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Will Gottlieb
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Chicago Bulls beat writer and podcaster for @chgo-bulls.bsky.social
Just seven games, but Giddey is averaging 23.1 points, 10 rebounds and 9.1 assists

Jokic (3x), Oscar (3x) and Russ (2x) are the only other players to do it and all of them were named All Stars that season, per @stathead.com / @basketball-reference.com
November 5, 2025 at 8:13 PM
No victory laps around the Bulls locker room after last night's comeback

They're focused on doing the things that help them win, and not get into a 24-point hole in the first place

On Vooch and Billy setting the tone ⤵️
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November 5, 2025 at 4:09 PM
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November 4, 2025 at 8:08 PM
Half: Knicks 68, Bulls 60

Bulls looked a little more like themselves in the second quarter, but still fouling too much - 13 FTAs for Knicks.

Giddey: 11-7-9
Stix: 12-4
November 3, 2025 at 1:11 AM
End 1st: Knicks 34, Bulls 24

Struggle for the Bulls to generate offense without the downhill pressure Dosunmu provides.

Brunson with 19 in the quarter, but Bulls need to clean up the controllables - Knicks had 5 offensive rebounds and 6 FTAs.
November 3, 2025 at 12:40 AM
Playing with some @stathead.com // @basketball-reference.com filters: Matas is in real unicorn territory

Players who have averaged 15+ ppg, 1.5+ 3PM, 1+ blk at 6'10 or taller and age 21 or younger
November 2, 2025 at 5:51 PM
Bulls are sending Noa Essengue to the G League team for some reps and playing opportunity

More from Billy Donovan and Noa himself on what he needs to work on, his development plan and timeline ⤵️

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Noa Essengue's development plan will start with a trip to the Windy City Bulls - CHGO Sports
Noa Essengue has yet to register a minute of playing time for the Chicago Bulls. His development plan will consist of a trip to the G League.
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November 1, 2025 at 2:52 PM
LaVine infamously wasn't part of a 4 game win streak until his 5th year in Chicago (s/o @BawlSports)

On the night he returned to the UC, the Bulls completed their 4-0 start to the season, completing a full-circle moment of moving on.

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Gottlieb: LaVine's return serves as a look into the Bulls past and future - CHGO Sports
Zach LaVine hadn't won four-straight until five years into his Bulls tenure. With their 4-0 start to the season, the Bulls have turned the page.
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October 30, 2025 at 2:21 PM
Zach LaVine is returning to the United Center tonight for the first time since being traded to the Kings

I wrote about the February trade, and how it looks even better for the Bulls in retrospect

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Why the Zach LaVine trade was even better for the Bulls in retrospect
Given how other teams made out with their albatross contracts, the Chicago Bulls did well in the Zach LaVine deal.
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October 29, 2025 at 2:52 PM
Reposted by Will Gottlieb
"He has not arrived. He just hasn't. And that's just the truth."

On Matas Buzelis and about the importance of staying driven and grounded with all the excitement surrounding the Bulls rising star

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Billy Donovan: Matas Buzelis 'has not arrived. He just hasn't.'
The Chicago Bulls might have their next star in the making in Matas Buzelis.
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October 23, 2025 at 2:16 PM
"He has not arrived. He just hasn't. And that's just the truth."

On Matas Buzelis and about the importance of staying driven and grounded with all the excitement surrounding the Bulls rising star

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Billy Donovan: Matas Buzelis 'has not arrived. He just hasn't.'
The Chicago Bulls might have their next star in the making in Matas Buzelis.
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October 23, 2025 at 2:16 PM
Final: Bulls 115, Pistons 111

Bulls got off to a great start on both sides, playing fast and with physicality as they hoped to. Impressively, they held off a late surge from Detroit to start the season 1-0.

