Chicago Bulls

With Lonzo Ball poised to undergo his third left knee surgery in 14 months, a procedure that could sideline Ball for most, if not all, of the 2023-24 season ...

When something was going good, when something was going bad, I just never thought about it. Just his mental well-being and hoping he got all the positive backing that he needs just to get through whatever it is he has to get through. I just want him to be good. "For me, it just gets to a point where all I care about is his well-being," DeRozan said. The strength he got to have every time we see him to be positive, being in a great mood, says a lot for him." "His spirits have been good every time you see him, talk to him," DeRozan said.

With a mere 35 games played in the past two seasons and no games played this season due to a severe knee injury, Ball's presence on the court has been ...

Local bond traders said the risk of contagion is negligible. The Bulls have struggled in his absence and are unlikely to make the playoffs. Nevertheless, one can only hope that the point guard is granted an opportunity to continue his career, even if it means waiting for a few years. Unfortunately, [Ball](/topic/ball)'s development has been hampered by a string of injuries. He is currently in the second season of his contract and will make more than $19 million. As per Spotrac, Ball's contract is set to expire during the 2024-25 season.

This Friday, the Minnesota Timberwolves are hoping to patch up the holes in a defense that has allowed an average of 115.56 points per game. They will square ...

- Feb 12, 2017 - Minnesota 117 vs. - Feb 24, 2018 - Minnesota 122 vs. - Feb 09, 2018 - Chicago 114 vs. - Nov 24, 2018 - Minnesota 111 vs. - Feb 24, 2021 - Chicago 133 vs. [NBA picks](https://www.sportsline.com/nba/picks/#ttag=SL19_lk_cbssports_nba_htw) for every single game, including this one, from SportsLine's advanced computer model. - Feb 11, 2022 - Chicago 134 vs. Regional restrictions may apply.) Despite the defeat, Chicago got a solid performance out of small forward [DeMar DeRozan](https://www.cbssports.com/nba/players/playerpage/1685250), who had 33 points. Having both suffered close losses, these teams will no doubt be fighting for every inch to win this one. If the contest is anything like the Timberwolves' 150-126 victory from their previous meeting in December of last year, the scorekeeper will be kept real busy. This Friday, the Minnesota Timberwolves are hoping to patch up the holes in a defense that has allowed an average of 115.56 points per game.

Before the game, the team announced that they had made three roster moves by assigning Javonte Green, Dalen Terry and Marko Simonovic to the G League. Via The ...

In the thick of a tight Western Conference playoff picture, Minnesota (35-35) will search for a route forward, while Chicago (31-37) tries to stay in the hunt ...

Conley nailed a 3 to give Minnesota a 121-118 lead in the first overtime. Bulls: Coach Billy Donovan wasn’t sure when or even if Lonzo Ball will play again for Chicago, with the point guard set to have yet another surgery on his troublesome left knee. But DeRozan made four free throws in the final 36 seconds to help Chicago come away with a wild win. Timberwolves: Coach Chris Finch said there are “a lot of dynamics” to Karl-Anthony Towns' impending return that the Timberwolves “haven't really dug into” because there are still some unknowns, such as whether he will be on a minutes restriction. The Bulls led 130-125 in the second OT before Conley hit a 3-pointer. He came into the game averaging 25 points and made his first All-Star team this year.

The Chicago Bulls were challenged on defense after allowing 150 points to the Minnesota Timberwolves in December, resulting in an improved performance over ...

But the Bulls also felt more confident in their defensive cohesion, a small boost for a team seeking play-in contention. He spent several weeks prior rotating in and out of the lineup due to the injury, which occurred Dec. But the shift can’t be ascribed to a single player. But the defense has been a different story. And for the Bulls, it forced a sharper focus on defensive discipline that had grown slack in the early weeks of December. A quick glance at the Bulls’ current standing somewhat belies the change that followed that wake-up call.

Lonzo Ball will undergo a cartilage transplant on his left knee, the third time he's had surgery on the knee since joining the Chicago Bulls.

Lonzo is the oldest of the Ball brothers, who all play professional basketball. Ball was drafted by the Los Angeles Lakers as the No. He will not play the rest of the 2022-23 season and he may miss most of next season. This has been a frustrating process, but I’m confident these next steps are the best path forward. He has yet to partake in any basketball-related activities without experiencing discomfort. “I continue to admire Lonzo’s perseverance throughout this journey,” said Bulls Executive Vice President of Basketball Operations Artūras Karnišovas.

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With a mere 35 games played in the past two seasons and no games played this season due to a severe knee injury, Ball's presence on the court has been ...

