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    Chicago Bulls Franchise Information

    Have a read on below at some quick stats and facts on the Chicago Bulls to get you started: 

    Established:1966
    Stadium:United Centre
    Colours:Red, black, white & grey
    Hall of Famers:Micheal Jordan, Scottie Pippen, George Gervin, Artis Gilmore, Robert Parish, Guy Rodgers, Dennis Rodman, Nate Thurmond & Chet Walker 
    Hall of Fame Coaches:Phil Jackson & Jerry Sloan 
    Rivals:Cleveland Cavaliers, Detroit Pistons, Miami Heat, Boston Celtics, New York Knicks, Los Angeles Lakers, Indiana Pacers, Milwaukee Bucks, Washington Wizards, Memphis Grizzlies, Atlanta Hawks & Minnesota Timberwolves 
    Legends:Micheal Jordan, Scottie Pippen, Dennis Rodman, Derrick Rose, Jerry Sloan, Chet Walker, Norm Van Lier, Horace Grant, Reggie Theus, Artis Gilmore, Jimmy Butler, Toni Kukoc, Bob Boozer, Luol Deng, Joakim Noah, Ben Gordon, Bill Cartwright, John Paxson, Charles Oakley & Kirk Hinrich 
    Retired Numbers:4, 10 & 23 
    Conference: Eastern Conference
    Division:Central Division
    NBA Championships:6: 1991,1992, 1993, 1996, 1997 & 1998

    Chicago Bulls History

    The Chicago Bulls may seem like a successful team and a famous team now, but that certainly wasn’t the case when they first started in 1966 as the first few years left for mediocre results on the court. 

    The 70s left the Bulls feeling a what-if season, as they made the playoffs from 1970-77. The best string of results came in the west conference where they made the semi-finals in 1970-71, 71-72 and 72-73 seasons. 

    In 1973-74 and 74-75  they made the conference finals but couldn’t go one step further to the NBA finals. A season later, they only managed to make it to the western conference finals first round. 

    Despite the team boosting players such as Bob Love, Norm Van Lier, Jerry Sloan and Tom Boerwinkle they couldn’t capitalise on their playoff journey throughout the 70s. After the 70s not living up to expectations, the arrival of the 80s brought a much-needed change to the team dynamic and a sense of optimism for the team in Chicago and more specifically the Bulls. 

    They struck gold in the 1984 NBA draft where they picked up Hall of Famer, six-time NBA champion, six-time NBA Finals MVP and five-time NBA Most Valuable Player, Micheal Jordan with pick three.  

    Jordan, instantly hit the ground running claiming Rookie of the Year in 1985 and set a franchise record for scoring and rebounds, and sparked the team to the playoffs after a long layoff. A few years later, the Bulls signed another player who was instrumental in years to come as they acquired Scottie Pippen in 1987 in what was the start of a golden era for the Bulls. 

    The 90s provided the Bulls with their most successful era which saw the franchise win all six of their NBA championships which included two three-peats during 1991-98, with their first coming in seasons 1991-93 and their second occurring between the 1996-98 seasons. 

    Their first championship in 1991 occurred when they won 61 games in the season, and defeated Magic Johnson’s LA Lakers in the Finals in five games. A year later they smashed their home and away record by winning 67 games and defeated the Portland Trail Blazers in the NBA Finals in six games.

    The 1993 Finals saw the Bulls win their third consecutive championship, beating the Phoenix Suns 4-2, only losing four games the entire playoffs! Michael Jordan made the shock decision to retire following the 1993 victory, playing baseball until late in the 1994-95 season when he made his return to the Bulls. The Bulls still managed to make the playoffs in the 1993-94 and 1994-95 seasons, being led by Pippen who emerged as a superstar himself. 

    The 1995-96 season saw the beginning of the Bulls second three-peat defeating the Supersonics in 1996 and the Utah Jazz in 1997, however the 1997-98 season was sparked by controversy.  

    Coach Phil Jackson’s relationship with general manager Jerry Krause was heating up, questions were being raised if it was Jordan’s last year at the Bulls and Pippen wanted to be acknowledged as he was chasing to extend his stay at the Bulls. 

    Despite the challenges that Pippen, Jordan and Jackson faced, they ended up claiming their sixth NBA championship and their second three-peat when they defeated the Utah Jazz in six games as Jordan was announced the Finals MVP. 

    Jordan retired in 1999 and with most of the players from their championship era gone, it left the Bulls on the bottom of the 1999-2000 Central Division table, as they only won 17 games.  The next few years were not much better as they finished last in the Central Division for the 2000-01 and 01-02 seasons, as well as 2003-04. 

