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This Day in NBA History: McGee blocks 12 shots

In the past 20 years, there have only been three players that have blocked 12 shots in an NBA game. That is the most blocked shots by a player in a game in that timeframe.

Kyle Irving

Highlights & top performers from Monday's action

There were nine NBA games to look forward to on Monday! Scroll below for final scores, stats and highlights from each contest.

NBA.com Staff

Highlights, top performers from Saturday's action

The second half of the NBA season continued with a seven-game slate. We've got you covered from coast to coast with final scores, news, stats, highlights and the top fantasy performers from the day.

NBA.com Staff

Highlights, top performers from Friday's action

The second half of the 2020-21 NBA season was underway and tonight was the first full slate of games since the break. Headlined by Nets-Celtics, there was plenty of enticing matchups ahead.

NBA.com Staff

Hits and Misses: Predictions on 2020 rookie class

With the All-Star break upon us, the 2020 rookie class has had half of a season to get accommodated to the next level. Looking back at some of his predictions before the 2020 NBA Draft, it's time to rehash where NBA.com's Kyle Irving was right and where he was wrong in assessing this crop of first-year players.

Kyle Irving

Highlights, top performers from Wednesday's action

There were 10 games to look forward to on an action-packed Thursday in the NBA.. Follow along below for all your live updates, scores, stats and highlights from each game

NBA.com Staff

NBA postpones Sunday's Raptors-Bulls game

Because of positive test results and ongoing contact tracing within the Raptors, the team will not have the league-required eight available players to proceed with the scheduled game against the Bulls.

Official Release

Saturday's scores and highlights

The Lakers got back on track, Boston held off Indiana and the Utah Jazz lost for just the seventh time this season.

NBA.com Staff

Scores, highlights from Thursday action

There were nine games of NBA action on this Thursday, headlined by a clash between surging Eastern Conference opponents in the Raptors and Heat, a heavyweight battle out west between the Lakers and Jazz and much more.

NBA.com Staff

Highlights & top performers from Monday's (ET) action

We had plenty of stars in action on Monday's six-game slate. Scroll below for the final scores, stats, news, highlights and top fantasy performers from each game.

NBA.com Staff

Highlights & top performers from Sat's (ET) action

Because of two postponements, there were only five games of NBA action this Saturday (ET). But with the first rematch of the NBA Finals between the Heat and Lakers headlining the slate, there was plenty to follow.

NBA.com Staff

Challenging cases for All-Star reserves

The starters have been selected for the 2021 NBA All-Star Game, meaning the hardest decisions are coming up. Picking the reserves inevitably causes a conversation as deserving players are bound to get left out. Which players will get selected as an All-Star and which players will be left snubbed?

Kyle Irving

Highlights and top performers from Saturday's action

It was a busy Saturday in the NBA. We've got you covered with all the final scores, stats, news, highlights and top fantasy performers from each game.

NBA.com Staff

Highlights & top performers from Wed's action

We had 10 games on deck around the Association on Wednesday! Scroll below for all the final scores, stats, news, and highlights from each game below.

NBA.com Staff

NBA adds two games to schedule

The Pistons-Bulls game, which was originally targeted for the second half of the season, will replace the Pistons-Mavericks and Hornets-Bulls games which were postponed earlier today. The Nuggets-Cavaliers game, which was originally targeted for the second half of the season, will replace the Nuggets-Hornets game which was postponed earlier today.

Official Release

Top stat lines and highlights from Monday's action

We had seven games on deck around the Association tonight, headlined by a showdown between the conference-leading Jazz and 76ers. Scroll below for the final scores, highlights and top fantasy performers.

Benyam Kidane

Feb. 14, 1990: MJ dons No. 12

On Valentine's Day in 1990, His Airness was forced to wear a No. 12 jersey as his No. 23 jersey was unavailable in Orlando. Find out why:

Yash Matange

Running diary from Saturday's 11-game slate

Saturday's 11-game slate did not disappoint with a handful of monster performances like 40-point outings from Luka Doncic, Terry Rozier and Nikola Vucevic and 30-point outings from Kawhi Leonard, Jayson Tatum and Anthony Davis.

NBA.com Staff

All-Star Moment: LaVine erupts for season-high 46 PTS

Zach LaVine and Coby White created NBA history, becoming the first teammates ever to hit eight-plus 3-pointers in the same game!

Benyam Kidane

Running diary from Tuesday's action

LeBron James' overtime heroics led the Lakers to victory, headlining a busy eight-game slate on Tuesday. Catch up on all the day's scores, news, stats and highlights below.

NBA.com Staff

Running diary from Sunday's action

There were 11 games of NBA action with plenty of must-see matchups headlined by the one in Dallas consisting of Luka Doncic and Stephen Curry.

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Running diary from Thursday's action

Standout performances from Giannis Antetokounmpo, Joel Embiid, DeMar DeRozan and Zion Williamson headlined Thursday's 10-game slate. We've got you covered below with all the final scores, stats, highlights and best fantasy performers of the day.

NBA.com Staff

Running Diary from Tuesday's action

The NBA season continued with a full 10-game slate. We've got you covered below with final scores, stats and highlights from each contest as well as the best fantasy stat lines.

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All-Star Moment: Clutch LaVine helps Bulls edge Knicks

Not for the first time this season, the 25-year-old came up clutch for the Bulls. Averaging career-highs across the board, including his shooting percentages, LaVine is making a strong case for his first-ever All-Star selection.

Yash Matange

Running Diary from Sunday's action

The NBA season continued on Sunday with eight games. Scroll below for final scores, stats and highlights from each contest.

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Running Diary of Sunday's games

Seven games were on the schedule for Sunday, with LeBron James, Steph Curry, Luka Doncic and Joel Embiid taking the floor. Keep up to date with all the scores, news and highlights right here!

NBA.com Staff

Running diary of Saturday's action

It was a packed slate with 11 games of NBA action on this Saturday. We have you covered with final scores, news updates and more from each contest.