Local bond traders said the risk of contagion is negligible. The Bulls have struggled in his absence and are unlikely to make the playoffs. Nevertheless, one can only hope that the point guard is granted an opportunity to continue his career, even if it means waiting for a few years. Unfortunately, [Ball](/topic/ball)'s development has been hampered by a string of injuries. He is currently in the second season of his contract and will make more than $19 million. As per Spotrac, Ball's contract is set to expire during the 2024-25 season.

With Lonzo Ball poised to undergo his third left knee surgery in 14 months, a procedure that could sideline Ball for most, if not all, of the 2023-24 season ...

When something was going good, when something was going bad, I just never thought about it. I just want him to be good. Just his mental well-being and hoping he got all the positive backing that he needs just to get through whatever it is he has to get through. "For me, it just gets to a point where all I care about is his well-being," DeRozan said. The strength he got to have every time we see him to be positive, being in a great mood, says a lot for him." "His spirits have been good every time you see him, talk to him," DeRozan said.

CHICAGO (AP) — DeMar DeRozan scored a season-high 49 points, Zach LaVine finished with 39 and the Chicago Bulls beat the Minnesota Timberwolves 139-131 in ...

Conley nailed a 3 to give Minnesota a 121-118 lead in the first overtime. The team announced Wednesday the three-time All-Star is expected to return "in the coming weeks." Donovan said Ball will likely undergo a cartilage transplant early next week, though he wasn't sure which day, and is in for "a long rehab." But DeRozan made four free throws in the final 36 seconds to help Chicago come away with a wild win. The Bulls led 130-125 in the second OT before Conley hit a 3-pointer. He came into the game averaging 25 points and made his first All-Star team this year.

The Bulls moved into 10th place in the Eastern Conference play-in picture with a double overtime victory over the Timberwolves but know they must play ...

But so could that 8-second violation, a team that doesn't always seem to play with the proper sense of urgency. "My biggest thing is can we play with the defensive intensity in the first half that we had in the second half?" "I made a dumb-ass play," he said. "I've always been one of the best on-ball defenders. The Timberwolves beat the Bulls to offensive rebounds and 50-50 balls and limited the Bulls' ability to play in transition. "I give our guys credit for fighting through and staying in the game and making plays when we needed to make plays.

When the Chicago Bulls allowed the Minnesota Timberwolves to drop a walloping 150 points on their heads on Dec. 18, it was supposed to be a wake-up call. The ...

But the Bulls also felt more confident in their defensive cohesion, a small boost for a team seeking play-in contention. He spent several weeks prior rotating in and out of the lineup due to the injury, which occurred Dec. But the shift can’t be ascribed to a single player. But the defense has been a different story. And for the Bulls, it forced a sharper focus on defensive discipline that had grown slack in the early weeks of December. A quick glance at the Bulls’ current standing somewhat belies the change that followed that wake-up call.

In the thick of a tight Western Conference playoff picture, Minnesota (35-35) will search for a route forward, while Chicago (31-37) tries to stay in the hunt ...

Conley nailed a 3 to give Minnesota a 121-118 lead in the first overtime. Timberwolves: Finch said there are “a lot of dynamics” to Towns' impending return that the Timberwolves “haven't really dug into” because there are still some unknowns, such as whether he will be on a minutes restriction. Losing Edwards, who came into the game averaging 25 points and made his first All-Star team this year, would be a big blow for the Timberwolves, particularly with Karl-Anthony Towns appears poised to return from a calf injury that has sidelined him for most of the season. But DeRozan made four free throws in the final 36 seconds to help Chicago come away with a wild win. Edwards was hurt late in the first quarter when he landed awkwardly after jumping while throwing a pass. The Bulls led 130-125 in the second OT before Conley hit a 3-pointer.

The Bulls moved into 10th place in the Eastern Conference play-in picture with a double overtime victory over the Timberwolves but know they must play ...

The Minnesota Timberwolves will travel to take on the Chicago Bulls in a Friday night NBA matchup at the United Center. With that said, it's a good time to ...

Minnesota ranks in the bottom five of the league in turnovers. DeRozan has also pulled in 4.5 rebounds per game, which is fifth on the team. Nikola Vucevic has cleaned up the boards, averaging 11.4 rebounds and 17.7 points per game, the lone Bull to average a double-double. Defense has been a bit of a struggle, allowing 115.6 points per game, which ranks 18th. Conley has averaged 11.2 points and 4.9 assists per game in his time with Minnesota. Chicago ranks 20th in the league with 42.8 rebounds per game. Mike Conley has enjoyed a solid season and was the main return in the Russell three-team deal. Third-year guard Anthony Edwards, a former first-overall pick, leads the team with 25.0 points and 1.6 steals per game. Minnesota ranks third in the league with an impressive 49.1 shooting percentage. Minnesota has gone 4-6 in their last 10 games. Injuries have largely been to blame for the downfall of Chicago. With that said, it’s a good time to check out our NBA odds [series](https://clutchpoints.com/betting/), which includes a Timberwolves-Bulls prediction and pick, laid out below.

