Michael Whitlow

Michael Whitlow

Joined: Jan 2, 2013

Michael is a Contributor at FanSided's Netflix Life. When he's not binge-watching the Arrowverse or watching one of the John Mulaney stand-up specials, he works full-time as a sports writer for a small-town newspaper and consumes only the most authentic of Chicago-style hot dogs. You can follow Michael on Twitter (@couldbelikemike).

CHICAGO - APRIL 15: Chicago Bulls mascot Benny the Bull entertains students gathered for a ribbon cutting ceremony to officially open a new Chicago Bulls Reading and Learning Center at Cook Elementary School on April 15, 2008 in Chicago, Illinois. The Bulls and their marketing partners Rush University Medical Center and ComEd teamed up to sponsor the renovation of the space in conjunction with the team's Read to Achieve Program. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2008 NBAE (Photo by Randy Belice/NBAE via Getty Images)

After 2+ years, I bid you adieu, Chicago Bulls fans

CHICAGO, IL - OCTOBER 13: Bobby Portis #5 of the Chicago Bulls and OG Anunoby #3 of the Toronto Raptors dives for a lose ball during a preseason game at the United Center on October 13, 2017 in Chicago, Illinois. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images)

Chicago Bulls roundtable discussion: Welcome to the regular season, Bulls fans

BOSTON, MA - APRIL 16: Bobby Portis #5 of the Chicago Bulls looks on during the game against the Boston Celtics during the Eastern Conference Quarter-finals of the 2017 NBA Playoffs on April 16, 2017 at TD Garden in Boston, MA. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2017 NBAE (Photo by Brian Babineau/NBAE via Getty Images)

With suspension in place, is declining Bobby Portis’ team option next for Chicago Bulls?

CHICAGO, IL - APRIL 28: Bobby Portis #5 of the Chicago Bulls grabs the rebound against the Boston Celtics in Game Six of the Eastern Conference Quartefinals of the 2017 NBA Playoffs on April 28, 2017 at the United Center in Chicago, Illinois. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2017 NBAE (Photo by Gary Dineen/NBAE via Getty Images)

Chicago Bulls suspend Bobby Portis for eight games after punch

CLEVELAND, OH - OCTOBER 10: Lauri Markkanen #24 of the Chicago Bulls looks on from the sideline during a pre season game against the Cleveland Cavaliers on October 10, 2017 at Quicken Loans Arena in Cleveland, Ohio. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2017 NBAE (Photo by David Liam Kyle/NBAE via Getty Images)

With Portis likely out and Mirotic out indefinitely, Chicago Bulls could turn to Lauri Markkanen

NEW ORLEANS, LA - OCTOBER 03: Bobby Portis #5 of the Chicago Bulls drives against Darius Miller #21 of the New Orleans Pelicans during a preseason game at the Smoothie King Center on October 3, 2017 in New Orleans, Louisiana. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Jonathan Bachman/Getty Images)

Chicago Bulls have an outlet to Portis-Mirotic situation and should consider it

CHICAGO, IL - SEPTEMBER 25: Zach LaVine #8 of the Chicago Bulls poses for a portrait during the 2017-18 NBA Media Day on September 25, 2017 at the United Center in Chicago, Illinois. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2017 NBAE (Photo by Randy Belice/NBAE via Getty Images)

With rookie extension deadline here, Chicago Bulls plan on being patient with Zach LaVine

CHICAGO, IL - OCTOBER 08: Lauri Markkanen #24 of the Chicago Bulls moves around Dante Cunningham #33 of the New Orleans Pelicans during a preseason game at the United Center on October 8, 2017 in Chicago, Illinois. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images)

Bulls rookie Lauri Markkanen bounced back against Cleveland after poor preseason debut

MIAMI, FL - APRIL 7: Dwyane Wade #3 of the Miami Heat and Derrick Rose #1 of the Chicago Bulls are seen on April 7, 2016 at AmericanAirlines Arena in Miami, Florida. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2016 NBAE (Photo by Issac Baldizon/NBAE via Getty Images)

Derrick Rose speaks on actually recruiting Heat’s Big 3 back in 2010 before Bulls-Cavs

CHICAGO, USA - OCTOBER 08: Justin Holiday (7) of Chicago Bulls in action during a preseason NBA game between Chicago Bulls and New Orleans Pelicans at the United Center on October 8, 2017 in Chicago, United States. (Photo by Bilgin S. Sasmaz/Anadolu Agency/Getty Images)

There’s a common (and defining) trend with the Chicago Bulls so far this preseason

NEW ORLEANS, LA - OCTOBER 03: Jerian Grant #2 of the Chicago Bulls drives against DeMarcus Cousins #0 of the New Orleans Pelicans during a preseason game at the Smoothie King Center on October 3, 2017 in New Orleans, Louisiana. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Jonathan Bachman/Getty Images)

Chicago Bulls vs. Milwaukee Bucks: What you need to know before tip-off

DALLAS, TX - OCTOBER 04: Bobby Portis #5 of the Chicago Bulls drives to the basket against J.J. Barea #5 of the Dallas Mavericks in the first half at American Airlines Center on October 4, 2017 in Dallas, Texas. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Tom Pennington/Getty Images)

It’s early, but the Chicago Bulls have problems at two positions

DALLAS, TX - OCTOBER 04: Kris Dunn #32 of the Chicago Bulls shoots against Dirk Nowitzki #41 of the Dallas Mavericks in the first half at American Airlines Center on October 4, 2017 in Dallas, Texas. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Tom Pennington/Getty Images)

Chicago Bulls vs. Dallas Mavericks preseason analysis: Pass the sticks, Bulls

CHICAGO, IL - SEPTEMBER 25: Kris Dunn #32, Zach LaVine #8 and Denzel Valentine #45 of the Chicago Bulls pose for a portrait during the 2017-18 NBA Media Day on September 25, 2017 at the United Center in Chicago, Illinois. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2017 NBAE (Photo by Randy Belice/NBAE via Getty Images)

Chicago Bulls hardly represented in 2017-18 NBA general manager survey

CHICAGO, IL - JUNE 02: Chicago Bulls General Manager Gar Forman responds to a question from the media while new Head Coach Fred Hoiberg listens during a press conference on June 2, 2015 at the Advocate Center in Chicago, Illinois. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2015 NBAE (Photo by Randy Belice/NBAE via Getty Images)

Chicago Bulls fans comically react to report that Gar Forman could get new extension

HONOLULU, HI - OCTOBER 1: Milos Teodosic #4 of the LA Clippers handles the ball during the preseason game against the Toronto Raptors on October 1, 2017 at the Stan Sheriff Center in Honolulu, HI. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2017 NBAE (Photo by Jay Metzger/NBAE via Getty Images)

Chicago Bulls had agreed deal in place with Milos Teodosic before Jimmy Butler trade