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LeBron: Raptors should retire DeMar's number

LeBron James witnessed DeMar DeRozan's impact on the Raptors franchise firsthand, and recently shared his strong opinion on a future jersey retirement on Instagram.

Gilbert McGregor

List of female assistant coaches in the NBA history

In NBA history, there have been 15 women to have served as assistant coaches. Of the 15, seven are currently with the NBA teams for the landmark 75th anniversary season led by Becky Hammon, who is the longest-serving female assistant coach in NBA history

Yash Matange

Dennis Rodman's infamous Las Vegas trip during Bulls' 1998 championship run is being turned into movie

Rodman's infamous two-day trip to Las Vegas during the Bulls' 1997-98 championship season will serve as the inspiration for an upcoming movie titled, "48 Hours in Vegas."

Jordan Greer

Report: Cavaliers to land Markkanen in sign-and-trade

According to ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski, the Cavaliers are acquiring restricted free agent Lauri Markkanen from the Bulls in a sign-and-trade that also involves the Trail Blazers.

Scott Rafferty

NBA trade rumors: Adding Lauri Markkanen from Bulls brings big frontcourt questions for Cavs

How will Markkanen fit alongside Cavs big men Jarrett Allen and Evan Mobley?

Jordan Greer

Giannis and LeBron headline 12-game MLK Day schedule

MLK Day is one of the biggest on the regular season calendar. In 2022, there are 12 games on the schedule, as the NBA comes together to celebrate the legacy and share the message of Martin Luther King Jr. Giannis Antetokounmpo and LeBron James are just two of the superstars who will take the floor on MLK Day on January 17th.

NBA.com Staff

Way too early League Pass rankings

We all do it, we all spend hours flicking through games, trying to find the ideal matchup to keep an eye on. While this list is admittedly way too early, here are the top ten teams to watch on NBA League Pass when the season rolls around!

Kane Pitman

DeRozan speaks on focus with Bulls

In his first media session as a member of the Bulls, DeMar DeRozan touched on a number of topics, but the recurring theme was a commitment to winning.

Gilbert McGregor

Most impactful signings in free agency

Now that the dust has settled in free agency, our NBA.com Staff looks at which signings to this point have been the most impactful, from Kyle Lowry joining the Heat to DeMar DeRozan landing in Chicago.

NBA.com Staff

Report: DeRozan to join Bulls via sign-and-trade

According to multiple reports, DeMar DeRozan is set to join the Bulls on a three-year deal worth $85 million via a sign-and-trade with the Spurs.

Gilbert McGregor

Chicago set to give Lonzo Ball $80 million offer sheet, is Derrick Rose plan B?

The Bulls are apparently very interested in adding Lonzo Ball to their roster.

Jacob Camenker

If not Raptors, where could Lowry go?

Kyle Lowry will become an unrestricted free agent at the season's end, giving him the option of signing with any team in the league. If Lowry doesn't re-sign with the Raptors, which teams can offer what he's looking for? There are three that jump out, plus a few honourable mentions.

Scott Rafferty

LaVine enters health and safety protocols

In a statement, USA Basketball said it hopes Chicago Bulls All-Star Zach LaVine will be able to join Team USA in Tokyo for the Olympics later this week.

Scott Rafferty

What if LeBron chose the Bulls in 2010?

It's July 8, 2010. LeBron James is sitting across from Jim Gray on an ESPN special titled "The Decision." Gray asks LeBron what his decision is. His response: "I'm going to take my talents to the Windy City and join the Chicago Bulls."

Scott Rafferty

Pippen rips Jordan, Jackson in new interview

The former NBA star and owner of six championship rings went off in a Monday interview with sports commentator Dan Patrick.

Joe Rivera

NBA Draft lottery scenarios: How Rockets, Timberwolves, Bulls could lose their first-round picks in 2021

The Rockets, Timberwolves and Bulls have a lot on the line during the 2021 NBA Draft lottery. Here's why they'll be anxiously awaiting the drawing on Tuesday night.

Jacob Camenker

The most underappreciated play of Jordan's career

Everyone remembers Michael Jordan's shot over Byron Russell from Game 6 of the 1998 NBA Finals, but that shot wouldn't have been possible had Jordan not made an incredible defensive play only seconds before.

Scott Rafferty

OTD: MJ's mid-air switch in 1991 vs. Lakers

As the Bulls blew out the Lakers in Game 2 of the 1991 NBA Finals, Jordan pulled off one of the most famous plays in NBA history.

Yash Matange

Guide to Play-In scenarios

The race to either avoid or secure a Play-In spot in each conference is red hot. Heading into the final day of the season, we break down all you need to know as teams look to make it to the postseason.

Gilbert McGregor

How Saturday's results impact the playoff picture

The race for seeding continues to take shape, with Sunday's six-game slate causing plenty of movement in the playoff picture.

NBA.com Staff

Bulls fend off Johnson, shorthanded Raptors

With a seven-man rotation, the Raptors were led by 35 points from Stanley Johnson, who knocked down six of his 13 3-point attempts. Ultimately, it wasn't enough as Chicago's All-Star duo of Zach LaVine and Nikola Vucevic helped the franchise keep its slim chances to qualify for the Play-In Tournament alive.

Gilbert McGregor

Running Diary: Bulls keep Play-In hopes alive with win over Raptors

Led by Zach LaVine and Lauri Markkanen, the Bulls kept their Play-In Tournament hopes alive with a win over the Raptors on Thursday. Follow along below for updates from throughout the game.

Gilbert McGregor

Highlights, scores from Thursday's action

There were nine NBA games to look forward to on Thursday night, including a showdown between two All-Star guards in Chris Paul and Damian Lillard. If you missed any of the action, jump in here to catch up on stats and highlights from each contest.

NBA.com Staff

Preview: Raptors begin final trip with visit to Bulls

The Bell Game of the Week sees the Toronto Raptors open their final road swing of the 2020-21 season as they travel to the Windy City to take on the Chicago Bulls.

