It only took 11 games for the Houston Rockets to go from championship contenders to Western Conference also-rans. After a 4-7 start, head coach Kevin McHale was fired. Never mind the four-year contract extension he received last season, or the fact that he had the highest winning percentage in franchise history. The Houston Rockets lost their first three games by an average of … [Read more...] about Four Reasons the Houston Rockets may no longer be Contenders
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Marshawn Lynch won’t be cast in your dumb movie, Media
We used to go for a different kind of movie. Historically, America has revered the Hollywood leading man that spoke with his actions and not his words. The strong and silent type who didn’t wax poetic, but instead just took charge. Talk was always cheap, or so the romantic narrative went. Movies evolve and so then the characters that the audience demands. This all does … [Read more...] about Marshawn Lynch won’t be cast in your dumb movie, Media
Should the Bulls go after Mike D’Antoni?
There have been many comments over the last few days in the media and among Chicago Bulls fans on the internet about the future of head coach Tom Thibodeau, especially now that Mike D'Antoni has resigned as head coach of the Los Angeles Lakers. Thibs has been an amazing coach during the regular season- after being named NBA Coach of the Year in his first season at the Bulls' … [Read more...] about Should the Bulls go after Mike D’Antoni?
Chicago Bulls media day highlights
With former MVP Derrick Rose set to miss at least half the season as he rehabs his ACL, the Chicago Bulls will have a completely different look this season. Kirk Hinrich takes over at starting point guard, and the bench has been completely reshuffled, giving the Bulls basically a whole new team. Which makes this media day and start of training camp basically a very new … [Read more...] about Chicago Bulls media day highlights
Will the Bulls have the Best Record in the NBA Again?
The Chicago Bulls led the NBA in wins last year, but like their #1 seed counterpart in the West, the San Antonio Spurs, they failed to reach the NBA Finals. Chicago returns the same nucleus as last year, with some upgrades. On paper, they should be better. Then again, so will the Miami Heat, who eliminated them last year. "I think the longer you are together, everything … [Read more...] about Will the Bulls have the Best Record in the NBA Again?
2012 Chicago Bulls Look to Avoid Glass Ceiling
Of all the questions surrounding the Chicago Bulls this season, only one truly matters- can they get past the Miami Heat this year? Because of what happened last season (4-1 Eastern Conference Finals loss despite the Bulls having home court advantage), what could happen this year (many NBA experts predict the same outcome this year) and how this script could occur repeatedly in … [Read more...] about 2012 Chicago Bulls Look to Avoid Glass Ceiling
Chicago Bulls Lock up Franchise (Derrick Rose) $94 Million, 5 Years
The Chicago Bulls know exactly where their bread is buttered. The reigning MVP Derrick Rose has agreed to a five-year contract extension with the team worth approximately $94 million. Rose on the extension: "I’ll be able to afford what I want. But not too many things excite me except winning and being around my family.” The deal was done right before the Bulls completed … [Read more...] about Chicago Bulls Lock up Franchise (Derrick Rose) $94 Million, 5 Years
Chicago Bulls Camp Opens: Notable Quotables
Chicago Bulls Head Coach Tom Thibodeau described what happens when his team plays the Miami Heat: "each possession is a war." Yes, the NBA is actually back now, even though it may seem hard to believe. Training camps are open, media days have been held, including the session for the team with the best regular season record in the league last year. The reigning MVP Derrick … [Read more...] about Chicago Bulls Camp Opens: Notable Quotables
Chicago Bulls Need More Scoring from Wings, Higher Shooting Percentage
Whenever you shoot 34% from the field, and 15% from behind the arc in the NBA, (as Chicago did in game 2 of the Eastern Conference Finals) you're not very likely to win. And for the Chicago Bulls, it's even harder to win when you're taking on a team that's more athletic and less reliant on jump shooting in the Miami Heat. Maybe the Bulls have gotten their "bad shooting game" … [Read more...] about Chicago Bulls Need More Scoring from Wings, Higher Shooting Percentage
The Bulls and The Heat and The Oprah…Time for Game 2
Since Oprah is more powerful than basically any person or any entity, today’s column is the Game 2 preview instead of the Game 2 recap. As much as people have been making a joke out of this topic, Heat forward Lebron James offered some good perspective. “She’s [Oprah] very important. Not only to the world, but to this city. We’ll take a back seat to Oprah. We don’t … [Read more...] about The Bulls and The Heat and The Oprah…Time for Game 2