After an incredible college career at Duke, Jay Williams was poised to be the Bulls' savior at point guard. He was taken with the second overall pick in the ...

When the Chicago Bulls allowed the Minnesota Timberwolves to drop a walloping 150 points on their heads on Dec. 18, it was supposed to be a wake-up call.

But the Bulls also felt more confident in their defensive cohesion, a small boost for a team seeking play-in contention. He spent several weeks prior rotating in and out of the lineup due to the injury, which occurred Dec. But the shift can’t be ascribed to a single player. But the defense has been a different story. And for the Bulls, it forced a sharper focus on defensive discipline that had grown slack in the early weeks of December. A quick glance at the Bulls’ current standing somewhat belies the change that followed that wake-up call.

Visit ESPN for the game recap of the Minnesota Timberwolves vs. Chicago Bulls NBA basketball game on March 17, 2023.

[Nickeil Alexander-Walker](http://www.espn.com/nba/player/_/id/4278039/nickeil-alexander-walker) made the second free throw after an airball to pull the Timberwolves within three, but Vucevic brought the Bulls bench to its feet with a thunderous one-handed dunk for a three-point play with just over a minute left. [Mike Conley](http://www.espn.com/nba/player/_/id/3195/mike-conley) led Minnesota with 28 points, nailing a career-high 8 of 12 3-pointers. Donovan said Ball will likely undergo a cartilage transplant early next week, though he wasn’t sure which day, and is in for “a long rehab.” The surgery will be the third on the knee in 14 months for Ball, who was ruled out for the season in February. The two Hall of Famers did it against the [Indiana Pacers](http://www.espn.com/nba/team/_/name/ind/indiana-pacers) on Feb. Conley nailed a 3 to give Minnesota a 121-118 lead in the first overtime. The team announced Wednesday the three-time All-Star is expected to return “in the coming weeks.” “The good thing about KAT is he's pretty much wired to make the right play, whether it's passing or shooting," Finch said. Timberwolves: Finch said there are “a lot of dynamics” to Towns' impending return that the Timberwolves “haven't really dug into” because there are still some unknowns, such as whether he will be on a minutes restriction. The Timberwolves are trying to avoid the play-in and build some momentum with the regular season winding down. [Scottie Pippen](http://www.espn.com/nba/player/_/id/663/scottie-pippen) as the only Bulls duo with 39 points or more in the same game, according to the Elias Sports Bureau. But DeRozan made four free throws in the final 36 seconds to help Chicago come away with a wild win. Edwards was hurt late in the first quarter when he landed awkwardly after jumping while throwing a pass. This team's got to be resilient.

"We pulled it out. At this point of the season, we needed it," says Zach LaVine after an overtime win over Timberwolves.

[Karl-Anthony Towns](https://theathletic.com/nba/player/karl-anthony-towns-hLzEwRUGfKRoGAbX/), lost its leading scorer, All-Star forward [Anthony Edwards](https://theathletic.com/nba/player/anthony-edwards-od38ONt5aEAWM6H0/), with 3:55 remaining in the first quarter after he rolled his ankle. They soaked in the cold tub and camped out in the training room. In the second overtime, DeRozan, LaVine and Vučević combined for all 16 Bulls points. It nearly cost the Bulls the game. DeRozan and LaVine scored 12 points apiece in a 33-23 fourth quarter the Bulls had to win. Through halftime, the Timberwolves had made as many 3-pointers (10) as the Bulls attempted. With 1:05 left in the first overtime, Timberwolves center [Rudy Gobert](https://theathletic.com/nba/player/rudy-gobert-HoB7w4Z5ROZnzHO4/) fouled out on a DeRozan 3-point play. With the Bulls trailing by two inside the final minute of regulation, after Gobert had just gifted them a critical pair of missed free throws, DeRozan didn’t cross the half-court line before an eight-second violation. The trio assembled their best performance of the season, willing the Bulls to a come-from-behind win after entering the fourth quarter trailing by 10. Patrick’s Day 139-131 double-overtime victory over [Minnesota](https://theathletic.com/nba/team/timberwolves/) on Friday. The old record of 85 points was set by Michael Jordan and Horace Grant in a road win at Cleveland on March 28, 1990. If somebody gets hot, the other one can get hot and run off 10 or 15 points and can have a big night and score 40 of 50 points.”