Gilbert McGregor

Evaluating the 2020 moves of teams set to miss the playoffs

For the 20 teams heading to the play-in games and beyond, the real season is just starting. For the ten teams who fell short of that bar, however, the year is mercifully coming to an end. Going back to last offseason and re-evaluating the moves made by that bottom-third of the league is a fascinating exercise. It would be fair to expect mostly bad moves from those teams but, in reality, there are a surprising number of positives to take one season later.

Matthew Blum

Who would be First Team All-MIP?

There's only one award for MIP, but what if the NBA elected an entire team like they do with All-NBA or All-Rookie? Here's a look at the players that should be acknowledged for their improvement this season.

Kyle Irving

Kyrie suffers facial contusion vs. Bulls

Irving exited the Nets' game against the Bulls in the third quarter after an inadvertent elbow from Nikola Vucevic.

Benyam Kidane

Highlights, scores from Tuesday's action

The Warriors, Lakers, Grizzlies, Heat and Pacers all picked up pivotal wins as the race for the Play-In Tournament continues to take shape. Catch up on all the action from Tuesday's 11-game slate.

NBA.com Staff

Highlights, top performers from Sunday's action

Sunday was set for a packed slate with a number of games that hold playoff implications, headlined by a massive matchup between the Celtics and Heat, the Knicks and Clippers and Suns and Lakers.

NBA.com Staff

Highlights, top performers from Friday's action!

A huge ten game slate filled Friday night, with a number of game carrying significant Play-In implications including a battle between the Lakers and Trail Blazers. Keep it right here for all the final scores, news, highlights and top performers!

NBA.com Staff

Highlights, top performers from Monday's action

There were eight NBA games to look forward to on Monday. If you missed any of the action or big performances we've got you covered with stats, highlights and of course all the scores!

NBA.com Staff

OTD: Derrick Rose wins MVP in 2011

Rose is only the second player in Bulls franchise history to win the MVP award and the first since five-time winner Michael Jordan won it in 1998.

Yash Matange

Highlights from Saturday's action

Saturday's 10-game slate delivered plenty of memorable performances as the race for playoff seeding continues to take shape. Catch up on all the action below.

NBA.com Staff

Young & Capela forming unstoppable combo

The point guard-big man duo was on fire against the Chicago Bulls, combining for 53 of the Hawks' 108 points as they snapped their three-game losing streak.

Benyam Kidane

OTD: MJ sets unique playoff scoring record in 1988

Coming off one of the greatest regular seasons ever (1987-88), Michael Jordan tipped-off the 1988 playoffs with consecutive 50-point games - 50 in Game 1 and 55 in Game 2 vs. the Cleveland Cavaliers.

Yash Matange

Highlights, top performers from Friday's action

There were eight NBA games to look forward to on Friday, including a battle between the Suns and Jazz, as well as the return of LeBron James. Follow along for final scores, stats and highlights from each contest.

NBA.com Staff

Knicks one step closer to postseason

The New York Knicks now hold sole possession of the fourth seed in the Eastern Conference. With just nine games to play, the Knicks are ever so close to returning to the playoffs for the first time since 2013.

Kane Pitman

Top performers, highlights from Wednesday's games

Ten games filled the schedule on Wednesday night, with playoff implications littered throughout. Play-In tournament seeding and postseason clinches were all on the line in a series of intriguing matchups. Keep up to date with all the final scores, news, highlights and top performers right here!

NBA.com Staff

OTD: Jordan erupts for 55 vs. Bullets in 1997

With this game, Jordan, at that time, became the oldest player in NBA Playoff history to score at least 50 points.

Yash Matange

Keeping track of the Play-In Tournament race

The race for spots in the Play-In Tournament is on, with a number of teams still battling for seeding with less than a month left in the regular season.

NBA.com Staff

Highlights, scores from Saturday's action

The NBA season continued with an action-packed eight-game slate. With 16 teams in action, we've got you covered below with final scores, news updates, stats, highlights and the top fantasy performers from a full day of action.

NBA.com Staff

Cloth Talk: Iconic Jordan moments

On this week's edition of NBA Cloth Talk – where we delve into all things style around the league – we're inspired by the 35th anniversary of Michael Jordan's record-setting, 63-point playoff performance against the Boston Celtics. To relive that historic game and more of MJ's most iconic moments, we look back the classic sneakers associated with them.

Gilbert McGregor

Highlights, top performers from Wednesday's action

With a packed 12-game slate on tap, there were plenty of marquee matchups to catch up on if you missed any of the stars in action!

NBA.com Staff

Ranking 10 best games of MJ's career

On the anniversary of Michael Jordan's greatest performances, we look back at the 10 best games of his legendary career. As you might expect, it was pretty hard to pick just 10.

Kyle Irving

OTD: MJ drops 63 vs. Celtics in 1986

On April 20th in 1986, Jordan erupted for a then career-high and an all-time NBA playoff record 63 points against a Boston Celtics squad that had won 67 games and had gone 40-1 at home. We take a lookback at that iconic game.

Yash Matange

Highlights and top performers from Monday's action

With the race for playoff spots heating up, we've had an action-packed nine-game slate on Monday. Follow along for all the final scores, stats and highlights from each game.

NBA.com Staff

MJ always found motivation

The best to ever do it always found something to get him going to beat you even if nothing was there. Need proof? Here are several examples.

Carlan Gay

Kukoč's game-winner shouldn't be a footnote

Everyone knows of Kukoč's game-winner against the Knicks in Game 3 of the 1994 NBA Playoffs because of how Scottie Pippen reacted to the play not being drawn up for him, which is a shame because it was a big-time shot from a player who became an integral part of Chicago's second three-peat of the decade.

Scott Rafferty

Building Last Dance Bulls with current players

The entire Chicago Bulls team from 1997-98 has disappeared. You've been given a time machine with room for 12 other passengers. Your mission? Select players from today's NBA who most closely resemble the ones from that team and transport them back in time. Done correctly and nobody will even be able to tell the difference.

