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RSS: Bulls Official News · Nov 10, 2010

Bulls unveil new EnergizaBulls Fitness Learning Center

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Bulls use $1.475 million grant to create fitness centers in local schools

November 10, 2010 – On Tuesday, Scottie Pippen, Taj Gibson and Sidney Green officially unveiled the newest EnergizaBulls Fitness Learning Center.

The new fitness center is located at McPherson Elementary School (4728 N. Wolcott) on the city’s north side.

In 2009, the Bulls’ charity organization CharitaBulls was awarded approximately $1.475 million from the U.S. Department of Education to help enhance physical education programs within Chicago Public Schools.

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RSS: Chicago Breaking Sports · Nov 10, 2010

Today's question: Will the Heat coach last?

Coach Erik Spoelstra motions towards the Heat bench during a game against the Hornets. (US Presswire)

Reporters from Tribune newspapers around the nation give their take on the question of the day. Leave a comment with your opinion, and check back all day for updates.

Today's question: Will Erik Spoelstra last the entire season as the coach of the Heat?

K.C. Johnson, Chicago Tribune

Pat Riley has developed a well-earned reputation as a win-at-all-costs competitor, sort of the Michael Jordan of the boardroom. Nevertheless, I still say Erik Spoelstra finishes the season as Heat coach. For starters, Spoelstra didn't get dumber during the offseason, and he's already considered one of the brighter young minds in the NBA.

Secondly, Riley got his competitive jones last summer, when he scored the remarkable coup of landing LeBron James and Chris Bosh and re-signing Dwyane Wade. Integrating those players will take some time. And everybody knew the Heat still had deficiencies at center and point guard. Finally, Riley and Spoelstra are close. And they communicate all the time.

I know there's this perception Riley can backstab anybody. But I just don't see it here. I can see meddling and suggestions. I can't see a firing.

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RSS: Blog a Bull · Nov 11, 2010

Know your BaB Fanposts/Fanshots 11/11: Marcus Thornton, Rose vs. Wall, KG vs. Noah

As we wait for today's game preview (and good news on that front: Warriors played last night in NY), a look around what's popped up on the sidebar the last day or so:

A modest proposal to look into acquiring Marcus Thornton, who's racking up DNPs in New Orleans after a surprisingly excellent rookie season. Bulls could take in his meager salary without sending any out, so the price would likely be a first-rounder. I'd say only if the Bulls have already soured on CJ Watson, who I think is just playing poorly and is not a fundamentally bad fit.

Joakim Noah continues to be awesome, and basically calls Kevin Garnett the jerk he is. And, he is. Really.

We're starting 'Around the NBA' threads on off nights, and last night's performance by John Wall lead to the inevitable Rose vs. Wall debate. It's alright not to be personally offended by the comparison. No, really: Wall looks very good. Rose is good too.

According to Basketball Value's adjusted +/-, the Bulls starting lineup has been pretty excellent so far this season.

Former Bulls Quintin Dailey died.

As always, check those sidebars. Always good stuff that the people get to before I do.

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RSS: Chicago Breaking Sports · Nov 11, 2010

Bulls catch break: Lee out tonight for Warriors

By K.C. Johnson

David Lee, the Warriors' prime offseason acquisition, will miss Thursday's game against the Bulls after taking Wilson Chandler's tooth in his elbow during the third quarter of the Warriors' victory over the Knicks on Wednesday in New York.

Lee is averaging 14.3 points and 11.3 rebounds.

Lee finished the game and had 28 points and 10 rebounds to haunt his old team. But the medical attention Lee received on Thursday to close the wound forced him out for the Bulls' game.
Lee, who met with the Bulls during free agency, admitted he wanted badly to play against a team that ultimately signed Carlos Boozer.

"There is a little extra motivation, not from an anger standpoint but just NBA players are very prideful," Lee said. "I'd like to think I'm one of the better power forwards in the league and a guy who is helping his team win games."
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RSS: Chicago Breaking Sports · Nov 11, 2010

Bulls' Noah on Garnett: 'very mean' and 'ugly'

Bulls forward Joakim Noah turned up the heat in his feud with Kevin Garnett, telling "The Waddle & Silvy Show" on WMVP-AM 1000 on Wednesday that the Celtics forward is "a very mean guy" and "ugly, too."

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RSS: Blog a Bull · Nov 11, 2010

2010-11 Open Game Thread #7: Bulls vs Golden State Warriors

Reminder: if you sign up for a game preview: like, do it.

Next thread at 8:15.

