The Bulls easily defeated the 76ers, but Derrick Rose twisted his knee late in the game.
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Bulls Take Game 1, But May Have Lost Rose Again
Bulls - 76ers Preview
The Bulls welcome the Sixers to the United Center on Saturday afternoon as the playoffs kick off the first round.
GQ Profiles Derrick Rose
And wastes no time jumping right to the comparisons with Michael Jordan, who at this point remains the greatest athlete ever to play in Chicago.
Chicagoist NCAA Tournament Challenge: We Have A Winner!
And now it's time to crown the champion of the Chicagoist Tournament Challenge!
Butler's Stevens Turns Down Illinois
Having whiffed on Smart and Stevens, will the third time be the charm?
Is Shaka The Smart Choice For Illini? [UPDATE]
While the Illini want VCU coach Shaka Smart, it's beginning to sound like the feeling isn't mutual.
Chicagoist's NCAA Tournament Challenge Update
There's still a lot of basketball left to play, and a lot can change before we hear "One Shining Moment" so just because you're further down the standings doesn't mean you can't rise to the top. (Provided you didn't pick Mizzou to go all the way...)
Chicagoist Tournament Challenge Reminder
We've got almost 70 entries already, but we expect to see well over 100 entries by the time games tip off on Thursday.
Sign Up For Chicagoist's 2012 NCAA Tournament Challenge
March Madness is here! And that means it's time for Chicagoist's annual Tournament Challenge, where we give you a chance to compete against your fellow Chicagoist readers and staffers in our NCAA Tournament pool. It's free to play, and there's still a prize for the winning reader—plus bragging rights that are way more impressive than just winning your office pool.
Big Ten Tournament Preview
The tournament kicks off in about an hour with Iowa facing Illinois in what could be Bruce Weber's last game as Illini head coach.
Bulls News: No Tear In Hamilton's Shoulder
Following an MRI on Tuesday, the official diagnosis is a sprain and bruise that has Hamilton listed as day-to-day.
Derrick Rose's Back Checks Out OK
What had initially been diagnosed as back spasms is in fact a muscular injury, and not a more serious structural one that could require surgery. Rose will continue treatment that includes massages, electrical stimulation and rest.
Luol Deng Gets All-Star Nod
Bulls forward Luol Deng finally earned his first trip to the All-Star game yesterday, when he was named as a reserve for the Eastern Conference team.
Noah Thinks His Big Contract Affected His Early Bad Play
Surely Noah, the child of a professional tennis star/pop star and a supermodel, isn't as susceptible to newfound riches as his peers from lesser backgrounds.
Deng "Week-to-Week" With Wrist Injury
Rather than opt for surgery, Deng is going to rest the wrist for a couple weeks to see how it responds.
Morning Box Score: Bulls Beat Clippers Means Derrick Rose Beat Chris Paul
Derrick Rose won the real contest by dominating Clippers star Chris Paul.
Bulls 2011-2012 Season Preview
Having addressed their one weakness by signing Rip Hamilton, there's no reason to think the Bulls won't at least equal last season's efforts. This team could still win 50 games despite the 66-game regular season.
Rip Hamilton Could Join Bulls Today
In a move that's been rumored for a week, Rip Hamilton could sign with the Bulls as soon as today.
Chicago Gets "Windy City" Edition of Derrick Rose's New Shoe
Perfectly timed to coincide with the end of the NBA lockout, Adidas recently introduced a special "Windy City" colorway of Derrick Rose's signature shoe that include details like an "L" map on the inside sockliner.
Bulls, NBA Ramping Up For Season
With $64 million committed to 13 players, the Bulls are pretty much set with regard to their roster.
Chicago's Records in the Guinness Book of World Records
Did you know Chicago is home to the world's most alkaline-resistant lifeform? The Guinness Book of World Records did.
Nuclear Winter for NBA Basketball
The NBA Players Union also began the process to de-certify their union and setting the stage for a court battle. Given the time table for such a resolution, the entire 2011-12 season is in serious jeopardy.
NBA Cancels First Two Weeks of Season
For the Bulls, this wipes out seven games including their opener against the defending NBA champion Dallas Mavericks.
NBA Labor Stalemate Has Rose Looking Overseas
Rose claims to have one concrete offer on the table, but we can't imagine very many teams not be interested in the NBA's reigning MVP.
Michael Jordan's Endorsement Is Worth More Now Than Ever
Forbes estimates that His Airness brings in $60 million in endorsements annually, more than what he made when he was a player.
Rodman, Winter and Gilmore Inducted Into Basketball Hall of Fame
Dennis Rodman, Artis Gilmore and Tex Winter were inducted into the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame this year. How was the induction ceremony this year? Pretty spectacular.
Boozer Plans To Play Overseas
Fans reacting to Boozer's comments can only wonder whether he knows how to say injured in Italian or Mandarin.
Former Illini Richmond Arrested on Weapons, Assault Charges
The onetime Illinois Mr. Basketball, who time in Champaign was marred by behavioral issues, had bond set at $100,000.
Kukoc Caught In Different Kind of Ring
The "Croatian sensation" who was an integral part of the BUlls' second threepeat finds himself connected to a different kind of ring.
Dennis Rodman Sings Pearl Jam
Dennis Rodman turned 50 years old back in May, and it looks like that was one hell of a party. A month-long party.
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