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Chicago Bulls / NBA - ARCHIVE
David Stern emerges from month-long vacation to speak out against LeBron debacleTuesday, July 13, 2010NBA commish looking tan and well-rested after choatic month in leagueNBA Commissioner David Stern returned yesterday from his month-long vacation to speak out against the LeBron James "Decision" debacle and fine Cavaliers owner Dan Gilbert $100,000 for the emotionally charged, comic sans letter to fans he posted just hours after James spurned his team for Miami.Read More Free agents getting scared away by Gar Forman's foreheadWednesday, July 7, 2010Bulls' fans worst fears may be realized this week as it appears the team will come up empty in their pursuit of any big name free agents. Lacking a “closer” within the organization to reel in the big fish, many are starting to point the finger at GM Gar Forman as the main reason why free agents are turning their backs to Chicago.Read More LeBron Watch: Free agent sweepstakes to be decided by Willy Wonka Golden TicketWednesday, June 30, 2010Riots break out around the country as promotion stirs a frenzyLooking to even the playing field and avoid any possible collusion scenarios, the NBA will officially award LeBron James to the team that finds a magic ticket in a candy bar. Commissioner David Stern personally placed a golden ticket inside of a Willy Wonka chocolate bar and wished good luck to fans in all NBA cities.Read More Bulls offer jobs to members of LeBron's entourageWednesday, May 26, 2010Other teams make compelling offers to James' croniesThe rumors swirling around LeBron James' possible future as a Bull were stoked yesterday when the team reportedly offered four members of James' entourage "honorary positions" with the franchise.Read More Paxson to Stern: Can we get that No. 1 pick again?Wednesday, May 19, 2010Bulls exec's pleading phone with NBA commish unearthedIn a shocking development leading up to yesterday's NBA lottery, Bulls VP of Basketball Operations John Paxson apparently tried to tamper with the draft order to get the top pick.Read More LeBron gets octupal double in win over BullsMonday, April 26, 2010Noah already making plans for weekday trip to ClevelandCavs star LeBron James got a rare octupal double in Sunday's 121-98 rout of the Bulls to all but seal the playoff series for Cleveland. He scored 37 points, grabbed 11 rebounds, dished out 11 assists, swiped 12 steals, leaped for 10 blocks, pounded out 25 fist bumps, ate 13 Chicago hot dogs and banged 11 Luvabulls cheerleaders at halftime.Read More Joakim Noah unknowingly changes LeBron's plan to stay in ClevelandMonday, April 19, 2010'You know, he's got a point' says James after Bulls center said Cleveland sucksWith his comments about Cleveland, Joakim Noah unwittingly altered the free agent class of this summer. Upon hearing Noah say his team's town "sucks" and there's nothing to do there, LeBron James had second thoughts about his decision to sign with the "The Clev" in the offseason. Read More Del Negro, Paxson to celebrate playoff berth with bare-knuckle brawlThursday, April 15, 2010Turns out players get fired up by front office fisticuffsThe Bulls qualified for the playoffs with a big win over Charlotte Wednesday night, just a day after it was revealed that head coach Vinny Del Negro and John Paxson got in a shoving match late last month during an argument over Joakim Noah's playing time.Read More 102nd Annual Next Year Day: Party with The Heckler, Rick Telander and many more at Harry Caray's Sat, April 10Wednesday, April 7, 2010This one promises to be the best one yetJoin The Heckler and Rick Telander this Saturday, April 10, at Harry Caray's Tavern Wrigleyville for the 102nd Annual Next Year Day to celebrate the joy, frustration and eternal optimism that is ... Next Year! This one promises to be the best ever (yes, even better than 1946, 1970, 1985, 1990, 1999, 2004 and 2008 combined).Read More Comcast SportsNet launches new show: Chicago Sports Team PR HourThursday, April 1, 2010Network will will finally give local clubs a voice on the network they partially ownComcast SportsNet will debut its newest show, Chicago Sports Team PR Hour, next week. According to program director Ed Malone, the new offering will serve as an alternate viewpoint on the state of sports in the city.Read MoreBulls advance to Sweet SixteenTuesday, March 23, 2010Big win over Kansas sets team's sights on Final FourWith a huge upset of top-seeded Kansas over the weekend, the Bulls advanced to the Sweet Sixteen of the NCAA basketball tournament. Jubilant players hugged each other and celebrated the unlikely win over No. 1 Kansas.Read More Noah still giggles every time someone says 'plantar fasciitis'Wednesday, February 24, 2010'I love that word. Say it again!'His foot injury is serious enough to keep Joakim Noah on the bench for long stretches during recent games. But the Bulls center still finds his case of plantar fasciitis a laughing matter, giggling like a schoolgirl anytime anyone mentions the ailment. Read More Derrick Rose to go 