Micah Adams

Right or Wrong: Pippen's infamous decision

One of the most debated topics of Scottie Pippen's career isn't whether he would have won a title without Michael Jordan. It's a moment from Game 3 of the 1994 Eastern Conference Semifinals that he may want to have back.

Carlan Gay

The men MJ never beat

What about the guys that Jordan never beat? There are a grand total of 76 players who played against MJ in the NBA and never lost. Here are all 76 of them.

Carlan Gay

Keeping track of the Play-In Tournament race

Saturday's slate of games included just six games but it had plenty of implications on the race for the Play-In seeds in either conference. Here's a quick short look at the impact of the Saturday's results on the Play-In race.

NBA.com Staff

Highlights and top performers from Saturday

There were only six games of NBA action on the slate but there were still plenty of intriguing matchups to follow. We have you covered with final scores, highlights and more throughout the night.

NBA.com Staff

MJ to present Kobe at Naismith Hall of Fame

The two Hall of Famers were inexorably linked, with Bryant coming closer than any other player to emulating Jordan's greatness on the basketball court.

Zac Al-Khateeb

Highlights & top performers from Wednesday's action

From Luka Doncic's game-winning heroics to Steph Curry's red-hot shooting night and triple-doubles from Jokic and Westbrook, there was no shortage of standout performances around the NBA on Wednesday.

NBA.com Staff

#NBATopShotThis: Morant's incredible one-handed alley-oop

Ja Morant threw down one of the best dunks of his young career in the Grizzlies' double-digit win over the Bulls on Monday. The second-year guard shared a video of it postgame with the caption, "i got my own airline ✈️"

Scott Rafferty

Keeping track of the Play-In Tournament race

The race for spots in the Play-In Tournament is on, with a number of teams still battling for seeding as the final month of the regular season arrives.

NBA.com Staff

Highlight's & top performers from Monday's action

The NBA season continued with an eight-game schedule and plenty to follow with 16 teams in action. Below, we've got you covered with final scores, news, stats, highlights and the top fantasy performers from the day.

NBA.com Staff

Sunday's recap!

The NBA season rolled on with a 10 game slate and plenty of action to follow. If you missed any of the action we've got you covered with final scores, news, stats and highlights from each one, as well as the day's top fantasy performers.

NBA.com Staff

How Khem Birch helps the Raptors

Montreal native Khem Birch will sign with the Toronto Raptors for the remainder of the season after completing a buyout with the Orlando Magic and clearing waivers. Here's how he benefits the Raptors frontline.

Carlan Gay

LaVine erupts for 50 but Young, Hawks prevail

What a show. Trae Young and Zach LaVine went head-to-head in a classic scoring battle in Atlanta.

Kane Pitman

Friday's highlights & top performers

There were nine games of NBA action this Friday night with a handful of must-see matchups. We'll have you covered with final scoress, highlights and more from all the action.

NBA.com Staff

Boucher: 'I've been getting bullied and I've had enough of that'

With the Raptors already lacking frontcourt depth and shorthanded due to injuries and health and safety protocols, Montreal, QC product Chris Boucher needed to step up against the Bulls All-Star centre Nikola Vucevic in a game that had heavy playoff implications. Despite the loss, Boucher came through with the best performance of his career.

Kyle Irving

Thursday's highlights & top performers

A big seven-game slate on a Thursday night saw a host of stars on the floor. Keep up with all the action right here, as we keep you updated with all the final scores, news, highlights and top fantasy performers!

NBA.com Staff

Shorthanded Raptors no match for Bulls

Down seven players, the Raptors didn't have the the firepower to keep up with the Bulls despite a career performance from Chris Boucher, who finished with 38 points and 19 rebounds.

Gilbert McGregor

Running Diary: LaVine, Bulls hold off Raptors

With just eight active players, the Raptors couldn't dig deep enough to find a way to win as the Bulls created more distance with command of the East's final play-in spot.

Gilbert McGregor

Preview: Raptors-Bulls has heavy playoff implications

The Raptors trail the Bulls by 2.0 games for the final spot the the Easter Conference Play-In Tournament with just over 20 games remaining in the season. With Chicago taking the first of three meetings, it has a chance to take the season series and playoff tiebreaker with a win in this one. Can a shorthanded Toronto squad muscle up and come away with one of its biggest wins of the season?

Kyle Irving

Highlights & top performers Tuesday's action

Standout performances from Nikola Vucevic, Paul George, Nikola Jokic and Steph Curry headlined Wednesday's busy eight-game slate. Catch up on all the scores and highlights below.

NBA.com Staff

Sunday's highlights & top performers

There were seven games to look forward to on Sunday, including Rajon Rondo's debut with the Clippers. Follow along for the final scores, stats, highlights and scores from each contest.

NBA.com Staff

Friday's highlights and top performers

Ten games on tap for Friday night including a marquee matchup in Portland between the Blazers and Bucks.

Kane Pitman

How deadline acquisitions performed with new teams

In the hours leading up to the wild 2021 trade deadline, a total of 16 trades were executed involving 23 different teams. To take things a step further, 46 players were moved, and that doesn't include the number of notable players that joined new teams on the buyout market. Now that the dust is settling, we can assess which big names stand to make an immediate impact in their new situations, from Nikola Vucevic to Andre Drummond to Norm Powell. We've got you covered with all you need to know about how these familiar faces fit in new places.

Gilbert McGregor

Booker evolving into 'complete player'

Booker shot a scorching 17-of-24 from the field and took over down the stretch to give the Suns their fourth-straight win.

Benyam Kidane

Highlights, top performers from Monday's action

We had 11 games around the Association tonight, with no shortage of blockbuster performances. Catch up on all the final scores, stats, and highlights from each game.

NBA.com Staff

Potential buyout candidates following trade deadline

While all the attention ahead of this season's trade deadline was on which players could be dealt, equally interesting is which players could be bought out. We'll continue to update the following file with buyout rumours.

