The 10-man rotation, starring quality Clipper losses
(Wed, 07 Jan 2009 13:10:44 PST)
A look around the league and the web that covers it. It's also important to note that the rotation order and...

Bulls Team Report
(Wed, 07 Jan 2009 02:10:05 PST)

The Bulls finally made a step toward getting healthy Tuesday when forward Drew Gooden returned after missing eight games with an ankle injury.

Forward Luol Deng (sprained ankle) may be back by Friday when the Bulls host Washington, while guard Kirk Hinrich (thumb surgery) plans to start practicing either Wednesday or Thursday.

Whether a complete roster will cure what's ailing the Bulls remains to be seen. Struggling with six losses in the previous seven games, the Bulls finally got on the right track by beating Sacramento, but shot less than 40 percent from the field for the third consecutive game.

"I wish I had an answer other than we are out of sync because of injuries and the schedule," coach Vinny Del Negro said.

Power Poll: It's official ... NBA no-longer two-team show
(Tue, 06 Jan 2009 12:07:53 PST)
One thing that seemed certain before the season started was this: Every week, when formulating the poll, the...

BDL NBA Power Rankings: Bringing in the New Year
(Tue, 06 Jan 2009 07:50:11 PST)
The BDL NBA Power Rankings combine two parts Cactus Juice with one part flippant observation to create the most...

Jennings' transition to Europe a slowing process
(Wed, 31 Dec 2008 16:32:00 PST)
Brandon Jennings is serving as a test case for getting around the NBA's high school rule.

BDL NBA Power Rankings: Look who's looking up
(Tue, 30 Dec 2008 11:05:38 PST)
The BDL NBA Power Rankings combine two parts champagne with one part flippant observation to create the most...

NBA Power Poll: Lakers bump Celtics from top spot
(Tue, 30 Dec 2008 08:26:42 PST)
Who deserves to be at the top of the latest NBA Power Poll? The Christmas Day game tells the story.

Gordon passes Pippen as Bulls' king of 3s
(Sat, 27 Dec 2008 16:52:56 PST)
Ben Gordon made three 3-pointers in the first quarter on Saturday night against the Atlanta Hawks to pass Scottie Pippen and become the Chicago Bulls' career leader in 3-pointers. Pippen made 664 3-pointers in 856 games with the Bulls. Gordon, playing in his 346th game with the Bulls, began the night with 663 3-pointers.

Deng held out against Hawks with sprained ankle
(Sat, 27 Dec 2008 15:33:47 PST)
Chicago Bulls forward Luol Deng could miss up to a week with a sprained left ankle, although he did not appear to be limping when he was held out of Saturday night's game against the Atlanta Hawks. Deng hurt the ankle while attempting to grab a rebound Friday night at Miami. An MRI exam was negative, said Bulls coach Vinny Del Negro, who hopes the forward misses no more than a week.

Bulls F Deng out at least two games
(Sat, 27 Dec 2008 05:16:03 PST)
Chicago Bulls forward Luol Deng will not play when the team visits Atlanta on Saturday and it is uncertain as to when he will return to action.

Heat time-out in final minute irks Bulls
(Fri, 26 Dec 2008 18:24:52 PST)
Knowing the outcome was decided, Miami coach Erik Spoelstra said he was simply removing three starters and eliminating any chance of a freak injury. Instead, the Chicago Bulls saw it as an insult. And so goes a new chapter of a Heat-Bulls rivalry that just won't go away. Spoelstra called a timeout with 30.9 seconds remaining in Miami's 90-77 win over Chicago on Friday, doing so to get Dwyane Wade,...

Deng leaves with sprained ankle
(Fri, 26 Dec 2008 15:58:55 PST)
Chicago forward Luol Deng left the Bulls' game against the Miami Heat on Friday after spraining his left ankle while attempting to grab a rebound. The Bulls said he would not return. Deng landed awkwardly with 7:52 left in the third quarter, tumbled to the floor and grabbed the area just below his left knee.

1 vs. 2 in Miami: Rose's Bulls at Beasley's Heat
(Thu, 25 Dec 2008 09:53:02 PST)
Michael Beasley likes Derrick Rose, enjoys watching him play, even has been following his fellow rookie's stats over the course of their first NBA season. So when they meet as full-fledged pros for the first time Friday, don't expect some acrimonious mano-a-mano matchup. "No, we're cool," Beasley said.

For the Lakers, Celtics are still team to beat
(Thu, 25 Dec 2008 07:52:00 PST)
The Celtics have loftier goals in mind than just beating the Lakers on Christmas Day.