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Before Nikola Mirotic was traded by the Chicago Bulls to the New Orleans Pelicans, he wasn’t a particularly popular member of the organization. The front office reportedly couldn’t wait to trade Mirotic and some of his teammates weren’t particularly bothered when he was punched in the face by Bobby Portis. “I’ll say this about Niko: He was unbelievable throughout everything,” coach Fred Hoiberg said. “I loved the opportunity to coach Niko. What he did when he got back from the…

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The Chicago Bulls have exercised the third-year option on Lauri Markkanen, and fourth-year options on guards Kris Dunn and Denzel Valentine. By exercising their options, all players will be under contract with the Bulls for the 2019-20 season. Markkanen came to the Bulls in a Draft-night trade with the Minnesota Timberwolves on June 22, 2017, in which his rights were acquired, along with Kris Dunn and Zach LaVine, in exchange for Jimmy Butler and the rights to the 16th selection…

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Bobby Portis sustained a moderate sprain of the MCL of his right knee during the game vs. the Charlotte Hornets on Oct. 24. The Bulls estimate Portis will be out for four-to-six weeks. Full article @ Bobby Portis Out 4-6 Weeks With Sprained MCL Source: RealGM Basketball Wiretap

Kris Dunn will be out four to six weeks with a moderate sprain of his MCL. Fred Hoiberg said he didn’t yet know who would start for Dunn, since he had just learned about the injury. “It’s tough,” he said. “We obviously missed Kris in our first two games. Now to have him out of the lineup for an extended period, it’s extremely difficult. When you have a guy who is out there and really made strides over the course…

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Shaquille Harrison has agreed to a two-year deal with the Chicago Bulls for the minimum. Harrison will have $250,000 of his contract for 18-19 guaranteed. Harrison will have $175,000 guaranteed for 19-20 if he’s not waived before August 15, 2019. Full article @ Shaquille Harrison To Have 0,000 Guaranteed By Bulls Source: RealGM Basketball Wiretap

Shaquille Harris has agreed to a two-year deal with the Chicago Bulls for the minimum. Harrison will have $250,000 of his contract for 18-19 guaranteed. Harrison will have $175,000 guaranteed for 19-20 if he’s not waived before August 15, 2019. Full article @ Shaquille Harris To Have 0,000 Guaranteed By Bulls Source: RealGM Basketball Wiretap

The Chicago Bulls will waive Omer Asik to create a roster spot for Shaquille Harrison. Asik is dealing with inflammatory arthritis. Asik is under salary this season at $11.3 million and has a partial guarantee next season. The Bulls acquired Asik as part of the Nikola Mirotic trade. Full article @ Bulls To Waive Omer Asik Source: RealGM Basketball Wiretap

Bobby Portis and the Chicago Bulls will be unable to reach agreement on a contract extension. Portis and the Bulls intensified their talks in recent days. Portis will be a restricted free agent in the 2019 offseason. Full article @ Bobby Portis, Bulls Unable To Agree To Extension Source: RealGM Basketball Wiretap

The Chicago Bulls have claimed Tyler Ulis off waivers from the Golden State Warriors and will sign him to a two-way contract. Ulis played for the Phoenix Suns over the first two seasons of his career. Full article @ Bulls Claim Tyler Ulis Off Waivers, Sign Him To Two-Way Contract Source: RealGM Basketball Wiretap

Tex Winter has passed away at the age of 96. Winter, who published “The Triple-Post Offense” in 1962, made the leap to the NBA in 1971, serving as head coach of the Houston Rockets for two seasons. Winter later was an assistant coach with the Chicago Bulls and Los Angeles Lakers and helped both teams use the triangle offense. Winter was elected to the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame in 2011, his eighth time on the final ballot. …

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