Chicago Bulls

The 1990s: Jordan era takes flight; Magic battles HIV virus

By Brian Mahoney Feb. 23, 2022 02:26 AM EST

FILE - Los Angeles Lakers' Kareem Abdul-Jabbar (33) hooks a shot over Portland Trail Blazers' Jim Brewer (52) during the first half of an NBA basketball game in Los Angeles on March 12, 1980. Abdul-Jabbar wins his sixth MVP award after claiming five in the 1970s. He averaged 24.8 points, 10.8 rebounds and 3.4 blocks. (AP Photo/Lennox McLendon, File)

Timeline of NBA in 1980s as league celebrates 75th season

By The Associated Press Jan. 17, 2022 10:45 AM EST

AP Sportlight

By The Associated Press May. 27, 2021 05:37 PM EDT
May 28 1901 — Parader, ridden by Fred Landry, overcomes a bad start to win the Preakness Stakes by two lengths over Sadie S. ...

Chicago Bulls coach Billy Donovan gives out directions to the team during the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Toronto Raptors in Chicago, Thursday, May 13, 2021. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)

Bulls look to future after frustrating, promising season

By Andrew Seligman May. 17, 2021 06:29 PM EDT

Seattle Sounders defender Brad Smith (11) celebrates his goal between midfielder Cristian Roldan (7) and forward Will Bruin (17) during the second half of an MLS soccer match against the Los Angeles FC, Saturday, April 24, 2021, in Los Angeles. The game ended in a 1-1 draw. (AP Photo/Ringo H.W. Chiu)

The Latest: All Seattle Sounders players, staff vaccinated

By The Associated Press Apr. 29, 2021 01:54 PM EDT

Cleveland Cavaliers head coach J.B. Bickerstaff directs from the sideline during the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Detroit Pistons, Monday, April 19, 2021, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)

Cavs coach Bickerstaff to miss game due to personal reasons

By Tom Withers Apr. 21, 2021 11:52 AM EDT

Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum, center, drives to the basket against the Chicago Bulls defense during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Monday, April 19, 2021, in Boston. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)

Vucevic scores 29, Bulls snap Celtics' 6-game streak, 102-96

By Kyle Hightower Apr. 19, 2021 11:05 PM EDT

Chicago Bulls head coach Billy Donovan, right, talks to forward Thaddeus Young during the second half of an NBA basketball game against the Memphis Grizzlies in Chicago, Friday, April 16, 2021. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)

Brooks scores 32, Grizzlies pull away to beat Bulls 126-115

By Michal Dwojak Apr. 16, 2021 10:35 PM EDT

Chicago Bulls coach Billy Donovan yells during the second half of the team's NBA basketball game against the Toronto Raptors on Thursday, April 8, 2021, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Jason Behnken)

LaVine, Vucevic lead Bulls past Raptors, 122-113

By Dick Scanlon Apr. 08, 2021 10:46 PM EDT

Toronto Raptors assistant coach Sergio Scariolo calls a play during the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Houston Rockets Friday, Feb. 26, 2021, in Tampa, Fla. Scariolo is filling in for head coach Nick Nurse, who is missing the game due to coronavirus protocol. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)

Raptors' virus issues worsen, game vs. Bulls called off

By Tim Reynolds Feb. 28, 2021 11:07 AM EST

FILE - In this Jan. 24, 2020, file photo, former basketball superstar Michael Jordan speaks during a news conference ahead of an NBA basketball game between the Charlotte Hornets and the Milwaukee Bucks in Paris. The Associated Press asked eight of the greatest current and former champions, including Jordan, from seven different sports to find out what impressed them most about Tom Brady. (AP Photo/Thibault Camus, File)

Jordan set to make NASCAR debut with Wallace at Daytona 500

By Dan Gelston Feb. 13, 2021 04:16 PM EST

Chicago Bulls guard Zach LaVine (8) reacts after scoring on a free throw against the Dallas Mavericks during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Sunday, Jan. 17, 2021, in Dallas. (AP Photo/Ron Jenkins)

