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Bellchamber"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>Bulls&#39; Patrick Williams deal looks even worse after Tyrese Haliburton revelation</title><link>https://pippenainteasy.com/bulls-patrick-williams-deal-looks-worse-tyrese-haliburton-revelation?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Maxwell Ogden</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01m4xmp9086f</guid><description>Oh, what could&#39;ve been had Artūras Karnišovas listened to the other members of the Chicago Bulls...</description><pubDate>Wed, 14 Oct 2026 17:09:22 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_1924,h_1082,x_392,y_52/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ReutersImages/mmsport/24/01m4xnmc2sv31wg2e4dz.jpg" caption="Feb 23, 2025; Indianapolis, Indiana, USA;  Indiana Pacers guard Tyrese Haliburton (0) reacts to a player on the LA Clippers  in the second half at Gainbridge Fieldhouse. 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Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-Imagn Images | IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Maxwell Ogden"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>Josh Giddey&#39;s path to staying on the Bulls is enhancing Caleb Wilson</title><link>https://pippenainteasy.com/chicago-bulls-josh-giddey-path-staying-enhancing-caleb-wilson?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Tyler Watts</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01m49dgpfvrn</guid><description>The Chicago Bulls should be building around Caleb Wilson, and Josh Giddey should be looking for ways to maximize the rookie.</description><pubDate>Tue, 06 Oct 2026 22:00:00 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_1947,h_1095,x_2091,y_117/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ReutersImages/mmsport/24/01m49dp277c1yhv657ft.jpg" caption="Chicago Bulls, Josh Giddey | USA TODAY Sports via Reuters Connect"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Tyler Watts"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>Bulls will quickly find out why so many teams have given up on Buddy Hield</title><link>https://pippenainteasy.com/chicago-bulls-will-quickly-find-out-why-many-teams-have-given-up-buddy-hield?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Tyler Watts</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01m49796ne4f</guid><description>The Chicago Bulls traded for Buddy Hield to add shooting, but they will soon find out why he’s on his fifth team in the last four years.</description><pubDate>Tue, 06 Oct 2026 18:33:11 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_1877,h_1055,x_113,y_103/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ReutersImages/mmsport/24/01m497cgkn8r5hksxnn1.jpg" caption="Chicago Bulls, Buddy Hield | IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Tyler Watts"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>Jamal Shead is an NBA career roadmap for Jaylin Sellers to follow with the Bulls</title><link>https://pippenainteasy.com/jamal-shead-nba-roadmap-jaylin-sellers-bulls?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Morris Bankston</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01m4508jqpyg</guid><description>The Toronto Raptors rewarded their point guard, Jamal Shead, with a new contract.  Shead&#39;s growth is a great example for Chicago Bulls rookie Jaylin Sellers.</description><pubDate>Tue, 06 Oct 2026 13:00:00 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_2477,h_1393,x_358,y_141/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ReutersImages/mmsport/24/01m450aaa4zbxfrp44mb.jpg" caption="Apr 29, 2026; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Toronto Raptors guard Jamal Shead (23) celebrates his three-point basket against the Cleveland Cavaliers in the third quarter of game five of the first round of the 2026 NBA Playoffs at Rocket Arena. 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The Bulls&#39; head coach also offered insight into his staff&#39;s coaching roles.</description><pubDate>Mon, 05 Oct 2026 13:00:01 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_7044,h_3962,x_501,y_934/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ReutersImages/mmsport/24/01m44qdhmjjgrsc78zhw.jpg" caption="Sep 28, 2026; Chiacgo, Il, USA;  Chicago Bulls  head coach  Tiago Splitter speaks during media day.  Mandatory Credit: Matt Marton-Imagn Images | IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Morris Bankston"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>Every NBA player has a trade price, and Bulls wing Matas Buzelis is no exception</title><link>https://pippenainteasy.com/nba-trade-price-bulls-matas-buzelis-no-exception?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Morris Bankston</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01m44ns1xd6y</guid><description>Today, Matas Buzelis is a central figure on the 2026-27 Chicago Bulls roster.  What if tomorrow those dynamics change?  What is a good Buzelis NBA trade price?</description><pubDate>Mon, 05 Oct 2026 01:00:00 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_1992,h_1120,x_968,y_311/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ReutersImages/mmsport/24/01m44nvwc8vgtcp6cmdy.jpg" caption="Mar 3, 2026; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Chicago Bulls forward Matas Buzelis (14) stands on the court in front of Oklahoma City Thunder center Chet Holmgren (7) during the second half at United Center. Mandatory Credit: Kamil Krzaczynski-Imagn Images | IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Morris Bankston"></flatplan:author></item></channel></rss>