NBA.com Staff

On This Date: Jordan drops career-high 69 points on Cavs

"I didn't think about being tired because I wanted to win the game," Michael Jordan said afterwards. "I've been in that situation where I've scored a lot of points and we lost, and I didn't want that to happen."

Kane Pitman

Popovich becomes 3rd coach to reach 1,300 wins

Popovich needs just 35 wins to tie Don Nelson for the most regular season wins (1335) in NBA history.

Benyam Kidane

Six key takeaways from trade deadline

It was an active deadline despite Kyle Lowry not being traded, with the Magic moving three of their starters and the Heat making a big move at the eleventh hour. For more on another fascinating trade deadline, some key takeaways...

Scott Rafferty

Highlights & top performers from Wednesday's action

We had 11 games on deck and 22 teams in action on a busy night in the NBA. We've got you covered below with final scores, news, stats and highlights, as well as the top fantasy performers from the games.

NBA.com Staff

Highlights & top performers from Monday's action

There was no shortage of standout performances on a busy Monday in the NBA. Catch up on all the scores, news, stats, highlights and top fantasy performers from each game.

NBA.com Staff

Highlights & top performers from Sunday's action

The NBA season continued Sunday, with a busy 10-game slate. We've got you covered with final scores, stats, highlights and top fantasy performers with 20 teams in action.

NBA.com Staff

Highlights, updates from Friday's action

The NBA season continues with a busy slate of 10 games. With 20 teams in action, there will be plenty to follow. We've got you covered below with score updates, news, stats, highlights and the top fantasy performers from each contest.

NBA.com Staff

Is Edwards challenging Ball for ROY?

Welcome back to our 2020-21 NBA Rookie Ladder! Every other Friday, we will provide you with updated rankings to track which first-year players are leading the Rookie of the Year race. Is Anthony Edwards catching up to LaMelo Ball for the top spot? Where did first-year players end up following a top five shuffling?

Kyle Irving

On this date: MJ's return in 1995

A day after announcing "I'm back" via an infamous fax, Jordan returned to the NBA floor on March 19, 1995 against the Indiana Pacers.

Yash Matange

On This Date: 'I'm back' - Jordan announces comeback

More than year after his retirement from the game, Michael Jordan announced his return with the most famous two-word fax - "I'm back."

Benyam Kidane

Highlights & top performers from Wednesday's action

It was a busy Wednesday in the NBA, with 10 games on deck! We've got you covered with all the scores, stats and highlights from each game below.

NBA.com Staff

Highlights & top performers from Tuesday's action

Tuesday's seven-game slate served up plenty of superstar performances and we've got you covered with all the final scores, stats and highlights from each game below.

NBA.com Staff

On This Date: McGee blocks 12 shots

In the past 20 years, there have only been three players that have blocked 12 shots in an NBA game. That is the most blocked shots by a player in a game in that timeframe.

Kyle Irving

Raptors drop 5th straight with loss to Bulls

The Toronto Raptors slumped to their fifth loss in a row, going down 118-95 to the Bulls on the second night of a back-to-back.

Benyam Kidane

Highlights & top performers from Sunday's action

There were nine NBA games to look forward to on Sunday! Scroll below for final scores, stats and highlights from each contest.

NBA.com Staff

Preview: Raptors look to snap losing streak against Bulls

Both the Raptors and Bulls enter Sunday's matchup riding losing streaks, with Toronto losing its last four games and Chicago losing its last two. The game begins at 9:00 p.m. ET on TSN.

Scott Rafferty

Highlights, top performers from Friday's action

The second half of the NBA season continued with a seven-game slate. We've got you covered from coast to coast with final scores, news, stats, highlights and the top fantasy performers from the day.

NBA.com Staff

Highlights, top performers from Thursday's action

The second half of the 2020-21 NBA season was underway and tonight was the first full slate of games since the break. Headlined by Nets-Celtics, there was plenty of enticing matchups ahead.

NBA.com Staff

LaVine's rise from Dunk Contest to All-Star Game

For the first four years of his NBA career, Zach LaVine was primarily associated with his two legendary performances as the 2015 and 2016 Slam Dunk Contest champion. As he continues to grow as a player, the 26-year-old has proven to be much more than just a leaper, flashing a well-rounded skillset as a prolific scorer who has graduated to Sunday's main event for the first time.

Kyle Irving

Hits and Misses: Predictions on 2020 rookie class

With the All-Star break upon us, the 2020 rookie class has had half of a season to get accommodated to the next level. Looking back at some of his predictions before the 2020 NBA Draft, it's time to rehash where NBA.com's Kyle Irving was right and where he was wrong in assessing this crop of first-year players.

Kyle Irving

Most notable birthday performances of superstars

While there are plenty of ways to bring in a birthday, five superstars put forth performances that will live in the record books forever.

Gilbert McGregor

Highlights, top performers from Wednesday's action

There were 10 games to look forward to on an action-packed Wednesday in the NBA. Scroll below for all the final scores, stats and highlights from each game

NBA.com Staff

Head-to-Head, Week 7: Breaking down each matchup

Welcome to Head-To-Head, a new fantasy game that is centred around how many points players score. Every Monday, five new matchups will be presented. All you have to do is pick which player you think will score more points in each matchup. What's on the line? Weekly and season-long prizes, including courtside tickets and a video call with an NBA All-Star.

Kyle Irving

All-Star matchups take centre stage this week

Can't control your anticipation for this year's All-Star Game? You're in luck, as these upcoming four days alone have 13 games in which two or more All-Stars will face off head-to-head.

Gilbert McGregor

NBA postpones Sunday's Raptors-Bulls game

Because of positive test results and ongoing contact tracing within the Raptors, the team will not have the league-required eight available players to proceed with the scheduled game against the Bulls.

Official Release

Friday's scores and highlights

The Lakers got back on track, Boston held off Indiana and the Utah Jazz lost for just the seventh time this season.

NBA.com Staff

Scores, highlights from Wednesday's (ET) action

There were nine games of NBA action on this Wednesday, headlined by a clash between surging Eastern Conference opponents in the Raptors and Heat, a heavyweight battle out west between the Lakers and Jazz and much more.

