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The USA Select Team, is the jolt Doug McDermott needed this offseason

The USA Select Team, is the jolt Doug McDermott needed this offseason

Doug McDermott has shown flashes of his potential to be an extremely productive NBA player. One thing which shines through when McDermott struggles, is his lack of confidence. And his inability to defend, has been a glaring weakness. The 24-year-old just received an invitation which will help him improve in both departments. He will join USA Basketball’s Select Team in July, for the second time…

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Video: Joakim Noah to the Timberwolves? Don’t bet on it Tom Thibodeau and the Minnesota Timberwolves are reportedly interested in acquiring Joakim Noah in free agency…

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Podcast: Let's Be Reason-a-Bull Podcast, episode 1

Podcast: Let’s Be Reason-a-Bull Podcast, episode 1

In my first solo podcast, and the first ever edition of the Let’s Be Reason-a-Bull Podcast, I discuss a wide range of Bulls topics. I touch on the upcoming NBA Draft and who the Bulls should consider taking with the 14th pick. I wade through offseason rumors, expectations for next season and much more. https://soundcloud.com/user-985615285/20160606-170349a (Error note: Klay Thompson went to…

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Let your love of the Bulls blind you from appreciating the Warriors, at your peril

Let your love of the Bulls blind you from appreciating the Warriors, at your peril

The 2015-16 Golden State Warriors beat the 1995-96 Bulls’ regular season wins record by one game. Now they are on the brink of winning back-to-back NBA titles against a historically great player. It is okay to appreciate them while maintaining loyalty to the Bulls. In fact, it might be the only way to keep that Bulls team in the historically-great conversation for decades to come. There are more…

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Taj Gibson, a very lovable Bull

Taj Gibson, a very lovable Bull

Taj Gibson was drafted by the Bulls in 2009. Born and raised in Brooklyn, Gibson went on to attended the University of Southern California. As one of the oldest players in college basketball, he was a standout at USC earning Pac-10 Defensive Player of the Year honors in his last season in Los Angeles. Since his arrival in Chicago Gibson has worn his heart on his sleeve, in the best way possible.…

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Lake Shore Drives: a quick trip through all of the latest Bulls news

Lake Shore Drives: a quick trip through all of the latest Bulls news

With the NBA Finals kicking off last night, and the hangover from the basketball party that was the Western Conference Finals still lingering, it is easy to forget how much great Bulls news is out there. Let’s Be Reason-a-Bull is here to help… We begin with everyone’s favorite topic: offseason speculation Bulls fans are worried about the future of the center position in Chicago, so they want to…

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Video: Derrick Rose is still really famous ESPN recently published their World Fame 100 list. Derrick Rose managed to come in at No.

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Bulls mailbag: more uncertainty

Bulls mailbag: more uncertainty

Hello Bulls fans. With the NBA Finals starting tonight, it’s time for another mailbag. Today’s questions show just how far away the Bulls are from contending. Do you have any Bulls questions? Tweet them to me, @reasonabullblog Below are today’s questions, and their corresponding answers. Considering the team missed the playoffs this year and in all likelihood will have the same core next year,…

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Where are they now? the 2004-05 Bulls: Ben Gordon

Where are they now? the 2004-05 Bulls: Ben Gordon

Ben Gordon was drafted by the Bulls in 2004, and he quickly left his mark on the franchise and fans. Gordon became the first player in NBA history to earn Sixth Man of the Year honors as a rookie. Today he is out of the league. Gordon played five very memorable seasons in Chicago. He became the Bulls all time leader in 3-pointers made, passing Scottie Pippen (a record later broken by former…

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Video reaction: despite their record the Bulls couldn’t be further away from the Cavaliers and Warriors The NBA Finals begin tonight in Oakland. The outcome of the highly anticipated rematch will help shape the legacy of two of the best players in the league…

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Where are they now? the 2004-05 Bulls: Andres Nocioni

Where are they now? the 2004-05 Bulls: Andres Nocioni

Andres Nocioni, played five seasons for the Bulls, after being signed as an undrafted free agent in 2004. During his time in Chicago, the affable Argentine became a fan favorite, known for his hard-nose play. Now, over a decade later, the 36-year-old is still leaving his mark on European basketball. The 2004-05 Bulls, had the club’s first winning season since Michael Jordan left. They finished…

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20-second timeout: What you need to know about the Bulls athletic training staff shake-up

20-second timeout: What you need to know about the Bulls athletic training staff shake-up

Chip Schaefer, will return to the Bulls next season, according to a report by the Chicago Tribune’s K.C. Johnson. Schaefer is finalizing a deal to join the strength and training staff, although his exact role is still unknown. He has a long and accomplished career in the NBA. He was the head athletic trainer in Chicago from 1990-98. He then followed Phil Jackson to the Lakers, where spent 12…

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The mysterious case of Bobby Portis' Twitter feed

The mysterious case of Bobby Portis’ Twitter feed

Bobby Portis has the potential to be a good NBA player, but his Twitter feed scares me. We can all look past his indiscretions, long before he was drafted by the Bulls. (Word of advice for young people who are trying to go into any professional field later in life: don’t tweet extremely negative things about people who are excelling in your desired field). Portis, is a young and talented…

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Video reaction: Western Conference finals, Westbrook and Rose

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Best of: Bulls on social media, Instagram

Best of: Bulls on social media, Instagram

This is the first installment of our Best of series. Now we will take a look at the best Instagram posts from Bulls players throughout this past season. Below is a link to the Storify post. https://storify.com/benrains/best-of-bulls-on-social-media-instagram Here is a quick taste of what’s to come, before you click the link. Napa with some hippies A photo posted by Joakim Noah (@stickity13) on…

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Fred Hoiberg might not be the right fit in Chicago, but he deserves the chance to prove it

Fred Hoiberg might not be the right fit in Chicago, but he deserves the chance to prove it

Fred Hoiberg’s first season as the Bulls head coach was underwhelming, and failed to live up to even subdued expectations. Fire him now. He can’t cut it. He is simply not the right man for the job! All of these statements could be true, but he deserves the chance to prove they aren’t. Head coaches in the NBA have a very short shelf life. In fact they have the shortest average tenure of all four…

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No ketchup: a Bulls mailbag

No ketchup: a Bulls mailbag

Do you have any Bulls questions? Tweet them to me, @reasonabullblog Below are today’s questions, and their corresponding answers. How do you see the next year playing out with Rose and Butler? The two obviously didn’t mesh well on the court as they are both ball-dominant guards. – @Cavs216_Mania The backcourt mates have not logged that many minutes playing alongside each other. With that being…

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