1-on-5 against T'Wolves tonightFriday, Feb. 19, 2010Citing trades and injuries, Bulls trim active roster in MinnesotaAfter a pair of big trades and some lingering injury issues, the Bulls roster is extremely depleted heading into tonight's game in Minnesota. As a result, head coach Vinny Del Negro announced Derrick Rose will play one-on-five against the Timberwolves.Read More Six-year-old TV network to host its 22nd annual sports awards ThursdayWednesday, Feb. 10, 2010Comcast continues history of not making senseComcast SportsNet was founded in 2004, yet is hosting its 22nd Annual Comcast SportsNet Sports Awards dinner Thursday night at the Hilton Chicago. Some think it makes no sense that a six-year-old TV network could be hosting its 22nd annual award show, but Comcast SportsNet Chicago President Jim Corno doesn't care.Read More Jan. 10 Issue is out: Cubs Convention time!Friday, Jan. 15, 2010Among the headlines: Cubs add ice rink to Hilton; Kitty O'Sheas unveils $24 'Convention fries'; and much moreGreat news: The Heckler's January issue has hit the streets just in time for the Cubs Convention. Once again, The Heckler will have a booth at the Hilton (No. 58 in the NW Hall.) We'll also be Tweeting like crazy, because that's what everyone else is doing. Read More Del Negro refuses to answer phone on Christmas EveWednesday, Dec. 23, 2009Fears Skiles-esque firingDuring a postgame press conference after the Bulls blew a 35-point lead against the Kings this week, a reporter asked head coach Vinny Del Negro what his plans will be for the Christmas holiday. A visibly shaken Del Negro shrugged.Read MoreDonaghy escapes from prison, waives off buzzer-beating shotWednesday, Nov. 11, 2009Disgraced former ref took Nuggets and the underConvicted felon/former NBA referee Tim Donaghy escaped from prison on Tuesday and arrived at the United Center just in time to waive off an apparent buzzer-beating basket by Brad Miller, as the Bulls fell to the Denver Nuggets, 90-89.Read More Local teen reclaims stolen possessions from 'Monsters in the Morning' setTuesday, Oct. 27, 2009North claims to have bought everything off eBay for less than $100Jimmy Kain of Lombard was relieved to learn that the contents of his bedroom--stolen two weeks ago in a home burglary--had been located safe and sound on the set of Comcast SportsNet's "Monsters in the Morning" TV show hosted by Mike North.Read More Pistons find out Gordon is only 5-foot-2Wednesday, Oct. 21, 2009Former Bull measures 5-foot-4 in bootsAfter a recent workout, the Pistons came to the shocking revelation that free agent signee Ben Gordon is really only 5-foot-2. The Pistons found out after measuring the former Bulls guard, who they signed to a five-year, $55 million deal this summer. Read More Derrick Rose hopes to squeeze one more scandal in before seasonTuesday, Sept. 22, 2009'I just want people to think I'm a badass'After a summer featuring a pair of scandals, soft-spoken Bulls phenom Derrick Rose is hoping to fit in one more major scandal before he begins his sophomore season. Rose has already has been in the media spotlight for an SAT test cheating scandal, as well as a surfaced photo where the Bulls guard was seen flashing a gang sign. Unsure how to top himself, Rose was seen booking trips to Las Vegas and Brazil.Read More Watch Now: The Heckler's Sept. 2009 Unbelievable Video UpdateFriday, Sept. 18, 2009Everything you'd have read in the Sept. issue if you weren't so damn lazyA look in video at the latest happenings in sports, including news on Jim Hendry and Carlos Zambrano, John Madden's retirement plans being ruined by Brett Favre, and the Bears being a little too eager to honor Jay Cutler.Read More Ben Gordon sentenced to 5 years in DetroitThursday, July 2, 2009Bulls lose free agent shooting guard to PistonsBen Gordon was dealt a major blow Wednesday night when the free agent shooting guard was sentenced to a legally binding five-year stint in Detroit.Read MoreDon't miss National 40oz Week at The Fifty/50 now until July 5Tuesday, June 30, 2009Great times and discounts on America's Most Patriotic BeverageThe good folks at The Fifty/50 (2047 W. Division) are holding National 40oz Week now until July 5, co-sponsored by The Heckler. Take part in great events like Trivia Night, Old School Hip Hop Night, baseball promos and Hangover Day while enjoying discounts on the best 40oz goodness around.Read More The Heckler celebrates 1,000 Facebook friendsTuesday, June 30, 2009For some reason, we signed up for an account and now people like itA while back, we at The Heckler started a Facebook account and Monday it gained its 1,000th fan. To celebrate this momentous occasion, we're offering current Facebook fans a deal they can't refuse: a chance to save 1,000 pennies on your next order from TheHeckler.com. That's $10 for all you non-math majors out there. Read More Bulls top Cavs' Shaq trade by signing George MikanThursday, June 25, 2009Mikan -- though deceased -- arguably is more mobile than O'NealThe Bulls tried to steal some headlines from the Cavaliers after their trade for Shaquille