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Bellchamber</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01kv66n6n24k</guid><description>The Chicago Bulls have officially made their coaching hire, and that will make things a lot less perilous in the 2026 NBA Draft.</description><pubDate>Tue, 16 Jun 2026 22:00:01 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_3446,h_1938,x_559,y_0/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ImagnImages/mmsport/24/01kv8jtzme32maw2s17s.jpg" caption="Feb 9, 2026; Portland, Oregon, USA; Portland Trail Blazers Interim Head Coach Tiago Splitter reacts during a press before the Traill Blazers play against Philadelphia 76ers at Moda Center. Mandatory Credit: Jaime Valdez-Imagn Images | Jaime Valdez-Imagn Images"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="G.C. 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Bellchamber"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>The wonderful coincidences of rookie Michael Jordan’s 1984 Bulls preseason</title><link>https://pippenainteasy.com/coincidences-rookie-michael-jordan-1984-bulls?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Morris Bankston</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01kv24pgvpd1</guid><description>The Chicago Bulls played their games in Northwest Indiana before it was a thing.  Bulls&#39; franchise history created interesting connections in East Chicago, IN.</description><pubDate>Sun, 14 Jun 2026 16:00:00 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_4285,h_2410,x_6,y_2277/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ImagnImages/mmsport/24/01kv24zrsqg43qkg82vx.jpg" caption="October 18, 1984; New York, NY, USA; Michael Jordan, 23, sets up Bull&#39;s offense against the Knicks during an exhibition game at Madison Square Garden in New York City. 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The name likely will not be a household brand, and that&#39;s ok.</description><pubDate>Sat, 13 Jun 2026 01:40:35 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_2919,h_1641,x_1161,y_61/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ImagnImages/mmsport/24/01ktz9e6m778217zwwy4.jpg" caption="Apr 10, 2026; Portland, Oregon, USA;  Portland Trail Blazers interim head coach Tiago Splitter looks at a replay on the monitor during the first half against the LA Clippers at Moda Center. 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Their latest prospect visit would be a worthy gamble.</description><pubDate>Wed, 10 Jun 2026 22:00:00 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_1737,h_977,x_388,y_135/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ImagnImages/mmsport/24/01ktsbcxq6ac35f80vvy.jpg" caption="Feb 21, 2026; Houston, Texas, USA;  Houston Cougars center Chris Cenac Jr. (5) reacts while playing against the Arizona Wildcats in the second half at Fertitta Center. Mandatory Credit: Thomas Shea-Imagn Images | Thomas Shea-Imagn Images"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="G.C. Bellchamber"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>Chicago Bulls head coach search narrows with a broad candidate in Ryan Schmidt</title><link>https://pippenainteasy.com/chicago-bulls-head-coach-search-candidate-ryan-schmidt?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Morris Bankston</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01ktrr6zmqmc</guid><description>Atlanta Hawks assistant coach Ryan Schmidt is scheduled to interview as a finalist this week for the Chicago Bulls head coach role.</description><pubDate>Wed, 10 Jun 2026 14:00:01 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_5939,h_3340,x_734,y_0/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ImagnImages/mmsport/24/01ktrrhsxmhm9bf9rby7.jpg" caption="Sep 30, 2024; New Orleans, LA, USA; New Orleans Pelicans general manager Bryson Graham takes part in Pelicans Media Day at the Smoothie King Center. 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The Bulls aren&#39;t short on draft intrigue.</description><pubDate>Tue, 09 Jun 2026 15:00:00 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_1367,h_768,x_812,y_68/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ImagnImages/mmsport/24/01ktp5rqfysv9q7p3rvv.jpg" caption="Apr 6, 2026; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Michigan Wolverines forward Morez Johnson Jr. (21) and guard Nimari Burnett (4) celebrate after their win against the UConn Huskies in the national championship of the Final Four of the men&#39;s 2026 NCAA Tournament between the  and the Michigan Wolverines at Lucas Oil Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-Imagn Images | Bob Donnan-Imagn Images"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Morris Bankston"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>Bulls can&#39;t miss the chance to rescue Aaron Wiggins from Thunder logjam</title><link>https://pippenainteasy.com/bulls-cant-miss-chance-rescue-aaron-wiggins-thunder?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Andrew Hanlon</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01kth7qa2spw</guid><description>Oklahoma City needs cap space and open roster spots, which should make it easy for the Chicago Bulls to acquire a plug-and-play 3-and-D wing.</description><pubDate>Tue, 09 Jun 2026 14:00:00 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_3457,h_1944,x_287,y_95/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ImagnImages/mmsport/24/01kth9sggqnzpe9h6xpt.jpg" caption="Feb 11, 2026; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Aaron Wiggins (21) dribbles during the second half of the game at Mortgage Matchup Center. 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You need to own other NBA franchises&#39; picks as well.</description><pubDate>Fri, 05 Jun 2026 14:00:04 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_5742,h_3229,x_929,y_0/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ImagnImages/mmsport/24/01ktbvrys8yrg2vgtpd4.jpg" caption="Sep 30, 2024; New Orleans, LA, USA; New Orleans Pelicans general manager Bryson Graham takes part in Pelicans Media Day at the Smoothie King Center. 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