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Norman Powell scored 33 points, including nine in overtime, as the Chicago Bulls defeated the Atlanta Hawks 125-117 on Friday, November 13, snapping an eight-game losing streak. The post Norman Powell’s 33 points lift Bulls past Hawks in OT appeared first on TalkBasket.net .
Norman Powell says the Bulls' overtime win over the Hawks on Nov. 14 was fueled by laser‑focused effort. Powell leads with a game‑high 33 points (12‑for‑19 FG, 4‑for‑8 3‑pt) as Chicago snaps an eight‑game skid, beating Atlanta 125‑117. Josh Giddey dishes out a triple‑double, Jalen Smith and Isaac Okoro add 15 each, and Patrick Williams contributes 13 off the bench. Despite losing Caleb Wilson to a broken hand and Smith exiting with a hand injury in OT, the Bulls improve to 2‑9 before a road swing. Upcoming games include trips to Minnesota, Cleveland and Brooklyn.
The Chicago Bulls snap an eight‑game losing streak with a 125‑117 overtime win over the Atlanta Hawks, securing their first NBA Cup group‑stage victory. Veteran center Nic Claxton returns from a hamstring issue, while rookie Jalen Smith steps into the starting role and records a 15‑point, 12‑rebound double‑double. Smith, however, exits the game in the final minutes of overtime after a hard fall under the basket, clutching his wrist and heading to the locker room. The injury’s severity is unclear, but it comes on the heels of a recent hand injury. The Bulls now travel to face Minnesota, Cleveland, and Brooklyn next.
In an NBA Cup overtime thriller on Nov. 13, the Chicago Bulls edged the Atlanta Hawks 125‑117 at the United Center. After falling behind early, the Hawks rallied to cut the deficit to one point late in the third, but the Bulls seized momentum with an 11‑2 run to open the fourth. Key contributors included Bulls guard Normal Powell (10 points) and Hawks forward Jalen Johnson, who sparked the comeback with transition dunks and an and‑one. Atlanta’s starters struggled with turnovers, while the Bulls capitalized on three‑point shooting. Injuries were noted: Caleb Wilson (hand surgery) misses weeks for Chicago, while Kingston Fleming returns for Atlanta after a lumbar spasm.
Jalen Johnson electrified the NBA Cup Friday night with a thunderous dunk that tied the Atlanta Hawks with the Chicago Bulls at 110-110, forcing overtime. The 24‑year‑old posted a triple‑double—27 points, 11 rebounds, 10 assists—but the Hawks fell 125-117 as Chicago outscored them 15-7 in OT. Johnson, averaging 19.2 points, 8.6 rebounds and 7.2 assists, is on pace for a second All‑Star nod and helps the Hawks emerge as an Eastern Conference dark horse alongside CJ McCollum and Onyeka Okongwu. The loss snapped Atlanta’s four‑game streak, leaving them 7‑6 heading into a showdown with Milwaukee Sunday.
Buddy Hield becomes the NBA’s No. 14 all‑time three‑point maker, eclipsing Kyle Lowry with 2,210 threes as the Chicago Bulls face the Atlanta Hawks on Nov. 14, 2026. The move highlights Hield’s value after the Bulls acquired him in a three‑team trade; he’s averaging 5.8 points on 48.6% shooting and has already dropped seven points in the game, which sees Chicago leading 83‑79 late in the third quarter. The Bulls, sitting 1‑9 and missing Caleb Wilson with a broken hand, hope Hield’s sharpshooting can spark a turnaround.
An FAA nationwide ground stop on Friday afternoon disrupts travel for five NBA teams slated to fly to Saturday games. The Pistons beat the outage, arriving in Miami for their matchup with the Heat, but the Nets were grounded minutes before a flight to Memphis. The Cavaliers, Bulls, Grizzlies, Knicks and Spurs face uncertain departure plans, while the Nuggets and Mavericks have already reached their destinations. Referee travel may also be affected, and the league holds off on confirming any game cancellations until more details emerge.
