en-us SportSpyder - The Latest Chicago Bulls News https://sportspyder.com/nba/chicago-bulls/news The Golden State Warriors have seen new life injected into their franchise thanks to the immediate impact of rookie Yaxel Lendeborg. The Warriors’ 2026 first round pick has come out on fire and helped the franchise to eight straight wins after starting the 2026-27 regular season 0-3. Lendeborg has also been an active streamer, going […] The post appeared first on . Wed, 11 Nov 2026 04:48:44 GMT Tomer Azarly https://sportspyder.com/nba/chicago-bulls/articles/58643226 https://sportspyder.com/nba/chicago-bulls/articles/58643226 false false Imagine you're facing off against an 8-year-old in the driveway. The kid is the only thing that stands between you and a five-foot rim. While we all know you wo Wed, 11 Nov 2026 03:14:00 GMT Elias Schuster https://sportspyder.com/nba/chicago-bulls/articles/58642599 https://sportspyder.com/nba/chicago-bulls/articles/58642599 false false Philly Special With an Extra Side of Beef? The post appeared first on . Wed, 11 Nov 2026 00:23:33 GMT Grant Afseth https://sportspyder.com/nba/chicago-bulls/articles/58641377 https://sportspyder.com/nba/chicago-bulls/articles/58641377 false false The 7-foot-4 reigning Defensive Player of the Year has been unstoppable this season, and the Chicago Bulls are hoping to make his life difficult on Wednesday. Tue, 10 Nov 2026 23:52:44 GMT Gavin Dorsey https://sportspyder.com/nba/chicago-bulls/articles/58641009 https://sportspyder.com/nba/chicago-bulls/articles/58641009 false false The #chicagobears did NOT make any moves before today’s trade deadline. They’ve long been linked to look for help at cornerback and on the defensive line. In... Tue, 10 Nov 2026 22:57:26 GMT The REKAP® https://sportspyder.com/nba/chicago-bulls/articles/58640311 https://sportspyder.com/nba/chicago-bulls/articles/58640311 false false The #chicagobears found a way to win ugly and improve to 7-2 after one of their worst performances of the season in a 27-24 win over the #tampabaybuccaneers.... Tue, 10 Nov 2026 22:57:13 GMT The REKAP® https://sportspyder.com/nba/chicago-bulls/articles/58640306 https://sportspyder.com/nba/chicago-bulls/articles/58640306 false false K.C. Johnson details the top four storylines he's watching this week for the Chicago Bulls. From Noa Essengue's growth to Tiago Splitter's lineup strategy, K... Tue, 10 Nov 2026 22:55:13 GMT Chicago Sports Network https://sportspyder.com/nba/chicago-bulls/articles/58640270 https://sportspyder.com/nba/chicago-bulls/articles/58640270 false false Second-year forward Noa Essengue is no Wemby, but that doesn't mean the Bulls don't have a plan in place to put him on a track to be productive. Tue, 10 Nov 2026 22:51:54 GMT Joe Cowley https://sportspyder.com/nba/chicago-bulls/articles/58640220 https://sportspyder.com/nba/chicago-bulls/articles/58640220 false false Matas Buzelis responded when the Chicago Bulls needed it.After criticism surrounding his early-season play, Matas finished with 19 points, 5 rebounds, 2 assi... Tue, 10 Nov 2026 22:27:46 GMT Chicago Bulls Central https://sportspyder.com/nba/chicago-bulls/articles/58639867 https://sportspyder.com/nba/chicago-bulls/articles/58639867 false false An early 2027 NBA mock draft predicts the Chicago Bulls will end up taking a freshman standout from Illinois. Tue, 10 Nov 2026 22:12:27 GMT Ezra Lombardi https://sportspyder.com/nba/chicago-bulls/articles/58639624 https://sportspyder.com/nba/chicago-bulls/articles/58639624 false false When Josh Giddey spoke to reporters ahead of the Chicago Bulls' meeting with the Philadelphia 76ers, he pointed a finger at himself. The lead guard – like many Tue, 10 Nov 2026 22:01:12 GMT Elias Schuster https://sportspyder.com/nba/chicago-bulls/articles/58639421 https://sportspyder.com/nba/chicago-bulls/articles/58639421 false false For more exclusive videos, please subscribe to our channel or visit http://Bulls.com—ADD US ON:INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/chicagobulls/FACEBOOK: ht... Tue, 10 Nov 2026 21:56:35 GMT Chicago Bulls https://sportspyder.com/nba/chicago-bulls/articles/58639358 https://sportspyder.com/nba/chicago-bulls/articles/58639358 false false Bulls head coach Tiago Splitter, a seven-year NBA vet and former pro scout, is working on the balance between analytics and development in his first year at the helm in Chicago. Tue, 10 Nov 2026 21:12:26 GMT Ezra Lombardi https://sportspyder.com/nba/chicago-bulls/articles/58638726 https://sportspyder.com/nba/chicago-bulls/articles/58638726 false false Chicago Bulls center Nic Claxton finally debuted for his new team on Sunday, playing a sliver under 18 minutes in . The pogo-stick big man was acquired from the Brooklyn Nets over the summer by new Bulls EVP of basketball operations Bryson Graham as part of the Minnesota Timberwolves’ Julius Randle salary