Jimmy Butler may be 35, but he can still help define the direction of a NBA franchise. The trade deadline isn't until Feb 6, but speculation continues to swirl around Jimmy G. Buckets. The Marquette product was drafted by the Chicago Bulls in 2011, and the Windy City is where he developed into an All-Star and All-NBA Defensive Team level player. However, on draft night, 2017, … [Read more...] about Denver Nuggets Enter the Jimmy Butler Sweepstakes
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Chicago Bulls are the biggest surprise in the NBA this season
The Chicago Bulls have achieved great things up to now in the season and no one really knows how further they can get. Really, Chicago has managed to save the season after yet another season – ending injury from Derrick Rose. But on top of that, the Bulls, riding Joakim Noah’s incredible performances have managed to turn what seemed to be a lost season into a championship … [Read more...] about Chicago Bulls are the biggest surprise in the NBA this season
The Chicago Bulls Are With Their Backs Against The Wall
Despite having their superstar and leader, Derrick Rose, back after 1.5 years the Chicago Bulls haven’t started the 2013-2014 season as they wanted. After five games in the season they are now 2-3 and they worst thing is that the team doesn't perform as every Bulls fans would like to. … [Read more...] about The Chicago Bulls Are With Their Backs Against The Wall
What role will Jimmy Butler have for Chicago Bulls?
When Jimmy Butler was drafted by the Chicago Bulls out of Marquette, eventually the idea was that he would replace Ronnie Brewer, and have a similar role within the bench mob. Now that Brewer is gone (and with him Kyle Korver, meaning 2/3 of the Chicago Jazz or Utah Bulls are now gone) it's ready to happen. … [Read more...] about What role will Jimmy Butler have for Chicago Bulls?
Chicago Bulls season hinders on Derrick Rose’s return
The Sports Bank will be counting down to the opening tip of the 2012-13 NBA season with team by team previews starting with the worst and working our way to the title contenders. There is no lockout this time around so let’s get going. His Adidas commercial portrays the scene pretty darn accurately as all of Chicago went silent when Derrick Rose clutched his knee in the … [Read more...] about Chicago Bulls season hinders on Derrick Rose’s return
#18 Marquette Golden Eagles: College Basketball 111 in 111
Welcome to The Sports Bank’s second annual college basketball season preview series. Last year we looked at 99 teams in 99 days. This year, we are being slightly more aggressive and expanding to 111 teams in 111 days. We will rank the 74 power conference teams and top 37 mid-majors in reverse power ranking order. We’ll break down rosters, non-conference schedules, and pick … [Read more...] about #18 Marquette Golden Eagles: College Basketball 111 in 111
Marquette’s Jimmy Butler Joins the Chicago Bulls
Marquette small forward Jimmy Butler was one of 54 players invited to the NBA Draft Combine in Chicago last month. He'll soon be heading back down I-94 again, this time as a member of the Chicago Bulls . GM Gar Forman selected him with the 30th (last) pick in the first round of the draft last night. Forman talked with the media after the draft about Butler, and said he … [Read more...] about Marquette’s Jimmy Butler Joins the Chicago Bulls
Marquette: Looking Ahead to the 2011-2012 Season
Rather than dwell on the embarrassment that was Marquette’s Sweet 16 performance against North Carolina, I prefer to take the glass half-full approach and look ahead to next season. Since it looks like Buzz Williams will not be fleeing the Brew City for Oklahoma, Missouri, or any of the other rumored coaching vacancies that his name has been linked to in the past couple weeks, … [Read more...] about Marquette: Looking Ahead to the 2011-2012 Season
NCAA Tournament East Regional Sweet 16 Breakdown
My hands still sting from all the loud clapping I did during Marquette's third round victory against Syracuse. As winnable as their first two games were, reality sets in a bit as the Golden Eagles have a mountain to climb if they want to complete an improbable run to the Final Four. Ohio State, North Carolina, and Kentucky are all powerhouse programs loaded with NBA talent. … [Read more...] about NCAA Tournament East Regional Sweet 16 Breakdown
Marquette Advances to the Sweet 16
“This team?” a friend asked me just minutes after Marquette sealed a third round NCAA Tournament victory against Syracuse to earn their first trip to the Sweet 16 since 2003. Yes, THIS team. Not the Golden Eagle group led by the Big Three of Wesley Matthews, Jerel McNeal, and Dominic James that suffered heart-wrenching second round losses in back-to-back years (Damn you … [Read more...] about Marquette Advances to the Sweet 16