NBA.com Staff

Highlights & top performers from Monday's (ET) action

We had plenty of stars in action on Monday's six-game slate. Scroll below for the final scores, stats, news, highlights and top fantasy performers from each game.

NBA.com Staff

Highlights & top performers from Sat's (ET) action

Because of two postponements, there were only five games of NBA action this Saturday (ET). But with the first rematch of the NBA Finals between the Heat and Lakers headlining the slate, there was plenty to follow.

NBA.com Staff

Challenging cases for All-Star reserves

The starters have been selected for the 2021 NBA All-Star Game, meaning the hardest decisions are coming up. Picking the reserves inevitably causes a conversation as deserving players are bound to get left out. Which players will get selected as an All-Star and which players will be left snubbed?

Kyle Irving

Highlights and top performers from Friday's action

It was a busy Friday in the NBA. We've got you covered with all the final scores, stats, news, highlights and top fantasy performers from each game.

NBA.com Staff

NBA's all-time leading scorers

LeBron James leads all active players, but who else ranks among the NBA's top scorers?

NBA.com Staff

Highlights & top performers from Wed's action

We had 10 games on deck around the Association on Wednesday! Scroll below for all the final scores, stats, news, and highlights from each game below.

NBA.com Staff

Breaking down Jordan's iconic fadeaway

It was the most unstoppable shot by the NBA's most unstoppable scorer. Here's why absolutely nobody had an answer for Michael Jordan's iconic fadeaway jumper.

Scott Rafferty

NBA adds two games to schedule

The Pistons-Bulls game, which was originally targeted for the second half of the season, will replace the Pistons-Mavericks and Hornets-Bulls games which were postponed earlier today. The Nuggets-Cavaliers game, which was originally targeted for the second half of the season, will replace the Nuggets-Hornets game which was postponed earlier today.

Official Release

Top stat lines and highlights from Monday's action

We had seven games on deck around the Association tonight, headlined by a showdown between the conference-leading Jazz and 76ers. Scroll below for the final scores, highlights and top fantasy performers.

Benyam Kidane

Feb. 14, 1990: MJ dons No. 12

On Valentine's Day in 1990, His Airness was forced to wear a No. 12 jersey as his No. 23 jersey was unavailable in Orlando. Find out why:

Yash Matange

Running diary from Friday's 11-game slate

Friday's 11-game slate did not disappoint with a handful of monster performances like 40-point outings from Luka Doncic, Terry Rozier and Nikola Vucevic and 30-point outings from Kawhi Leonard, Jayson Tatum and Anthony Davis.

NBA.com Staff

All-Star Moment: LaVine erupts for season-high 46 PTS

Zach LaVine and Coby White created NBA history, becoming the first teammates ever to hit eight-plus 3-pointers in the same game!

Benyam Kidane

Head-to-Head, Week 4: Breaking down each matchup

Welcome to Head-To-Head, a new fantasy game that is centered around how many points players score. Every Monday, five new matchups will be presented. All you have to do is pick which player you think will score more points in each matchup. What's on the line? Weekly and season-long prizes, including courtside tickets and a video call with an NBA All-Star.

Kyle Irving

Running diary from Monday's action

LeBron James' overtime heroics led the Lakers to victory, headlining a busy eight-game slate on Monday. Catch up on all the night's scores, news, stats and highlights below.

NBA.com Staff

Running diary from Saturday's action

There were 11 games of NBA action with plenty of must-see matchups headlined by the one in Dallas consisting of Luka Doncic and Stephen Curry.

NBA.com Staff

Running diary from Wednesday's action

Standout performances from Giannis Antetokounmpo, Joel Embiid, DeMar DeRozan and Zion Williamson headlined Thursday's 10-game slate. We've got you covered below with all the final scores, stats, highlights and best fantasy performers of the night.

NBA.com Staff

Waiver Wire Pickups: Who to add for Week 7

This week's waiver wire pickups highlight a couple veterans that are thriving in a new opportunity and a pair of rookies that are starting to get comfortable in the league. Take a look and see what players to add to give you a boost for the upcoming week.

Kyle Irving

Head-to-Head, Week 3: Breaking down each matchup

Welcome to Head-To-Head, a new fantasy game that is centered around how many points players score. Every Monday, five new matchups will be presented. All you have to do is pick which player you think will score more points in each matchup. What's on the line? Weekly and season-long prizes, including courtside tickets and a video call with an NBA All-Star.

Kyle Irving

All-Star Moment: Clutch LaVine edges Knicks

Not for the first time this season, the 25-year-old came up clutch for the Bulls. Averaging career-highs across the board, including his shooting percentages, LaVine is making a strong case for his first-ever All-Star selection.

Yash Matange

Running Diary from Monday's action

The NBA opened the month of February with a full 10-game slate. We've got you covered below with all the final scores, stats and highlights from each contest as well as the best fantasy stat lines.

NBA.com Staff

Optimal viewing plan for Monday's games

The new week begins with a star-studded 10-game slate. Here's the full schedule, biggest storylines and optimal viewing plan to get you ready for Monday's action.

Yash Matange

Running Diary from Saturday's action

The NBA season continued on Saturday with eight games. Scroll below for final scores, stats and highlights from each contest.

NBA.com Staff

Kawhi showing shades of Kobe, Jordan in new system

It's unfair to compare anyone to the two legends, but there's one way in particular that Kawhi Leonard is playing like Kobe Bryant and Michael Jordan to start this season. Let's take a closer look.

Scott Rafferty

Optimal viewing plan for Wed.'s 12-game slate

Wednesday night is an action-packed exciting slate for NBA basketball fans and League Pass owners with 12 games. All but six teams take the floor as long win streaks go on the line, road trips continue, and most of all - superstars suit up in nearly every game on the schedule.