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Running diary from NBA on MLK Day

Nine games of NBA action on a special day, which included a handful of marquee matchups highlighted by the Bucks taking on the new-look Nets and another installment of Stephen Curry versus LeBron James. Scroll below as we have you covered with the final scores, highlights and more from all the action.

NBA.com Staff

Running Diary from Monday's action

The 2020-21 NBA season continued with another six-game slate on Monday. We've got you covered below with final scores, news, stats and highlights from throughout the day.

NBA.com Staff

Running diary from Saturday's actions

The red-hot LA Clippers scorch the nets, OKC outlast Chicago in OT and a monster from Andre Drummond night carries the Cavs on a big day of NBA action.

NBA.com Staff

Pelicans-Mavs, Celtics-Bulls games postponed

The NBA and NBPA will be meeting today about modifying the league’s Health and Safety Protocols.

NBA.com Staff

Running diary from Monday's action

Monday's eight-game schedule had plenty of big performances across the NBA. We've got you covered below with all the scores, news, stats, highlights and top fantasy performers from the day!

NBA.com Staff

Saturday's highlights

10 games on a Saturday produced no shortage of highlights, with the Lakers scraping home and Steph Curry cooking the Clippers.

NBA.com Staff

Running Diary from Thursday's action

There were 11 NBA games on Thursday! Scroll down for final scores, stats and highlights from each contest.

NBA.com Staff

Running Diary from Wednesday's action

The 2020-21 NBA season continued with five games and 10 teams in action. With plenty of storylines to follow, we've got you covered with the final scores, news, stats, highlights and the top fantasy performers below.

NBA.com Staff

Running diary from Monday's eight games

The 2020-21 NBA season rolled on with an eight-game slate. From the first game in Detroit to the final game of the schedule in San Francisco, we've got you covered with final scores, news, stats, highlights and the day's top fantasy performers below.

NBA.com Staff

Highlights from Saturday's star studded lineup

It was an All-Star cast for Saturday's ten game slate, with dominant performances from LeBron, Giannis and Luka leading the way on an action packed night around the league.

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Running diary from Friday's games

With seven games on deck on Friday, we've got you covered below with the scores, news, highlights, and the best fantasy performers of the night.

NBA.com Staff

Most notable birthday performances of superstars

While there are plenty of ways to bring in a birthday, five superstars put forth performances that will live in the record books forever.

Gilbert McGregor

Wins elude Wizards despite Russ triple-doubles

Westbrook joins Oscar Robertson as the only players in NBA history to record a triple-double in their first three games of a season, however, the Wizards are yet to record a win, currently sitting 0-4.

Benyam Kidane

Running diary from Wednesday's games

We had 10 games on deck for a busy Wednesday in the NBA. We've got you covered with all the scores, stats, news, highlights and the best fantasy performers of the night.

NBA.com Staff

Scores & highlights from Monday's 10-game slate

Quite a few upsets and plenty of highlights from the 10 games on Monday. We've got you covered below with scores, news, highlights, and the best fantasy performers of the day.

NBA.com Staff

Curry creates history as Dubs win first game

Steph Curry became the third player in NBA history to record 2,500 career 3-pointers as the Warriors eeked out a 129-128 win over the Chicago Bulls, thanks to Damion Lee's late 3-pointer.

Benyam Kidane

Recap of Thursday's 12-game slate

With 12 games and 24 teams taking the floor, there was no shortage of blockbuster performances on Thursday! On a night full of action, we've got you covered below with scores, news, highlights as well as the best fantasy performers.

NBA.com Staff

Biggest storylines from Day 8 of preseason

The stars were out on the second last night of preseason action, with a former MVP sending an ominous warning to the rest of the league.

Kane Pitman

Biggest storylines from Day 6 of preseason

Just eight teams hit the floor on Wednesday as LeBron James and Anthony Davis made their pre-season debuts, while Coby White and Zach LaVine put on a show for the Bulls. We've got you covered with all the big takeaways from Day 6 of pre-season.

Benyam Kidane

Biggest storylines from Day 3 of the preseason

Preseason action continued in the NBA with 12 teams taking the floor on Monday. From the Nets' All-Star duo making their debut to the LA franchises playing the second of their two preseason games, there were plenty of storylines to keep track of. We've got you covered with all the action from Day 3 of preseason.

Yash Matange

Biggest takeaways from Day 1 of pre-season

The NBA pre-season got underway with 10 teams in action. The Lakers new additions impressed in their first outing, while John Wall and DeMarcus Cousins made their return to the court after lengthy layoffs. We've got you covered with all the action from Day 1.

Benyam Kidane

Players primed for breakout season

Ahead of the 2020-21 season tip-off, who are the potential breakout stars that could make their mark on the league?

Kane Pitman

Will the Bulls draft gamble pay off?

The Bulls selected Florida State forward Patrick Williams with the No. 4 pick in the 2020 NBA Draft, turning heads with the prospect being selected much earlier than anyone anticipated. Will Chicago's gamble pay off? Or will it be the reach of the draft?

Kyle Irving

Are the Bulls ready to make the leap?

Headlined by their young core of Coby White, Zach LaVine, Lauri Markannen and Wendell Carter Jr., plus rookie Patrick Williams, the No. 4 overall pick in the 2020 Draft, the Bulls are set for a fresh start in 2020-21 under new head coach Billy Donovan.

Benyam Kidane

Trade destinations for Westbrook

According to Shams Charania of The Athletic, Westbrook wants out of Houston. If the Rockets do make him available ahead of the 2020-21 season, there are a number of teams that could pursue the nine-time All-Star.

Scott Rafferty

Meet the NBA's new head coaches

Almost a third of the teams in the NBA will enter the 2020-21 season with a new head coach, including a rebuilding team in the Knicks, a team on the rise in the Pelicans and a title contender in the Clippers.

Scott Rafferty

Most interesting teams on draft night

With the 2020 NBA Draft being one of the first steps toward the 2020-21 season, there are plenty of teams that are making their first moves toward shaping their roster for Opening Night. Which NBA franchises are the most interesting to watch on draft night? Our NBA.com staff discusses.

