K.C. Johnson – Page 8

2009 saw two first-rounders: Wake Forest's James Johnson (16) and USC's Taj Gibson (28). Johnson played two seasons with the Bulls, before a trade to the Raptors in 2011. Gibson, who was named to the NBA's All-Rookie first team in 2010, was traded in 2017 to the Thunder.

Bulls pick Horace Grant to be NBA draft lottery representative

May 31, 2019 at 4:34 p.m.

The Bulls are turning to their past in the hope of improving their future. Horace Grant, the starting power forward on the Bulls' first three-peat championship teams from 1991-93 and...

Bulls coach Jim Boylen watches in the second half against the Hornets on Dec. 13, 2019, at the United Center.

John Paxson sold the rebuild to Bulls ownership. Now he’s trusting coach Jim Boylen with the future of the franchise.

July 1, 2019 at 1:43 p.m.

Scott Skiles hadn't coached in the NBA for about 21 months when John Paxson made a relatively stealth hire in November 2003 to replace Bill Cartwright, the former teammate whom...

Bulls make it official, give coach Jim Boylen a multiyear contract extension

May 31, 2019 at 4:40 p.m.

The Bulls officially announced Jim Boylen's contract extension Friday, a formality after executive vice president John Paxson said on April 11 that such a move was "very possible." Boylen already...

Unlike the Bulls post-Jimmy Butler, the Pacers have stayed relevant after trading Paul George. But which team is better poised to contend for titles?

June 29, 2019 at 8:46 p.m.

The Bulls know a little something about serious injuries torpedoing playoff runs. That's not all they have in common with the Pacers, who are watching the second round of the...

Bulls forward Lauri Markkanen points to guard Coby White after hitting a 3-pointer in the fourth quarter against the Cavaliers on April 17, 2021, at the United Center.

Bulls Q&A: When will there be playoff basketball at the United Center? What’s an ideal offseason — draft, free agents, coaching — for this team?

May 31, 2019 at 4:40 p.m.

Two weeks have fallen off the calendar since the Bulls' season ended. As what could be an epic second round of the NBA playoffs is set to begin, a Bulls...

Bulls GM John Paxson and coach Bill Cartwright talk about the NBA draft.

John Paxson says the Bulls ‘are on the right track’ — but plenty of fans aren’t buying in

May 31, 2019 at 4:36 p.m.

Near the end of his nearly 35-minute postseason media session Thursday at the Advocate Center, Bulls executive vice president John Paxson didn't hesitate when asked if he still enjoys the...

Bulls guard Zach LaVine smiles after making a shot over Timberwolves center Karl-Anthony Towns during the second half Jan. 22, 2020, at the United Center.

A closer look at the Bulls roster: The outlook and contract status for every player

May 31, 2019 at 4:37 p.m.

The Bulls actually regressed in Year 2 of the rebuild. They fired their coach after a 5-19 start, lost 290 games to injury or illness and finished 22-60 — five...

Dwyane Wade is on the Mount Rushmore of Chicago basketball with George Mikan, Isiah Thomas and Derrick Rose

May 31, 2019 at 4:39 p.m.

Late in Dwyane Wade's lone season with the Bulls, I interviewed him for a story about the brotherhood of Chicago basketball. But first, Wade had a question for me. "Who...

The Greek Freak or The Beard? How the Tribune’s K.C. Johnson voted in NBA awards balloting

May 31, 2019 at 4:41 p.m.

Every year, the procedure is the same. Reread the voting criteria for each award. Write down all players who come to mind as possibilities. Go through every roster and add...

John Paxson makes his point that Kris Dunn needs to improve: ‘No beating around the bush on that one’

May 31, 2019 at 4:39 p.m.

Kris Dunn isn't done. In fact, Bulls executive vice president John Paxson indicated the guard will return next season but with competition to start, as has been widely reported. "We...

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