Yash Matange

Head-to-Head, Week 2: Breaking down each matchup

Welcome to Head-To-Head, a new fantasy game that is centered around how many points players score. Every Monday, five new matchups will be presented. All you have to do is pick which player you think will score more points in each matchup. What's on the line? Weekly and season long prizes, including courtside tickets and a video call with an NBA All-Star.

Kyle Irving

Optimal viewing plan for 10-game slate

Monday night is an action-packed exciting slate for NBA basketball fans and League Pass owners with 10 games. It includes the Cavaliers hosting their hometown hero LeBron James in a Lakers uniform, two international superstars dueling as the Mavericks host the Nuggets and the yet another strong test for the Nets' Big 3 against the Heat. Here we have you covered with the optimal viewing plan on how to navigate your television to catch it all.

Yash Matange

Running Diary of Saturday's games

Seven games were on the schedule for Saturday night, with LeBron James, Steph Curry, Luka Doncic and Joel Embiid taking the floor. Keep up to date with all the scores, news and highlights right here!

NBA.com Staff

Don't sleep on LaVine and the Bulls

With new management, a new head coach and an elite scorer in Zach LaVine leading the way, the Bulls franchise is taking the right steps towards again being a perennial postseason contender.

Gilbert McGregor

Running diary of Friday's action

It was a packed slate with 11 games of NBA action on this Friday. We have you covered with final scores, news updates and more from each contest.

NBA.com Staff

Rookie Ladder: Did LaMelo take the top spot?

Welcome back to our 2020-21 NBA Rookie Ladder! Every other Friday, we will provide you with updated rankings to track which first-year players are leading the Rookie of the Year race. After previously coming in at No. 2, did LaMelo Ball take over the top spot? Which rookies fell out of the top-five and which rookies jumped into the top-five?

Kyle Irving

Buy or Sell: Which fantasy players should you move?

One month into the 2020-21 NBA season, you're probably beginning to identify which players to keep or part ways with on your fantasy roster. As the trade market heats up, should you buy or sell players like Trae Young, Donovan Mitchell, Devin Booker and Julius Randle?

Kyle Irving

Running diary from NBA on MLK Day

Nine games of NBA action on a special day, which included a handful of marquee matchups highlighted by the Bucks taking on the new-look Nets and another installment of Stephen Curry versus LeBron James. Scroll below as we have you covered with the final scores, highlights and more from all the action.

NBA.com Staff

Running Diary from Sunday's action

The 2020-21 NBA season continued with another six-game slate on Sunday. We've got you covered below with final scores, news, stats and highlights from throughout the day.

NBA.com Staff

Running diary from Friday's action

The red-hot LA Clippers scorch the nets, OKC outlast Chicago in OT and a monster from Andre Drummond night carries the Cavs on a big day of NBA action.

NBA.com Staff

Pelicans-Mavs, Celtics-Bulls games postponed

The NBA and NBPA will be meeting today about modifying the league’s Health and Safety Protocols.

NBA.com Staff

Running diary from Sunday's action

Sunday's eight-game schedule had plenty of big performances across the NBA. We've got you covered below with all the scores, news, stats, highlights and top fantasy performers from the night!

NBA.com Staff

Friday's highlights

10 games on a Friday night produced no shortage of highlights, with the Lakers scraping home and Steph Curry cooking the Clippers.

NBA.com Staff

Rookie Ladder: Who is leading ROY race?

Welcome to our 2020-21 NBA Rookie Ladder! Every other Friday, we will provide you with updated rankings to track which first-year players are leading the Rookie of the Year race. Did LaMelo Ball take the top spot? Did No. 1 pick Anthony Edwards crack the top five? Who is the surprise rookie rising up the ladder?

Kyle Irving

Running Diary from Wednesday's action

There were 11 NBA games on Wednesday! Scroll down for final scores, stats and highlights from each contest.

NBA.com Staff

Optimal viewing plan for 11-game slate

Wednesday night is a dream slate for NBA basketball fans and League Pass owners with 11 games of action. With plenty of good matchups headlined by Pacers-Rockets, 76ers-Wizards, Heat-Celtics, Suns-Raptors and Warriors-Clippers, many of the league's best players and teams will take the floor and you won't want to miss a second of it. Here we have you covered with the optimal viewing plan on how to navigate your television to catch it all.

Kyle Irving

Running Diary from Tuesday's action

The 2020-21 NBA season continued with five games and 10 teams in action. With plenty of storylines to follow, we've got you covered with the final scores, news, stats, highlights and the top fantasy performers below.

NBA.com Staff

Running diary from Sunday's eight games

The 2020-21 NBA season rolled on with an eight-game slate. From the first game in Detroit to the final game of the schedule in San Francisco, we've got you covered with final scores, news, stats, highlights and the day's top fantasy performers below.

NBA.com Staff

Highlights from Friday's star studded lineup

It was an All-Star cast for Friday's ten game slate, with dominant performances from LeBron, Giannis and Luka leading the way on an action packed night around the league.

NBA.com Staff

Running diary from Friday's games

With seven games on deck on Thursday, we've got you covered below with the scores, news, highlights, and the best fantasy performers of the night.

NBA.com Staff

Wins elude Wizards despite Russ triple-doubles

Westbrook joins Oscar Robertson as the only players in NBA history to record a triple-double in their first three games of a season, however, the Wizards are yet to record a win, currently sitting 0-4.

Benyam Kidane

Running diary from Tuesday's games

We had 10 games on deck for a busy Tuesday in the NBA. We've got you covered with all the scores, stats, news, highlights and the best fantasy performers of the night.

NBA.com Staff

Optimal viewing plan for tonight's games

There are 10 games to look forward to on Tuesday, including a rematch of last season's Eastern Conference Semifinals and a matchup between two of the league's up-and-coming teams. Here's the optimal viewing plan for what should be another fun slate of games.

Scott Rafferty

Curry makes history as Dubs earn first win

Steph Curry became the third player in NBA history to record 2,500 career 3-pointers as the Warriors eeked out a 129-128 win over the Chicago Bulls, thanks to Damion Lee's late 3-pointer.