    The Bulls would make the playoffs for three consecutive years from 2005-07, however were unable to make it past the second round. There was plenty of anticipation heading into the 2007-08 season, however the team underperformed, finishing 11th in the East.

    Chicago had the 9th best chances (1.7%) of winning the 1st pick in the 2008 NBA Draft Lottery, but were lucky enough to be able to select transcendent point guard Derrick Rose first overall in the 2008 draft. In his first season, Rose would win Rookie of the Year and led the Chicago Bulls to the playoffs facing the 2nd seed Boston Celtics in the first round. 

    Rose scored 36 points in game 1, tying the record for points scored by a rookie in his playoff debut, helping cause a 105-103 overtime upset in Boston. The Celtics went on to win the series 4-3, but Rose had established himself as a superstar in the NBA and that would be the first of seven consecutive seasons making the playoffs. 

    The 2010-11 season was a highlight with the team finishing 1st in the Eastern Conference with the best record in the league and Derrick Rose became the youngest player in NBA history to win MVP. The Bulls lost the Eastern Conference Finals 4-1 to LeBron James and the Miami Heat. 

    On the opening night of the 2012 playoffs, the 1 seed Bulls defeated the 8 seed Philadelphia 76ers, however in the final minutes of the game Rose tore his ACL bringing a silence over the United Centre. The Bulls would go on to lose the series 4-2 and Rose would miss the entire 2012-13 season. 

    This allowed young defensive wing Jimmy Butler to expand his offensive game and take over leadership responsibilities in Rose’s absence, with the pair making one of the best guard combinations in the league upon Rose’s return. Rose would be plagued by injuries in the following years and was unable to get to the same level he once was, with the team eventually trading Rose in 2016. 

    The Bulls then traded Butler the following year in 2017 and haven’t made the playoffs since, embracing a full rebuild and targeting the draft, bringing in a starting line up young players Zach LaVine (acquired in trade for Butler), Lauri Markkanen (2017 NBA Draft), Otto Porter Jr (acquired in trade with Washington), Wendell Carter Jr (2018 NBA Draft) and Coby White (2019 NBA Draft). 

    The 2020-21 season brought in big changes for the Bulls, notably trading away some of their young corefor All Star Nikola Vucevic. The idea of pairing him with Zach LaVine was supposed to allow Chicago to have a shot at making the playoffs in the weak Eastern Conference but it wasn’t enough. At least for this season.

    The 2021-22 season was a rough one for the Chicago Bulls, as they spent the majority of the year at the top of the East before finishing the year in sixth place with record of 46-36.

    Expert 2022-23 Picks & Preview on Chicago Bulls

    If you are a fan of the Chicago Bulls, then you know that the only thing that matters right now is how they are expected to perform in the 2022-23 season. Do the Chicago Bulls have the star power to make it all the way to the playoffs and win The Finals in 2023?

    Have a read on below at SportsTips expert picks & preview on the Chicago Bulls:

    Front Office

    Billy Donovan is the head coach of the Chicago Bulls, and this upcoming 2022-23 National Basketball Association season will be his third season in charge of the franchise. He was previously the coach of the Oklahoma City Thunder. He has been coaching in the league for seven years overall and over the course of his coaching career he has made the playoffs six times. His overall record in the regular season currently sits at 320-234. While his overall playoff record is currently sitting at 19-27. He has found success at every level and is a former national championship winning coach at the college level with the University Of Florida. 

    Marc Eversley is the general manager of the Chicago Bulls and he has held that position within the franchise since 2020. This upcoming 2022-23 National Basketball Association season will be his third season as the decision maker for the franchise. Before becoming the general manager of the Chicago Bulls he served as the VP of players staff for the Philadelphia 76ers and VP of player personnel for the Wizards. He is also a former assistant general manager with the Toronto Raptors.

    Key Players

    Zach LaVine is the best player on this team’s roster and he is sure to make a huge impact during the 2022-23 National Basketball Association season. This upcoming season will be his ninth season in the National Basketball Association and his sixth season as a member of the Chicago Bulls. Last season he put up some impressive numbers as he averaged around 24.5 points per game. He set up his teammates as well as he averaged around four and a half assists per game. He managed to do some work on the boards as he averaged around five rebounds per game. 

    The second key player on this roster is DeMar DeRozan and this upcoming season will be his fourteenth season in the National Basketball Association. However, this will only be his second season as a member of the Bulls. Last season he put up some impressive numbers as he averaged around 28 points per game. He set up his teammates as well as he averaged around five assists per game. He managed to do some work on the boards as he averaged around five rebounds per game

    Breakout Player

    Ayo Dosunmu will be the breakout player on this team’s roster and he is sure to make a huge impact during the 2022-23 National Basketball Association season. He is a former 38th overall pick in the 2021 National Basketball Association Draft out of Illinois. This upcoming season will be his second season in the National Basketball Association. Last season he put up some solid numbers in limited time as he averaged around nine points per game. 

