Thibodeau furious after Bulls nix his ESPN Body Issue photos
ESPN The Magazine published its annual Body Issue today without Chicago's coach. Thibodeau, who posed for the magazine, was excited to show the world more than just his x's and o's. However, Paxson and Forman demanded ESPN delete the photos from the final edition.
George Will writes biography detailing Andrew Bynum’s one-day Bulls career
Highlights will include Bynum’s trip to the airport, the failed team physical and of course the lengthy dialogue between Bynum and the equipment manager about which bowling alleys near the United Center had the best Chinese food buffet.
Commissioner Silver invites Bulls to NBA Draft Lottery
“It may be unconventional to have a playoff team in the lottery,” stated Silver. “But I can’t in good conscience ignore the plight of a team that fails to score 70 points in an elimination game.”
Bulls loss blamed on icing by Zamboni
“We thought we were in good shape at the half, tied at 41," Joakim Noah told reporters after the game. “But when we came out for the second half and it was like Nova Scotia out there, we just didn’t adjust and it cost us the game and the series."
Bulls plan to employ Hinrich/anyone-but-Hinrich defense/offense substitution pattern late in games
"We're down in the series, so now it's on us to make adjustments," said fourth-year head coach, Thibodeau. "No doubt that Kirk has been solid on defense, but when we have the ball, oh Jesus, not Kirk again."
Jimmer Fredette prepared for playoff spotlight
"People are going to question where the offense is going to come from. Well, that's why I'm here," said Fredette. "How about offensive rebounds? I've had one so I've proven myself there too."