NBA.com Staff

Best free agent defenders

So often the focus when looking at free agency is on the offensive end. With that in mind, who are the best options on the defensive side of the floor among the 2020 free agents?

Kane Pitman

On this Date: Jordan sets the tone for first scoring title

On Nov. 2, 1986, Michael Jordan carried the momentum from a playoff explosion the year prior to score 50 points in the Bulls season-opener against the New York Knicks. This performance set the tone for what became Jordan's first of 10 scoring titles in his NBA career.

Kyle Irving

On This Date: Jordan dominates in debut

Michael Jordan showed his superstar potential in his NBA debut to the tune of 16 points, seven assists, six rebounds, four blocks and two steals in 40 minutes of play.

Scott Rafferty

Examining Avdija's fit with teams at top of the draft

Maccabi Tel Aviv young star Deni Avdija is one of the best prospects in the 2020 NBA Draft class. With the expectation that he'll be selected among the first few picks of the draft, take a look at how Avdija fits in with each team that has a top-five pick.

Kyle Irving

MJ discusses social media era

Michael Jordan is one of the biggest names in the history of sport. Despite playing in the 90's MJ was a revered figure across the globe in his prime that came well before the social media era.

Kane Pitman

LeBron: NBA's championship legacy gatekeeper

When you're as dominant of a player as LeBron James is, you have the power to create or prevent legacies for others. While there's a handful of superstars who will forever be a champion thanks to James, the list of players that never won — or are still in search of — an NBA title runs much longer thanks to LeBron's gatekeeping.

Kyle Irving

Who are the best coaches for the available jobs?

There are three NBA teams in search of a new head coach for the 2020-21 season. Which names will come up in consideration to fill the vacancies?

Gilbert McGregor

Who is the GOAT: LeBron or MJ?

LeBron James has earned his fourth NBA championship and fourth Finals MVP, closing the gap on the ring total of all-time great Michael Jordan. As LeBron's legacy continues to grow, the debate of who is the best player in league history becomes closer than ever before. Here's a look at some numbers to support either side of the argument.

Kyle Irving

Examining LaMelo's fit with teams at top of draft

LaMelo Ball is widely considered to be among the top prospects in the 2020 draft class, with the expectation that the playmaking point guard will be a top-five pick. How does Ball fit in with the current roster of each NBA franchise that picks in the top five?

Kyle Irving

Bulls hire Billy Donovan as head coach

Donovan posted a record of 243-157 (.608) with the Oklahoma City Thunder, taking them to playoffs in each of his five seasons as head coach.

NBA.com Staff

Podcast series on 'Last Dance' Bulls set to debut

American journalist J.A. Adande and former Bulls' guard B.J. Armstrong to revisit emmy-nominated documentary "The Last Dance" and the 1997-98 NBA Champion Chicago Bulls in a 10 part podcast series.

NBA.com Staff

Who is representing each team during the Draft Lottery?

Three-time NBA champion and two-time MVP Stephen Curry headlines the list of people representing their teams during the virtual 2020 NBA Draft Lottery. Which representative will bring their franchise luck in earning the No. 1 overall pick?

Kyle Irving

Boylen out as head coach of Bulls

The Chicago Bulls made the move to fire Jim Boylen on Saturday. The team announced the search for a replacement will begin immediately.

Carlan Gay

All-Rookie Team predictions

After predicting the All-NBA Team, we shift the spotlight to the league's best 10 rookies. With the amount of talent in this year's rookie class, it's no easy task. Has Zion played enough for a First Team nod? Did Terence Davis II make the cut?

Gilbert McGregor

What if LeBron chose the Bulls in 2010?

It's July 8, 2010. LeBron James is sitting across from Jim Gray on an ESPN special titled "The Decision." Gray asks LeBron what his decision is. His response: "I'm going to take my talents to the Windy City and join the Chicago Bulls."

Scott Rafferty

Jordan, Jordan Brand pledge $100M to social justice causes

"Until the ingrained racism that allows our country’s institutions to fail is completely eradicated, we will remain committed to protecting and improving the lives of Black people," Jordan and Jordan Brand said in a statement.

NBA.com Staff

OTD: MJ's Shrug game in 1992

In Game 1 of the 1992 Finals, often called the "shrug game", Jordan set Finals records for points scored in a half (35) and 3-pointers made in one half (six).

Yash Matange

How NBA legends performed in playoff debuts

In anticipation of Luka Doncic, as well as potentially Zion Williamson and Ja Morant, making their postseason debuts in 2020, we take a look back at how some of the league's biggest names — former and current — performed in their postseason debuts.

Yash Matange

MJ issues statement on George Floyd

Charlotte Hornets owner and Chicago Bulls legend Michael Jordan added his voice to the conversation, calling for justice and condemning the “ingrained racism” in the United States.

NBA.com Staff

The 1980s All-Decade Team

Magic Johnson and Larry Bird were the easy picks, but who else made the cut? Plus, two players from one team, but not the Lakers or Celtics?

Micah Adams

All-Decade Team for 1990s

10 years, five players, one impossible task. Aside from a couple of no-brainers, choosing the All-Decade Team for the 1990s proved tough. The centres alone were a task, but in the end we made difficult choices. Our week-long decade-by-decade trip through NBA history continues with the '90s.

Carlan Gay

You can't tell the story of the 1990s without...

Michael Jordan. The Chicago Bulls. The Dream Team. The 1996 NBA Draft. The 1990s was one of the defining decades in NBA history.

Benyam Kidane

Best forgotten players of 2010s

We're taking today to look back on the best players, teams and biggest storylines of the 2010s, but we also wanted to shine a light on players you may have forgotten about.

NBA.com Staff

Building the perfect team around MJ using today's players

Imagine Michael Jordan in today's NBA. Now imagine you're given the job of building the perfect team around MJ. Where do you spend big? Which types of players do you look for? Are you saving on Fred VanVleet or splurging on Stephen Curry? That's just one of the decisions to be made in filling out our 14-man roster.

Scott Rafferty

Big picture takeaways from 'The Last Dance'

After 10 riveting episodes with fresh commentary and never-before-seen footage, it's time to reconsider several big picture narratives surrounding the most iconic team of the 90s.

