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Matt Cobb searches high, low and somewhere in between for all things Bulls

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Teammates Riding Derrick Rose's Back

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Derrick Rose has a sore back, which is what happens when you have to carry the entire team on your back EVERY DAMN NIGHT.

Separated At Birth?

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Mr. Pringles, meet Mr. D'Antoni.

 

Mr. Smith Returns to the Bulls(.com)

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Former Tribune writer and critic of bloggers, Sam Smith, has resurfaced as a writer for Bulls.com.  He basically offers up the same concocted trade scenarios, goes through his mailbag, and continously complains about Tyrus Thomas. 

For general league news and rumors, Smith is great.  But I'd just as soon purchase a wrist cutting knife than read through another Smith editorializing about how the Bulls should have drafted so-and-so...

However, someone over at Bulls.com must agree that plenty of Smith's stuff is an unedited, steaming pile.  Every article by old man Sammy gets...more

Bulls Season Storylines

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Beyond watching the progression of Derrick Rose, several other story lines for the Bulls should emerge this season: 

How about an All Star player this year?

It's been NINE years since a Chicago Bull played in an NBA All-Star game.  That player was Michael Jordan.  That stat alone should tell you how the team's been doing for the last decade.

Will Paxson finally make the "package of youth" for a proven All-Star trade?

The Bulls need to clear up the logjam in the backcourt and find a legitimate All-Star.  If one doesn't emerge from within the roster, then it's time to go find...more

Scott Skiles Annoints Derrick Rose A Star

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For a coach who tosses compliments around like manhole covers, it was pleasant to hear Scott Skiles give his thoughts on Derrick Rose.

"The guy's a star.  He's beyond quick and fast, and he's so powerful. He can go to the rim and finish. He has unique shots in the paint that he makes — floaters, runners. And that doesn't even mention that he sees the floor and passes the ball. He's going to be very hard to handle."

Sadly, Skiles never had the opportunity to use the word "star" to categorize any of...more

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