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RSS: Chicago Breaking Sports · Nov 11, 2010

Bulls Game Day: Blowing out Warriors at half

By K.C. Johnson

The Bulls jumped on the Warriors early, putting together their best effort at both ends thus far this season in building a 66-38 halftime lead.

The Bulls converted 11 Warriors' turnovers into 21 points and also posted 22 fast-break points.

Keith Bogans hit a 3-pointer just before halftime. Luol Deng scored 21 points. And Derrick Rose added 18 points and eight assists.

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RSS: Blog a Bull · Nov 11, 2010

2010-11 Open Game Thread #7 OVERFLOW: Bulls vs. Golden State Warriors

Next thread at 9:30.

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RSS: Blog a Bull · Nov 11, 2010

Bulls 120, Warriors 90

More photos » Nam Y. Huh - AP

BIG MACS nom nom nom (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)

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No need for a recap, right? With their fourth game in five nights, the Warriors showed up but quickly figured why bother.

Complete destruction by the Bulls, from what I saw (less and less as the game went on, mind you), everyone was great. And no reason to feel guilty about some schedule (and David Lee being out) luck: Bulls more than pay the price the other way with the circus trip.

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RSS: Chicago Breaking Sports · Nov 11, 2010

Lakers' Jackson says Heat can break Bulls' record

The Los Angeles Times reports: Lakers coach Phil Jackson said Thursday that although the Lakers are off to an 8-0 start, they can't break his 1995-96 Bulls team's NBA regular-season record of 72 wins.

"Everything just has to break perfect for that to happen," said Jackson, citing injuries and the rigors of travel for a West Coast team. "Plus a team has to be very, very resilient and very, very capable of filling in for one another at multiple positions."

Asked if a team in the near future could win 70 games or more, Jackson said, "I think this Miami team could. I mean, they are talented enough to do that. They may not be deep enough yet, or have all their persons in place...If they stay together, they have a good chance. They have a very talented team."

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RSS: Chicago Breaking Sports · Nov 11, 2010

Yao Ming sidelined, won't play vs. Bulls Tuesday

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HOUSTON -- Rockets center Yao Ming has a mild left ankle sprain and is expected to be out at least a week.

Yao was injured in the first quarter of Houston's 98-91 loss to the Wizards on Wednesday night. An MRI taken Thursday in Indianapolis confirmed the injury. Yao will return to Houston to begin rehabilitation while the team finishes its road trip.

The Bulls play at the Rockets on Tuesday.
The Rockets have been closely monitoring Yao's minutes this season in his return after sitting out all of last season following surgery to repair his broken left foot.

Yao, a seven-time All-Star, is averaging 10.2 points and 5.8 rebounds while averaging 18.2 minutes a game for the struggling Rockets, who are 1-6.

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RSS: Chicago Breaking Sports · Nov 12, 2010

Bulls' day after analysis: There's the defense!

By K.C. Johnson

Obviously, the Bulls aren't going to tally 14 steals and score 31 points off 19 turnovers every game.

But at least for one night, the much maligned Bulls' defense showed some teeth. And the scary part? Players think they can play better.

"We just followed our game plan to shrink the floor," said Keith Bogans, who had six steals. "We're starting to make teams play in a crowd. But we can still play better."

The Bulls committed a franchise-low seven personal fouls, a far cry from the 28 they committed Opening Night against the Thunder.

"We're moving our feet better," coach Tom Thibodeau said. "We're pulling our hands back, playing better body position defense. Our help is better and we're giving appropriate help."

Photo: Keith Bogans steals the ball from Golden State's Brandan Wright in the first half. (Chris Sweda / Tribune)

You could tell Thibodeau was fired up about his team's defense because he gave his most detailed answer about some of his defensive philosophy.

"I don't like reckless gambling," he said. "But I do like to get back, get set, have appropriate ball pressure and help. Keep the ball out of the paint and be active with your hands. When you play defense with your feet and use your hands to aid you, you can create a lot of deflections.

"As you read plays and understand what the coverages are going to lead to, I think our athleticism plays into that and we will get some steals and get in the open floor. To me, I like the contested two-pointer, a rebound, outlet and go. I think we're making progress."

It showed against the Warriors. And this is a critical week for the Bulls, who are 2-0 on a three-game homestand in advance of the typically brutal, seven-game trip next week.

Getting to 5-3 with a victory on Saturday against the Wizards could provide at least a little cushion to a trip that, on paper, projects to be a difficult one.

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RSS: Chicago Breaking Sports · Nov 12, 2010

Bulls' day after analysis: There's the defense!

