Bulls guard Denzel Valentine going through a sink-or-swim season

TORONTO – It is typically simple to overlook that the 14th total decide from the 2016 NBA draft remains to be on the Bulls roster. Not that it’s Denzel Valentine’s fault essentially, however it’s been an odd three seasons for the previous Michigan State standout. He spent his rookie season within the background of the Jimmy Butler-Dwyane Wade alpha takeover, tried to seek out his method between beginning and a reserve function final season, after which missed all of this season with reconstructive ankle surgical procedure. The hope for Valentine right now subsequent 12 months is he’s a key rotation participant, giving the Bulls a severe menace from behind the three-point line, in addition to play-making. For his

Marcus Smart Calls Out Celtics’ ‘Will To Fight’ After Ugly Loss To Bulls

Marcus Smart Calls Out Celtics’ ‘Will To Fight’ After Ugly Loss To Bulls

What is going on with the Boston Celtics? That’s been the million-dollar question all season, as Boston has struggled against some of the league’s worst teams this season. That trend continued when the C’s suffered an ugly 126-116 loss to the Chicago Bulls on Saturday at United Center. Boston has yet to win since coming off its All-Star break. The Green, understandably, has high expectations to reach the NBA Finals, but it’s going to be a long, hard road if the team continues to struggle. If you ask Marcus Smart, though, he thinks he knows the reason behind why his team is having trouble winning. It’s certainly worrisome hearing one of... NESN.com

Could Rajon Rondo Play In Game 5? Chris Mannix Not Ruling Bulls Guard Out

Could Rajon Rondo Play In Game 5? Chris Mannix Not Ruling Bulls Guard Out

The Chicago Bulls’ success in their first-round NBA playoff series has hinged almost exclusively on Rajon Rondo. And while Bulls coach Fred Hoiberg already stated Rondo won’t play in Wednesday’s crucial Game 5 against the Boston Celtics as he heals from a fractured thumb, others aren’t ruling out his early return. During an appearance Tuesday on 98.5 The Sports Hub’s “Toucher & Rich,” Yahoo! Sports’ Chris Mannix cited sources in saying Rondo might be a game-time decision Wednesday at TD Garden. “I don’t think its a foregone conclusion that he doesn’t play (Wednesday) night,” Mannix said, via CBS Boston. “I know Fred... NESN.com

Celtics’ Isaiah Thomas Continues To Shine In Series Vs. Bulls Amid Adversity

Celtics’ Isaiah Thomas Continues To Shine In Series Vs. Bulls Amid Adversity

No one knew how Isaiah Thomas was going to perform in the NBA playoffs. Just a day before the start of the postseason, the Boston Celtics point guard learned his 22-year-old sister had been killed as a result of a single-car crash in Washington. Thomas would take the floor the following night, and although the Celtics dropped Game 1 of their first-round series against the Chicago Bulls, Thomas’ 33 points in the contest were remarkably impressive. Since then, Thomas has continued to shine for the Celtics, who evened their series with the Bulls with a critical 104-95 win at the United Center on Sunday. Thomas once again paced the Celtics with 33 ... NESN.com

Celtics Vs. Bulls NBA Playoffs Schedule: First-Round Dates, Times, TV Info

Share this: The Boston Celtics and Chicago Bulls will meet in the first round of the 2017 NBA playoffs. It’s a matchup of two historic franchises who’ve combined to win 23 NBA Finals. These teams split their four-game regular-season series, as each club went 2-0 on its home floor. The Celtics and Bulls haven’t met in the playoffs since 2009. That series featured four overtime games, including double-OT and triple-OT contests. The Celtics won in Game 7 at TD Garden. It’s also the fourth time Boston and Chicago have ever met in the postseason (1981, 1986, 1987 and 2009), and the C’s are 4-0. Here’s the complete schedule for the Celtics vs. Bulls first-round playoff matchup. Game 1 details are all that’s been announced so far. Game 1:

Celtics Wrap: Bulls Out-Shoot, Out-Muscle Boston In 105-99 C’s Loss

Celtics Wrap: Bulls Out-Shoot, Out-Muscle Boston In 105-99 C’s Loss

There was bad news and good news Thursday night for the Boston Celtics. The bad news? Someone taught the Chicago Bulls how to shoot, nothing really went right for the Celtics and the C’s lost their first game of the season, 105-99, in Dwyane Wade’s Chicago homecoming, dropping their record to 1-1. The good news? Despite the game plan failing and nothing going right, Boston had a chance to win with seconds remaining and nearly pulled off an improbable victory on the road. Here’s a look at how it went down. YOU GOT SERVEDRemember when NBA people spent the summer talking about how the Bulls can’t play together be... NESN.com

Warriors Survive Spurs, Tie Bulls’ NBA Record With 72nd Win Of Season

SAN ANTONIO — The Golden State Warriors recorded an historic victory in the one place they hadn’t won in nearly two decades. Stephen Curry had 37 points as the Warriors beat the San Antonio Spurs 92-86 on Sunday night for their 72nd win, tying the 1995-96 Chicago Bulls for the NBA single-season record. The Warriors will finish their regular season at home against the Memphis Grizzlies on Wednesday night. The Spurs had won 48 consecutive regular-season games at home, including an NBA-record 39 in a row to begin this season. Golden State ended a 33-game skid in San Antonio that dated to 1997. The Spurs sat Tim Duncan for rest and were wi...