Jalen Smith is getting another shot to be the Bulls‘ primary backup center after Zach Collins underwent surgery on October 18 to repair non-displaced fracture in his left wrist, writes Julia Poe of The Chicago Tribune. As Poe details, Smith signed a three-year, $27MM contract with Chicago during the 2024 offseason and opened 2024/25 as the main backup to Nikola Vucevic. He … [Read more...] about Bulls Notes: Smith, Williams, Jones, Buzelis
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Bulls’ projected finish in ESPN’s simulation comes with unexpected twist
ESPN’s 2025–26 NBA simulation gives Bulls fans a mix of hope and heartbreak, projecting another .500 season, though, with a playoff appearance. … [Read more...] about Bulls’ projected finish in ESPN’s simulation comes with unexpected twist
Bulls vs Magic injury report: Coby White, Jalen Suggs, and more
The Chicago Bulls and Orlando Magic will both be missing their starting point guards and reserve centers. … [Read more...] about Bulls vs Magic injury report: Coby White, Jalen Suggs, and more
Thunder at Pacers predictions: odds, recent stats, trends and best bets for October 23
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Orlando and Chicago square off for conference showdown
Chicago Bulls (1-0, fourth in the Eastern Conference) vs. Orlando Magic (1-1, eighth in the Eastern Conference) Orlando, Florida; Saturday, 6 p.m. CDT BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Magic -5.5; over/under is 232.5 BOTTOM LINE: Chicago takes on Orlando for an Eastern Conference matchup. Orlando finished 41-41 overall, 31-21 in Eastern Conference play and 22-19 at home … [Read more...] about Orlando and Chicago square off for conference showdown