dump. Claxton is owed $44.4 million across the next two seasons on a declining deal. In 17:41, Claxton scored four points on an efficient 2-of-3 shooting, grabbed four rebounds, dished out four assists, and blocked two shots. It was his first action all year (including the entire five-game preseason), having been waylaid by a tweaked hamstring. Nic Claxton gets his first Bulls bucket of the season. | — Chicago Bulls (@chicagobulls) It was exciting to see the Bulls add more defensive interior help. Almost by default, Claxton’s presence did shore up the paint a bit and at least limit the impact of Philadelphia’s bulky frontcourt down low. Per Joel Lorenzi of The Athletic, Claxton expressed frustration about his looks when it came to cleaning the glass. Claxton said he’s trying to find his footing while playing with groups he hasn’t before. Said he “for sure” could’ve rebounded better. “I just gotta grab the ball. I had my hands on the ball, I just gotta rebound. And making sure I’m hitting, turning, seeing who’s crashing.” — Joel Lorenzi (@JoelXLorenzi) “I just gotta grab the ball,” Lorenzi reflected. “I had my hands on the ball, I just gotta rebound. And making sure I’m hitting turning, seeing who’s crashing.” A veteran rim-rolling center who in his prime could body up most opposing bigs down low, Claxton seems to have lost a shade of his vertical vivacity in recent years thanks to a series of injuries. Graham opted to trade for Claxton as essentially a stopgap, floor-raising option in the middle, rather than look to bring aboard a more long-term solution in the draft or via a summer sign-and-trade for 24-year-old Walker Kessler or 22-year-old Jalen Duren. Philadelphia 76ers forward LeBron James drives the ball against Chicago Bulls center Nic Claxton. Tiago Splitter’s Plan for Using Nic Claxton in Bulls Lineups One fascinating wrinkle: Claxton was often , whom Tiago Splitter had frequently used as a fill-in small-ball center while Claxton was hurt. Claxton told gathered reporters, including Lorenzi, that he’s already excited by Essengue’s aptitude at both defending in the post and more peripherally against smaller playmakers. Claxton on playing with Essengue: “He’s solid. I was just talking to him yesterday, he got all the intangibles, quickness, length, just gotta put it together.” Said he’s been immediately impressed with how Noa picks up ball handlers — Joel Lorenzi (@JoelXLorenzi) “He’s solid,” said Claxton raved of Essengue. “I was just talking to him yesterday, he got all the intangibles, quickness, length, just gotta put it together. He’s got a lot of room to grow but I think he’s going to be really great in the league… It’s impressive how he’s able to pick up guards full court at 6’10. A lot of dudes can’t do that.” Jalen Smith, who’s been starting at center while Claxton recovers, drew the start again on Sunday. Splitter had revealed pregame that Claxton would be playing on a minutes limit, although it’s unclear how long that will last. Smith has improved a bit around the rack. He notched a season-high four blocks in 30 minutes! Jalen Smith had a season-high 4 blocks yesterday vs. 76ers Averaging 1.2 blocks per game this year, the most in his career Defensive Highlight of the Game — Bulls on CHSN (@CHSN_Bulls) Claxton is unsure how long Chicago intends to limit his minutes, according to . The Bulls have a back-to-back slated for Friday and Saturday against the Atlanta Hawks and Minnesota Timberwolves, respectively. One wonders if he’ll sit for one of those two contests. Although he’s still just 27, Claxton may have declined physically from his days as a Defensive Player of the Year candidate with Brooklyn, but his still-solid instincts on that end should at least help cure what’s been ailing the pace-obsessed Bulls. The 1-8 Bulls rank dead last in the league in , , and , plus 29th in defensive rebounding percentage (there’s a clear emphasis on fast breaks) and 25th in offensive rating. Chicago has allowed opposing clubs to score at least 124 points against it a night. The turnover-prone Bulls also rank 20th in assist-to-turnover ratio. Philadelphia 76ers guard Tyrese Maxey controls the ball against Chicago Bulls guard Isaac Okoro. Time for TWO Major Starting Lineup Changes? Longtime Chicago superfan advocates for the Bulls adding Claxton, their strongest post defender, and shooting guard Isaac Okoro, their best perimeter defender, into the team’s starting line-up for good. Okoro started in the stead of injured All-Star Norman Powell, who was on the shelf with right shoulder inflammation and soreness. He at least made life hard for All-NBA point guard Tyrese Maxey and second-year shooting guard ... Tue, 10 Nov 2026 21:04:44 GMT Alex Kirschenbaum https://sportspyder.com/nba/chicago-bulls/articles/58638602 https://sportspyder.com/nba/chicago-bulls/articles/58638602 false false