The Minnesota Timberwolves (8-3) head to Minneapolis on Saturday, Nov. 14, to face a struggling Chicago Bulls squad (1-9) at the Target Center. The Wolves lead the league in defensive rating (+13.4 net) and rank third in eFG%, while the Bulls sit near the bottom in offense and defense. Key storylines include Ayo Dosunmu’s first showdown against his former team, where he could erupt for 30 points, and the Bulls coping without rookie Caleb Wilson, who is out with a broken hand. Expect the Timberwolves to dominate, potentially building a 27‑point first‑half lead and cruising to a 131‑110 victory.
The Chicago Bulls host the Atlanta Hawks for NBA Cup group play on Friday, Nov. 13 at 7 p.m. CT (United Center). Chicago airs the game on CHSN and streams via the CHSN app or FuboTV, while Atlanta viewers can watch on WANF (channel 46), Peachtree Sports Network, or Prime Video; NBA League Pass serves out‑of‑market fans. The Bulls (1‑9, 0‑4 at home) are without Caleb Wilson and Tobe Awaka, with Norman Powell and Dailyn Swain questionable. The Hawks (7‑5, 4‑2 on the road) miss Mouhamed Gueye, Keshon Gilbert, Asa Newell and Henri Veesaar, with Kingston Flemings doubtful. DraftKings lists Atlanta as 6.5‑point favorites at -264, Chicago +217, total 246.5.
The New York Knicks’ Westchester G League affiliate has acquired former No. 8 overall 2024 draft pick Rob Dillingham in a trade with the Iowa Wolves. After stints with Minnesota, Chicago and a brief, waivered stop in Charlotte, Dillingham entered the G League pool and signed with Westchester, joining teammates like ex‑Lakers lottery pick Dalton Knecht. The 22‑year‑old guard, who averaged 9.6 points, 3.0 rebounds and 2.8 assists in 30 games for the Bulls last season, aims to use the G League to revive his NBA hopes as the season kicked off on Nov. 6.
The Atlanta Hawks (7‑5) face a rebuilding Chicago Bulls (1‑9) in an NBA Cup showdown Saturday night. With rookie star Caleb Wilson sidelined, the Hawks line up Kingston Flemings, Nickeil Alexander‑Walker, Dyson Daniels, Jalen Johnson and Onyeka Okongwu. The game kicks off at 8:00 PM EST at the United Center and airs on Peachtree TV (WPCH) and Atlanta News First (WANF), with radio on Sports Radio 92.9 the Game and streaming via Amazon Prime, NBA League Pass (out‑of‑market) and YouTube TV.
The Bulls enter a back‑to‑back stretch without Caleb Swanigan as they finalize their roster, adding training‑camp signee Orlando Robinson to fill the newly opened 15th spot. The move, explained by The Athletic’s Joel Lorenzi, allows two‑way players 50 games before conversion, and Chicago plans to rely more on those contracts. However, big‑man two‑way Tobe Awaka is sidelined with an injury, and forwards Powell and Swain are listed as questionable for the upcoming games against the Hawks on Friday and the Wolves on Saturday.
Carmen Electra recounts a risqué night on the Legally Goff podcast, saying she and Dennis Rodman passed out naked in his Chicago home before Michael Jordan showed up at the door. She jokes about covering up, mentions missing a half tooth from a blackout, and references a similar 2020 story during The Last Dance era. Electra and Rodman married in Las Vegas in November 1998, annulled after nine days and divorced in 1999, while Jordan remains married to Yvette Prieto. The tale mixes celebrity gossip with historic NBA moments, sparking speculation about Electra’s lingering interest in the GOAT.
