Chicago Bulls Wiretap

Bulls Assign Nichols To D-League

The Chicago Bulls announced today the team has assigned rookie forward Demetris Nichols to the Iowa Energy of the D-League.

Nichols (6-8, 216) has appeared in four games with the Bulls since the team claimed him on waivers on Dec. 7, 2007. He has also spent time this season in New York and Cleveland, having appeared in three games with the Cavaliers before his stint with Chicago.

Via RealGM Staff Report


Duhon Finished In Chicago?

Chris Duhon may be the odd man out in the Bulls' suddenly crowded backcourt, K.C. Johnson of the Chicago Tribune is reporting.

"There are times teams want to go in another direction or have guys who they expect to play a lot next year," Duhon said after practice on Tuesday. "If my time does come again this season, that's great. If not, I can't let that affect the player I am."

"Right now I just have to be a good teammate and, whenever this season is over, see what my options are."

Via Chicago Tribune


Wallace, Sczcerbiak Trade Came With Seconds To Spare

The Cleveland Cavaliers, Chicago Bulls and Seattle SuperSonics were able to make their 11 player trade at last Thursday's deadline with only seconds to spare, the Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel is reporting. Literally.

"I was a little shocked," Cavaliers coach Mike Brown said of getting the trade done. "It wasn't last minute but it was last-second, that part is true."

"I was in the room, and the NBA was on the line. I heard somebody from the NBA office say, 'Cleveland, you have 20 seconds to get Chicago on the phone.' It was pretty intense."

Via Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel


Bulls Feb 2008 Archive

  • New Bulls Finally Get First Practice

    Drew Gooden, Larry Hughes, Cedric Simmons, and Shannon Brown finally got their first full practice in with the Bulls after being acquired last Thursday.

  • Cavs Receive $1.65 Million Trade Exception

    The Cavaliers received a trade exception last week due to their trade with the Bulls.

  • Trade May Affect Gordon's Future In Chicago

    Could Larry Hughes' presence and the emergence of Thabo Sefolosha spell the end of Ben Gordon in Chicago? With Hughes now in Chicago, the Bulls suddenly have a crowded and expensive backcourt.

  • Three-Team Blockbuster Trade Now Official

    Cleveland is now home to Delonte West, Ben Wallace, Joe Smith and Wally Szczerbiak.

  • The Definitive Details Of The Wallace Trade?

    Cleveland will receive Ben Wallace, Joe Smith, Wally Szczerbiak, Delonte West, and a future second round pick from Chicago.

  • Duhon Won't Be Included In Trade

    According to Brian Windhorst of the Akron Beacon-Journal, the NBA gave the Cavaliers, Bulls, and Sonics an extension to finalize their deal.

  • Big Ben: ''I Had A Good Time Here''

    Ben Wallace was traded along with Joe Smith to Cleveland for Larry Hughes and Drew Gooden, according to the Chicago Tribune.

  • New Details Of Cleveland Three-Way

    The Cavaliers will reportedly receive Ben Wallace, Joe Smith, Wally Szczerbiak, and Delonte West.

  • Cavs Get Wallace, Smith, West And Wally

    The Cavaliers have acquired Ben Wallace, Joe Smith, Delonte West and Wally Szczerbiak in a three-team trade.

  • Wallace And Duhon For Hughes?

    Could Ben Wallace, Chris Duhon and Joe Smith be traded for Larry Hughes and Drew Gooden?

  • Big Ben To Cleveland Being Discussed?

    Through a third-party source, Chad Ford of ESPN reports in his chat that the Cavaliers are discussing a trade with the Bulls that would bring Ben Wallace to Cleveland.

  • Toronto Discussing Joe Smith Trade

    A league source told the Chicago Tribune that the Bulls and Raptors are discussing a trade that would bring Joe Smith to Toronto.

  • Riley Calls Bulls To Get Info On Eddy Curry

    The New York Daily News is reporting that even though Pat Riley is denying the Heat have any interest in Knick center Eddy Curry, he did contact Curry's former team the Chicago Bulls to gather information on the big man.

  • Bulls Shopping Gordon

    Nothing appears serious right now, but sources say the Bulls are said to be testing the market for Ben Gordon.

