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Izzy Randazzo is a Chicago native and basketball lover studying communications and sports journalism in NYC. She covers the Chicago Bulls for The Lead.

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Jun 23, 2026; New York, NY, USA; NBA commissioner Adam Silver greets the fourth pick in the 2026 NBA draft, North Carolina forward Caleb Wilson after he was selected by the Chicago Bulls at Barclays Center. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-Imagn Images
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Bulls Double Down On Upside in NBA Draft with Wilson, Swain

The Chicago Bulls walked into the 2026 NBA Draft with a clear mandate: swing big on talent, bet on development, and finally define...

June 24, 2026
Mar 16, 2026; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Chicago Bulls guard Josh Giddey (3) and forward Matas Buzelis (14) high five during the second half at United Center. Mandatory Credit: Matt Marton-Imagn Images
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Chicago Bulls 2026 NBA Draft Preview

The Chicago Bulls enter the 2026 NBA Draft in a position they haven’t occupied in years: armed with multiple first-round selections and a...

June 15, 2026
Apr 10, 2026; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Chicago Bulls Head Coach Billy Donovan during the first half against the Orlando Magic at the United Center.
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Billy Donovan’s Done, so What’s Next for the Bulls?

The end of Billy Donovan’s tenure with the Chicago Bulls doesn’t mark a single defining moment. Instead, it arrives as the culmination of...

April 24, 2026
Apr 22, 2022; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Chicago Bulls executive vice president of basketball operations Arturas Karnisovas (right) talks with general manager Marc Eversley (left) before game three of the first round for the 2022 NBA playoffs against the Milwaukee Bucks at United Center. Mandatory Credit: Kamil Krzaczynski-USA TODAY Sports
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The Departure of AKME: The Chicago Bulls Are Done Standing Still

For the first time in years, the Chicago Bulls have clarity. Not because of what they built, but because of what they finally...

April 14, 2026
Feb 22, 2026; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Brooklyn Nets guard Egor Demin (8) dribbles against the Atlanta Hawks during the first half at State Farm Arena. Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-Imagn Images
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Could the Brooklyn Nets Be a Threat Next Season?

The Brooklyn Nets didn’t just reset their roster this season— they redefined their timeline. Moving on from Mikal Bridges and Cam Thomas made...

March 27, 2026
Mar 13, 2026; Inglewood, California, USA; Chicago Bulls forward Matas Buzelis (14) looks to slam the ball in frustration during the second half against the Los Angeles Clippers at Intuit Dome. Mandatory Credit: William Liang-Imagn Images
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Why Is Matas Buzelis So Important to the Bulls’ Future?

The Chicago Bulls have spent the last several seasons searching for direction. Roster changes, shifting timelines, and a constant balancing act between competing...

March 18, 2026
Jan 24, 2026; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Derrick Rose cries during his jersey retirement ceremony after an NBA game between the Chicago Bulls and Boston Celtics at United Center. Mandatory Credit: Kamil Krzaczynski-Imagn Images
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Derrick Rose’s Legacy Restored Bulls Franchise After Michael Jordan

When Derrick Rose’s No. 1 jersey rose into the rafters of the United Center on January 24, the moment felt heavier than a...

February 4, 2026
Oct 9, 2025; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Chicago Bulls guard Yuki Kawamura (8) drives the ball against Cleveland Cavaliers guard Killian Hayes (8) during the second half at United Center. Mandatory Credit: Patrick Gorski-Imagn Images
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Could Yuki Kawamura Become a Key Piece in Bulls’ Convoluted Puzzle?

  By signing Yuki Kawamura to a two-way contract, Chicago added one of the most electric and unconventional guards currently fighting for an...

January 23, 2026
Jan 13, 2026; Houston, Texas, USA; Chicago Bulls head coach Billy Donovan reacts after a play during the second half against the Houston Rockets at Toyota Center. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-Imagn Images
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The Bulls’ Biggest Issue Isn’t Talent — It’s Urgency

The Chicago Bulls do not lack the ability to compete. On any given night, they can slow elite offenses, execute in the half-court...

January 14, 2026