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Lakers forward LeBron James prepares for play to resume in the first half against the Bulls on Jan. 23, 2021, at the United Center. After wearing No. 23 for the first three seasons with the Lakers, he will switch to No. 6 in 2021-22.

5 of the most dramatic jersey number changes in NBA history, from Michael Jordan to LeBron James

June 10, 2021 at 6:57 p.m.

LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers were dispatched in the first round of the NBA playoffs, marking the earliest postseason exit of his 18-year career. In theory, the quick...

Candace Parker of the Chicago Sky reacts during the second half of the game against the Washington Mystics at Entertainment & Sports Arena in Washington on May 15, 2021.

Candace Parker scores 16 points in her Chicago Sky debut in a 70-56 win: ‘It felt like home. It really did.’

May 16, 2021 at 10:11 a.m.

Everything changed for the Chicago Sky when Candace Parker decided to leave the Los Angeles Sparks to return home. Parker, a Naperville native and all-world talent, parted ways with the...

Bulls center Nikola Vucevic, left, drives against Heat center Bam Adebayo during the second half Saturday in Miami.

Chicago Bulls trim a 24-point deficit to 2 in the final minute — but still lose. So where do they stand in the playoff race now?

April 26, 2021 at 8:11 a.m.

The Chicago Bulls' 106-101 loss to the Miami Heat followed a familiar path. The Bulls, who now sit at 25-35 and 11th in the Eastern Conference, were attacked from the...

Bulls guard Zach LaVine goes up for a dunk against the Hawks during the first half Friday in Atlanta. LaVine scored a career-high 50 points, but the Bulls lost 120-108.

Zach LaVine has a special night with a career-high 50 points — but the Chicago Bulls let a 13-point halftime lead slip in a 120-108 loss to the Atlanta Hawks

April 10, 2021 at 2:55 p.m.

Zach LaVine's approach to basketball is audacious by nature, rooted in acrobatics at the rim and contested shots behind the 3-point line. Yet he often makes difficult plays look easy...

Bulls guard Zach LaVine, right, drives against the Spurs' Devin Vassell during the first half Saturday in San Antonio. LaVine scored 18 points the Bulls' 120-104 loss.

3 takeaways from the Chicago Bulls’ 120-104 loss to the San Antonio Spurs, including Nikola Vucevic’s debut and missing Wendell Carter Jr. on defense

March 28, 2021 at 4:47 p.m.

The Chicago Bulls lost 120-104 to the San Antonio Spurs in their first game since completing a major overhaul at the NBA trade deadline. Although the final score was respectable,...

Meyers Leonard #0 of the Miami Heat stands while players take a knee during the national anthem before the start of a game against the Oklahoma City Thunder at Visa Athletic Center at ESPN Wide World Of Sports Complex on August 12, 2020 in Lake Buena Vista, Florida.

Column: Nothing is more dangerous than sincere ignorance. Meyers Leonard is a perfect example of that after the Miami Heat center used an anti-Semitic slur.

March 12, 2021 at 10:45 a.m.

Meyers Leonard wanted the world to know his heart was in the right place. Flanked by kneeling teammates, the Miami Heat center stood for the national anthem when the country's...

Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo celebrates with Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic during the first half of the NBA All-Star Game in Atlanta on Sunday, March 7, 2021.

Column: The NBA put together a stellar night for the All-Star Game. But the cloud of COVID-19 couldn’t be cleared.

March 8, 2021 at 2:20 p.m.

NBA All-Star Weekend in Chicago couldn't have been more perfect. While the weather here was frigid last February, the event went off without a hitch and served as the last...

Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James waits for play to resume against the Utah Jazz on Febr. 24, 2021 in Salt Lake City, Utah.

Column: LeBron James’ voice is more important now than ever. So telling him to ‘stick to sports’ again isn’t going to work.

March 5, 2021 at 3:01 p.m.

LeBron James always has possessed a certain confidence, the audacity to take on otherworldly expectations and exceed every hurdle with style and grace. He has carried this trait since his...

Chicago Bulls guard Zach LaVine (8) stands on the floor during a break in the action in the first half of a game against the Sacramento Kings at the United Center in Chicago on Saturday, Feb. 20, 2021. (Chris Sweda/baiduhai)

Zach LaVine selected as an NBA All-Star reserve: ‘It’s very fulfilling.’ He’s the 1st Chicago Bulls player picked since Jimmy Butler.

February 24, 2021 at 8:30 a.m.

The Chicago Bulls season has quickly transformed into a backdrop for Zach LaVine's breakout year. The star guard has elevated his game once again in 2020-21, averaging career highs in...

Chicago Bulls guard Zach LaVine (8) rises for a dunk as Detroit Pistons players watch in the first quarter on Feb. 17, 2021, at the United Center in Chicago.

Zach LaVine isn’t selected as an NBA All-Star Game starter — but the Chicago Bulls guard could still be tapped as a reserve next week

February 18, 2021 at 6:38 p.m.

After Zach LaVine failed to make the 2020 All-Star Game in Chicago, he vowed not to wage another senseless campaign to play in the yearly showcase. The Chicago Bulls star...

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