Carlan Gay

NBA Soundsystem LIVE: Recapping the Last Dance

NBA.com's Carlan Gay and Micah Adams recap the final two episodes of the 'Last Dance' and discuss what they took away from it.

NBA.com Staff

Would Jordan and Bulls have four-peated?

After winning their sixth and final championship in the 1997-98 season, the Bulls infamously and unceremoniously disbanded. No Michael Jordan. No Scottie Pippen. No Dennis Rodman. No Phil Jackson. But what if everyone came back? Would they have completed the four-peat in 1999?

NBA.com Staff

🎥: Jordan's Game 6 heroics in 1998 Finals

Following the conclusion of The Last Dance, what better time to re-visit Game 6 of the 1998 NBA Finals — Michael Jordan's last game with the Chicago Bulls and of course, the last shot.

Benyam Kidane

How many MVPs should Jordan have won?

On this date in 1998, Michael Jordan won his fifth and final MVP award. Should he have won more of them? Or did he actually win too many? Here's a closer look at the seasons he did and didn't take home the hardware.

Micah Adams

Test your knowledge on 'The Last Dance'

How many attempts did it take Jordan to get past the Bad Boy Pistons? What was the meaning behind one of Dennis Rodman's iconic hairdos? And just how underpaid was Scottie Pippen in 1997-98? Test your knowledge of ESPN's "The Last Dance"!

NBA.com Staff

'The Last Dance': NBA family reacts to Ep. 9 & 10

Plenty of personalities from the NBA family took to Twitter to share their reactions to Episodes 9 and 10, which released worldwide (outside the US) on Netflix on May 18th

NBA.com Staff

'The Last Dance': 5 takeaways from Ep. 9 & 10

Bulls documentary concludes with the dynasty's toughest matchup and Michael Jordan's last shot.

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A look at the post-MJ Bulls era

The post-Jordan era for the Chicago Bulls will be remembered as a time when high draft picks were wasted, the teams never had an identity and trades were constant.

Sergio Rabinal

OTD: Michael Jordan is named 1998 NBA MVP

The 1997-98 MVP award was Jordan's fifth of his career - tied for the second-most all-time with Bill Russell. Only Kareem Abdul-Jabbar (6) has won more.

Yash Matange

Tougher road in playoffs: MJ or LeBron?

One is 6-0 in the Finals. One is 3-6 in the Finals. One faced a far easier road to get there. One faced a far more daunting task once there. A closer look into the playoff opponents of MJ and LeBron reveals there is far more to the GOAT conversation than 6-0 or 3-6.

Micah Adams

MJ always found motivation

The best to ever do it always found something to get him going to beat you even if nothing was there. Need proof? Here are several examples.

Carlan Gay

LIVE: Recapping Ep. 7 and 8 of the Last Dance

NBA.com's Carlan Gay and Micah Adams recap episodes seven and eight of the 'Last Dance' and get you set for the final two episodes.

NBA.com Staff

Are the 72-10 Bulls the best ever?

The 1995-96 Chicago Bulls had it all: the best player, the best coach and the best record in league history at the time — but are they the best team ever?

NBA.com Staff

Kukoc's rookie season without Jordan

The Croatian jumped into the NBA with a spectacular record for a 24-year-old, but he was a total stranger in the United States. However, it didn't take him long to gain the trust of Phil Jackson and dazzle the fans at the United Center.

Nacho Losilla

The Last Dance: NBA players react to Episodes 7 & 8

Multiple NBA players, former and current, took to Twitter to share their reactions to Episodes 7 and 8, which released worldwide (outside the US) on Netflix on May 11th

NBA.com Staff

The Last Dance: 5 takeaways from Episodes 7 and 8

Bulls doc bridges championship runs as Jordan takes baseball sojourn, returns wearing No. 45.

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Fast facts: LaBradford Smith

LaBradford Smith played just three seasons in the NBA, but saved his career highlight for a memorable matchup against Michael Jordan in 1993.

Benyam Kidane

Jordan's battle for the 1996 Finals MVP

Michael Jordan had a perfect 6-of-6 record when it came to Finals MVP awards, but when he faced the Seattle Super Sonics in the 1996 NBA Finals, he had plenty of competition from Shawn Kemp and even his own teammate Dennis Rodman.

Leandro Fernández

Fast facts: Scott Burrell

Burrell, whose only NBA title came in Chicago, averaged 5.2 points and 2.5 rebounds in 13.7 minutes across 80 games in his lone season (1997-98) with the franchise.

Yash Matange

What was being said when Jordan retired, returned

On Oct. 6, 1993, Michael Jordan announced that he was retiring from the game of basketball. Less than two years later, he announced that he was coming back. Here's what was being said at the time of both historic announcements.

Scott Rafferty

Pick a sixth man for post-80s dream team

What if you were tasked with building the perfect team, but with the catch that you didn't know the actual identities of the players you were picking from? We took some of the best players from the last three decades, lined up their stats and removed the names. Up next is the sixth man.

Scott Rafferty

Timeline of Michael Jordan's 6 NBA titles

Jordan led the Bulls to six championships in as many Finals appearances over an eight-year span. The six titles has the Bulls tied in third for the most NBA championships ever behind the Boston Celtics (17) and the Los Angeles Lakers (16).

Yash Matange

Michael Jordan's baseball sabbatical

After landing his first three-peat with the Chicago Bulls, MJ surprised everyone by not only announcing his sudden retirement, but taking on the challenge of being a professional in another sport.

Leandro Fernández

Ranking every Michael Jordan playoff opponent

What is the hardest team the Bulls ever faced in the NBA Finals? Which is the best of the Bad Boy Pistons teams they faced? Which of the two three-peats featured tougher opponents? Presenting a complete breakdown of all 37 of Jordan's playoff opponents.

Micah Adams

Airball Jordan? How the Magic topped MJ in 1995

A turnover with the chance to win Game 1? An airball with the season on the line? There are dents in the sculpture of Michael Jordan's perception of perfection. Here's a closer look into what happened the last time MJ came up short in the playoffs.