DeRozan and LaVine joined Michael Jordan and Scottie Pippen as the only Bulls duo with 39 points or more in the same game, according to the Elias Sports Bureau.

Conley nailed a 3 to give Minnesota a 121-118 lead in the first overtime. Timberwolves: Finch said there are “a lot of dynamics” to Towns' impending return that the Timberwolves “haven't really dug into” because there are still some unknowns, such as whether he will be on a minutes restriction. Losing Edwards, who came into the game averaging 25 points and made his first All-Star team this year, would be a big blow for the Timberwolves, particularly with Karl-Anthony Towns appears poised to return from a calf injury that has sidelined him for most of the season. But DeRozan made four free throws in the final 36 seconds to help Chicago come away with a wild win. Edwards was hurt late in the first quarter when he landed awkwardly after jumping while throwing a pass. The Bulls led 130-125 in the second OT before Conley hit a 3-pointer.

Michael Jordan and Scottie Pippen wrote themselves in as the first, scoring 44 and 40 points, respectively, against the Indiana Pacers in 1996. LaVine and ...

The Bulls now own the 10th spot in the Eastern Conference. The Bulls went to double overtime with the Timberwolves and defeated them at home, 139-131. This time, the Bulls didn't allow that to happen. With that, they became the second duo in Bulls history to score 39+ points each in a game. It worked out in the end. In the second half, you know what he does in the fourth quarter.

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The Miami Heat have a good opportunity Saturday against a tired Bulls team. WIth a chance to add wins to their tally, they should be able to get it done.

Miami will finish off the second leg of a back-to-back set on Sunday, heading to Detroit to face the Pistons, before a very crucial set of games in the following two after that. The Miami Heat have a good opportunity Saturday against a tired Bulls team. [Kyle Lowry](https://www.espn.com/nba/player/_/id/3012/kyle-lowry) will sit in the first game of a pair as he continues to manage a knee issue that he is returning from, presumably taking just this game of the back-to-back set off. [Cody Zeller](https://www.espn.com/nba/player/_/id/2579258/cody-zeller) remains out with the facial fracture suffered against Orlando recently, while Orlando Robinson, [ Nikola Jovic](https://www.espn.com/nba/player/_/id/4997528/nikola-jovic), and Jamal Cain remain in the G league. Putting the Heat in an immediate advantage there, you also look to the fact that they played two extra periods, again, all boding well for the Heat. But not to get too far ahead of one’s self, the Bulls are first up on Saturday.

The Heat visit the Bulls in a tight conference matchup! Check out our NBA odds series for our Heat-Bulls prediction and pick.

Let’s take the underdogs to cover at home in this spot. The Bulls haven’t covered well against the Heat in the past, but will hope to carry their momentum from last win into this game. The Heat will look to dig their heels in defensively after seeing Chicago explode for 139 in their last game. They also beat the Miami Heat twice this season and will have a chance to sweep the season series as underdogs in this one. The Bulls are 33-34 ATS this season but have gone 18-16 ATS in their games at home. They’ll look to make it three-straight as they hit the road and visit the Bulls.

Zach LaVine and the Bulls look to win their second straight game when they host Jimmy Butler and the Heat.

The Heat was coming off a two-day break after Wednesday's blowout win over the Memphis Grizzlies. The Bulls were playing their third game in four nights on the ...

“We only got 10 games left in the season,” Adebayo said. 9 Toronto Raptors and four games ahead of the No. 7 Heat are two games ahead of the No. Zeller is expected to slide back into the backup center role when he returns from injury in the coming days. The seventh through 10th-place teams in each conference participate in the play-in tournament. The Heat also fell to 15-12 this season against teams currently with losing records. The Heat is taking a cautious approach with Lowry, who turns 37 on March 25. The last time Chicago swept its season series with Miami was in the 2009-10 campaign. Chicago outscored Miami 51-30 from three-point range to negate the Heat’s 19-6 edge at the free-throw line and 19-5 edge in second-chance points. So we just got to get into the ball, contest every shot and without a doubt play a lot harder.” Five takeaways from the Miami Heat’s 113-99 loss to the Chicago Bulls (33-37) on Saturday night at United Center open a quick but important two-game trip. The Bulls closed the first quarter with a 14-point lead before entering halftime ahead 70-45 behind their best offensive half of the season.