1. Denver Nuggets Have Reclaimed NBA Title of Dark-Horse Contender

    The Denver Nuggets got off to a rocky start, but now that they are past the worst part of their schedule, they are establishing that they are indeed, a dark-horse candidate to win the NBA title...

    Kelly Scaletta Written by Kelly Scaletta about 4 months ago 6,082 reads 61 comments

  2. Why Chicago Bulls Should Go All in on Andrea Bargnani

    Marc Stein of ESPN is reporting that the Bulls are looking at swapping Carlos Boozer for Andrea Bargnanni and change...

    Kelly Scaletta Written by Kelly Scaletta about 4 months ago 10,659 reads 117 comments

  3. Key Improvements Chicago Bulls Must Make Before Derrick Rose Returns

    Derrick Rose 's return draws ever closer. In fact, if the estimates of the first game after the All-Star break hold true, Rose could be making his return two weeks from the writing of this article...

    Kelly Scaletta Written by Kelly Scaletta about 4 months ago 11,635 reads 20 comments

  4. Lessons Chicago Bulls Have Learned Without Derrick Rose

    Derrick Rose has been working diligently to rehab his knee this season, and now his return is just around the corner. His teammates have been working hard too in his absence, and in so doing, they've learned a lot about who they are as a team...

    Kelly Scaletta Written by Kelly Scaletta about 4 months ago 5,869 reads 28 comments

  5. It's Officially Time to Embrace Joakim Noah Among NBA's Elite

    Joakim Noah has been selected to the All-Star team for the first time in his career, and along with that comes his seat at the table among the elite NBA centers, but where does ...

    Kelly Scaletta Written by Kelly Scaletta about 5 months ago 1,814 reads 32 comments

  6. Are Chicago Bulls Fans Finally Coming Around on Carlos Boozer?

    In the Chicago Bulls game against the Milwaukee Bucks on Jan 30, Carlos Boozer 's streak of 123 straight starts came to an end...

    Kelly Scaletta Written by Kelly Scaletta about 5 months ago 2,244 reads 25 comments

  7. Time to Free These NBA Players from Oppressive "Systems"

    Some NBA players could be showing their wares if they were playing elsewhere, but are presently being restricted by the teams they play in the roles they currently occupy...

    Kelly Scaletta Written by Kelly Scaletta about 5 months ago 1,168 reads 15 comments

  8. Derrick Rose Must Play at This Level for Bulls to Make NBA Finals

    Derrick Rose is, without question, the best player on the Chicago Bulls when healthy. That's no small feat considering that every other member of the starting five is now, or has been, an All-Star...

    Kelly Scaletta Written by Kelly Scaletta about 5 months ago 28,451 reads 54 comments

  9. Why Jimmy Butler Has Emerged as the Steal of the 2011 NBA Draft

    When Luol Deng went down with a hamstring pull in the third quarter of the Bulls game against the Toronto Raptors , there was a groan in Chicago that could be heard in Indianapolis...

    Kelly Scaletta Written by Kelly Scaletta about 5 months ago 9,429 reads 74 comments

  10. How Derrick Rose's Return Will Make Joakim Noah Even Better

    Joakim Noah has been having the best year of his career, but that doesn't mean that there's not even more reason for him to get better. In fact, Derrick Rose 's return should help Noah in multiple ways...

    Kelly Scaletta Written by Kelly Scaletta about 5 months ago 10,411 reads 11 comments

  11. Do Chicago Bulls' Problems Stem from Personnel or Coaching?

    The Chicago Bulls can be infuriating, one night ripping apart the Miami Heat and then getting ripped apart by the likes of the Phoenix Suns ...

    Kelly Scaletta Written by Kelly Scaletta about 5 months ago 5,368 reads 29 comments

  12. Who Should Be the Bulls' 4th-Quarter Go-to Guy Until Rose Returns?

    Who should be the Bulls' fourth-quarter go-to guy until Derrick Rose returns? It seems to be a question the Bulls fans, and the Bulls themselves, are struggling to answer...

    Kelly Scaletta Written by Kelly Scaletta about 5 months ago 1,945 reads 22 comments

  13. Potential NBA All-Star Reserves on the Bubble

    In most years, who makes the All-Star Game as a reserve is more or less determined before the voting is even complete. This year there's more uncertainty, particularly in the frontcourts...