Micah Adams

6 stats that define MJ wearing 45

19. 55. 1. 50. 13. 5. What do these numbers have in common? They help explain Michael Jordan's 1994-95 season, the one in which he played in only 17 regular season games and wore No. 45 instead of No. 23.

Scott Rafferty

What happened to the NBA without MJ?

Michael Jordan abruptly retired ahead of the 1993-94 NBA season, which left the league wide open for the first time in many years.

Carlan Gay

Right or Wrong: Pippen's infamous decision

One of the most debated topics of Scottie Pippen's career isn't whether he would have won a title without Michael Jordan. It's a moment from Game 3 of the 1994 Eastern Conference Semifinals that he may want to have back.

Carlan Gay

Kukoč's game-winner shouldn't be a footnote

Everyone knows of Kukoč's game-winner against the Knicks in Game 3 of the 1994 NBA Playoffs because of how Scottie Pippen reacted to the play not being drawn up for him, which is a shame because it was a big-time shot from a player who became an integral part of Chicago's second three-peat of the decade.

Scott Rafferty

Every game-winning buzzer-beater of Jordan's career

Michael Jordan hit nine game-winning buzzer-beaters in his NBA career, which is the most all-time. Let's relive each one of them in chronological order.

Scott Rafferty

The perfect date for NBA fans

How May 7th became the unequivocal best day for NBA fans through a series of memorable moments and milestones.

Sidd Sinha

What if the Bulls traded Pippen?

A dynasty in Seattle? Jordan, Ewing and Phil with the Knicks? Pippen vs. Jordan in the NBA Finals? The 1994 near-blockbuster trade that would have sent Pippen to the SuperSonics would have created a landscape-shifting tidal wave felt for years. What if Bulls actually traded Pippen? Here's a look at the completely fictional year-by-year alternate history in which a second Bulls 3-peat never happens.

Micah Adams

Pick a SF for post-80s dream team

What if you were tasked with building the perfect team, but with the catch that you didn't know the actual identities of the players you were picking from? We took some of the best players from the last three decades, lined up their stats and removed the names. Up next is the small forward position.

Scott Rafferty

Pick a SG for post-80s dream team

What if you were tasked with building the perfect team, but with the catch that you didn't know the actual identities of the players you were picking from? We took some of the best players from the last three decades, lined up their stats and removed the names. Up next is the shooting guard position.

Scott Rafferty

Better Bull: Horace Grant or Dennis Rodman?

They each won three championships as the third-best player on the Bulls behind Michael Jordan and Scottie Pippen. But if you had to pick just one, who would you go with?

NBA.com Staff

The Last Dance: Player reactions to Ep. 5 & 6

Multiple NBA players, former and current, took to Twitter to share their reactions to Episodes 5 and 6, which released worldwide (outside the US) on Netflix on May 4th.

NBA.com Staff

The Last Dance: 5 takeaways from Episodes 5, 6

Championship fatigue, 'a competition problem' & Air Jordans get shine as Bulls doc crosses midpoint.

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MJ and Kobe's epic All-Star Game duel

The star of the decade against the teenager who was trying to follow a similar path. Under the bright lights of Madison Square Garden, Michael Jordan and Kobe Bryant put on a show that will never be forgotten.

Leandro Fernández

Barkley & Malone: The other MVPs of the '90s

The Phoenix Suns and Utah Jazz power forwards were, in 1993 and 1997 respectively, the only two players who managed to claim the MVP award in one of the seasons in which the Chicago Bulls were champions. However, in the Finals, MJ ended up prevailing.

Agustín Aboy

Remembering MJ's final game at MSG with Bulls

Rocking his iconic red-and-black Air Jordans, Jordan put on a show in his final game at Madison Square Garden with the Chicago Bulls, pouring in 42 points, eight rebounds, six assists, three steals and one block.

Sergio Rabinal

There's more to Paxson's game-winner than meets the eye

John Paxson was the hero of Game 6 of the 1993 NBA Finals, as his 3-pointer in the closing seconds helped the Bulls win their third straight title. However, Paxson's shot was as much about him as it was Jordan even though Jordan didn't get credited for doing anything on the play. Here's why.

Scott Rafferty

How Jordan revolutionised sneakers and fashion

Michael Jordan was not only unique on the court, he had the same impact off it. From being the young athlete which several sportswear companies fought for his signature, he became a cultural icon, with a lasting impact to this day.

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Monte Carlo: The greatest game nobody ever saw

Just hours before the start of the 1992 Barcelona Olympics, the Dream Team held a legendary practice, in which nine future Hall of Famers faced each other. We take a look back at the teams, results and top scorers in another legendary MJ performance.

Juan Estevez

Was Isiah Thomas deserving of the Dream Team?

The absence of the Pistons guard on the 1992 Dream Team has long been linked to a request by Michael Jordan. But was Isiah deserving? And who would he replace?

Juan Estevez

Best players that didn't make Dream Team

Isiah Thomas isn't the only star who missed out on making the Dream Team.

Micah Adams

The men MJ never beat

Michael Jordan dominated the NBA in his prime, but there are 76 men who can make the claim of never having lost to the GOAT.

Carlan Gay

MJ dominated Clyde Drexler

To some, Clyde Drexler was on the same level as Michael Jordan before the 1992 NBA Finals. To MJ, he was just another victim.

Carlan Gay

Rose banks game-winning 3 vs. Cavs in 2015

Derrick Rose gave the Chicago Bulls a 2-1 series lead over the Cavaliers, banking home the three-pointer at the buzzer to seal the W.

Benyam Kidane

Building the most dominant team of all-time

If you could only take seven players from the 1995-96 Bulls and the 2015-16 Warriors to build the most dominant team of all-time, who would you pick? To remove bias, let's play a game of Blind Resume to find out.

Leandro Fernández

'The Last Dance' continues to set ratings records

Episodes 3 & 4 of the 10-part documentary, that released on April 27th (April 26th in the US), averaged 5.9 million viewers in the US.