By K.C. Johnson

Obviously, the Bulls aren't going to tally 14 steals and score 31 points off 19 turnovers every game.

But at least for one night, the much maligned Bulls' defense showed some teeth. And the scary part? Players think they can play better.

"We just followed our game plan to shrink the floor," said Keith Bogans, who had six steals. "We're starting to make teams play in a crowd. But we can still play better."

The Bulls committed a franchise-low seven personal fouls, a far cry from the 28 they committed Opening Night against the Thunder.

"We're moving our feet better," coach Tom Thibodeau said. "We'repulling our hands back, playing better body position defense. Our helpis better and we're giving appropriate help."

Photo: Keith Bogans steals the ball from Golden State's Brandan Wright in the first half. (Chris Sweda / Tribune)

You could tell Thibodeau was fired up about his team's defensebecause he gave his most detailed answer about some of his defensivephilosophy.

"I don't like reckless gambling," he said. "But I do like to getback, get set, have appropriate ball pressure and help. Keep the ballout of the paint and be active with your hands. When you play defensewith your feet and use your hands to aid you, you can create a lot ofdeflections.

"As you read plays and understand what the coverages are going tolead to, I think our athleticism plays into that and we will get somesteals and get in the open floor. To me, I like the contestedtwo-pointer, a rebound, outlet and go. I think we're making progress."

It showed against the Warriors. And this is a critical week for theBulls, who are 2-0 on a three-game homestand in advance of thetypically brutal, seven-game trip next week.

Getting to 5-3 with a victory on Saturday against the Wizards couldprovide at least a little cushion to a trip that, on paper, projects tobe a difficult one.

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RSS: Blog a Bull · Nov 12, 2010

Happy Keith Bogans video day

Hey, he had 6 steals, and 14 points!

In case they're not showing up, first is from CSNChicago, second is from the Bulls (and piccolomair's destroyed fanshot)

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RSS: Chicago Breaking Sports · Nov 12, 2010

Did Benny the Bull steal the show?

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The Bulls dismantled the Golden State Warriors Thursday night 120-90. They finally played some defense, Luol Deng and Derrick Rose each had double-doubles, Joakim Noah had another solid game with his father, Yannick, in attendance, but getting equal play, if not more, Friday is the over-the-shoulder, halfcourt shot Benny the Bull sank during a timeout. It's not as good as Rose's two-handed tomahawk jam (also in this video) or the woman being swung around by her hair at halftime (sadly, not featured), but still impressive. Consider yourself warned: The host in this video is excessively peppy.

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RSS: Bulls Official News · Nov 12, 2010

Ask Sam | Sam Smith opens his mailbag | 11.12.10

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Sam Smith opens his mailbag to respond to the latest round of e-mails from his readers.

Posted by Sam Smith | asksam@Bulls.com | 11.12.10 | 9:35 a.m. CT

Who do you think is going to be a better player Derrick Rose or John Wall? After seeing Wall post that triple double yesterday it got me thinking...is John Wall going to be better than our Derrick Rose? I guess you can judge that at the end of their careers to see who won the most titles and who makes the biggest impact to their team. However looking at what Wall is doing now as a rookie vs what Derrick did in his rookie year...Wall is looking pretty good.

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RSS: Chicago Breaking Sports · Nov 12, 2010

Ex-Bull Hoiberg wins his Iowa St. coaching debut

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AMES, Iowa -- Iowa State's senior leaders made sure former Bulls player (1999-2003) Fred Hoiberg wouldn't have to sweat out his long-anticipated debut as the Cyclones coach.

Jamie Vanderbeken scored a career-high 23 points, Diante Garrett added 19 and Iowa State easily beat Northern Arizona 78-64 on Friday night, giving Hoiberg exactly the start he was looking for in his first season as a head coach at any level.

Iowa State (1-0) led by as many as 27 points in winning its 13th straight season opener -- and its first with "The Mayor" patrolling the sidelines.

"I was comfortable. It feels right," said Hoiberg, who earned that nickname as a star player for Iowa State in the 90s. "When your guys go out there and they execute the offense and it does what it's designed to do and then they make out of it, that's all you can ask for."

Photo: Iowa State coach Fred Hoiberg directs his team during the first half. (AP / Charlie Neibergall)
Iowa State erased any suspense over the outcome in about nine minutes. Hoiberg promised to run a much more up-tempo style than his predecessor, Greg McDermott, and the Cyclones played fast and easy in jumping ahead 25-10 midway through the first half.