Benyam Kidane

Scores & highlights from Sunday's 10-game slate

Quite a few upsets and plenty of highlights from the 10 games on Sunday. We've got you covered below with scores, news, highlights, and the best fantasy performers of the day.

NBA.com Staff

Recap of Wednesday's 12-game slate

With 12 games and 24 teams taking the floor, there was no shortage of blockbuster performances on Wednesday! On a night full of action, we've got you covered below with scores, news, highlights as well as the best fantasy performers.

NBA.com Staff

Recapping Day 8 of preseason action

The stars were out on the second last night of preseason action, with a former MVP sending an ominous warning to the rest of the league.

Kane Pitman

The case for four MIP favourites

The Most Improved Player award often catapults players towards All-Star and All-NBA status. These players are among the top candidates to win the award in the 2020-21 season.

Kyle Irving

Biggest storylines from Day 6 of preseason

Just eight teams hit the floor on Wednesday as LeBron James and Anthony Davis made their pre-season debuts, while Coby White and Zach LaVine put on a show for the Bulls. We've got you covered with all the big takeaways from Day 6 of pre-season.

Benyam Kidane

Biggest storylines from Day 3 of the preseason

Preseason action continued in the NBA with 12 teams taking the floor on Sunday. From the Nets' All-Star duo making their debut to the LA franchises playing the second of their two preseason games, there were plenty of storylines to keep track of. We've got you covered with all the action from Day 3 of preseason.

Yash Matange

Biggest takeaways from Day 1 of preseason

The NBA pre-season got underway with 10 teams in action. The Lakers new additions impressed in their first outing, while John Wall and DeMarcus Cousins made their return to the court after lengthy layoffs. We've got you covered with all the action from Day 1.

Benyam Kidane

Players primed for breakout season

Ahead of the 2020-21 season tip-off, who are the potential breakout stars that could make their mark on the league?

Kane Pitman

Scottie Pippen told Michael Jordan why he 'wasn’t too pleased' with 'The Last Dance'

Scottie Pippen wasn't a fan of the documentary series.

Jordan Heck

Are the Bulls ready to make the leap?

Headlined by their young core of Coby White, Zach LaVine, Lauri Markannen and Wendell Carter Jr., plus rookie Patrick Williams, the No. 4 overall pick in the 2020 Draft, the Bulls are set for a fresh start in 2020-21 under new head coach Billy Donovan.

Benyam Kidane

Will the Bulls draft gamble pay off?

The Bulls selected Florida State forward Patrick Williams with the No. 4 pick in the 2020 NBA Draft, turning heads with the prospect being selected much earlier than anyone anticipated. Will Chicago's gamble pay off? Or will it be the reach of the draft?

Kyle Irving

Will LaVar Ball play Michael Jordan 1-on-1? 'Why not?' says father of LaMelo Ball

LaVar once said he could beat Jordan in a game of 1-on-1. With Jordan's Charlotte Hornets drafting LaMelo, rumors of a pay-per-view showdown have resurfaced.

Jacob Hancock

NBA mock draft 2020: What will Timberwolves, Warriors do?

There isn't even a consensus on what the Timberwolves will do with the No. 1 pick, let alone how the first round of the 2020 NBA Draft will play out.

Jordan Greer

Examining Avdija's fit with teams at top of the draft

Maccabi Tel Aviv young star Deni Avdija is one of the best prospects in the 2020 NBA Draft class. With the expectation that he'll be selected among the first few picks of the draft, take a look at how Avdija fits in with each team that has a top-five pick.

Kyle Irving

Trade destinations for Westbrook

According to Shams Charania of The Athletic, Westbrook wants out of Houston. If the Rockets do make him available ahead of the 2020-21 season, there are a number of teams that could pursue the nine-time All-Star.

Scott Rafferty

Meet the NBA's new head coaches

Almost a third of the teams in the NBA will enter the 2020-21 season with a new head coach, including a rebuilding team in the Knicks, a team on the rise in the Pelicans and a title contender in the Clippers.

Scott Rafferty

What you need to know about the 'Jordan Rules'

Before Jordan won his first championship, the "Bad Boys" Pistons served as his biggest roadblock. They didn't necessarily shut him down, but the Pistons were able to contain Jordan and the Bulls in a way no other team in the league could at the time.

Scott Rafferty

Was Isiah Thomas deserving of the Dream Team?

The absence of the Pistons guard on the 1992 Dream Team has long been linked to a request by Michael Jordan. But was Isiah deserving? And who would he replace?

Juan Estevez

Best players that didn't make Dream Team

Isiah Thomas isn't the only star who missed out on making the Dream Team.

Micah Adams

Most interesting teams on draft night

With the 2020 NBA Draft being one of the first steps toward the 2020-21 season, there are plenty of teams that are making their first moves toward shaping their roster for Opening Night. Which NBA franchises are the most interesting to watch on draft night? Our NBA.com staff discusses.

NBA.com Staff

Best free agent defenders

So often the focus when looking at free agency is on the offensive end. With that in mind, who are the best options on the defensive side of the floor among the 2020 free agents?

Kane Pitman

On this Date: Jordan sets the tone for first scoring title

On Nov. 1, 1986, Michael Jordan carried the momentum from a playoff explosion the year prior to score 50 points in the Bulls season-opener against the New York Knicks. This performance set the tone for what became Jordan's first of 10 scoring titles in his NBA career.

Kyle Irving

Who are the best available coaches?

There are now just two NBA teams in search of a new head coach for the 2020-21 season. Which names will come up in consideration to fill the vacancies?

Gilbert McGregor

On This Date: Jordan does it all in his NBA debut

Michael Jordan showed his superstar potential in his NBA debut to the tune of 16 points, seven assists, six rebounds, four blocks and two steals in 40 minutes of play.

Scott Rafferty

MJ discusses social media era

Michael Jordan is one of the biggest names in the history of sport. Despite playing in the 90's MJ was a revered figure across the globe in his prime that came well before the social media era.

