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San Antonio started off the Rodeo Road Trip with their ninth loss in a row. Author: Jeff Garcia (KENS). Published: 12:49 PM CST February ...

Photo of a basketball player stretching out his arms. DeMar DeRozan reacts during the game against the LA Clippers at United Center last week. Photo: Quinn ...

He will be an unrestricted free agent at the end of the season, so if the Bulls don't plan to keep him, they may try to get something in return. But he's not getting any younger, and the Bulls could get a big haul in return for a playoff team looking to add an extra piece. The NBA trade deadline is Thursday. [having a nice season](https://www.nbcsports.com/chicago/bulls/bulls-praise-nikola-vucevic-after-career-night-against-warriors), but he still is overmatched against the better centers in the league. [lingering knee injury](https://www.chicagotribune.com/sports/bulls/ct-chicago-bulls-lavar-ball-lonzo-ball-20230203-gosy2he2zbe2na5snblbathlgi-story.html) has kept him off the court for more than a year, and the team's early season [off-the-court chemistry issues](https://www.bleachernation.com/bulls/2022/12/20/players-reportedly-confronted-zach-lavine-in-locker-room-blow-up/) bubbled up into the press. With the Bulls languishing near the bottom of the

Green had right knee surgery last month, and as of Monday, the versatile forward was still not running or cutting in his rehab process.

‘‘It’s the NBA for you,’’ he said. ‘‘Just make it a carnival for the fans, so they can scream when someone hits a five-pointer. ‘‘No, I just think there’s kind of a buildup that they normally do,’’ Donovan said when he was asked whether Green has had any setbacks. ‘‘We should have a four-point shot and a five-point shot, so you can make it a total circus,’’ Popovich said. But he is tied for second on the team in plus/minus with a plus-55. Donovan still was holding on to that.

As the February 9 trade deadline approaches, former Gators Men's Basketball head coach Billy Donovan and the Chicago Bulls will have.

Therefore, the Bulls will have to improve their standing in the last 30 games to prevent losing a high-value pick. The inconsistency of the Bulls has made it hard for them to take the jump to the top of the conference standings. As it stands, Chicago will be keeping their core players around, while possibly trading a key depth player if they get the haul they are looking for. Even though the Bulls are open to trading Caruso, they have also been quite firm on their demands. It has been a tough year for the Bulls, compared to last season when they finished 46-36. One player that the Bulls have missed so far is Lonzo Ball, who has been out with a knee injury over a year ago and still is not close to returning.

The Chicago Bulls were still hot from Saturday's victory over the Portland Trail Blazers. A D V E R T I S E M E N T. Thanks to a 15-24 performance from the ...

The Bulls will now have to play in Memphis less than 24 hours from now. Much like we saw against the Trail Blazers, it was unselfish play and strong contributions from the role players that helped the Bulls finish strong. Andre Drummond found himself with 4 points and 6 rebounds in his first five minutes, while the second unit combined for 9 quick points in the first frame. Fortunately, DeMar DeRozan rattled off seven-straight points to end the quarter and help the Bulls regain a 90-85 lead heading into the final frame. A 12-point advantage became just 3 points heading into the locker room. If the Bulls have learned anything about the San Antonio Spurs, however, it’s that they will never go away.

The Bulls have won three straight games and four of their last five, but will any of that matter once the NBA trade deadline comes Thursday?

The Bulls built their lead back to 12 by taking advantage of turnovers and empty possessions, then expanded it from there. They let the Spurs gain some momentum and actually outscore them by eight points in the quarter. ‘‘I thought we were much more active defensively,’’ Donovan said of the turnaround. It was the Bulls’ third consecutive victory and fourth in their last five games. ‘‘I’ve preached the same message, even when I was in Detroit,’’ Drummond said of the looming deadline and the rumors surrounding it. Where they fell Monday was directly on the heads of the struggling Spurs.

This morning, senior NBA writer Sergio Rabinal revealed that the Chicago Bulls had shown interest in a new name as the trade deadline inches closer.

Johnson knows that this could be a grave mistake by the front office if they fail to get any value following the blockbuster trade for the Magic’s big man a few years ago. Given that Drummond is nearly out of the rotation entirely and hasn’t seen significant or consistent minutes in months, this one is a head-scratcher. With a career seven points and six rebounds per game in 15 minutes of action across his seven seasons, it’s a stretch to find where the value lies for the Bulls.

