April 2018 Chicago Bulls Wiretap

Simmons, Mitchell, Tatum, Kuzma, Markkanen On 2018 NBA All-Rookie Team

May 22, 2018 2:33 PM

Ben Simmons and Donovan Mitchell headline the 2017-18 NBA All-Rookie Teams as unanimous selections.

Jayson Tatum nearly was a unanimous selection as well, earning 99 out of 100 First Team Votes.

Kyle Kuzma and Lauri Markkanen round out the First Team.

2017-18 NBA All-Rookie First Team
Donovan Mitchell
Ben Simmons
Jayson Tatum
Kyle Kuzma
Lauri Markkanen

2017-18 NBA All-Rookie Second Team
Dennis Smith Jr.
Lonzo Ball
John Collins
Bogdan Bogdanovic
Josh Jackson

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Paul Zipser Undergoes Surgery On Broken Left Foot

May 18, 2018 7:04 PM

 Paul Zipser has had surgery to repair a broken left foot.

The Bulls said Friday the operation was performed in his native Germany, but gave no timetable for his recovery.

Zipser averaged 4.0 points in 54 appearances before sitting out the final nine games last season.

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Suns Win 2018 NBA Draft Lottery, Kings At No. 2, Hawks At No. 3

May 16, 2018 10:48 AM

The Phoenix Suns have won the 2018 NBA Draft Lottery while the Sacramento Kings moved up to No. 2 and the Atlanta Hawks will select at No. 3.

1. Phoenix Suns
2. Sacramento Kings
3. Atlanta Hawks
4. Memphis Grizzlies
5. Dallas Mavericks
6. Orlando Magic
7. Chicago Bulls
8. Cleveland Cavaliers (from Nets)
9. New York Knicks
10. Philadelphia 76ers (from Lakers)
11. Charlotte Hornets
12. Los Angeles Clippers (from Pistons)
13. Los Angeles Clippers
14. Denver Nuggets

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Tags: Atlanta Hawks, Boston Celtics, Charlotte Hornets, Chicago Bulls, Cleveland Cavaliers, Dallas Mavericks, Denver Nuggets, Detroit Pistons, Los Angeles Clippers, Memphis Grizzlies, New York Knicks, Orlando Magic, Philadelphia Sixers, Phoenix Suns, Sacramento Kings, NBA, NBA NBA Draft, NBA Draft General

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ESPN, Netflix Announce 10-Hour Documentary On Michael Jordan

May 15, 2018 9:57 AM

ESPN Films and Netflix are partnering on a 10-hour documentary on Michael Jordan called "The Last Dance" that will be released in 2019.

Jordan has signed off on his participation on the project.

The film will be directed by Jason Hehir who also worked on 'The Fab Five' and 'Andre The Giant'.

The series will feature more than 500 hours of previously unseen footage of the Bulls' last title run in the 97-98 season.

The Hollywood Reporter

Tags: Charlotte Hornets, Chicago Bulls, NBA

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Warriors Had 'Lackluster' Interview With Fred Hoiberg In 2014

May 7, 2018 8:30 PM

When the Golden State Warriors fired Mark Jackson in 2014, they considered hiring Steve Kerr, Stan Van Gundy and Fred Hoiberg.

Hoiberg's potential interest in the Golden State job was downplayed at the time, but he had a "quick, secret and ultimately lackluster" interview.

The Warriors were zeroed in on Kerr and Van Gundy, ultimately hiring Kerr.

Hoiberg remained at Iowa State for another season before joining the Chicago Bulls.

Tim Kawakami/The Athletic

Tags: Chicago Bulls, Golden State Warriors, NBA, NBA Misc Rumor

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Hornets Receive Permission From Bulls To Interview Jim Boylen

May 3, 2018 3:53 PM

The Chicago Bulls have granted permission to the Charlotte Hornets to interview Jim Boylen for their head coaching vacancy.

Boylen has head coaching experience in college with Utah.

Boylen served on Rudy Tomjanovich's staff during the 1990s with the Rockets. Mitch Kupchak is known to be close with Tomjanovich.

Boylen also worked with the Gregg Popovich in the past.

K.C. Johnson/Chicago Tribune

Tags: Charlotte Hornets, Chicago Bulls, NBA, NBA Misc Rumor

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