Yash Matange

NBA players react to latest episodes

The current and former generation of NBA players had "The Last Dance" trending on Twitter once again as Episodes 3 and 4 aired Sunday night in the USA. Here are some of the best Twitter reactions.

Yash Matange

'The Last Dance': 5 takeaways from Episodes 3, 4

Episodes 3 & 4 of the highly anticipated documentary - "The Last Dance" - released worldwide on Netflix on April 27th. Here are the biggest takeaways from episodes 3 & 4.

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Why MJ was initially no fan of the triangle offence

In 1989, Phil Jackson was appointed as the Chicago Bulls head coach, but at first he and Michael Jordan did not see eye to eye.

Benyam Kidane

When MJ brought back Rodman from vacation

Dennis Rodman was granted a 48-hour Las Vegas vacation during the 1997/98 season, but things did not go according to plan for the Bulls.

Benyam Kidane

What you need to know about the 'Jordan Rules'

Before Jordan won his first championship, the "Bad Boys" Pistons served as his biggest roadblock. They didn't necessarily shut him down, but the Pistons were able to contain Jordan and the Bulls in a way no other team in the league could at the time.

Scott Rafferty

Fast facts on Craig Ehlo

Ehlo is most famous for guarding Michael Jordan on his game-winning buzzer-beater in the 1989 playoffs. Here are some other fast facts on the former Cavaliers shooting guard.

Micah Adams

Who is Tex Winter?

Winter served as an assistant coach under Phil Jackson on both the Chicago Bulls and Los Angeles Lakers. Together, the two won nine championships.

NBA.com Staff

Vote on the craziest Dennis Rodman hairdo

From Detroit to San Antonio to Chicago to Los Angeles to Dallas, Dennis Rodman had an unmatched sense for flair and style. Here's a look into some of his most memorable on-court looks.

Micah Adams

Fast facts: Luc Longley

Longley, currently an assistant coach for the Australian national team, was the first Australian ever to play in the NBA.

Yash Matange

Fast facts: Toni Kukoc

Before his success in the NBA with the Bulls, Kukoc was named among the FIBA's Top 50 players ever in 1991.

Yash Matange

Breaking down Jordan's iconic fadeaway

It was the most unstoppable shot by the NBA's most unstoppable scorer. Here's why absolutely nobody had an answer for Michael Jordan's iconic fadeaway jumper.

Scott Rafferty

Is Rodman the best rebounder in NBA history?

Rodman led the NBA in rebounding for seven straight seasons in the 1990s despite standing just 6'7" in an era filled with dominant seven footers. Is he the best rebounder in NBA history?

Micah Adams

Fast facts: Dennis Rodman

As a member of the Bulls' second 3-peat, Rodman was a huge contributor on defense, winning the rebounding titles in each of his three years with the franchise.

Yash Matange

Fast facts: Ron Harper

Harper was not only a member of the Chicago Bulls' second 3-peat in 1990s but also won a couple more championships with Phil Jackson after 1998 in Los Angeles.

Yash Matange

Would Pippen be more appreciated today?

Was he a top-five player in the 90s? What made him so great next to Michael Jordan? Would he be more appreciated today? Who is his closest comparison? Carlan Gay and Scott Rafferty discuss all things Scottie Pippen.

Carlan Gay

The basketball careers of Jordan's children

Did you know that they both had a stint in the NCAA and were in fact teammates at UCF?

Juan Estevez

How Jerry Krause built a dynasty

Rome wasn't built in a day and neither were the Chicago Bulls. After becoming general manager of the Bulls, Jerry Krause was tasked with building the perfect team around Michael Jordan, who was already in place. Here are the six most important moves Krause made to solidify Chicago's MJ-era dynasty.

Agustín Aboy

George Gervin - Michael Jordan's forgotten teammate

Few recall that the historic Spurs scorer played one final NBA season in Chicago, where he teamed up with a young MJ including the latter's historic 63-point game at the Boston Garden.

Juan Estevez

Rodman's dominance in one play

Dennis Rodman might be the greatest rebounder in NBA history despite being only 6-foot-7. How did he do it? Let's take a close look at one possession from the 1997-98 season to get a sense of what made him special in that regard.

Scott Rafferty

How did the "new Phil Jackson" fare in the NBA?

Floyd was appointed by the Chicago Bulls leadership to replace the Zen Master following his departure in 1998. How long did he last with the Bulls and how successful were those teams?

Juan Estevez

Why was Pippen the Bulls' 6th-best paid in 1997-98?

Despite being the second-best player on Phil Jackson's squad for the 1997-98 season, five other players earned more than Scottie Pippen did.

Juan Estevez

Fast Facts: Scottie Pippen

Pippen spent the 11 years of his 17 seasons in the NBA with the Chicago Bulls as a key member of their dynasty in 1990s.

Yash Matange

OTD: Bulls cap-off 1996 season with 72nd win

The Chicago Bulls set the all-time single-season wins record at 72, Michael Jordan clinched an NBA record eighth scoring title, while Hakeem Olajuwon passed Kareem Abdul-Jabbar for the all-time blocks record, and so much more.

Yash Matange

The Last Dance sets ESPN ratings record

Episodes 1 & 2 of the 10-part documentary, averaged 6.1 million viewers in the US.

Benyam Kidane

Power Rankings: The best players from the 1990s

Michael Jordan ruled the 90s, but where does Scottie Pippen rank among the best players of the decade? There's also a near consensus No. 2... and it's NOT the player who won multiple MVPs!

Micah Adams

The most underappreciated play of Jordan's career

Everyone remembers Michael Jordan's shot over Byron Russell from Game 6 of the 1998 NBA Finals, but that shot wouldn't have been possible had Jordan not made an incredible defensive play only seconds before.

Scott Rafferty

Fast Facts: Michael Jordan

Despite multiple retirements from the game, Jordan is considered among, if not, the greatest basketball player of all-time.

Yash Matange

5 Takeaways: 'The Last Dance', Episodes 1 and 2

The highly anticipated documentary - "The Last Dance" - finally released on Netflix today (Monday, April 20th). Here are the biggest takeaways from the first two episodes.