One decision the Bulls will make before Thursday's trade deadline is whether the fourth-year guard still has a future in Chicago.

I have to use different types of things to get to where I want to get to. “Coming into the summer, I knew that was something I had to work on. As the season has worn on, White also has shown flashes of his end-to-end speed. And every workout that I did on the floor consisted of ballhandling. But when I do get them I just feel like I’ve got to take advantage of them and show them what I’ve been working on.” I feel like from last year to this year he’s made some significant progress.” “You don’t want to be a guy out there that other teams will target. “Just every day during the summer, I worked out almost every day of the week,” White said. “I feel like I’m making a jump,” he said. White is set to become a restricted free agent this summer after being unable to agree on an extension before the start of the season. Ball’s season-long absence, along with others bouncing in and out of the lineup, left open opportunities White mostly has capitalized on this season. Back then, White appeared to be the odd man out of a crowded backcourt.

Zach LaVine scored 20 points and DeMar DeRozan had 19, helping the Bulls match a season high with their third straight win. They also got some payback for a ...

Doug McDermott hit a 3 for San Antonio, but the Bulls continued to pull away. "He's shown some significant strides in a very positive direction," coach Billy Donovan said. Two more losses and the Spurs will match their worst skid of the season. Drummond continued to make a case for a bigger role. He scored 10 points in Chicago's big run, delighting the crowd with back-to-back dunks. Chicago's best perimeter defender, he was injured in Thursday's 114-98 victory over Charlotte.

Gregg Popovich explains what achievement of LeBron James' stands out the most to him, as James nears the NBA's all-time scoring record.

Nikola Vucevic had 22 points and 12 rebounds, and the Chicago Bulls handed San Antonio its ninth straight loss with a 128-104 victory over the Spurs.

Coby White kept it going when he hit two free throws and fed Drummond for dunk after stealing a pass in the opening minute of the fourth. The Bulls led by 11 after the first quarter, only to have San Antonio get back into the game in the second. Two more losses and the Spurs will match their worst skid of the season. “It says a lot about him,” said Vucevic, whom the Bulls might deal rather than risk losing as a free agent after this season. With his second double-double in three games after being used sparingly, Drummond continued to make his case for more playing time. CHICAGO (AP) — Nikola Vucevic could be playing for another team by the end of the week.

The Chicago Bulls are listening to offers on the veteran guard, but they would need to have their jaw hit the floor to actually move him.

With that being the case, the Bulls are right to ask for a haul, especially if their plan is to try to be competitive in the years to come. Not to mention, it’s not like the Bulls’ best chance to trade him is now. He is truly one of the NBA’s best defensive talents, and he will immediately elevate whatever team adds him to the rotation. We’d have to say the same thing about a potential offer from a team like the New Orleans Pelicans. While the Bulls would love to keep him a part of the long-term winning picture, another contending team might pay a premium to add him right here, right now. Or what if they put a guy like James Wiseman or Moses Moody on the table alongside a future first-rounder?

The Chicago Bulls have a grueling week of basketball ahead of them (four games in six days) but they got off on the right foot with a blowout 128-104 win ...

There were a ton of positives to takeaway from this game though with the younger players continuing to make slight progress and the bench picking up slack from the starters. It’s going to be an interesting next couple of days as the Bulls have two more games along with the trade deadline on Thursday. Drummond wasn’t the only player in double figures off the bench as Coby White continues his impressive stretch of play with 12 points and four assists. They outscored San Antonio by 19 in the final quarter and did so in quick fashion, allowing some of the bench guys to get minutes near the end. With DeMar DeRozan and Zach LaVine struggling for most of the game after a strong first quarter, it was two of Chicago’s centers who took the reins offensively. Chicago had a double digit lead at multiple points in the first three quarters but each time their opponent stormed back, even ended up taking the lead at a point in the third as it looked like it would be another tense night at the United Center.

Nikola Vucevic had 22 points and 12 rebounds, and the Chicago Bulls handed San Antonio its ninth straight loss with a 128-104 victory over the Spurs.