The real star of the night, though, was Hoiberg, who received a standing ovation before the game.

Hoiberg, 38, grew up in Ames and played for Iowa State from 1992-95 under beloved former coach Johnny Orr. After a 10-year NBA playing career and four years in the front office with the Minnesota Timberwolves, Hoiberg jumped at the chance to revive the sagging fortunes of his alma mater.

The end of McDermott's tenure was marred by a number of player defections that gutted Iowa State's roster.

Hoiberg had just nine healthy players available against Northern Arizona -- and only three of them had ever played for the Cyclones before.

"I was concerned about this game. I knew they'd come out and play hard, they're well-coached, and it's a team I think has a chance to win that league this year," Hoiberg said.

Friday night's opener also marked the Cyclones' first regular season game at Hilton Coliseum since floods ravaged the campus in early August. The lower level of the arena was filled with water that reached 12-14 feet, and workers spent the next three months getting the gym ready for last week's exhibition opener.

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RSS: Blog a Bull · Nov 13, 2010

Game Preview #8: Chicago Bulls vs. Washington Wizards

Ed- Thanks to arjosheph for tonight's preview!

I wanted to come up with a fresh angle for this game, and here's what I settled on: this game will suck.

When I say that it will suck, I don't mean it won't be interesting. There's the obvious angle of Rose vs. Wall, our beloved point guard vs. D.C.'s great new hope, two really fast guys who used to play for the same college coach (let's ask Coach Cal one more time who's faster, just so he can be diplomatic again). I'm sure that's what the national audience will care about most, and it's what the national media will focus on in the recaps. It's also going to be very interesting to watch; I'm hoping Rose schools the rook at least three times tonight. Of course, there's the question of whether we made a huge mistake in trading away Kevin Seraphin (zero minutes played so far in real NBA action). I should probably mention the ex-pat Captain Kurt; I still feel unsettled whenever I see him in a non-Bulls jersey, and it was interesting to see him and Deng go at each other in the preseason. There's also the fact that this is the last home game before the dreaded Circus Trip (which is really an incongruous name for something hyped to be so scary, unless of course you don't like clowns; I propose we call it the Scary Clown Trip from now on), meaning it's a game the Bulls "need" to win. Those are the reasons to tune in, and I certainly will be doing that myself. But this game will probably suck (explantion after the jump).

Option 1: The Bulls blow them out. Obviously the prefered outcome, a blowout builds momentum into the West Coast swing, establishes that the Bulls are in a higher caste than the Wiz, and further boosts Chicago's standing in the all-important Hollinger rankings. But blowouts are boring (as we just witnessed with Golden State). What's worse, they're stressful -- you're always waiting for that collapse, for the Bulls to relax, for the other team to go on a run and deflate our home team, pulling out the improbable win. After the Bulls get enough blowouts under their belts, we might be able to trust them. I'm not there yet.

Option 2: It's a close game. Much more satisfiying to watch, but what the hell? You guys can't blow out the Wizards? One of the worst teams in the league, and coming off a back-to-back? If it's a close game, odds are it's been sloppy as hell. If both teams are playing their best basketball, the Bulls should be winning comfortably.

Option 3: The Bulls lose big. Doesn't really need explication.

Those are the options, as far as I see them, and they all suck in their own way. I hate to be a Debbie Downer, and maybe I'm just stretching for a creative schtick, but this is really the type of game that is supposed to suck -- the Wizards are horrible, and will tend to bring down the quality of whatever they're involved in.

The Bulls should be able to make the game suck in the best way possible (Option 1), though. To do that, they will have to play a bit more patiently and intelligently. The Bulls are currently the second-worst team in the Association in giving up steals. Washington happens to be the second-best team in the league in getting steals, with Wall pacing all individual players in that category. Some judicious back-door cuts and fewer Bogans-esque giveaways will take away Washington's greatest strength. The Wizards are also Manute-Bol-level thin in the frontcourt and have jumping-jack big men who will try to block anything that looks like it might be a shot. Some well-timed pump fakes and incessant driving to the rim might produce some foul trouble, forcing the Wiz to play Yi "The Chairman" Jianlian and Hilton "No Nickname" Armstrong far more than they should be played in any NBA game.

Game details: 7:00 p.m. Central, WGN, WGN America

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RSS: Blog a Bull · Nov 13, 2010

Wizards at Bulls Gamethread 1

Kurt vs. the Bulls.

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RSS: Chicago Breaking Sports · Nov 13, 2010

Wizards' Wall on Rose, MJ, playing with Hinrich

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