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Max deal hasn’t changed Zach LaVine, according to Bulls’ Billy Donovan

The two-time All-Star has said on several occasions that the five-year, $215-million max contract he signed over the summer wouldn’t change his work ethic or add pressure, and his coach said on Friday that’s held true. That doesn’t mean that Donovan doesn’t see room for improvement from LaVine,…

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Bulls emphasize adaptability — and ‘randomness’ — in their offense after a sluggish start to the preseason

CHICAGO — The Chicago Bulls entered this season focused on playing fast and fluid. But their first preseason game Tuesday signaled a disconnect between this game plan and the team’s offensive reality without starting point guard Lonzo Ball.

Chicago Tribune

Bulls defense remains an issue, and one that needs addressing quickly

The defense went from lockdown to punch line last season, and with the Bulls front office opting to bring almost the exact same crew back, it remained an issue in the preseason opener. Coach Billy Donovan wants to see better, starting Friday against the Nuggets.

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Billy Donovan says Dalen Terry ‘raised the energy of our team’ in preseason opener

The Bulls' rookie knows playing hard on the defensive end is key to earning minutes.

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4 takeaways from Bulls’ loss in preseason opener, including Dalen Terry’s spark and Patrick Williams’ question mark

CHICAGO — Dalen Terry provided a spark of optimism for the Chicago Bulls in their first game of the preseason, but there’s still plenty to fix as they prepare to start the season without point guard Lonzo Ball.

Chicago Tribune

The questions surrounding Bulls forward Patrick Williams continue

It’s way too early to call the No. 4 pick from the 2020 draft a bust, but that doesn’t mean his ongoing passiveness can’t be questioned, especially after the preseason opener of a very important Year 3 for him.

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Bulls go with Ayo Dosunmu as starting point guard in loss to Pelicans

There were some shaky moments for the Bulls in the preseason opener Tuesday, especially defensively. But one question — who will be the starter for an injured Lonzo Ball? — was answered in the loss, at least for now. It’s Dosunmu.

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Bulls rookie Dalen Terry not opposed to G-League if it means minutes

Selected 18th overall in the first round of the June draft, Terry’s biggest strength throughout training camp was his willingness to do whatever was asked of him. The rookie said he would continue that mentality when the games start to count in a few weeks, as he tries to find…

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Bulls’ ‘new-look’ offense goes under the microscope on preseason eve

Last week, third-year forward Patrick Williams let it out of the bag: There was a new look to the Bulls’ offense. That was cleared up a bit Monday by DeMar DeRozan and coach Billy Donovan, who said it was more about tweaks.

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Patrick Williams — after a summer of ‘hell’ workouts with DeMar DeRozan — ready to prove himself in 3rd Bulls season

CHICAGO — Offseason days with DeMar DeRozan start at 5 a.m.

Chicago Tribune

Bulls trying out a new wrinkle in their offense

According to third-year forward Patrick Williams, coach Billy Donovan wants to take advantage of the versatility of his players, which means a lot of ‘‘position-less’’ looks for opponents.

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Is Bulls coach Billy Donovan above blame game? This season will tell

Donovan said he has no problem swimming in the pool of pressure that every NBA coach deals with, but entering Season 3 of his four-year deal, will his front office back him to the end if things don’t go well or make him the scapegoat?

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‘Competitor’ Ayo Dosunmu ready for challenge of winning starting point guard position for Bulls

CHICAGO — Ayo Dosunmu’s rapid ascension to the starting point guard position came as a surprise in his rookie season.

Chicago Tribune

Bulls voice optimism following Lonzo Ball’s latest surgery — but point guard’s road to recovery is still lengthy

CHICAGO — The Chicago Bulls are optimistic after Lonzo Ball’s latest knee procedure, but expectations are still tempered as the point guard continues a nine-month rehabilitation.

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Guard Lonzo Ball and the Bulls all feeling optimistic with a return

According to coach Billy Donovan, Ball’s Wednesday surgery went as expected and the guard was upbeat on all fronts. The timetable for his re-evaluation was still four-to-six weeks, but the hope remained a 2022-23 return at some point.

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Billy Donovan on Patrick Williams: ‘We need him to take another step’

Chicago is banking on the development of Williams in his third season.

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Veteran big man Andre Drummond looking to add toughness to Bulls

Drummond isn’t the type of player to start a scrum on the floor, but he won’t walk away from one, either. That toughness, as well as rebounding and shot blocking, will all be counted on from him, no matter the role he earns coming out of camp.

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‘I’ve always been an admirer’: Billy Donovan on Goran Dragic

The 15-year veteran brings experience and leadership to Chicago's backcourt.

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Bulls guard Lonzo Ball doesn’t take missing the season off the table

The point guard will have left knee surgery on Wednesday — his second one in less than a year — and insisted that he will take his return slowly. Could that cost him the 2022-23 season? Ball and the Bulls couldn’t rule that out.

Chicago Tribune

Paul Sullivan: The Chicago Bulls may not be title contenders, but their camaraderie makes them an easy team to love

Artūras Karnišovas took a calculated risk in the summer when he decided the Chicago Bulls roster needed only a little tweaking.

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Bulls prepping for life without guard Lonzo Ball with surgery coming

Ball will have another surgery on his left knee Wednesday, and all the organization will say is he will be re-evaluated in four to six weeks. They hope they will have a clearer timetable at that time.

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Bulls’ Patrick Williams says expectations are exciting as he enters pivotal third season

Billy Donovan wants to see aggressiveness from Williams, the fourth overall pick in 2020. He needs to adjust his pass-first mentality and attack more.

Chicago Tribune

10 key games on Bulls' schedule, including January matchup against Pistons in Paris

CHICAGO — The Chicago Bulls open their 2022-23 season Oct. 19 against the Heat in Miami and take on the Cleveland Cavaliers on Oct. 22 in the home opener at the United Center.

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Kevin Durant has connections to Bulls, but not the kind to Tweet about

While the Bulls made early calls on Durant after he demanded a trade from the Nets, the likelihood of KD putting on a Bulls jersey anytime soon remains more fairytale than reality. Not only do the Bulls not fit the trade profile for the star, but there’s some history there…

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Zach LaVine: would have been ‘disrespectful’ to look elsewhere

"I went into the offseason with an open mind,'' LaVine explained on Monday, when discussing his recently signed five-year, $215 million max contract. "Once I was able to meet with [Bulls general manager] Marc [Eversley] and [executive vice president ...

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