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Pace Eff eFG FT/FG OREB% TOr Chicago 85.0 115.3 50.0% 22.5 19.5 7.1 Portland 143.5 61.6% 43.8 42.4 11.8 In Denver, after the second of what is now three-straight blowout losses, Vinny Del Negro went off on the team's apparent lack of effort . I didn't watch much of that game, but it didn't appear this is ever a team that won't try hard, since they simply have to in order to be competitive. That's the...
Sacramento Bee (Free subscription) | 11/22/2009
LYNNE SLADKY Associated Press Jimmie Johnson says, "I don't expect the fan appeal … to come easy. I've always had to earn it." The walk from the Arco Arena floor to the loading dock where the visiting team's bus routinely parks is a short one. But that didn't keep former Kings swingman John Salmons from losing his way Tuesday, veering more toward his old team's nearby practice facility...
The FanHouse - NBA (Free subscription) | 11/18/2009
by Matt Steinmetz Filed under: Bulls , NBA Coaches SACRAMENTO -- Vinny Del Negro is 10 games into his second season as the coach of the Chicago Bulls . He was hired in June 2009, despite never having been a head coach on any level. FanHouse caught up with Del Negro before Chicago's 101-87 win over the Kings on Tuesday night and talked to him about the challenges of his unique situation. Vinny Del...
Chicago Tribune (Free subscription) | 11/18/2009
Brad Miller and John Salmons big boost since coming from Sacramento Kings SACRAMENTO, Calif. -- Everyone from general manager Gar Forman to coach Vinny Del Negro to teammates have called Brad Miller and John Salmons stabilizing forces since leaving this NBA outpost via trade last February 18.
Sactown Royalty (Free subscription) | 11/17/2009
More photos » by Nam Y. Huh - AP Browse more photos » " HAHA! And then the Hamburglar was like, 'Whatchu talkin' 'bout Willis?' HA HA HA HA HA HA! Oh my god, it was hilarious. ... You had to be there." THE OPPONENT The Bulls are doing it wrong. Whereas the Kings thrive on offense and pull through (sorta) on defense, Chicago does the opposite: good boring defense, bad boring offense....
ESPN (Free subscription) | 11/08/2009
Bulls forward Tyrus Thomas had surgery on his left forearm Saturday, a day after he broke it during a weight-training session.
Blog-a-Bull (Free subscription) | 11/04/2009
Tyrus Thomas not traveling to Cleveland UPDATE: Didn't catch this from Mike McGraw this morning : The Bulls said Tyrus Thomas arrived at Tuesday's morning shootaround at the Berto Center, spoke to trainer Fred Tedeschi and was sent home to get some rest. Coach Vinny Del Negro said Thomas saw a doctor in the afternoon. That helps the 'he's actually sick' story, but I'd still like more of a statement...
Chicagoist (Free subscription) | 11/04/2009
AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh During Tuesday's morning shoot around, the Bulls sent power forward home Tyrus Thomas home with "flu-like symptoms." Thomas missed the Bulls dramatic comeback win against the Milwaukee Bucks last night, with rookie Taj Gibson starting in his place. But many want to know... does Thomas really have the flu ? Or does the fourth year player simply have a "blue flu?"...
Pounding The Rock (Free subscription) | 10/30/2009
Tell me, how does that concrete floor taste? Thankfully, the weekend is a time that can help us forget that oh-so-painful first loss. Also, Friday TWSS's are not about the Spurs (but more about our friendly neighborhood SB Nation blogs, hoops, and other off-topic stuff), so relax. Hop on in if you're not doing much during the weekend. Oh, and don't forget to bring your drink , too. I have my 1993 Zilliken...
The Big Dead Sidebar (Free subscription) | 10/27/2009
Get your Craig Sager on after the jump... East Playoff Teams: Celtics, Cavs, Magic, Raptors, Sixers, Bulls, Pistons, Knicks West Playoff Teams: Lakers, Nuggets, Jazz, Spurs, Mavs, Hornets, Oklahoma City NBA Finals: Lakers > Cavs (6 games) MVP: LeBron James, Cavs Rookie of the Year: Tyreke Evans, Kings Coach of the Year: Not Vinny Del Negro, Any NBA team
ESPN (Free subscription) | 10/27/2009
The Bulls say Derrick Rose is healthy enough to start the opener against the Spurs.
ESPN (Free subscription) | 10/27/2009
Chicago Bulls coach Vinny Del Negro is not sure his team is championship-caliber.
Chicagoist (Free subscription) | 10/27/2009
Is this the year the Bulls finally reclaim their place among the NBA's elite? For the past few seasons, the Bulls have been full of potential but inconsistent on fulfilling that promise on the court. One of these years, they'll finally make that jump. When we last saw the Bulls playing meaningful games, it was in an epic seven-game series (plus seven OT periods) with the Boston Celtics in the opening...
Chicago Tribune (Free subscription) | 10/25/2009
Chicago Bulls forward just happy to be healthy for now The exhibition finale had just ended. Bulls coach Vinny Del Negro had just spoken bluntly about needing more production from Luol Deng.
Bullets Forever (Free subscription) | 10/24/2009
by Nam Y Huh - AP My create-a-caption juices aren't flowing for this one. Anyone want to take a stab at it? View full size photo uploaded October 23, 2009 The Essentials: Wizards (19-63 last season) vs. Bulls (41-41) 8:00 p.m. United Center TV : None Radio : 106.7 The Fan Notable Bulls numbers last season 16th in expected winning percentage (.491) 10th in pace (93.1 possessions per game) 15th in offensive...
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