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One of the Chicago Bulls’ goals Thursday night against visiting Oklahoma City is to limit guard Russell Westbrook — to a double-double. He had 49 points, 16 rebounds and 10 assists in the Thunder’s 123-118 home victory against Philadelphia on Wednesday night. Yeah, but he needed overtime to achieve his fourth consecutive triple-double. Sp that […]
Midweek musings: With Jimmy Butler sidelined by an elbow injury for the next few weeks, the Chicago Bulls turned to Tony Snell to take his place in the starting lineup Tuesday at home against Washington. Snell filled Butler’s role of playing the most minutes (40), provided some defense and had 11 points. Not bad. Most […]
Random thoughts (or as close as we come to such things around here) while wondering whether the Chicago Bulls medical staff receives time-and-a-half for overtime: * Bulls guard Jimmy Butler is expected to be out 3-6 weeks because of a sprained left elbow. He sustained the injury in Sunday’s loss to the Los Angeles Clippers. […]
Minnie Minoso may not have reached Cooperstown, but he reached our hearts — for those of us who had the good fortune of being in his company. Minnie died Sunday. Obituary style is to refer to a deceased male as “Mr.” The formality doesn’t seem to be an appropriate style for Minnie, a man who […]
Sunday smorgasbord: Injuries to Chicago sports stars continue. There’s Derrick Rose of the Bulls, Patrick Kane of the Blackhawks and the latest being Chris Sale of the White Sox. Once again, the Cubs are lagging. For a change, gladly so. Give them time. * Speaking of injuries, when was the last time anyone had a […]
The Chicago Bulls said Derrick Rose underwent successful surgery on his right knee Friday. Generally meaning the doctor was pleased with his surgical prowess. And the patient lived. And the bill will be paid promptly. A more accurate assessment probably should wait until Rose returns to the basketball court and shows at what level he […]
You want a bright side for the Chicago Bulls? Well, the Cleveland Cavaliers defeated the Golden State Warriors 110-99 Thursday night. Meaning the Warriors are 44-11. Meaning they won’t equal the Bulls’ NBA record 72-10 mark set in 1995-96. As if they were going to anyway. * You want more good news, Bulls fans? Derrick […]
The Chicago Bulls can only hope their first was their worst. As in their first game since learning guard Derrick Rose was going to need another knee surgery. They lost to the Charlotte Hornets 98-86 at the United Center. You can blame the loss on the team still in shock. Or anything you’d care to. […]
Derrick Rose reported today with right knee pain. An exam and subsequent MRI confirmed a medial meniscus tear of the right knee. Surgery will be scheduled, after which a timeline for his return will be determined. – Chicago Bulls And so the Bulls delivered news Tuesday night via email that will impact their NBA title […]
OK, it’s time. Time to stop focusing on Derrick Rose’s regular-season performances this season. Mainly because whatever he does doesn’t matter. And quite possibly because his game-to-game ups and downs could drive a sane person crazy. So if you know any sane people (couldn’t find any around here and that included looking in a mirror), […]