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NBA player Twitter reactions to 'The Last Dance'

Just like the rest of us, NBA players past and present were perched up in front of their televisions for the premiere of 'The Last Dance' documentary.

Benyam Kidane

Who is Steve Kerr?

Kerr won a total of five NBA Championships (two as a player and three as a head coach) once he was traded from the Bulls prior to the start of the 1998-99 season.

Yash Matange

Who is Phil Jackson?

Phil Jackson is the winningest coach in Chicago Bulls franchise history and was the head coach of the 1990s dynasty that won six titles in eight years.

Yash Matange

Indian Basketball Writers Roundtable: Talking 'The Last Dance'

With the highly anticipated documentary on the 1997-98 Chicago Bulls - "The Last Dance" - out in India on Netflix, we asked three NBA experts what they were most excited to see, what made Michael Jordan one of, if not, the greatest basketball player and more.

Yash Matange

The tension that loomed over Bulls in 1997/98

Fresh off winning their fifth title of the decade, the Chicago Bulls were on top of the world, but things weren't all rosy as they headed towards a breakup, which loomed over their 1998 title-winning season - their last in the dynasty.

Benyam Kidane

Pippen: The most underpaid star in the NBA

During the 1997/98 season, despite being one of the best players in the NBA, Scottie Pippen was just the 122nd highest paid player in the league.

Benyam Kidane

How good was Jordan in 1997-98?

It isn't considered to be one of his best seasons, but Michael Jordan was still a force in 1997-98, both in the regular season and playoffs. Ahead of "The Last Dance," let's take a closer look at what he accomplished in his final season with the Bulls.

Scott Rafferty

Which players today compare to Last Dance Bulls?

The entire Chicago Bulls team from 1997-98 has disappeared. You've been given a time machine with room for 12 other passengers. Your mission? Select players from today's NBA who most closely resemble the ones from that team and transport them back in time. Done correctly and nobody will even be able to tell the difference.

Micah Adams

What is the triangle offence?

The Chicago Bulls and Los Angeles Lakers ran the triangle during their championship runs in the 1990s and 2000s. What is the offence and what made it so special?

Scott Rafferty

The time MJ came off the bench

Michael Jordan ignored doctor's orders and came back from a broken foot to lead the Chicago Bulls to the playoffs, but he did most of it coming off the bench.

Carlan Gay

Recapping the HORSE challenge final four

Chauncey Billups, Allie Quigley, Mike Conley and Zach LaVine battled it out for the HORSE Challenge title!

NBA.com Staff

Who is Jerry Krause?

From 1985 to 2003, Jerry Krause shaped the Chicago Bulls roster. Here's what you need to know about the man who helped build a dynasty.

Carlan Gay

SIDEKICK SEMIS: Kobe vs Kareem. Scottie vs Magic.

What is the best season by any sidekick? We picked 16 of the best throughout all of NBA history and seeded them 1-16. There can only be one winner which is why we need your help in sorting through the contenders one day at a time. Vote below on each matchup and by the end of the week, we'll crown a champion as determined by you, the fans!

Micah Adams

Fast facts on 'Last Dance' Bulls

This weekend, Netflix is releasing the first two episodes of "The Last Dance," a documentary about Michael Jordan's final season with the Chicago Bulls. Ahead of the first episodes, here are some fast facts about what happened that season to help set the scene.

Gilbert McGregor

Pippen's defensive dominance in one play

In Game 3 of the 1998 Finals, the Bulls held the Jazz to just 54 points, the fewest ever in a Finals game. Perhaps the biggest reason why? Scottie Pippen's incredible defence. This one play showcases the Hall-of-Famer's otherworldly combination of speed, length, size and IQ which made him the perfect sidekick to Michael Jordan.

Scott Rafferty

No one won under MJ's watch

Michael Jordan would eliminate 20 different Hall of Famers in the postseason, proving his dominance and appetite for winning.

Carlan Gay

Shaq says Lakers would beat Jordan's Bulls

Despite the Chicago Bulls winning six titles in eight seasons, Shaquille O'Neal believes they're no match for his 2000s Lakers squads. Which team are you picking?

NBA.com Staff

VOTE BEST SIDEKICKS: Pippen or Penny? Dr. J or Kareem?

What is the best season by any sidekick? We picked 16 of the best throughout all of NBA history and seeded them 1-16. There can only be one winner which is why we need your help in sorting through the contenders one day at a time. Vote below on each matchup and by the end of the week, we'll crown a champion as determined by you, the fans!

Micah Adams

Last Dance: What was the NBA like in 97-98?

To get you ready for the upcoming “Last Dance” documentary that chronicles what would ultimately be the final year of the Jordan-era Bulls, take a trip back in time for the state of things going into MJ's final championship season.

Gilbert McGregor

VOTE NOW: Best seasons by sidekicks

What is the best season by any sidekick? We picked 16 of the best throughout all of NBA history and seeded them 1-16. There can only be one winner which is why we need your help in sorting through the contenders one day at a time. Vote below on each matchup and by the end of the week, we'll crown a champion as determined by you, the fans!

Micah Adams

Melo's clutch 43-point night vs. Bulls in 2012

In 2012, Carmelo Anthony delivered in the clutch for the Knicks with a pair of monster three-pointers at the end of regulation and overtime.

Benyam Kidane

NBA HORSE Challenge quarter-final recap

Chauncey Billups, Mike Conley Jr., Zach LaVine and Allie Quigley advance to the semi-finals of the NBA HORSE Challenge after picking up wins in the first round. Catch up on all the results and highlights here!

NBA.com Staff

Get ready for the NBA HORSE Challenge

Who are the favourites? Will the Old School or New School prevail? Can ambidexterity be an advantage? We've got everything you need to know ahead of the first round of the NBA HORSE Challenge.