Coby White kept it going when he hit two free throws and fed Drummond for dunk after stealing a pass in the opening minute of the fourth. The Bulls led by 11 after the first quarter, only to have San Antonio get back into the game in the second. Two more losses and the Spurs will match their worst skid of the season. “It says a lot about him,” said Vucevic, whom the Bulls might deal rather than risk losing as a free agent after this season. With his second double-double in three games after being used sparingly, Drummond continued to make his case for more playing time. Nikola Vucevic could be playing for another team by the end of the week.

The Bulls finished out last week strong with a pair of wins over the Hornets and Trail Blazers. The Spurs come to town tonight. Hopefully, it's a cruise ...

Who or what is at the top of your wishlist for the Bulls at the deadline, let us know in the comments. - As for tonight’s game, the Spurs are terrible. DeMarc, Zach, and Vooch all scored 15+ points in the 2nd Half and even Ayo got himself into double figures in the 2nd Half. As long as the Bulls don’t sleepwalk, they should be able to fall into 120 points. [weekly preview](https://www.bleachernation.com/bulls/2023/02/06/bulls-weekly-preview-spurs-grizzlies-nets-cavaliers-february-6-12-2023/), and Eli has done a great job covering [the latest buzz](https://www.bleachernation.com/bulls/2023/02/06/zach-lavine-is-drawing-interest-from-at-least-three-teams-but-bulls-probably-wont-budge/), but it’s trade deadline week. The Bulls finished out last week strong with a pair of wins over the Hornets and Trail Blazers.

And rather than the players commanding the attention, it was both teams' coaches. Just three days before the trade deadline, Bulls coach Billy Donovan shed ...

He was a presence at the rim shot-blocking. But when he shows up as he did against the Spurs, the Bulls, with starter He was hard-diving to the basket. He was asked whether the One more from Popovich on the topic because it was interesting. Let’s make it like a carnival for the fans, and they can all yell and scream when somebody hits a 5-pointer.” Donovan continued: “I don’t think that he would isolate eight or 10 games and not look at — like, I think Arturas, quite honestly, he’s looking at it from the All-Star break last year. “I think we should have a 4-point shot and a 5-point shot. “I have not had that conversation with Arturas where I don’t think he’s going to look at (it and say), ‘Hey, here’s a handful of games,'” Donovan said. If you’ve heard Popovich on the subject, you know he’s not a fan of where the game is going. When Popovich turned serious about basketball, he gave an illuminating answer in response to the proliferation of the 3-point shot in today’s game. “The improvement I think we’ve made is we’ve played better against (better) teams.

Gregg Popovich explains what achievement of LeBron James' stands out the most to him, as James nears the NBA's all-time scoring record.

In fact, they're often found in Chicago, amid a city of people who would prefer Michael Jordan over James in the classic "GOAT" debate. If he shot it, he should've passed it," Popovich said. James is a family man by heart, as shown by his long, ongoing wish to play with his oldest son, Bronny, in the NBA. James serves as an indirect spokesperson of the NBA, expressing his opinions on nationwide politics, social justice issues and NBA matters. "He's been an exemplary player, an icon of the league," Popovich said. His activism is arguably the most admirable point on his résumé. Simpletons often criticize his complaints to referees, on-court overreactions, and insistence on addressing political issues (editor's note: remember "shut up and dribble"). James has the highest upstanding values any figure of his acclaim could maintain. "He would probably would've liked to have done that a little differently---verbally, or the things he said. He's weathered all the questions that have been asked, especially at the beginning." Their relationship is built on mutual respect for the other's achievements, as they've created a historic player versus coach-battle over the years. They've faced off 41 times, of which James owns the most wins between the two (22).

If the Chicago Bulls surprise us and trade Zach LaVine, there are a few teams reportedly interested. Here's what could end up happening.

Along with Westbrook, the Lakers would likely have to trade their first-round picks in 2027 and 2029. [reportedly interested](https://bleacherreport.com/articles/10063916-zach-lavine-rumors-lakers-knicks-heat-mavs-likely-suitors-if-bulls-trade-star) in LaVine, should the Bulls decide to trade him. The Lakers are even lower than the Bulls in their respective standings at 25-29, but when a team has LeBron James, they rarely throw in the towel.

Maybe the mediocre Bulls could send Zach LaVine to the Lakers (and for his own good). It might be time to rebuild on a better foundation.

