best so far for the 22-year-old.

Magic's Howard gets 6 stitches in mouth (AP)
Orlando Magic star Dwight Howard needed six stitches after getting cut on the mouth in a collision at practice. Coach Stan Van Gundy says he doesn't expect Howard to miss any games, but the center did postpone a charitable event Tuesday. Orlando hosts the Chicago Bulls on Wednesday. Howard hasn't missed a single game in nearly four seasons with Orlando.

Jamison practices, could play Wednesday
Washington Wizards forward Antawn Jamison expects to play Wednesday night against Boston after missing two games with a sprained right shoulder. The All-Star returned to practice Monday. He was hurt while diving into the front rows of seats to save a ball last week against Milwaukee. He sat out Friday's win over Miami and Saturday's victory at Chicago, the first games he has missed this season. "Antawn looked great today," coach Eddie Jordan said. "He did a lot of good things on the floor.

Haywood's 25 power short-handed Wizards (AP)

Brendan Haywood never felt better, even though his knees were wrapped in ice and a towel draped from his head. The same goes for Caron Butler. He was so confident he issued a warning to anyone the Washington Wizards meet in the playoffs. "They're not talking about us, and that's a good thing," Butler said.

Wizards without F Jamison, G Arenas (AP)
Washington Wizards forward Antawn Jamison missed his second straight game because of a sprained right shoulder, while Gilbert Arenas sat for precautionary reasons against the Chicago Bulls on Saturday night. Jamison, averaging a team-leading 21.5 points and 10.2 rebounds, was injured late in Wednesday's loss to Milwaukee.

Bulls rally from 17 down, beat Cavaliers (AP)

Ben Gordon made five clutch free throws down the stretch and Larry Hughes scored 19 of his 25 points in the second half against his former team, rallying the Chicago Bulls to a 101-98 win over the Cleveland Cavaliers on Thursday night. The Bulls, with nothing to play for in the season's final weeks, came back from 17 points down in the second half to snap a six-game road losing streak.

Gordon called up to British hoops squad
Chicago Bulls guard Ben Gordon is the latest NBA player to be selected to the fledgling British basketball team that's trying to qualify for the 2012 Olympics. Gordon, who turns 25 on April 4, moved to the United States shortly after he was born in London. The former Connecticut star was drafted by the Bulls in the first round in 2004. He was one of two Bulls players to appear in all 82 games last season, averaging 21.4 points.

Bulls' Gordon called up to British basketball squad
Chicago Bulls guard Ben Gordon is the latest NBA player to be selected to the fledgling British basketball team that's trying to qualify for the 2012 Olympics. The 2012 Summer Games will be held in London.

Bulls G Gordon named to British squad (AP)
Chicago Bulls guard Ben Gordon is the latest NBA player to be selected to the fledgling British basketball team that's trying to qualify for the 2012 Olympics. Gordon, who turns 25 on April 4, moved to the United States shortly after he was born in London. The former Connecticut star was drafted by the Bulls in the first round in 2004.

Celtics close in on top seed, beat Bulls (AP)

Ray Allen scored 22 points and the Boston Celtics moved a step closer to the top seed in the Eastern Conference with a 106-92 victory over the Chicago Bulls on Tuesday night. Kevin Garnett scored 20 points and blocked four shots and Paul Pierce added 17 points for Boston, which won its fourth straight and remained six games ahead of Detroit in the conference standings.

Brits want Bulls' Gordon to play in London Olympics
Chicago Bulls guard Ben Gordon is the latest NBA player to be selected in the fledgling British basketball team that's trying to qualify for the 2012 Olympic Games. Gordon, who turns 25 on April 4, moved to the United States shortly after he was born in London. After studying at the University of Connecticut, he was drafted by the Bulls in the first round in 2004. He was one of two Bulls players to appear in all 82 games last season, averaging 21.4 points.

Noah's career night lifts Bulls by Bucks (AP)

Joakim Noah's big game was nearly spoiled by another fourth-quarter collapse by the Chicago Bulls. Noah had a season-high 18 points, 15 rebounds and four blocks to lead the Bulls to a 114-111 victory over the Milwaukee Bucks on Saturday night after nearly squandering a 21-point lead in the fourth quarter.

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...

Gooden helps Bulls hold off Hawks 103-94 (AP)

Drew Gooden scored a season-high 31 points and matched a season best with 16 rebounds Tuesday night as the Chicago Bulls held on in the fourth quarter for a 103-94 victory over the Atlanta Hawks. The Bulls, one of several teams chasing the Hawks for the final playoff spot in the Eastern Conference, led by 12 after three quarters before Atlanta rallied within two with just more than six minutes...