Kane Pitman

The NBA's championship legacy gatekeeper

When you're as dominant of a player as LeBron James is, you have the power to create or prevent legacies for others. While there's a handful of superstars who will forever be a champion thanks to James, the list of players that never won — or are still in search of — an NBA title runs much longer thanks to LeBron's gatekeeping.

Kyle Irving

Who is the GOAT: LeBron or MJ?

LeBron James has earned his fourth NBA championship and fourth Finals MVP, closing the gap on the ring total of all-time great Michael Jordan. As LeBron's legacy continues to grow, the debate of who is the best player in league history becomes closer than ever before. Here's a look at some numbers to support either side of the argument.

Kyle Irving

Michael Jordan talks motivation in unreleased 'The Last Dance' footage

In a previously unreleased clip from the Emmy-winning documentary series, Jordan can be seen chatting with "SportsCenter" anchor Stuart Scott in the midst of the 1998 NBA Finals.

Jordan Greer

Examining LaMelo's fit with teams at top of draft

LaMelo Ball is widely considered to be among the top prospects in the 2020 draft class, with the expectation that the playmaking point guard will be a top-five pick. How does Ball fit in with the current roster of each NBA franchise that picks in the top five?

Kyle Irving

Zach LaVine reacts to Bulls hiring Billy Donovan during 'Call of Duty' live stream

One Bulls player offered a strong endorsement of the team's latest hire just minutes after it happened.

Jordan Greer

Bulls hire Billy Donovan as head coach

Donovan posted a record of 243-157 (.608) with the Oklahoma City Thunder, taking them to playoffs in each of his five seasons as head coach.

NBA.com Staff

Podcast series on 'Last Dance' Bulls set to debut

American journalist J.A. Adande and former Bulls' guard B.J. Armstrong to revisit emmy-nominated documentary "The Last Dance" and the 1997-98 NBA Champion Chicago Bulls in a 10 part podcast series.

NBA.com Staff

What 2020 NBA Draft lottery results mean for Bulls

The Bulls caught a break. Can they capitalize on their good fortune?

Dan Bernstein

Who is representing each team during the Draft Lottery?

Three-time NBA champion and two-time MVP Stephen Curry headlines the list of people representing their teams during the virtual 2020 NBA Draft Lottery. Which representative will bring their franchise luck in earning the No. 1 overall pick?

Kyle Irving

Bulls fans react with glee after team fires coach Jim Boylen

Jim Boylen's tenure with the Chicago Bulls is over, having compiled a 39-84 record since taking charge in December 2018.

Omnisport

Boylen out as head coach of Bulls

The Chicago Bulls made the move to fire Jim Boylen on Friday. The team announced the search for a replacement will begin immediately.

Carlan Gay

Bulls might be stuck with Jim Boylen

Chicago is apparently worried the COVID-19 pandemic will take a toll on its bottom line, limiting its staff flexibility.

Dan Bernstein

Pistons fans hate seeing Michael Jordan's Jumpman logo on Detroit uniforms

This will not be a pleasant sight for Pistons fans who fondly remember the "Bad Boys" era.

Jordan Greer

All-Rookie Team predictions

After predicting the All-NBA Team, we shift the spotlight to the league's best 10 rookies. With the amount of talent in this year's rookie class, it's no easy task. Has Zion played enough for a First Team nod? Did Terence Davis II make the cut?

Gilbert McGregor

'NBA Jam' creator admits he gave Pistons key advantage over Bulls

You have to respect the level of pettiness.

Jordan Greer

Building the perfect MJ team in 2020

Imagine Michael Jordan in today's NBA. Now imagine you're tasked with building the perfect team around MJ with current players. Who are the ideal running mates? LeBron? Giannis? Kawhi? Now that all 10 episodes of "The Last Dance" have aired, we spun it forward to imagine what a team starring Jordan might look like in 2020.

Scott Rafferty

Was MJ's shot the greatest ever?

Sunday marks the 22-year anniversary of Michael Jordan's game-winner in Game 6 of the 1998 Finals. Was it the greatest shot in playoff history? We picked 16 of the greatest shots in NBA postseason history, seeded them 1-16 and placed them in a bracket. Here's how it all unfolded as determined by fans of NBA.com.

Micah Adams

Timeline of Michael Jordan's 6 NBA titles

Jordan led the Bulls to six championships in as many Finals appearances over an eight-year span. The six titles has the Bulls tied in third for the most NBA championships ever behind the Boston Celtics (17) and the Los Angeles Lakers (16).

Yash Matange

A near-trade involving Clyde Drexler could have taken an NBA title from Michael Jordan

Drexler was almost a member of the Sonics.

Dan Bernstein

Bulls: No decision on Boylen

Jim Boylen's future as Chicago's head coach remains unclear.

Omnisport

Jordan, Jordan Brand pledge $100M to social justice causes

"Until the ingrained racism that allows our country’s institutions to fail is completely eradicated, we will remain committed to protecting and improving the lives of Black people," Jordan and Jordan Brand said in a statement.

NBA.com Staff

OTD: MJ's Shrug game in 1992

In Game 1 of the 1992 Finals, often called the "shrug game", Jordan set Finals records for points scored in a half (35) and 3-pointers made in one half (six).

Yash Matange

How NBA legends performed in playoff debuts

In anticipation of Luka Doncic, as well as potentially Zion Williamson and Ja Morant, making their postseason debuts in 2020, we take a look back at how some of the league's biggest names — former and current — performed in their postseason debuts.

Yash Matange

MJ issues statement on George Floyd

Charlotte Hornets owner and Chicago Bulls legend Michael Jordan added his voice to the conversation, calling for justice and condemning the “ingrained racism” in the United States.

NBA.com Staff

Michael Jordan comments on George Floyd's death, finally finds voice on social issues

The NBA legend has been notoriously reticent to make comments about difficult topics.

Tom Gatto

Michael Jordan-penned love letter to Amy Hunter sells for over $25,000 at auction

In a letter written to the then-actress and model, Jordan appears to be breaking off a relationship.

Joe Rivera

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