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Jimmy Butler says he’ll head to the Golden State Warriors’ G‑League affiliate in Santa Cruz for a game before his NBA comeback, even joking he’ll "fistfight" GM Mike Dunleavy Jr. if he objects. The former Bulls teammate insists he’s ready to play, despite still recovering from a right ACL tear suffered on Jan. 19, 2026 (surgery Feb. 9). Coach Steve Kerr backs the move, likening it to a baseball rehab stint, and says he’ll attend if the schedule permits. The Warriors, now 8‑4 and coping with Stephen Curry’s oblique issue, could soon get Butler’s 20‑point average back on the floor.
The Chicago Bulls are planning to sign center Orlando Robinson to a contract, according to HoopsHype. The post Bulls plan to sign Orlando Robinson appeared first on TalkBasket.net .
The Chicago Bulls fill their final roster spot by signing 26‑year‑old center Orlando Robinson to a non‑guaranteed deal. Robinson, who previously spent training camp with the Bulls and was waived before the season, averaged 6.3 points, 4.3 rebounds and 1.7 assists in three preseason games. He has four years of NBA experience with the Heat, Kings, Raptors and Magic, posting career averages of 4.6 PPG, 3.8 RPG and 1.2 APG over 115 games. The move frees up the Bulls’ two‑way players to be active in up to 150 games, giving coach Tiago Splitter more roster flexibility.
The Chicago Bulls blew a 22-point lead against San Antonio, raising serious questions about Tiago Splitter amid an eight-game losing streak.
As the NBA trade deadline approaches on Feb. 11, front‑office insiders flag several likely sellers. The Brooklyn Nets, Sacramento Kings and Chicago Bulls are rebuilding and could move stars like Norman Powell, Julius Randle, Michael Porter Jr., and potentially Isaac Okoro. Sacramento’s Domantas Sabonis may also be on the block despite contract concerns. The LA Clippers and Milwaukee Bucks are expected to entertain offers for almost any roster piece, with Myles Turner and Kyle Kuzma already cited as targets. Meanwhile, the Warriors’ $20 million Kristaps Porzingis salary stands out as a trade‑exception asset, and new draft‑lottery rules are reshaping how teams value picks. The article previews the early-season chatter ahead of the Feb. 11 deadline.
The Bulls announced Caleb Wilson fractured his right hand and had surgery. He is out 4 to 6 weeks with a reevaluation in about three weeks.
The Spurs face the Warriors Friday night with guards De’Aaron Fox and Devin Vassell listed as questionable—Fox due to left hip soreness and Vassell with a left adductor issue. San Antonio (10-2) hopes to stretch its 10‑game winning streak, while Golden State (8-4) is without Stephen Curry after a right oblique tear and also missing Jimmy Butler III, Moses Moody and Brandon Williams. Fox last posted 17 points, nine assists in a 124‑119 win over Chicago, and Vassell missed the previous game against the Bulls. Victor Wembanyama leads the Spurs with 32 points, nine rebounds and five blocks in their latest victory.
Former first-round draft pick Doug McDermott has retired after 12 seasons in the NBA.
The Chicago Bulls confirmed rookie forward Caleb Wilson will miss 4–6 weeks after undergoing surgery on a broken right hand suffered against the San Antonio Spurs. Wilson posted a brief "back soon" from his hospital bed, offering encouragement to fans. Before the injury, he logged 15 points in 15 minutes, averaging 18.9 points and 6.2 rebounds, and had dazzled in the Summer League (23.5/7.3/2.5) and preseason. The Bulls, coming off an eighth straight loss (124-119), face the Atlanta Hawks without him as the NBA Cup begins.
The Atlanta Hawks head to Chicago for Friday's NBA Cup showdown, but the game is marred by injuries. Rookie Caleb Wilson, the Bulls' fourth‑overall pick who’s been averaging 18.9 points and 6.2 rebounds, is out with a right‑hand fracture and will miss four to six weeks. Atlanta’s Kingston Flemings is listed as questionable after a lumbar spasm, while the Hawks also lose Keshon Gilbert, Mouhamed Gueye, Asa Newell, and Henri Veesaar to various injuries. The Bulls hope Matas Buzelis can step up as they try to snap an eight‑game skid.