The moment Commissioner David Stern announced Derrick Rose as the number-one overall selection, the Bulls' starting two, three, four and five positions instantaneously took a vast rise in stock.
The Chicago Bulls re-signed forward Luol Deng to a multi-year extension on July 31. Through four seasons in the NBA, the 23-year-old Deng holds career averages of 15.6 ppg, 6.4 rpg and 2.3 apg.
The Chicago Bulls officially hired Vinny Del Negro as the 17th head coach in franchise history on June 11. Del Negro, 41, comes to the Bulls after serving as the Assistant General Manager for the Phoenix Suns.
The Bulls acquired forward/center Drew Gooden, guard Larry Hughes, guard Shannon Brown and forward Cedric Simmons from the Cleveland Cavaliers in exchange for Joe Smith, Ben Wallace and Chicago’s 2009 regular second round draft pick on Feb. 21.
Bulls EVP of Basketball Operations John Paxson issued a statement on April 17 regarding the team’s decision to relieve Interim Head Coach Jim Boylan. Boylan, 52, took over the head coaching duties on an interim basis on Dec. 27, 2007, and directed the Bulls to a 24-32 (.429) record in his 56 games at the helm.
NBA Draft 2006: Armed with a pair of draft picks, Chicago made two deals and ended up with a trio of players: Tyrus Thomas, Thabo Sefolosha and Viktor Khryapa.
In the world of sports, Jerry Reinsdorf has had quite a run, experiencing the ultimate goal in hoops (six times, no less) and baseball (his true passion). Bulls.com met with Reinsdorf to discuss a return to the NBA Playoffs, Chicago’s men in charge, and the team’s future.
Ben Gordon’s uncanny ability to change the dynamics of a game off the bench last season helped him become the first rookie in NBA history to be named the Sixth Man of the Year.
Draft Central 2007: With the 9th pick, the Bulls selected Joakim Noah, a 6-11, 232-pound standout and two-time national champion at the University of Florida. Chicago added Aaron Gray and JamesOn Curry in the second round.
Draft Central 2006: Armed with a pair of draft picks, Chicago made two deals and ended up with a trio of players: Tyrus Thomas, Thabo Sefolosha and Viktor Khryapa.
Draft Central 2004: The Bulls selected guard Ben Gordon with the 3rd overall pick, then traded for forward Luol Deng, the Draft's 7th overall selection.
Draft Central 2003: Chicago selected guard Kirk Hinrich with the 7th overall pick in NBA Draft 2003.
Draft Central 2002: The Bulls selected guard Jay Williams with the 2nd pick in NBA Draft 2002.
Draft Central 2001: Besides acquiring the rights to No. 2 pick Tyson Chandler and Brian Skinner in a trade with the Clippers for Elton Brand, the Bulls also selected center Eddy Curry at No. 4.
Summer League 2007: Tyrus Thomas and Thabo Sefolosha were named to the named to Pepsi Pro First Team in Orlando as the Bulls played in a pair of summer leagues.
Summer League 2006: Rookies Tyrus Thomas (16.2 ppg and 7.0 rpg) and Thabo Sefolosha (16.0 ppg and 3.5 spg) made their debuts.
Summer League 2004: Ben Gordon (13.5 ppg) and RMR first teamer Luol Deng (15.4 ppg and 5.3 rpg) led the way as the Bulls went 6-1.
Summer League 2003: Lonny Baxter earned tourney MVP honors and Kirk Hinrich made his pro debut as the Bulls finished with a RMR best 5-1 record.
Summer League 2002: Jay Williams led the Bulls with 15.4 ppg and Eddy Curry averaged 14.0 ppg but Chicago struggled, ending up with a 2-4 record in RMR play.
Summer League 2001: Tyson Chandler and Eddy Curry's summer league squad played in two leagues, finishing with 2-4 at the RMR and 2-9 overall.
“Bulls fans are really going to love this guy,” Dallas Mavericks Assistant Coach Del Harris said. “He hustles his tail off.” Who was Harris talking about? None other than the 25-year old Argentina native with a brand new gold medal, Andrés Nocioni.
The Bulls and Knicks finalized a deal on 8/5/04 that sent Jamal Crawford and Jerome Williams for Dikembe Mutombo, Othella Harrington, Frank Williams and Cezary Trybanski. GM John Paxson explained that the pieces are already in place to make up for Crawford's scoring.