  • Boylan: 'Everyone Has To Accept Their Role'

    Bulls' Head Coach Jim Boylan said on Wednesday that the team has to rid itself of all the individual agendas, according to The Beacon News.

  • Bulls' Wallace Out Thursday Due To Death In Family

    Ben Wallace will be missing from the Bulls' lineup when Chicago takes on Miami at the United Center on Thursday, the Associated Press is reporting.

  • Bulls' Paxson: Larry Brown Report Bogus

    Bulls GM John Paxson denied a report that the team is interested in Larry Brown as its next coach, according to the Chicago Sun-Times.

  • Duhon Latest Casualty For Chicago

    Chris Duhon is the latest wounded Bull, according to the Chicago Tribune.

  • Bulls Interested In Larry Brown?

    On Sunday an NBA source told the Philadelphia Inquirer that Larry Brown has received interest from the Chicago Bulls as a candidate for their head coaching position.

  • Bulls' Gordon To Have MRI On Wrist Monday

    While Ben Gordon will have an MRI on his right wrist on Monday, his ailing teammates look to be close to a return, according to a Yahoo Sports report.

  • Ben Wallace For Kirilenko?

    Could the Bulls and Jazz swap Ben Wallace and Andre Kirilenko?

  • Bulls' Wallace Denies Trade Talk

    Ben Wallace has said that he does not expect to be traded, despite reports to the contrary.

  • Duhon Could Be Used As Trade Bait

    With point guards the hot commodity at the moment, one guy whose trade stock may be on the rise is Chicago point guard Chris Duhon, Sam Smith of the Chicago Tribune is reporting.

  • Bulls Reach Buyout With Khryapa

    The Chicago Bulls announced today that they have waived forward Viktor Khryapa and came to a settlement on the remaining portion of his contract, should he clear waivers.

  • Kirk Hinrich Won't Play Wednesday

    Chicago guard Kirk Hinrich will not play on Wednesday night when the Bulls take on the Portland Trail Blazers, according to the Chicago Sun-Times.

  • Hinrich Day-To-Day With Ribcage Injury

    Chicago Bulls' guard Kirk Hinrich has been listed as day-to-day with a ribcage injury, according to The Beacon News.

  • Bulls' Wallace Wants To Be Surrounded By Height

    According to the Chicago Tribune, Ben Wallace was campaigning for rookie big man Aaron Gray to get more minutes for the Bulls, saying that having a 7 footer by his side allows him to roam and be more effective.

  • Paxson Not A Fan Of Heisley's Comments?

    John Paxson, general manager of the Chicago Bulls, didn't care for comments made about his organization by Michael Heisley, owner of the Memphis Grizzlies.

  • Bulls' Hinrich Hurts Ribs In Win Over Sonics

    Bulls' guard Kirk Hinrich remained in Seattle while his teammates moved onto Portland following Chicago's 118-108 win over the SuperSonics last night, The Sports Network is reporting.

  • Lakers Were Considering Trade For Ben Wallace?

    According to a report in the Daily Herald, the Lakers were considering an offer for Chicago's Ben Wallace that would have send Kwame Brown and Vladimir Radmanovic to the Bulls.

  • Bulls Refused To Go Into Lux Tax, Miss Out On Gasol

    According to Memphis Grizzlies' owner Michael Heisley, the reason why Pau Gasol is a member of the Los Angeles Lakers today and not the Chicago Bulls is because the Bulls refused to go over the luxury tax, the Chicago Tribune is reporting.

  • Hinrich's Name Linked With Andre Miller?

    Now that Pau Gasol is off the market, Chicago Tribune columnist Sam Smith has turned his attention to other players to obtain for Chicago.

  • Bulls To Reassess Deng After Road Trip

    The Chicago Bulls dropped the first game of their six game road trip to the Sacramento Kings last night, but they did welcome back both Ben Gordon and Joe Smith.

  • Cavaliers, Blazers, And Bulls Were All Trying For Gasol

    According to Chicago Tribune columnist Sam Smith, the Cavaliers, Blazers, and Bulls all had offers in with the Grizzlies for Pau Gasol.