[Patrick Williams](https://theathletic.com/nba/player/patrick-williams-OPoFPSs58KcCfehP/) is an enigma. [Coby White](https://theathletic.com/nba/player/coby-white-sMaLBnq5ceeeGMPE/) isn’t a difference-maker. [DeMar DeRozan](https://theathletic.com/nba/player/demar-derozan-1sVXxgSdLOq7XZwu/), headed to another All-Star Game, is going into the final year of his contract. [NBA](https://theathletic.com/nba/) team is either rebuilding or contending. [Spurs](https://theathletic.com/nba/team/spurs/) 128-104 on Monday night. [Lakers](https://theathletic.com/nba/team/lakers/) are looking to do? Vooch makes the most sense to trade, but dealing a guy on the last year of his deal doesn’t really fix the problems going forward. Is this a deal the Bulls are looking to do? They struck out on [Kyrie Irving](https://theathletic.com/nba/player/kyrie-irving-c9XLlxAFm6NG5ddD/), so why not take a chance on a big scorer who doesn’t come with a U-Haul’s worth of baggage? Now, I’m not against the Bulls existing as a team with a low ceiling as a playoff participant, but the continued mediocrity of this team has forced me to shift my thinking. He got paid and he has to realize that this Bulls team isn’t going anywhere. Can LaVine be the centerpiece of a contender?

Even if the Chicago Bulls look to cash in on some of their players at the 2023 NBA Trade Deadline, it sure sounds like Zach LaVine will be protected at all ...

All that does matter is what the *Bulls* want to do, and word has remained adamant that they will not move on [from their max player at this time](https://www.bleachernation.com/bulls/2022/12/04/zach-lavine-and-demar-derozan-said-to-be-untouchable-for-the-bulls/). [opposing executives](https://www.bleachernation.com/bulls/2023/01/25/people-just-wont-stop-trying-to-get-zach-lavine-to-the-lakers/) are going to hold out hope that they can pry away that struggling team’s top talent. With that said, it also doesn’t seem like the Bulls plan to part ways with Nikola Vucevic or DeMar DeRozan either. [praying that the Bulls make him available](https://www.bleachernation.com/bulls/2023/02/02/sounds-like-teams-are-already-lining-up-for-a-chance-to-aquire-zach-lavine/). Those same rumors have only been fueled by reports of LaVine “questioning” his role within the team and [not seeing “eye-to-eye” with the organization](https://www.bleachernation.com/bulls/2022/12/20/zach-lavine-and-the-bulls-are-not-seeing-eye-to-eye-as-the-team-continues-to-crater/). LaVine reiterated his commitment to Chicago recently, stating he signed an extension because he wanted to be with the Bulls and that hasn’t changed.

CHICAGO (AP) -- Nikola Vucevic could be playing for another team by the end of the week. The same goes for Andre Drummond as the NBA's trade deadline.

Coby White kept it going when he hit two free throws and fed Drummond for dunk after stealing a pass in the opening minute of the fourth. The Bulls led by 11 after the first quarter, only to have San Antonio get back into the game in the second. Two more losses and the Spurs will match their worst skid of the season. “It says a lot about him,” said Vucevic, whom the Bulls might deal rather than risk losing as a free agent after this season. With his second double-double in three games after being used sparingly, Drummond continued to make his case for more playing time. CHICAGO (AP) — Nikola Vucevic could be playing for another team by the end of the week.

The Bulls are said to be unlikely to trade LaVine with the trade deadline just a few days away.

Nikola Vucevic and Andre Drummond put on a show as the Chicago Bulls blew away the San Antonio Spurs.

Chicago's Big Three isn't producing results, leading to speculation around the league that the Bulls might have to make a big move before Thursday.