Vooch: 28-14
Giddey: 19-11
Matas: 21-6
October 23, 2025 at 2:44 AM
MATAS BUZELIS.
October 23, 2025 at 2:15 AM
Billy Donovan says everyone except Coby and Collins are active. No other surprise additions to the injury report
October 22, 2025 at 10:17 PM
Reposted by Will Gottlieb
Ayo heard all the trade rumors this summer, but comes into camp in a "meditative" space, ready to enjoy every step of the process

More on his impressive mentality and the chip on his shoulder @chgo-bulls.bsky.social 👇

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Gottlieb: How Bulls' Ayo Dosunmu handled a summer of rehab and trade rumors
Ayo Dosunmu knows the business of basketball, but he's not letting that get in the way of what should be his best season yet for the Chicago Bulls.
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October 21, 2025 at 2:38 PM
Annual @chgo-bulls.bsky.social Season Preview 🔴👀

🔸 Most excited about?
🔸 Biggest concern?
🔸 What defines success?
🔸 Hottest take?
🔸 Record and seeding prediction

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CHGO Bulls Staff Roundtable: Previewing the 2025-26 season
CHGO Bulls crew gives their hottest takes and season projections for the Bulls' 2025-26 campaign.
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October 22, 2025 at 2:54 PM
Ayo heard all the trade rumors this summer, but comes into camp in a "meditative" space, ready to enjoy every step of the process

More on his impressive mentality and the chip on his shoulder @chgo-bulls.bsky.social 👇

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Gottlieb: How Bulls' Ayo Dosunmu handled a summer of rehab and trade rumors
Ayo Dosunmu knows the business of basketball, but he's not letting that get in the way of what should be his best season yet for the Chicago Bulls.
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October 21, 2025 at 2:38 PM
Coby White is out an additional two weeks. Billy Donovan gave some more details on the tightness he experienced after practice on Saturday

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Bulls announce Coby White will be out additional two weeks due to lingering calf strain
With Coby White out an additional two weeks, how will the Bulls get themselves on the right track out of the gate?
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October 20, 2025 at 9:51 PM
Billy Donovan and the Bulls are bucking the "old school NBA mindset" when it comes to starting lineups

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What the preseason taught us about the Bulls' starting five - CHGO Sports
"We've got to be flexible enough that we have to change starting lineups based on who we're playing against," Bulls coach Billy Donovan said.
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October 17, 2025 at 5:11 PM
What the preseason taught us about the Bulls starting five

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What the preseason taught us about the Bulls starting five - CHGO Sports
"We've got to be flexible enough that we have to change starting lineups based on who we're playing against," Bulls coach Billy Donovan said.
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October 17, 2025 at 3:25 AM
Billy says the Bulls are going to have to be flexible when it comes to the starting lineup. Even when whole. He says they’ll start big tonight with Jalen Smith and Vooch.

“We have to get out of the old school NBA mindset of ‘here is my rotation, here’s when I go into the game”
October 16, 2025 at 10:31 PM
Injury report, per Billy Donovan

Isaac Okoro (knee soreness) is out tonight. That’s also why he didn’t play the second half in Denver

Huerter, Jones, Phillips are all back tonight
October 16, 2025 at 10:17 PM
Matas with a great first half:

— 14 points
— 4 blocks
— 6/10 FG
— 2/5 3s
October 15, 2025 at 2:20 AM
Injury report via Billy Donovan

Huerter (groin), Phillips (knee) and Yuki (leg) are out tonight

Vucevic is back in the lineup

Regulars are expected to increase minutes
October 12, 2025 at 9:31 PM
The star upside days are behind him. Now it's on Patrick Williams to carve out a niche as an NBA role player

"He knows that’s coming from within himself, and I think he really wants to do that"

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'Carving out a niche': How Patrick Williams is evolving entering his sixth season with Bulls - CHGO Sports
Star upside is in the rearview. Patrick Williams needs to prove he can be a role player for the Chicago Bulls.
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October 10, 2025 at 2:29 PM