Gilbert McGregor

NBA HORSE Challenge begins on April 13

Eight NBA and WNBA players and legends are set to participate in a single-elimination shooting competition beginning on Monday, April 13. State Farm will donate more than $200,000 on behalf of the participants to charities focused on coronavirus response efforts. This donation builds on the more than $74 million that has been contributed by the NBA Family to date to support coronavirus relief efforts through its NBA Together campaign.

Official Release

Staff picks: Who wins HORSE Challenge?

Trae Young? Chris Paul? Allie Quigley? Our NBA.com Staff gives their picks ahead of the first round.

NBA.com Staff

Who wins 2-on-2: MJ/Pippen or Shaq/Kobe?

Jordan and Pippen. Kobe and Shaq. Our all-time 2-on-2 tourney has reached the championship round and there can be only one winner. Vote now!

Micah Adams

Who is Arturas Karnisovas?

According to a report from ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski, the Chicago Bulls are finalising a deal to hire Denver Nuggets GM Arturas Karnisovas as their Vice President of Basketball Operations.

NBA.com Staff

Report: Bulls hire Nuggets GM Karnisovas

After one playoff appearance in the past four seasons, the Bulls have shaken up their front office, hiring Arturas Karnisovas as Vice President of Basketball Operations

Benyam Kidane

Power Rankings: Best duos in five years

While there are already a number of marquee duos in the NBA today, there are equally as many duos destined for greatness in the near future. Which young tandem will be the best five years from now?

Kyle Irving

VOTE NOW: Jordan vs LeBron? Kobe vs Magic?

Jordan and Pippen vs LeBron and D-Wade. Kobe and Shaq vs Magic and Kareem. The semifinals of our all-time 2-on-2 tourney features nothing but the absolute best of the best. But there can be only one winner which is why we need your help! Vote below and we'll be one step closer to crowning an all-time 2-on-2 tournament champion as determined by you, the fans!

Micah Adams

VOTE NOW: The all-time 2-on-2 tourney continues

Durant vs Jordan. Duncan vs LeBron. Magic vs Bird. Russell vs Shaq. The quarterfinals of our all-time 2-on-2 tourney features some heavy-hitting battles which is why we need your help in sorting through the contenders. Vote below on each matchup and by the end of the week, we'll crown a mythical 2-on-2 tournament champion as determined by you, the fans!

Micah Adams

VOTE NOW: Best duos ever in 2-on-2 tourney

Which all-time duo would win a 2-on-2 tournament? We picked 16 of the best duos in NBA history and seeded them 1-16. There can only be one winner which is why we need your help in sorting through the contenders one day at a time. Vote below on each matchup and by the end of the week, we'll crown a mythical 2-on-2 tournament champion as determined by you, the fans!

Micah Adams

Finals moments that could have altered NBA history

Shots that decide championships are forever remembered as some of the greatest moments in NBA history. They are singular, defining for everyone involved; but in each of those events, those successes hinged on opponents missing shots that would have changed history as we know it. Here, we take a closer look at how a few bounces could have altered the entire scope of the league's history.

Matthew Blum

Kawhi wins fan vote for greatest shot ever bracket

We picked 16 of the greatest shots in NBA postseason history, seeded them 1-16 and placed them in a bracket. Each day fans on NBA.com voted for each matchup and we have a winner... Kawhi Leonard! His Game 7 buzzer-beater last year against the Philadelphia 76ers outlasted a field which included iconic shots by Michael Jordan, Ray Allen, Magic Johnson and more.

Micah Adams

Who will win the NBA 2K Players Tournament?

The NBA 2K Players Tournament is ready to kick off on Friday, April 3 and the first round matchups are set. Has Kevin Durant's time off this season boosted his 2K skills? Will Tik Tok be the downfall of players not gaming enough? Is all of Devin Booker's video game live streaming about to pay off? Should Hassan Whiteside unplug his mic so he doesn't have to listen to Patrick Beverley's trash talk?

Kyle Irving

VOTE NOW: Kawhi Leonard or Ray Allen for greatest shot ever

We picked the 16 greatest shots in NBA postseason history, seeded them 1-16 and placed them in a bracket. Each day fans on NBA.com have voted for each matchup and we're down to the final two! Who will take the crown on the last day of voting?

Micah Adams

VOTE NOW: Greatest shots... Kawhi or MJ? Ray or Kyrie?

We picked the 16 greatest shots in NBA postseason history and seeded them 1-16. Vote below on each matchup and by the end of the week, we'll crown the greatest shot in NBA postseason history as determined by you, the fans! We're onto the semifinals with only four shots still in contention!

Micah Adams

Highest scoring April Fools' Day performances

James Harden leads the way, followed by Kevin Martin, LeBron James, Michael Jordan and Kemba Walker, but which one had the best April Fools' Day game?

Scott Rafferty

VOTE NOW: Kawhi vs Jordan in greatest shots bracket

We picked the 16 greatest shots in NBA postseason history and seeded them 1-16. Vote below on each matchup and by the end of the week, we'll crown the greatest shot in NBA postseason history as determined by you, the fans! We're onto Day 2 of voting after the 1st Round narrowed the field from 16 down to 8.

Micah Adams

How to watch 'The Last Dance' MJ doco

With sports fans stuck at home with no live games to watch, ESPN is set to bring forward the release of the highly-anticipated Michael Jordan 'The Last Dance’ documentary to April 19. The episodes will be available outside of the United States the next day, April 20, on Netflix.

NBA.com Staff

'The Last Dance' doco set for April release

With sports fans stuck at home and no games to watch, ESPN is set to bring forward the release of the highly-anticipated Chicago Bulls 'The Last Dance’ documentary to April 19.

Benyam Kidane

VOTE NOW! The greatest shots in playoff history

We picked the 16 greatest shots in NBA postseason history and seeded them 1-16. There can only be one winner which is why we need your help in sorting through the contenders one day at a time. Vote below on each matchup and by the end of the week, we'll crown the greatest shot in NBA postseason history as determined by you, the fans!

Micah Adams

#NBATogetherLive: Jordan's 55 PTS vs. Knicks

In just his fifth game back from retirement, Michael Jordan lit up the Knicks for 55 points in a vintage performance at Madison Square Garden.

Benyam Kidane

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