O'Neal today by announcing they had signed legendary deceased big man George Mikan.Read More Derrick Rose admits O.J. Mayo played for him last seasonMonday, June 15, 2009Troubled Bulls guard admits he doesn't even play basketballIn the wake of a flurry of scandal, including questions about his high school grades and whether someone else took his SAT, Bulls point guard Derrick Rose stunned Chicago sports fans by admitting he does not even play basketball. Read More Joakim Noah finds suitable way to cope with playoff eliminationThursday, May 14, 2009Big man frolicks on Carribbean beach with beautiful naked womanIt's been nearly two weeks since the Bulls were eliminated from the playoffs, but big man Joakim Noah has found a way to cope with the pain. After losing a highly contested series against the Celtics, the center/forward was seen frolicking on a Caribbean beach with a beautiful naked woman.Read MoreRondo signs contract with PackersFriday, May 1, 2009Celtics guard finds a way to be even more hated by Chicago fansAfter Thursday night's triple overtime loss to the Bulls, reviled Celtics point guard Rajon Rondo announced he had signed a contract with the Green Bay Packers.Read More Bulls fan leaves game after Celtics take late 8-point leadFriday, May 01, 2009'What was the final score, anyway?' asks Downers Grove man who wanted to beat trafficDowners Grove resident Keith Oglewicz was pumped to get a ticket to Thursday's Game 6 of the Bulls' playoff series against Boston. But the disgruntled Bulls fan left in disgust after the Bulls blew a 12-point lead in the fourth quarter and trailed the Celtics, 99-91. Read More Bulls bench-warmer admits to pulling a 'Gillooly' on KGFriday, April 17, 2009Linton Johnson: 'I got him real good'The Heckler has found out the cause behind Celtics star Kevin Garnett's missing Boston's upcoming playoff series with the Bulls, and possibly the entire postseason: A Gillooly job from Bulls bench-warmer Linton Johnson. Read MoreBandwagon fans overstimulated for two hours Tuesday nightWednesday, April 8, 2009New hope for Blackhawks, a fresh season for the Cubs and, well, the Bulls all keep fans entertained without threat of commercial interruptionWins from the Blackhawks and Bulls plus a Cubs extra-inning loss equal one sore remote finger for the bandwagon fan.Read More Luvabull unveils new tramp stampSaturday, March 28, 2009Dancer claims lower back tattoo captures her essenceWhile the new-look Bulls battle it out for a playoff spot, the Luvabulls have a new look of their own after veteran dancer Feather Daniels showed up to a recent practice with a brand-new tramp stamp tattoo on her lower back.Read More Confusion abounds as Bulls and Celtics both wear St. Patty's greenGame recap from Tuesday, March 17, 2009Chicago somehow holds on for big 127-121 win over BostonThe Bulls honored the St. Patty's tradition of sporting green uniforms Tuesday night. Unfortunately so did the Celtics and all hell broke loose. Neither team knew which players to guard or pass to, but Chicago somehow held on for a six-point win.Read MorePistons honor 'Red' Kerr by giving away game to BullsGame recap from Tuesday, Feb. 11, 2009'I loved that cat on 'Sanford & Son' says Rasheed WallaceThe Bulls honored longtime player, coach and announcer Johnny "Red" Kerr on Tuesday night by giving him a halftime ceremony and dedicating the United Center court to him. The Pistons honored him by blowing a 14-point lead in the fourth quarter, and giving the game away in an eventual 107-102 Bulls win. Read More Bulls manage to lose to a team with less heart than they haveGame recap from Monday, Jan. 29, 2009Lackluster Bulls drop Monday matinee in New YorkThe Bulls managed another milestone on Monday in an already remarkable season of lackluster play and mailing it in. They managed to lose to the Knicks, a team with even less heart than they have, 102-98. Read More Bulls beat Knicks, Duhon defects back to ChicagoTuesday, Dec. 9, 2008Guard on New York: 'I ain't never going back there'The Bulls beat New York 105-100 Tuesday, despite former Bulls guard Chris Duhon's 15 points, 14 assists and 9 rebounds for the Knicks. Following the game, the Bulls harbored Duhon as a defector of Knicks Nation. Read More Miller gets revenge on Rose by beating Bulls, stabbing him in the chestGame recap from Tuesday, Dec. 2, 2008Literal interpretation of 76ers coach results in severe injury to Chicago's budding starJust days after getting schooled by Bulls rookie Derrick Rose, Philadelphia guard Andre Miller got his revenge on Rose and the Bulls by leading the 76ers to a 103-95 road win on Tuesday, then stabbing Rose in the chest. Read More Noah spurs last-second game-winner by cheering from benchGame recap from Monday, Nov. 24, 2008Buzzer beat nets second win on Circus TripLarry Hughes may get all the credit for hitting the game-winning shot at the buzzer in Monday's 101-100 win over Utah, but unsung hero Joakim Noah made it all possible with his exuberant cheering throughout the fourth quarter. Read More
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