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Luol Deng tweets congrats from his hospital bed

Chicago Sun-Times (Marcus Gilmer) — While the rest of his team was in Miami stunning the defending champs in Game One of their conference semifinal playoff series, Luol Deng was watching from his hospital bed. Shortly after the Bulls upset the Heat, Deng tweeted...
  • 12 days ago
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Tom Thibodeau: 'We're in a little bit of a funk'

Chicago Sun-Times (Mark Potash) — In other Bulls news ... Nearing the end of the long NBA season, injuries to Richard Hamilton, Kirk Hinrich and Taj Gibson are taking their toll on the Bulls. They're 7-11 since Feb. 1, losing five of their last eight...
  • 67 days ago
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It's mental for Rose: 'I'm coming back when I feel normal'

Chicago Sun-Times (Mark Potash) — Derrick Rose said Tuesday he is physically fine, his workouts are getting easier but he is trying to get over the mental ''hump'' before he returns to the Bulls' lineup -- and that might not happen this season. ''I think...
  • 68 days ago
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Tom Thibodeau not ruling out Gibson, Hinrich vs. Lakers

Chicago Sun-Times (Mark Potash) — Richard Hamilton (lower back) will not make the Bulls' West Coast trip that begins Sunday afternoon against the Lakers at the Staples Center. But Kirk Hinrich (right foot) and Taj Gibson (sprained knee) are day-to-day and not yet ruled out...
  • 71 days ago
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Belinelli's late three leads short-handed Bulls past Jazz

Chicago Sun-Times (Mark Potash) — With Richard Hamilton, Kirk Hinrich and Taj Gibson out with injuries and Derrick Rose still not ready to return, the Bulls have to scrap for everything they get these days. On Friday, it was just enough. Despite losing a nine-point...
  • 71 days ago
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Thibodeau: Derrick Rose has not been cleared for return

Chicago Sun-Times (Mark Potash) — Derrick Rose is the biggest story on the Bulls beat, and until the Bulls start winning more consistently against playoff-caliber teams, the only story on the Bulls beat. Bulls coach Tom Thibodeau seemed to come to grips with that when...
  • 72 days ago
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Will Rose return? 'We're prepared either way,' Thibs says

Chicago Sun-Times (Mark Potash) — Taj Gibson, Richard Hamilton and Kirk Hinrich will not play against the Utah Jazz on Friday night at the United Center. But, with all due respect to those fine players, nobody cares about that. As the end of the regular...
  • 72 days ago
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Kirk Hinrich out vs. Pacers with sore right foot

Chicago Sun-Times (Mark Potash) — Bulls point guard Kirk Hinrich will miss Sunday night's game against the Indiana Pacers with a sore right foot, coach Tom Thibodeau confirmed prior to the game Sunday at Bankers Life Fieldhouse. Thibodeau said Hinrich himself was unsure of when...
  • 77 days ago
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Kirk Hinrich in walking boot, unlikely to play vs. Pacers

Chicago Sun-Times (Mark Potash) — Bulls guard Kirk Hinrich arrived at Bankers Life Fieldhouse in a walking boot and is not expected to play tonight against the Indiana Pacers. The extent of his injury is not yet known. Hinrich has missed 15 games this season....
  • 77 days ago
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Noah: Thibs 'doesn't get the whole resting [thing] yet'

Chicago Sun-Times (Mark Potash) — Joakim Noah has a chair in front of his locker at the United Center. But after most games, he could use a recliner or a couch or even a bed. He's wiped out. ''I'm tired,'' Noah said after scoring 21...
  • 77 days ago
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Tom Thibodeau: Derrick Rose 'has a great frame of mind'

Chicago Sun-Times (Mark Potash) — After muddling through a 5-8 February in which they were 2-7 against playoff teams, the Bulls are desperate for a jolt of energy that only Derrick Rose can provide. But for now, Lou Amundson will have to do. The 6-9...
  • 78 days ago
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Thibodeau expects improved Rose when he returns

Chicago Sun-Times (Neil Hayes) — The Wall Street Journal studied 20 NBA players age 26 or younger who tore their ACL since 2003 and found those players shooting percentages increased four percent in the second season after returning from injury. Coach Tom Thibodeau said he...
  • 81 days ago
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Kyrie Irving-Derrick Rose matchup remains on hold

Chicago Sun-Times (Neil Hayes) — The inaugural meeting between Rose and Cleveland's second-year point guard Kyrie Irving remains on hold. Irving was an all-star this season but has yet to face Rose. Injuries to both players prevented a meeting last season. Irving didn't play...
  • 81 days ago
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Chicago native Hardaway heads 2013 hall of fame class

Chicago Sun-Times (Neil Hayes) — Former Carver High standout Tim Hardaway was among 12 finalist to be inducted into the Naissmith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame. Hardaway joined former NBA stars Gary Payton, Mitch Richmond, Maurice Cheeks, Spencer Haywood and Bernard King. Three-time national women's...
  • 92 days ago
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Deng gives advice to rookie all-star Noah

Chicago Sun-Times (Neil Hayes) — Luol Deng was asked what advice he would give teammate Joakim Noah, who is making his first All-Star appearance. "It's not that serious," said Deng, who was named to the team for the second straight year. "Have fun. He's going...
  • 92 days ago
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