Cavs' Wallace likely to miss game vs. New Orleans
Cavaliers center Ben Wallace will likely miss Wednesday's game against the New Orleans Hornets because of back spasms he's had the past two weeks. Wallace, acquired in last month's three-team trade from the Chicago Bulls, has missed two games and part of another with the injury. With 10 regular-season games remaining, the Cavaliers want Big Ben as ready as possible for the postseason.

Cavaliers C Wallace likely out Wednesday (AP)
Cavaliers center Ben Wallace will likely miss Wednesday's game against the New Orleans Hornets because of back spasms he's had the past two weeks. Wallace, acquired in last month's three-team trade from the Chicago Bulls, has missed two games and part of another with the injury. With 10 regular-season games remaining, the Cavaliers want Big Ben as ready as possible for the postseason.

Nocioni apologizes to coach for outburst
A contrite Andres Nocioni said Monday he has no excuse for his outburst at interim head coach Jim Boylan during Saturday night's loss, the latest episode in a season turned sour for the Chicago Bulls. After playing about three minutes in the second quarter of Saturday night's game against the Pacers before being lifted, Nocioni yelled at Boylan, who then sent him to the locker room. "What I said and what I did the other day was absolutely wrong. I have no excuse for what I did.

Bulls F Nocioni apologizes for blow-up at Boylan
A contrite Andres Nocioni said Monday he has no excuse for his outburst at interim head coach Jim Boylan during Saturday night's loss, the latest episode in a season turned sour for the Chicago Bulls.

Bulls' Nocioni apologizes for outburst (AP)
A contrite Andres Nocioni said Monday he has no excuse for his outburst at interim head coach Jim Boylan during Saturday night's loss, the latest episode in a season turned sour for the Chicago Bulls. After playing about three minutes in the second quarter of Saturday night's game against the Pacers before being lifted, Nocioni yelled at Boylan, who then sent him to the locker room.

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.

Duncan powers Spurs to rout of Kings (AP)

Tim Duncan had 21 points and 13 rebounds and the San Antonio Spurs routed the Sacramento Kings 102-89 on Friday night. Tony Parker added 19 points for the Spurs, who have won two straight after snapping a season-high four-game losing streak Thursday in Chicago. Ron Artest scored 23 points for the Kings -- 17 in the first half -- and Kevin Martin added 20.

Spurs end slide at 4, rout Bulls 102-80 (AP)

No way Tim Duncan was going to endure a five-game losing streak for the first time in his NBA career. Duncan was too steady and strong on the inside, and Tony Parker darted through and around Chicago's defense Thursday night as the San Antonio Spurs routed the Bulls 102-80 to stop their losing skid at four games.

Bulls PG Hinrich (sprained ankle) sits vs. Spurs
Chicago Bulls guard Kirk Hinrich sat out Thursday night's game against the San Antonio Spurs with a sprained right ankle.

Bulls G Hinrich out with sprained ankle (AP)
Chicago Bulls guard Kirk Hinrich sat out Thursday night's game against the San Antonio Spurs with a sprained right ankle. Hinrich initially hurt his ankle in Tuesday night's win over New Jersey when he stepped on teammate Larry Hughes' foot. He tried to warm up Thursday night but said his mobility was limited.

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.

Nets G Harris leaves with sprained ankle (AP)
New Jersey point guard Devin Harris had to leave the Nets' game against the Chicago Bulls on Tuesday night after spraining his right ankle in the second quarter. Harris limped off the floor with 1:56 left in the first half after apparently being injured on a drive moments earlier. He played 17 minutes with four points and three assists.

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.

Miller's 32 pace 76ers past Spurs 103-96 (AP)

Andre Miller scored a season-high 32 points and Andre Iguodala had 25 to lead the Philadelphia 76ers to their third straight sparkling victory, 103-96 over the San Antonio Spurs on Saturday night. The Sixers already knocked off Detroit and Chicago on the road this week and returned home to another suddenly supportive crowd.

Down 18 in 4th, 76ers rally past Bulls (AP)

Andre Iguodala scored 25 points and Rodney Carney had 12 of his 18 points in the fourth quarter as the Philadelphia 76ers rallied from an 18-point deficit to beat the Chicago Bulls 110-106 on Friday night. Philadelphia trailed 88-70 with 11:08 left, then outscored the Bulls 18-6. Carney hit a 3-pointer with 3:30 left and Iguodala hit another 3 at 3:11 to tie it at 98.

