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A Rose Is a Rose Like No Other

CHICAGO -- And to think we were concerned about gummy bears. The gooey globs symbolized Derrick Rose's youth, not to mention his fetish for junk food and other health-unconscious slop devoured by teenagers. How long would he need to break away from just being a kid, particularly in a hometown that demanded him to be an...

Phil Jackson on Why Bulls' GM Paxson Might Have Considered Resigning

PHOENIX -- Right at the beginning of All-Star weekend, a rumor surfaced that Bulls' GM John Paxson was considering stepping down right after the break. Questionable sources aside, it's been a rough couple of seasons in Chicago, so it wasn't out of the realm of possibility that Paxson had decided he'd had enough.As it turns...

John Paxson Might Be Gone Next Week

The Bulls have a big week ahead, being featured players in just about every rumored scenario regarding a cadre of players (their own and otherwise). A few independent reports (via TSB) have made the whole run-up to the Thursday deadline more interesting for Chicago: both Peter (groan) Vescey of the New York Post and the...

Is Vinny Del Negro Losing the Bulls?

If Vinny Del Negro hasn't completely lost the Bulls locker room yet, well, he's misplacing bits and pieces every day. The latest example? He was the target of a profanity-laced explosion by one of the team's elder statesmen in full view of the media following yesterday's practice. Ben Gordon was recently late for a team...

Chicago Might Be Dealing Larry Hughes

The Nets and Bulls are discussing a trade that would send Larry Hughes to New Jersey, according to two published reports. The Bulls would receive Bobby Simmons in return, with little-used Maurice Ager included to make the salaries match. Hughes has been disappointed about his lack of playing time in Chicago, especially...

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05/14/12 Clippers' Del Negro rips Bulls; Paxson replies Source: ESPN Sports article on the obstacles he overcame in leading the Clippers to the second round of the playoffs for just the second time since the franchise moved to Los Angeles, coach Vinny Del Negro took a shot at his former employer, the Chicago Bulls.
05/07/12 Bulls VP to Undergo Minor Heart Procedure Source: NBC - NBC 5 WMAQ - Chicago IL Sixers coach Doug Collins opened a victorious post-game press conference Sunday by expressing his thoughts and prayers for Bulls Vice President John Paxson, who he said was having a minor heart procedure.
05/07/12 Omer Asik fills in nicely for injured Joakim Noah Source: Post Tribune - Gary IN Asik made only his third start of the season in the Bulls' 89-82 loss Sunday to the Philadelphia 76ers in Game 4 of their first-round playoff series and finished with one point, six rebounds and three blocked shots in 22 minutes, 30 seconds.
05/06/12 Bulls VP Paxson says he's got 'arrythmia issue' Source: ESPN The Chicago Bulls find themselves down 3-1 in their first round playoff series but of greater concern may be the health of John Paxson , the team's vice president of basketball operations.
05/02/12 Paxson Stunned by Rose Injury Source: NBC - WMAQ 5 - Chicago IL It's safe to say Chicago Bulls fans are distraught over the unfortunate injury that befell star point guard Derrick Rose in the final minutes of Game 1 of the NBA playoffs.