    Kelly Scaletta Written by Kelly Scaletta about 5 months ago 2,760 reads 16 comments

  14. Ranking Chicago Bulls' 'Fall Guys' Until Derrick Rose Returns

    When the Chicago Bulls started the season, little was expected of them. They were considered, at best, to be a team that could contend for a sixth seed. Again, at best, they would hover around ...

    Kelly Scaletta Written by Kelly Scaletta about 5 months ago 10,432 reads 19 comments

  15. Ranking the Biggest Threats to the Miami Heat's Throne

    The Miami Heat are the defending world champions, but they are far from easy favorites to win a second title. They may be favorites, but they are far from easy favorites. They are not as strong, particularly on defense, as they were last year...

    Kelly Scaletta Written by Kelly Scaletta about 5 months ago 2,326 reads 15 comments

  16. What's Missing from Chicago Bulls Bench Mob This Year?

    Last year, the Chicago Bulls rolled during the absence of Derrick Rose , winning 18 of 27 games in his absence—thanks in large part to the bench. Hoopsstats...

    Kelly Scaletta Written by Kelly Scaletta about 5 months ago 5,452 reads 25 comments

  17. How Chicago Bulls Players' Roles Will Change When Derrick Rose Returns

    Derrick Rose is expected to return this season. Precisely when that will be, no one, not even Derrick Rose or his physicians know. One thing we all know, though, is that when he comes back it will have an impact on the Chicago Bulls ...

    Kelly Scaletta Written by Kelly Scaletta about 5 months ago 5,633 reads 15 comments

  18. Carlos Boozer Embracing Leadership Role in Derrick Rose's Absence

    In the absence of Derrick Rose , many wondered who would step up and replace him and specifically his leadership in the offense...

    Kelly Scaletta Written by Kelly Scaletta about 5 months ago 4,452 reads 4 comments

  19. 5 Things Tom Thibodeau Is Getting Wrong in Chicago

    Tom Thibodeau is a great coach, no question about it. If he hadn't proved it in his first two years when he became the fastest coach in NBA history to reach 100 wins, he's ...

    Kelly Scaletta Written by Kelly Scaletta about 5 months ago 5,242 reads 58 comments

  20. Derrick Rose's Return Will Fuel Chicago Bulls Title Push in 2013

    This preseason the prognostications regarding the Bulls were not good. Most predicted, at best, a late-season push upon Derrick Rose 's return to make the postseason. Many entertained the possibility the Bulls would be in the lottery...

    Kelly Scaletta Written by Kelly Scaletta about 5 months ago 8,498 reads 31 comments

  21. Setting Realistic Expectations for First Month of Derrick Rose's Return

    Derrick Rose 's return is drawing closer; we just have no idea of when that is. From what we've heard, though, there are a lot of positives...

    Kelly Scaletta Written by Kelly Scaletta about 5 months ago 9,529 reads 31 comments

  22. Buying or Selling Joakim Noah's All-Star Candidacy

    Joakim Noah has been playing the best basketball of his career, and as a result he's starting to get some chatter for the All-Star Game, although the votes haven't been forthcoming...

    Kelly Scaletta Written by Kelly Scaletta about 5 months ago 4,544 reads 42 comments

  23. Carlos Boozer Starting to Heat Up for Bulls

    No player on the Chicago Bulls has drawn the ire and criticism of Bulls fans more than Carlos Boozer . His penchant for disappearing in big games and big moments, along with his failings on defense, have earned him such criticism...

    Kelly Scaletta Written by Kelly Scaletta about 5 months ago 5,816 reads 50 comments

  24. How Much Longer Can Chicago Bulls Tread Water Without Derrick Rose?

    Somehow, some way, the Chicago Bulls keep contending, even without their lone superstar and MVP, Derrick Rose . Many projected they'd be a lottery team or, at best, no better than a seventh or eighth seed...

    Kelly Scaletta Written by Kelly Scaletta about 6 months ago 6,636 reads 49 comments

  25. Chicago Bulls and 7 NBA Teams Guaranteed to Be Shoppers at Trade Deadline

    Whether they are buying or selling, there are certain teams that are certain to be looking to make a move at the trade deadline. Some will be dumping salary. Some will be looking to add players...

    Kelly Scaletta Written by Kelly Scaletta about 6 months ago 3,776 reads 15 comments