WATCH: DeMar DeRozan scores 37 points, 7 rebounds in win vs. Celtics

DeRozan put on a scoring clinic in Chicago’s comeback victory against Boston on Monday.

On Monday. the Chicago Bulls continued their hot start as they comeback from a 19-point deficit to defeat the Boston Celtics, 128-114.

DeMar DeRozan and Zach LaVine led a dynamic scoring punch that brought the Bulls back into the game and ultimately on top with a 14-point win to bring their record to 6-1 on the season.

DeRozan led the way for the Bulls with 37 points, 7 rebounds, 2 assists, 1 steal, and 1 block on 15-of-20 shooting from the floor.

Throughout the game, DeRozan was able to get to whatever spot he wanted and once he got hot, that opened up the offense for Zach LaVine to get going in the second half.

Check out the top highlights from DeRozan’s 37-point performance below.

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Chicago Bulls player grades from Saturday night’s victory over Pistons

Here are the individual player grades as the Chicago Bulls win their third game in a row.

The Chicago Bulls won their third-straight game to start the season on Saturday as they dominated the Detroit Pistons, 97-82.

The defense that the Bulls have played with has impressed across the league thus far as Chicago is looking more and more like a threat in the Eastern Conference.

DeMar DeRozan led the way for the Bulls with 21 points, 6 rebounds, 6 assists, and 2 blocks while hitting 7-of-9 from the free throw line.

Zach LaVine struggled from the floor, finishing with 14 points, 4 rebounds, and 5 assists.

Nikola Vucevic had himself another stat sheet filler of a game, finishing with 15 points, 19 rebounds, 3 assists, 2 steals, and 3 blocks.

Check out the individual player grades below.

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Chicago Bulls player grades from Friday night’s victory over Pelicans

Here are the individual player grades as the Chicago Bulls beat the New Orleans Pelicans in their home opener.

After a low scoring contest in their opening game victory over the Detroit Pistons, the Chicago Bulls got back to what they do best and that’s scoring the ball as they defeated the New Orleans Pelicans on Friday, 128-112.

Zach LaVine led the way once again with 32 points, 6 rebounds, and 5 assists.

DeMar DeRozan scored 26 points along with 6 rebounds and 4 assists as he attacked the basket all night long, hitting 8-of-9 free throws.

Lonzo Ball finished with his first triple-double of the season with 17 points, 10 rebounds, and 10 assists.

Check out the individual player grades below.

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Chicago Bulls player grades from opening night win over Pistons

Here are the individual player grades as the Chicago Bulls beat the Detroit Pistons on the road.

The Chicago Bulls pulled off a nail-biting victory on opening night against the Detroit Pistons, 94-88.

This wasn’t the offensive onslaught that the Bulls showed during their undefeated preseason schedule but the stout defense remained as they got stop after stop down the stretch to hold off the Pistons on the road. The outside noise looking down upon the individual defense of certain Bulls players sure was quiet tonight.

All-Star Zach LaVine led the way for Chicago with 34 points, 7 rebounds, and 4 assists on 11-of-17 shooting, including hitting clutch free throws with under a minute to go. Nikola Vucevic finished with his first double-double of the season with 15 points, 15 rebounds, and 4 assists.

DeMar DeRozan finished with 17 points, 7 rebounds, 2 assists, and 3 steals in his Bulls debut. Also in his debut, Lonzo Ball added 12 points, 6 rebounds, and 4 assists.

Check out the individual player grades below.

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Ayo Dosunmu hits clutch baskets down the stretch to outlast Cavs

The former University of Illinois star took over in the final minute for the Bulls.

On Sunday, the Bulls got it done once again, outlasting the Cleveland Cavaliers 102-101 to keep their undefeated preseason record alive.

Though this wasn’t a 36-point victory like the first two preseason contests, the Bulls persevered in the final minutes of the game with their young reserves on the floor to get the win.

DeMar DeRozan led the way for the Bulls with 23 points on 9-of-17 shooting but it was another Bulls guard that won the game down the stretch for Chicago.

Rookie Ayo Dosunmu knocked down to clutch baskets with under a minute remaining to clinch the game for Chicago. Dosunmu finished with 9 points on 4-of-7 shooting.

Chicago will close out their preseason schedule on Friday against the Memphis Grizzlies.

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DeMar DeRozan on Zach LaVine: ‘He’s one of a kind’

DeMar DeRozan has never played with a talent like Zach LaVine.

DeMar DeRozan is the elder statesman on the Chicago Bulls.

The 32-year-old veteran finds himself on a new team coming into his 13th season. The Bulls are coming off a disappointing 2020-21 campaign in which they missed the playoffs but that didn’t scare DeRozan away from signing a three-year, $84 million deal in the offseason.

He believes in this team, and most of all, believes in Chicago’s All-Star Zach LaVine.

“The talent that Zach LaVine has in this league is incredible,” DeRozan told The Athletic’s Shams Charania. “In my career, I haven’t played with a talent at that wing position like Zach before. He’s incredible…He’s one of a kind.”

DeRozan adds a veteran presence to the Bulls that can not only share his experience but help lead this team back to the playoffs. DeRozan, and Lonzo Ball, will be able to make plays and get LaVine arguably the most open, best shots in his career.

“I want to put everything I’ve been through in my career, share that with him, and also win together.”

Check out the full interview below.

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Chicago’s famous Wiener’s Circle is already offering free hot dogs if the Bulls miss the playoffs

Chicagoans now have a plan encase the Bulls don’t meat their expectations

The Chicago Bulls played exactly one preseason game before the city’s basketball fans fell in love with this year’s team, thrashing the Cleveland Cavaliers, 131-95, on Tuesday. The offseason additions of DeMar DeRozan, Lonzo Ball and Alex Caruso combined for 31 points, 19 assists and 11 rebounds while Zach LaVine poured in 25 points. Much of that action took place above the rim with a mini dunk contest breaking out between the Bulls. That was all it took for The Wiener’s Circle—Chicago’s infamous hot dog stand—to offer free hot dogs all day if the Bulls miss the playoffs.

