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...it will be tough to replace him. "It's going to be hard," Bulls point guard Derrick Rose said of the possibility of losing Hinrich. "Kirk's always the energy guy off the bench...

Boozer scores 28 as Jazz hand Bulls fourth straight loss

Carlos Boozer scored 28 points on 12-for-14 shooting and the Utah Jazz beat the slumping Chicago Bulls 105-86 on Thursday night.

First Cup: Wednesday

Michael Wilbon of The Washington Post: "As much as Abe Pollin changed the landscape of D.C. by building the arena on 7th St. NW, it was Michael Jordan...

Bulls-Jazz Preview

Bulls-Jazz Preview

Giving thanks with a mailbag

Bill Simmons kicks off the holiday season by giving thanks to the readers with a big ol' mailbag.

Bulls Need More Offense

Tim Legler on the Bulls needing more offense production from Derrick Rose and John Salmons

Jay Cutler Day lacking in happiness

...the Bears. I haven't said that about a Chicago transaction in years. I wondered about Derrick Rose 's shot and leadership ability. I questioned Alfonso Soriano's fielding and many strikeouts. I thought...

Sonny Vaccaro: Brandon Jennings broke the mold, part three

By Henry Abbott Last week, basketball insider Sonny Vaccaro explained why he feels defensive about Brandon Jennings, and told the story of how he c...

PTI : Big: Double-Double Dunked?

Which play effected Greg Oden the most: his double-double or when players double dunked over him?

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Turner perseveres through tough times

We know him as Ohio State's star. But Barbara Moll knows Evan Turner for more than just his hoop skills. They were united through tragedy five years ago -- and have remained in touch ever since.

Oden, Aldridge each have 24 as Blazers outrun Bulls

Greg Oden tied a career high with 24 points and the Blazers routed the Bulls on Monday.

Chicago Bulls guard Derrick Rose, right, goes up for a shot over Denver Nuggets guard Arron Afflalo in the first quarter...

Monday Bullets

By Henry Abbott Jeremy from Roundball Mining Company on the give and take of Carmelo Anthony: "Carmelo played two stellar offensive games against ...

The Man Who Saved Milwaukee?

...series in Milwaukee.Kevin Durant could be headed for Team USA and an NBA scoring title. Derrick Rose is the reigning rookie of the year. But more SportsNation residents would pause the clicker to...

Giving thanks for fantasy bounty

Brian McKitish gives his thanks for prosperous fantasy stories of the early NBA season, with an eye on how to best use the bounty.