Bulls

Behind The Mls Ambition Rankings

... much in the past year. In the last five years, the club has significantly increased its spends on youth development. The organization has added additional youth levels, from pre-academy teams up to the creation of New York Red Bulls II in the USL. The club has added training field and built an academy-specific building at the Red Bulls Training Facility, housing locker rooms, training rooms, and coaches offices. The academy teams are fully funded, and the Red Bulls continuously work on coaching development as well. The club has definitely had a renewed emphasis on signing that youth going back to the 2015 season, with the signings of players like Sean Davis (December 2014) and Tyler Adams (February 2015). The club has also transitioned another player, Matt Miazga, from academy through his first ...

Are Pit Bulls Man's Best Friend Or Deadly Weapons

... much protective as simply belligerent. Alas, that’s what some people like about them. Others appear simply naive about what the animals are capable of. Statistics show that pit bulls are involved in four out of five — 80 percent — of fatal human attacks. (Only beagles and basset hounds have never been implicated.). So here’s my story: Three weeks ago, I was walking my two big dogs in a city park. Jesse and Maggie are a Great Pyrenees and a Great Pyrenees/Anatolian cross. Both are shepherd’s dogs historically bred to fight wolves. Weighing roughly 120 pounds, mine spent their first nine years guarding our farm against coyotes and cow-chasing dogs. Mostly they guarded cats, of which they’re fond, and farm animals generally. Jesse appears to think he’s the king/boss dog of the world, which in his quite limited experience, seems true. I once saw him pitch into two coyotes pestering my neighbor’s goats. He shook one, threw it, and then started after the second, which took off at warp speed while its companion skulked away. Then Jesse picked up a goat kid and carried it unharmed to the herd. Another time, he protected my wife from a ...

Jerian Grant Shooting Well From 3-point Range As Bulls Starter

... contract, which expires after this season. Obviously, this isn't the Bulls' issue anymore because they traded him to the Thunder last week — but it was. That's why the Bulls did their due diligence on an extension for Gibson, whom executive vice president John Paxson called "one of the best people we have ever had in this organization." Sources said the Bulls had amicable discussions with Gibson's representatives on an extension but quickly realized Gibson's projected value as he hits unrestricted free agency for the first time doesn't fit with their projected salary structure. "He's probably looking at something similar to the (Joakim) Noah deal (with the Knicks)," a rival Eastern Conference executive said. Gibson said after the trade he wouldn't rule out returning to the Bulls "at the right price" but that's unrealistic. More likely would be Gibson's contention that he may return in a post-career capacity. Layups: Paul Zipser missed his seventh straight game with left ankle ...

Future Salary Cap Space Vital In Bulls' Plan Moving Forward

... It’s expected they’ll part ways with veteran point guard Rajon Rondo. If Dwyane Wade doesn’t exercise his $23.8-million option for 2017-’18, they figure to have around $50 million in cap space, depending on their approach with restricted free agents and how they go about renouncing rights to such players. Even if Wade opts in, Chicago would still have room for a maximum or near-max contract. Of course, Forman’s thinking even further ahead. He’s cited summer 2018 and 2019 as times the Bulls could pounce as well with their flexibility and use it in a variety of ways — if not by signing a player, then by swinging a trade that’s financially uneven or absorbing bad salary with draft picks attached as incentive. Only Butler and center Robin Lopez are on non-rookie contracts for the 2018-’19 season. “We knew we wanted to try to remain competitive,” ...

Bulls Have Created A Powder Keg With Guard Glut, 15-man Roster

... the Thunder. But ultimately the recent injury to Michael Carter-Williams and other unknown reasons convinced management to keep the status quo. The situation creates an unnecessary daily headache for coach Fred Hoiberg , who will have at least one disgruntled guard from the group of Carter-Williams, Jerian Grant , Cameron Payne and Rajon Rondo at all times. Isaiah Canaan, who has been out of the rotation for a while, is the fifth point guard. Rondo recently has taken the high road and settled in with the second unit but calmly dissected his demotion in late December and early January, saying he didn't understand it. Similar to when he lost his starting job to Grant in late January, Carter-Williams expressed frustration over his limited role. "I've been a little surprised," Carter-Williams said. Carter-Williams is close to returning from left patellar tendinitis, but the point-guard situation has become even further muddied by Payne's arrival. "We'll see how it plays out. It'll be based on different matchups," Hoiberg said. "You just have to keep talking ...