[Andre Drummond](https://www.espn.com/nba/player/_/id/6585/andre-drummond), one of the team's free agent additions this summer, has fallen mostly out of the rotation. LaVine reiterated his commitment to Chicago recently, stating he signed an extension because he wanted to be with the Bulls and that hasn't changed. "I'm not at a point to say, 'OK, this just can't work,'" he said. (Chicago was outscored by seven points in 1,206 minutes with that trio on the court last season). The Bulls closed January by blowing a 19-point lead in a loss to the [LA Clippers](/nba/team/_/name/lac/la-clippers), and then rebounded with a pair of home wins over the Hornets and Portland Trail Blazers, leaving them two games below .500 and in ninth place in the East. That percentage drops further when DeRozan, LaVine and Vucevic are on the court together. DeRozan, LaVine and Vucevic have played 1052 minutes together this season, fifth-most among trios in the NBA, yet the Bulls have outscored opponents by only 16 points in those minutes, a number that just rose into the positive last week. ET trade deadline](/nba/trade-deadline/) quickly approaching, the Bulls have not met their own self-imposed expectation. "And if we didn't have that good fortune, we'd be in the same exact situation we are in right now. DeRozan was named an All-Star again last week, shooting even better from the field (51%) and on 2s (52%) than last season. With a soft schedule in front of them, the Bulls had a chance to move up in a crowded Eastern Conference play-in race. In January, they dropped four games when leading by more than 15 points, tied for the most by any team over the past 25 seasons, according to research by ESPN Stats & Information.

Memphis aims to end its three-game losing streak when the Memphis Grizzlies take on Chicago.

Ja Morant is averaging 22.2 points and 7.4 assists over the past 10 games for Memphis. The Grizzlies are 21-5 on their home court. LaVine is averaging 25.7 points over the last 10 games for Chicago. DeMar DeRozan is averaging 25.9 points and five assists for the Bulls. Memphis is ninth in the NBA averaging 116.2 points and is shooting 46.9% from the field. Chicago is seventh in the Eastern Conference with 13.5 fast break points per game led by Zach LaVine averaging 3.6.

The Memphis Grizzlies will try to end a three-game losing streak on Tuesday night when they host a Chicago Bulls team riding a three-game winning streak.

The Chicago Bulls have been on trade watch throughout the 2022-23 NBA season. The attention may have been all for naught. The trade deadline arrives ...

Flipping him for frontcourt depth (and maybe modest draft considerations if the Bulls get lucky) makes all kinds of sense. A lot of contenders could stand to upgrade their reserve frontcourt. If Drummond was checking that box, he wouldn't be logging a career-low (by a mile) 12.8 minutes per night. The franchise is not. The trade deadline arrives Thursday afternoon, and it just doesn't seem like major changes are about to breeze through the Windy City. We'll tackle those topics and more with a round of Bulls-focused deadline predictions

With just over 48 hours until the 2022-23′ season's trade deadline passes, the Chicago Bulls may have stumbled upon their second-half point guard solution ...

While three games are too small of a sample size to confidently say he’ll be the starting point guard that Chicago has been lacking all year, it is an excellent sign of things to come. The former Illini point guard has stayed just as hot for the next two games. It was known that the Bulls were said to try a ‘point guard by committee’ with Ayo Dosunmu, Coby White, Alex Caruso, and Dragic until Ball’s originally scheduled return around the start of 2023. Coming into the season, the Bulls knew they were without Lonzo Ball, who assumed the point guard position for much of the 2021-22′ campaign. Last night may have confirmed who they’ll commit to or, at the least, provided hope and optimism for the position’s future. With just over 48 hours until the 2022-23′ season’s trade deadline passes, the Chicago Bulls may have stumbled upon their second-half point guard solution right at the buzzer.

“We have to do better than last year,” Karnišovas said in an appearance on NBC Sports Chicago with Jason Goff, Will Perdue and Kendall Gill. “Yearly improvement ...

Taking into account recent developments, it appears Chicago Bulls will stand pat at the NBA trade deadline.

MEMPHIS: Ja Morant, Desmond Bane, Dillon Brooks, Santi Aldama, Jaren Jackson Jr. CHICAGO: Ayo Dosunmu, DeMar Derozan, Zach Lavine, Nikola Vucevic, Patrick ...