Bulls roll past Mavs 117-101 to end 4-game losing streak

By Schuyler Dixon Jan. 17, 2021 05:33 PM EST

Miami Heat guard Duncan Robinson (55) shoots as he is defended by Washington Wizards guard Ish Smith (14) during the second half of an NBA basketball game, Saturday, Jan. 9, 2021, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

'Uncharted waters': More NBA games off as virus issues grow

By Tim Reynolds Jan. 11, 2021 01:09 PM EST

Atlanta Hawks' John Collins, right, battles for a rebound against Chicago Bulls' Zach Lavine during the first half of an NBA basketball game in Chicago, Wednesday, Dec. 23, 2020. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)

Young scores 37 as Hawks pound Bulls 124-104 in opener

By Jay Cohen Dec. 23, 2020 10:31 PM EST

FILE - In this Monday, Aug. 31, 2020, file photo, then-Oklahoma City Thunder head coach Billy Donovan, left, talks with an official during the second half of an NBA first-round playoff basketball game against the Houston Rockets, in Lake Buena Vista, Fla. The Chicago Bulls made sweeping changes to their front office for the 2020-21 season and snagged Donovan, one of the top coaches on the market, hoping an overhaul in leadership will carry them back to respectability. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill, File)

New NBA coaches for 9 teams navigating compressed timeline

By Brett Martel Dec. 19, 2020 11:31 AM EST

Orlando Magic coach Steve Clifford talks to players during a timeout in the first half of the team's NBA preseason basketball game against the Atlanta Hawks on Friday, Dec. 11, 2020, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)

John Wall back on floor, NBA opens preseason in empty arenas

By The Associated Press Dec. 11, 2020 09:56 PM EST

FILE - In this Friday, Nov. 27, 2020, file photo, Texas head coach Tom Herman, center, walks on the sideline during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Iowa State in Austin, Texas. Herman batted away questions about his future with the program on Monday, Nov. 30, 2020, and insisted on trying to keep the focus on the Longhorns' players trying to win their last two games of the season. (AP Photo/Eric Gay, File)

The Latest: DePaul at Iowa St men's hoops canceled for COVID

By The Associated Press Dec. 06, 2020 01:28 PM EST

FILE - In this Nov. 10, 2019, file photo, Florida State forward Patrick Williams brings the ball up during the first half of the team's NCAA college basketball game against Florida in Gainesville, Fla. Williams was selected by the Chicago Bull in the NBA draft Wednesday, Nov. 18. (AP Photo/Matt Stamey)

Bulls draft Florida State forward Patrick Williams at No. 4

By Andrew Seligman Nov. 18, 2020 09:00 PM EST

FILE - In this Feb. 23, 2020, file photo, Chicago Bulls head coach Jim Boylen looks on during the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Washington Wizards, in Chicago. The Chicago Bulls fired coach Jim Boylen on Friday, Aug. 14, 2020, as the new front office begins its remake of a team that missed the playoffs again. (AP Photo/Paul Beaty, File)

Bulls fire coach Jim Boylen after missing playoffs again

By Cliff Brunt Aug. 14, 2020 11:57 AM EDT

FILE - In this Jan. 11, 2020, file photo, Kansas City Royals' Salvador Perez takes a photograph with a fan's cellphone prior to an All-Star exhibition softball game at Rod Carew stadium in Panama City, Panama. When the virus wanes enough to allow the games to begin again, the very essence of these events will likely be missing.
“You know how much I love to talk to the fans, you know? To be in conversation, to throw the ball to kids,” Kansas City Royals catcher Salvador Perez said. (AP Photo/Eric Batista, File)

'Create your own excitement': Players ponder empty buildings

By Dave Campbell Jun. 08, 2020 02:10 AM EDT