Chicago Bulls News

There's reasons to have all these rotation players in the summer league, but it also has me expecting them to win by 40 each night.

Former Flames forward to join top pick Derrick Rose on Chicago's roster for Orlando Pro Summer League.

Proving you can never have too many former Bulls in your lineup, Donnie Walsh's first -marquee free agent signing is Chris Duhon , the Dookie supposedly having been promised the Knicks' starting point guard gig ...

Miami Heat rookie forward Michael Beasley said on his blog that the elbow he took to the chest at the start of summer camp resulted in 'a very, very slight fracture of the sternum.'

The No. 2 overall selection in last week's NBA Draft said in the post at ESPN.com that he could miss the balance of the camp at AmericanAirlines Arena, which concludes Sunday.

'They're going to keep me out of contact for 3-5 days just to be safe. By that time the very slight fracture will have healed,' he blog read.

The blur that can be Derrick Rose on the fast break is intoxicating, the images taking root in fans' minds only in the form of no-look passes, greatness and green lights.

Will Daniels is set to play with the Chicago Bulls in the 2008 Orlando Pro Summer League at the RDV Sportsplex from July 7-11. "The Bulls are a well-known organization and I'm excited for this opportunity," ...

The Miami Heat's summer camp is exacting a far greater toll than could have been anticipated from such offseason workouts.

The team not only confirmed today that Michael Beasley, the No. 2 overall pick in last week's NBA Draft, has a 'slight crack' of his sternum, but also revealed that 2007 Heat first-round pick Daequan Cook will be sidelined for two to four weeks with a slight separation of his left shoulder.

While Cook will now miss next week's summer league in Orlando, the Heat is hopeful that Beasley nonetheless can compete in the week of games at the Orlando Magic's practice facility.

Larry Hughes' contract appears impossible to move. By turning down a five-year, $50 million extension last summer, Ben Gordon, who must approve any sign-and-trade scenario, announced to the NBA he wants $10 ...

After a disappointing 33-49 season and a new coach, the Chicago Bulls are going to be coming into the 2008-09 season on a major upswing in the name of the 2008 NBA Draft.

Derrick Rose will have his first full practice with the Bulls tonight when the summer-league team tips off a four-day minicamp at the Berto Center.

Former NBA coaches Del Harris and Bernie Bickerstaff are returning to the sidelines, this time as assistants under new Chicago Bulls coach Vinny Del Negro.

Free-agent point guard Chris Duhon could finalize contract terms with the Orlando Magic by the end of the week after spending Wednesday with coaches, players and General Manager Otis Smith .

The Knicks met with representatives for free agent point guard Chris Duhon , left, on Tuesday.

Derrick Rose, the No. 1 draft choice of the Chicago Bulls and the NBA, will step into a Kane County court to face charges of driving more than 100 m.p.h. on the Reagan Tollway, his attorney said Tuesday.

A few weeks ago, Portland Trail Blazers general manager Kevin Pritchard gave advice to his Chicago Bulls counterpart John Paxson: Have fun.

Derrick Rose and Michael Beasley will pick up next week where they left off in last week's NBA Draft.

After Rose went No. 1 to the Chicago Bulls and Beasley went No. 2 to the Heat, their professional debuts also will be linked, with the Heat to play the Bulls on Monday on the first day of the Orlando Pro Summer League.

The Heat's summer-league schedule and roster were released Tuesday.

In addition to Beasley, also listed on the Heat's summer roster are second-round pick Mario Chalmers, returning Heat players Daequan Cook, Stephane Lasme and Kasib Powell, as well as former collegiate standouts Pat Calathes, Marco Killingsworth, David Padgett, Josh Duncan and Jason Richards.

Bulls backup point guard Chris Duhon, during a visit to the Knicks' Westchester campus on Day 1 of free agency yesterday, met with coach Mike D'Antoni and was offered a two-year contract believed to be more ...

If John Paxson wanted to hear a laugh - or a dial tone - his initial five-year offers to representatives for Luol Deng and Ben Gordon should have been for $41.5 million and $34 million.

HOME SWEET HOME: Former Memphis Tiger Derrick Rose got his wish by being chosen first overall in the 2008 draft pick by his hometown team the Chicago Bulls.

Mario Chalmers might well wind up being the latest in the lineage of quality point guards unearthed in the second round by the Heat, following in the footsteps of Sherman Douglas, Bimbo Coles and Eddie House.