The establishment’s traditional side of  insults are likely to reach all-time profane levels if the employees are forced to pay out.

The odds do seem to favor The Wiener’s Circle at this point. Tipico Sportsbook lists the Bulls at -170 (bet $170 to win $100) to make the postseason in an increasingly competitive Eastern Conference. Chicago is +130 (bet $100 to win $130) to miss the playoffs. Just who the Bulls will beat out to earn its first postseason berth since 2017 remains to be seen.

The Milwaukee Bucks, Brooklyn Nets, Boston Celtics, Philadelphia 76ers, Atlanta Hawks, New York Knicks and Miami Heat all look like locks on paper while the Washington Wizards, Indiana Pacers and Charlotte Hornets will contend for one of the remaining seeds. According to Tankathon, the Bulls’ strength of schedule ranks 15th in the league. There’s certainly plenty to like about the club’s chances this season—the brain trust of vice president Arturas Karnisovas, general manager Marc Eversley and head coach Billy Donovan have worked to quickly build an exciting roster—though this is still an unproven team.

A postseason berth may depend just as much on the new additions building chemistry as the development of younger players like Patrick Williams, Javonte Green, Coby White and Ayo Dosunmu.

One way or the other, the Bulls will be a fascinating watch this season. If the club can’t snap the postseason draught, at least Chicagoans will be able to eat their feelings in hot dogs.

That may have been the case regardless but The Wiener’s Circle will make it a bit more convenient.

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DeMar DeRozan on Spurs tenure: ‘I learned so much more about myself’

DeRozan looks back on his time in San Antonio learning under Gregg Popovich.

DeMar DeRozan is now a Chicago Bull after spending the last three seasons as a San Antonio Spur.

On Monday at Media Day, DeRozan spoke on his time in San Antonio, specifically learning from Spurs coach Gregg Popovich and how he grew as a player.

“In my time in San Antonio, I learned so much more about myself as a player, what I was able and capable of doing. It grew me more as a leader,” DeRozan said. “And this time around, it’s just putting everything I’ve learned in my career all together. It’s just put me at a different level physically and mentally.”

DeRozan’s role in San Antonio grew to be different than what he was accustomed to during his time in Toronto, where he was a four-time All-Star. He grew to be a more well-rounded offensive player, as Gregg Popovich helped mold DeRozan into an above average playmaker.

After missing the playoffs over the last two seasons, DeRozan is ready to get back to his winning ways and show that he’s still in the prime of his career.

“I think this is for me, the best part of my career. With the knowledge that I’ve gained over the years, my perspective on how I approach the game, how I approach preparation, everything to the game,” DeRozan said. “It took me 13 years to get to the point that I’m at mentally, physically, emotionally in approaching the game. So for me, I think it’s just my best go-round.”

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DeMar DeRozan: The Bulls are ‘as talented a team’ as I’ve played for

The four-time All-Star is excited about his new team in the Windy City.

As the 2021-22 NBA season is soon to kick off, DeMar DeRozan finds himself in a new situation in Chicago.

The four-time All-Star signed a three-year, $84 million deal with the Bulls this offseason after spending the last three seasons in San Antonio.

On Monday at Media Day, the 13-year veteran spoke on his new team and how this Bulls team is as talented as he’s ever been around.

“The talent is there. I don’t think I’ve played with as talented a team as I have since coming here” DeRozan said. “Now it’s about just putting it together and me doing my part, being a veteran on the team, bringing it all together and helping it mesh a little quicker.”

DeRozan, alongside Lonzo Ball and Alex Caruso, capped off a successful summer for the Bulls as they put together a roster that they feel not only can compete in the Eastern Conference, but keep Zach LaVine in a Bulls uniform for the foreseeable future.

“The vibe and everything is definitely positive,” DeRozan said. “I love that, first and foremost, especially the city, just energetic. I’m just excited being here.”

With the likes of DeRozan and Ball added to a core of LaVine and Nikola Vucevic, the Bulls can make some noise in the East for the first time in what seems like forever.

“There are a lot of great opportunities. I’m excited to be out there with those guys and just begin putting this all together.”

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DeMar DeRozan ranked No. 45 in ESPN’s Top 100 rankings

See ESPN’s reasoning for DeRozan to jump up 37 spots from last year’s rankings.

The 2021-22 NBA season is on the horizon as media days and training camps are approaching on the calendar.

Before the season begins, it’s only right to kick off a new NBA campaign with player rankings, which ESPN has put together with their NBArank.

On Wednesday, players 50-26 were released, including new Chicago Bulls wing DeMar DeRozan at No. 45, rising 37 spots from last year’s ESPN’s NBArank. DeRozan was ranked No. 42 in Sports Illustrated’s top 100 rankings.

Andrew Lopez of ESPN elaborates on DeRozan’s ranking:

“What will DeRozan’s role be? The Bulls have a plethora of dominant ball handlers with Lonzo Ball, Zach LaVine and Coby White, but DeRozan figures to take some of those touches away. DeRozan also shined brightest last season with the Spurs as a point power forward of sorts, averaging a career high in assists per game while playing 69% of his minutes at the 4, according to Basketball Reference.”

On Tuesday, DeRozan’s new teammate, Chicago Bulls guard Lonzo Ball, was announced as being ranked No. 57 in the NBArank.

In his final season with the Spurs, DeRozan averaged 21.6 points, 4.2 rebounds and 6.9 assists per game.

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