Bulls Have Been Focused Throughout Unbeaten Season

... Fitzsimmons (10), Nia Daniel (12), Sydney Miller (23) and Gabby Smith (40). Buy Now. Marty Price- Special to the Independent Tribune. Lady Bulls Alyssa Wagner (33) hits the shot while being fouled during the Pisgah Black Bears at Hickory Ridge Lady Bulls high school playoff basketball game Saturday night. The Lady Bulls won with a score of 79 to 76 in overtime. HARRISBURG – Those days during preseason workouts were some unglamorous times for the Hickory Ridge girls basketball players. An oppressive sun. Sweat dripping. Bodies aching. And no parents or students screaming words of support to keep the young Bulls going. All that was there was a determined head coach, Tolonda Simmons, barking instructions with her staff and a group of players who were tired and befuddled but determined to work. “In the beginning of the season, we were all like, ‘Why is she going so hard? What’s wrong with her?’” Ragin’ Bulls junior forward Gabby Smith said of players’ private queries of Simmons. Then the Ragin’ Bulls’ current status as ...

Bulls Youth Movement Gaining Momentum

... not living up to his stated timeline to get the team back in contention. Paul Zipser contributes on both ends late for Bulls: 'We missed him, there's no doubt about that'. By Mark Strotman March 03, 2017 9:08 AM. During his young NBA career, rookie Paul Zipser has learned to stay ready. And on Thursday night, with the Bulls clinging to a narrow lead against the Warriors in the final minutes, Zipser was ready. And he buried the biggest shot of his career. Cristiano Felicio had picked up his dribble just moments earlier, but the Brazilian center was able to pass over a double team from Steph Curry, who had left Zipser alone on the right wing. Zipser, who had missed his only other 3-point attempt that night, caught Felicio's pass and shot over closing wings in Andre Iguodala and Matt Barnes as the shot clock expired. Zipser's triple was pure, giving the Bulls a 91-85 lead that effectively iced the game, pushing the Bulls' improbable home TNT ...

Three Questions W/ Once A Metro

... with Jesse Marsch was odd to say the least. How close was he to leaving for Salzburg, and do you expect this to have any effect on the team. OAM: The fans were pretty unnerved when the rumors first broke. I would say the fans were starting to believe the rumors when Marsch wasn't at the Super Draft in LA because he was talking to representatives in Salzburg. There were a few photos of him on social media taking in a Salzburg match with the higher-ups sitting right behind him in the stands. Fans breathed a sigh of relief when they saw him show up the night before the Super Draft began. Once the dust settled, I don't believe the team was affected. The only thing that may have affected them was the departure of Sporting Director Ali Curtis. DSS: RBNY didn't bring in any major transfers over the offseason. Will they be over-reliant on Sacha Kljestan and Bradley Wright-Phillips. OAM: I ...

Why In The World Are The Bulls Still Playing Buyout Candidate Rajon Rondo

... infamously declared that the team wanted to get younger and more athletic. Weeks later, they had Wade and Rondo on the roster. Neither of them is signed to a long-term deal, though, and it would not be difficult for Chicago to pivot and actually follow through on those words. Based on what Forman and vice president John Paxson said last week , that’s the plan now. There is no scenario in which Rondo fits into that plan. There is a bigger question about how Rondo can survive in the modern NBA , as he has been ineffective for four teams since tearing his ACL four years ago. There evidently wasn’t much of a trade market for him, and it’s unclear how many teams would be interested in signing him if the Bulls bought him out. He needs to be surrounded by shooters to be successful, and it’s hard for him to help his team if he’s not the primary playmaker when he’s on the ...

Is Cameron Payne The Bulls' Point Guard Of The Future

... Conference Player of the year and then an NBA lottery pick when the Thunder selected him at No. 14 in the 2015 draft. Now, after being acquired by the Bulls as the centerpiece of the Feb. 23 trade with the Thunder that also landed Anthony Morrow and Joffrey Lauvergne in exchange for Taj Gibson , Doug Mc Dermott and a 2018 second-round draft pick, Payne is the potential Bulls point guard of the future. His new location is in itself head-spinning for the 22-year-old. "I'm star struck when it comes to the Chicago Bulls," Payne said. "All of those great guys who played here and now I'm playing here. It's unbelievable to me. I'm so happy, it's crazy. I still can't believe it.". Neither can his father, Tony Payne Sr., who coached his son at various levels from age 3 to 18. He can't remember a time when Cameron didn't have a basketball in his hands. Cameron Payne. Charles Rex Arbogast / AP. Chicago Bulls' Cameron Payne gets a pass during the  game against the Denver Nuggets on  Feb. 28, 2017, at the United Center. (Charles Rex Arbogast / AP). "He came into this world playing ball," Payne Sr. said. "From the toddler ...