Bulls playoff game helps lead to 400 new Chicago jobs

Mayor Rahm Emanuel was able to add 400 jobs to Chicago by the end of 2012, thanks to a Bulls playoff game. Continue reading

Mavs first ringless NBA champ in 20 years

The NBA had just eight teams win championships going back to 1980, before this weekend. Continue reading

Dirk’s Mavs getting ZERO respect from Vegas

Dirk Nowitzki shed his “choke artist” label behind, yet his Mavericks aren’t getting any respect with the wise guys in Vegas. Continue reading

Warriors star Monta Ellis to Bulls?

Jerry West could make his mark with the Golden State Warriors by setting up a trade of star Monta Ellis. Continue reading

Bulls star making his home in South Beach

He couldn’t beat the Heat in the playoffs, so a Chicago Bulls star is moving his home to South Beach. Continue reading

Ex-NBA player running for Mayor

He used to pass the ball to Michael Jordan, now he’s hoping to pass the other candidates by in the election booth. Continue reading

NBA player makes horrible rap song

If the Chicago Bulls continue to play the way they have the last two games of the Eastern Conference Finals, you can expect more bad rap music. Continue reading

VIDEO: Bulls star yells gay slur at Heat fan?

Joakim Noah should get his checkbook out. The Chicago Bulls star is believed to have directed a gay slur at a Miami Heat fan. Continue reading

Derrick Rose does about-face on steroids

Blogs buzzed with stories of Chicago Bulls star Derrick Rose saying the NBA has a steroid problem, it was a big deal most of Sunday. Continue reading

NBA playoffs draw 92% more TV viewers than hockey

To say pro basketball is a tad more popular in America would be the understatement of the year. Continue reading

Bulls stars family scored tickets to Oprah show

Derrick Rose had no problem with Oprah Winfrey’s final TV shows taking over the United Center. Continue reading

NBA turns out the lights on Western U.S.

For just the fifth time since the NBA went to its two-conference structure in 1970-71, no semifinals teams are left in the Pacific or Mountain time zones. Continue reading

Bulls back up has viral video

He’s never averaged even 10 points per game during his NBA career and this season played under 22 minutes per game, but he’s got a smoking hot viral video. Continue reading

Oprah Winfrey has NBA playoff schedule changed

Oprah Winfrey has more power than commissioner David Stern. The queen of daytime talk has forced the NBA to change its upcoming playoff schedule. Continue reading

Derrick Rose: LeBron James an attention whore

Derrick Rose thinks he’s better than Miami Heat star LeBron James in at least one way, he’s not an attention whore. Continue reading

NBA’s big men come up small in playoffs

You’re not going to see Hakeem Olajuwon, David Robinson or Patrick Ewing on TV when you watch the NBA playoffs. Heck at this point the league probably wishes Jack Sikma or Robert Parish were about 25 years younger. Continue reading

Former soccer player will catch first NBA game

The 72-year-old grandfather of Chicago Bulls star Joakim Noah will watch his first NBA game in person tonight. Continue reading

NBA star thinks President Obama is slow on basketball court

Chicago Bulls star Derrick Rose got the President of the United States to laugh. Continue reading

President Obama makes promise to NBA player

A majority of politicians fail to keep campaign promises, we’ll see if President Barack Obama will keep his word to an NBA star. Continue reading

NBA owner has presidential-level security

Michael Jordan isn’t your normal basketball owner, he’s a legend of the game who apparently is very worried about his safety. Continue reading

Three teams have combined 56% chance to win NBA Title

Las Vegas thinks that this years NBA champion will come from one of three teams.  Continue reading

Bulls, Spurs NOT favorites to win NBA Championship

The NBA’s two best teams, the Chicago Bulls and San Antonio Spurs AREN’T the favorites to even get out of their respective conferences. Continue reading

NBA players reality TV show draws 835% more viewers than team

The Lakers have the highest local television ratings in the NBA, but their star Lamar Odom crushed them with his new reality TV show. Continue reading…

Bulls star to headline Obama fundraiser

Derrick Rose is hoping to raise lots of money for President Barack Obama. Continue reading…

NBA players delve into Legoland

Chicago Bulls veterans Kurt Thomas and Brian Scalabrine had some free time on their hands recently. Continue reading…

NBA star in White House approved workout video

Carlos Boozer is spotlighted in a soon to be released exercise DVD. Continue reading…

Bulls Joakim Noah hangs with Worm

If Joakim Noah ends up dying his hair and loads up on tattoo, you’ll know why. Continue reading…

Bulls star loses out on $1 million investment?

Carlos Boozer is considering a lawsuit against a South Florida company that manufactures components for affordable housing. Continue reading…

Phil Jackson: I’m luckiest NBA coach

Lakers coach Phil Jackson, winner of 11 coaching titles, one more than Celtics legend Red Auerbach, was asked what it means to him to be the winningest coach. Jackson didn’t like the question Continue reading…

Former Clipper to Bulls or Celtics?

Rasual Butler received a contract buyout from the Clippers on Sunday, now he’s free to join a playoff contender for the stretch run. Continue reading…

NBA fans boo Kanye West

Kanye West has a lot in common with LeBron James, they were both booed in their home towns Continue reading…

Nets trying to land O.J. Mayo?

UPDATE: O.J. Mayo could leave Memphis for the Chicago Bulls or New Jersey Nets Continue reading…

Memphis Grizzlies guard O.J. Mayo to Chicago Bulls?

Grizzlies guard O.J. Mayo could end up wearing a Bulls uniform by Thursday’s NBA trade deadline Continue reading…

Bulls expect a surge when Noah returns

The Bulls are 22 games over .500 and lead their division by 14 games. Yet they feel they will be even better with the return of starting center Joakim Noah, who underwent thumb surgery and hasn’t played since Dec. 15. “It’s something we’ve been waiting on for a long time,” said star forward Carlos Boozer, who wasn’t able to play until December because of a hand injury. “It’s right around the corner, we look forward to it.” — Chicago Tribune

LeBron James makes less than 11 NBA All-Stars

11 – All-Stars can say they have bigger paychecks than LeBron James, arguably the NBA’s best talent. Continue reading…

NBA Social Media Standings

NBA Social Media Standing (As of Feb 17, 2011)

  1. NBA 9,721,127
  2. Lakers 7,876,538
  3. Celtics 3,357,913
  4. Magic 1,642,974
  5. Heat 1,614,943
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