As many have pointed out for the Grizzlies, the struggles in the fourth quarter have stood out as a big reason for the recent string of losses. That was a big reason as to why the Raptors were able to come back on Sunday. The other focus of the Grizzlies is ensuring they do not get behind in terms of possessions. This is where the Grizzlies will win or lose tonight’s game, because if Memphis can match the productivity of the Bulls inside the arc, Bane and others can win the game with success from three. And while the Grizzlies and Bulls may be in different positions in terms of their outlooks for the rest of the season, both can benefit from as many wins as possible. Having Morant and Brooks back certainly helps, and Santi Aladama and Desmond Bane have been in excellent in the first half over the past few games. Next on the schedule is the Chicago Bulls, who much like the Raptors on Sunday, are a team who have some big decisions to make on and off the court over the next few days. Though the Bulls are more accurate from three, the Grizzlies make shooting beyond the arc a bigger area of focus. Here are a few ways the Grizzlies can earn a needed win: Memphis must contest has many looks as possible, and make sure that Demar Derozan nor anyone else starts to take over for a significant stretch. On the bright side for Chicago, the Bulls are 6-3 over their past nine games, and finally are running into some good injury luck. No, seriously, they rank among the bottom five in the NBA in points, fg%, and 3P% in first and fourth quarters over the past three weeks.

The Chicago Bulls (26-27) visit the Memphis Grizzlies (32-21) on Tuesday night. Action tips off at 8:10 p.m. ET. Below we continue our NBA odds series with ...

They are especially potent on the offensive glass where they rank second in the league in offensive rebound rate. Like Morant, Bane has continued to play well in spite of the team’s losses. Despite their poor play of late, the Grizzlies continue to have one of the most balanced teams in the NBA. The Bulls should keep things tight tonight even if they don’t come away with a W. His outside shooting could play a huge factor in tonight’s outcome given the talent of opposing center Jaren Jackson Jr. Considering the Grizzlies allow the sixth-most three per game, LaVine could be a huge factor tonight thanks to his outside shooting. The Bulls covered 55% of their games while 55% went under the projected point total. Memphis finds itself in the midst of its worst stretch of the season, yet they remain comfortably in second place in the West. Additionally, Chicago does a good job taking care of the ball – something that could be key tonight considering Memphis forces turnovers at an above-average rate. Although he is coming off a quiet 19-point outing against the Spurs, DeRozan continues to be incredibly consistent on a night-to-night basis. The Grizzlies covered 47% of their games while 55% went under. Chicago has fought their way back into playoff contention and is playing some of their best basketball of the season heading into tonight’s game.

SportsLine's model just revealed its NBA picks for the Chicago Bulls vs. Memphis Grizzlies.

Bulls 10,000 times and the results are in. [San Antonio Spurs](https://www.cbssports.com/nba/teams/SA/san-antonio-spurs/) on Monday night. However, despite their recent struggles, the Grizzlies still rank second in the NBA in defensive rating (110.4), and they're one of the most difficult teams in the NBA to handle on the offensive glass. The model has simulated Grizzlies vs. They've found a nice rhythm offensively of late, averaging 120.4 points and shooting 55.4% from the floor during a five-game stretch where they have won four times. Bulls](https://www.sportsline.com/nba/game-forecast/NBA_20230207_CHI@MEM/). Memphis turned the ball over 20 times in the loss and is now turning the ball over 15.4 times per game during a nine-game stretch where it has managed one victory. Here are several [NBA betting lines](https://www.sportsline.com/nba/odds) for Bulls vs. You can head to SportsLine to [see its picks](https://www.sportsline.com/insiders/grizzlies-vs-bulls-odds-line-spread-proven-model-reveals-nba-picks-predictions-for-feb-7-2023/#ttag=02072023_agg_cbssports_picks_basketball_nba_model_grizzliesbullsnbaauto). The model enters Week 17 of the 2022-23 NBA season on a stunning 52-28 roll on all top-rated NBA picks this season, returning nearly $2,000. But the Grizzlies have won and covered the spread in each of their last four head-to-head meetings with the Bulls. Memphis is 32-21 overall and 21-5 at home, while Chicago is 26-27 overall and 10-16 on the road.

The Chicago Bulls won their third-straight game on Monday, blowing out the San Antonio Spurs, 128-104. Chicago jumped out to an 11-point lead in the first ...

With the Brooklyn Nets reportedly interested in Chicago Bulls guard Zach LaVine, we look at three possible trades between the teams.

The above deal likely wouldn’t be enough to move LaVine, who started slow and is now playing good ball this year. In this first deal, the Nets would be giving up forwards Royce O’Neale and Joe Harris, along with veteran guard Patty Mills. But, the way this roster has played, the Bulls don’t appear to be gearing up for a title run anytime soon.