    He set up his teammates as well as he averaged around three assists per game. He managed to do some work on the boards as he averaged around three rebounds per game. He put in some work on the defensive end of the court, averaging around one steal per game and one block per game. His list of accolades is impressive as he is a former three year starter in college and a former all-American as well.

    Chicago Bulls Betting & Odds Preview 2022-23

    The Chicago Bulls campaign during the 2021-22 National Basketball Association season went about as you would’ve expected. They finished the year with a record of 46-36 and in second place of the Central Division. The Bulls have a solid roster and they will be looking to take the next step this upcoming season. 

    There is a lot of optimism surrounding the franchise heading into the 2022-23 National Basketball Association season. If they want to improve or keep up their current level of play they will certainly need a ton of production from their stars over the course of the 2022-23 National Basketball Association season. The most important thing in any season is how a team starts out of the gate, and then how they look when the all-star break approaches. 

    In the National Basketball Association, a lot can change over a single off-season. It will be interesting to see how their offseason moves translate onto the basketball court over the course of the 2022-23 National Basketball Association season. Based on their odds to win some hardware headed into the season it is clear how the oddsmakers in Las Vegas feel about them heading into the year. 

    Their odds to bring home the Central Division championship this season currently sit at +650 heading into the 2022-23 National Basketball Association season, which puts them third in the Central Division out of five teams. 

    While their odds to win the Eastern Conference currently sit at +2500 heading into the 2022-23 National Basketball Association season, which puts them ninth in the Eastern Conference out of 15 teams. Their overall odds to bring home the championship are currently sitting at +4000 heading into the 2022-23 season, as they rank 15th out of all 30 teams in the National Basketball Association.

    Chicago Bulls FAQs

    Still got some burning questions about the Chicago Bulls? Well, we have answered some of the most common questions people have, hopefully you will find the answer you are looking for below! 

    Where do the Chicago Bulls play?

    The Chicago Bulls play at the United Center. 

    Who owns the Chicago Bulls?

    Jerry Michael Reinsdorf owns the Chicago Bulls. 

    Has the Chicago Bulls won an NBA Championship?

    The Bulls have won six NBA championships.

    Who is the Chicago Bulls coach?

    Billy Donovan is the head coach of the Chicago Bulls. Donovan was hired following the 2019-20 season.

    Do the Chicago Bulls play tonight?

    Are you wondering if the Chicago Bulls are playing tonight? Well, SportsTips has all the details you need about upcoming Chicago Bulls games! Make sure you check this page at the top for all the details you are looking for.

    What is the Chicago Bulls record?

    The Chicago Bulls had a 46-36 win-loss record during the 2021-22 NBA season. 

    Did the Chicago Bulls win last night?

    Fans of the Chicago Bulls are all wanting to know if they won the game last night. You can find more information in relation to the team’s recent form in games on the page at the top.

    How much is the Chicago Bulls worth?

    According to Forbes magazine, the Chicago Bulls are worth $3.65 billion.

    Who do the Chicago Bulls play tonight?

    Like a lot of things in the NBA, things change pretty quickly. So, if you are looking for more information about who the Chicago Bulls play tonight, you have come to the right place. We have all this information for you in detail, you can find these details for upcoming games at the top of the page.

    How to watch the Chicago Bulls?

    Write something about NBA TV, ESPN, NBC Sports Chicago, NBA League Pass, ABC, TNT. 

    Will the Chicago Bulls make the playoffs this year?

    The Chicago Bulls did make the playoffs last season, as they finished with a 46-36 record, they were eliminated in the first round of the Eastern Conference playoffs by the Milwaukee Bucks in five games. 

    When do the Chicago Bulls play?

    Chicago Bulls fans are always looking for more information about when their team plays the next game. For all the information you have been craving and more, be sure to check the top of this page. Here at SportsTips we list all the information you need like the tip off time, location of the game and the all important NBA odds.

    When is the next Chicago Bulls game? 

    For more details on the next Chicago Bulls game, check above on the page, we include all the details there.

    Where did the Chicago Bulls finish the season?

    The Chicago Bulls finished 6th in the Eastern Conference.

    How many games did the Chicago Bulls win?

    The Chicago Bulls won 46 games during the 2021-22 NBA season. 

    What are the NBA expert picks for the Chicago Bulls?

    The NBA expert picks for the Chicago Bulls in the 2022-23 season is yet to be determined, but make sure you check our page regularly as we crunch all the numbers and stats to get awesome expert NBA picks for our readers.