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.

Kirilenko back in Jazz starting lineup after injury
Utah Jazz forward Andrei Kirilenko was back in the starting lineup against the Chicago Bulls on Tuesday after missing three games with a sprained right hip.

Bulls discipline Duhon over comments on benching
Add another item to the laundry list of issues the disappointing Chicago Bulls have had to face this season.

Pistons snap 5-game skid versus Bulls (AP)

Chauncey Billups matched a season high with 34 points, Richard Hamilton scored 23, and the Detroit Pistons beat the Chicago Bulls 116-109 Sunday night to clinching their seventh straight playoff berth. Tayshaun Prince added 21 points for the Pistons, who ended a five-game losing streak against Chicago and prevented the Bulls from sweeping the season series for the first time since 1995-96.

Celtics coast to seventh straight win (AP)

The Boston Celtics acquired P.J. Brown and Sam Cassell for crunch time. For now, they'll get their work in garbage time. Paul Pierce scored 22 points and Kevin Garnett added 16 and eight rebounds before the Celtics starters sat out the fourth quarter on Friday night in a 116-93 victory over the Chicago Bulls, Boston's seventh consecutive win.

Cassell finally joins Celtics, sits out against Bulls
New Celtics backup point guard Sam Cassell joined the team on Friday, but he was not in uniform for Boston's game against the Chicago Bulls.

Cassell joins Celtics, doesn't play Friday night
New Celtics backup point guard Sam Cassell joined the team on Friday, but he was not in uniform for Boston's game against the Chicago Bulls. "When he (coach Doc Rivers) tells me I'm ready," Cassell said before the game. "If he says, 'Sam, I need you tonight,' I'm ready tonight." The 38-year-old Cassell signed this week after being bought out by the struggling Los Angeles Clippers, but reports of an impending deal had been circulating for a month.

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.

Thomas mum on why he missed practice
Chicago Bulls forward Tyrus Thomas would not reveal his reasons for skipping Wednesday's practice, but said a recent drop in playing time had nothing to do with it. Thomas was a no-show after playing just under nine foul-plagued minutes in Tuesday's win over Memphis, drawing a two-game suspension from the team that started when Chicago hosted Cleveland on Thursday. It was the second time in three games he played fewer than 10 minutes. "That wasn't the reason for me missing practice," he said.

Bulls' Thomas mum on reason for missing practice
Chicago Bulls forward Tyrus Thomas would not reveal his reasons for skipping Wednesday's practice, but said a recent drop in playing time had nothing to do with it.

Bulls' Thomas mum over skipped practice (AP)
Chicago Bulls forward Tyrus Thomas would not reveal his reasons for skipping Wednesday's practice, but said a recent drop in playing time had nothing to do with it. Thomas was a no-show after playing just under nine foul-plagued minutes in Tuesday's win over Memphis, drawing a two-game suspension from the team that started when Chicago hosted Cleveland on Thursday.

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.

Strained back sidelines Cavaliers center Ilgauskas
Zydrunas Ilgauskas missed the Cavaliers' game Sunday against Chicago because of a strained back, and coach Mike Brown said he isn't sure when the 7-foot-3 center will return.

Strained back sidelines Cavaliers center Ilgauskas
Zydrunas Ilgauskas missed the Cavaliers' game Sunday against Chicago because of a strained back, and coach Mike Brown said he isn't sure when the 7-foot-3 center will return. Ilgauskas didn't practice Saturday and was examined by team doctors. "It's kind of a day-to-day thing," Brown said. "More than anything else, it's a precautionary measure. He needs a rest." Ilgauskas, one of the team's most consistent players, is averaging 13.5 points and 9.6 rebounds a game.

Strained back sidelines Cavs C Ilgauskas (AP)
Zydrunas Ilgauskas missed the Cavaliers' game Sunday against Chicago because of a strained back, and coach Mike Brown said he isn't sure when the 7-foot-3 center will return. Ilgauskas didn't practice Saturday and was examined by team doctors. "It's kind of a day-to-day thing," Brown said. "More than anything else, it's a precautionary measure.

Hughes: Tenure in Cleveland 'unhappy' (AP)
Larry Hughes was unhappy in Cleveland, even when the Cavaliers went to the NBA finals. The veteran guard returned to Cleveland on Sunday for the first time since being dealt to Chicago in an 11-player trade on Feb. 21, and said he prefers the Bulls' style of play. Hughes said before Sunday's game the Cavaliers' offensive system "wasn't my style.

James' 37 points lift Cavs past Bulls (AP)

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