Andres Nocioni News

After a fantastic week last week, in which the Kings went 3-0 and pushed their record over .500 for the first time in three seasons, they reversed course this week and have dropped all three contests and now find themselves at 5-7 on the season.

The game: Chicago Bulls at Portland Trail Blazers . The history: Last season, the Blazers won the season series 2-0, beating the Bulls 116-74 during last year's circus trip as Andres Nocioni , Drew Gooden and Derrick Rose points were the only Chicago players to reach double figures.

John Salmons scored 23 points to lead the Chicago Bulls to a 101-87 win over the Sacramento Kings at ARCO Arena.

An ESPN report Tuesday morning said the Kings are involved in talks for a three-team deal with Philadelphia and Boston that would include sending Kenny Thomas to the 76ers and bringing center Samuel Dalembert to Sacramento.

Joakim Noah is leading the NBA in rebounding and, at least on Monday, leads the Bulls in hilarious disclosures.

The Kings entered last night's matchup with the Bulls on fire, having won five of their last six games while averaging 111 PPG.

John Salmons scored 23 points and the Chicago Bulls beat the Sacramento Kings 101-87 on Tuesday night.

Bulls vs. Sacramento Kings at Arco Arena, 9 p.m. TV: Channel 9 Radio: WMVP 1000-AM Update: Leading scorer Kevin Martin is sidelined with a broken wrist, but the surprising Kings have won four in a row.

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The Bulls won't get many votes for the NBA's most exciting team. Through nine games, their highest point total is 94, delivered in Saturday's victory over Philadelphia.

When/where: 9 p.m.; Arco Arena. TV/radio: FSH; 610 AM, 850 AM . Key players: Andres Nocioni was stuck on the bench to begin the season, but after injuries to leading scorer Kevin Martin and Francisco Garcia, the former Bull is at his natural position of small forward.

Chauncey Billups sat and laughed, figuring the Denver Nuggets would celebrate soon enough.

Bulls fans obviously have long memories. They booed Tyson Chandler frequently during Saturday's game against Charlotte.

Luol Deng scored 15 points and helped stop LeBron James on a drive in the final seconds as the Bulls beat the Cavs 86-85 Thursday night, ending host Cleveland's three-game winning streak.

Sacramento Kings Andres Nocioni , of Argentina, blocks Dallas Mavericks guard Jose Juan Barea , of Puerto Rico, during the first half of the NBA basketball game in Dallas, Saturday, Feb.

Luol Deng scored 15 points and helped stop LeBron James on a drive in the final seconds as the Chicago Bulls ended Cleveland's three-game winning streak with an 86-85 win over the Cavaliers on Thursday night.

When the talent pool is shallow, you fill it up whenever possible. That was the rough logic behind the Kings' signing of Ime Udoka on Wednesday.

Written by Matt Moore on Sunday, November 1, 2009 Don't expect these night of on weekends.

Miami played the Bulls three times last year, and all three games were memorable for different reasons; and more importantly, all three were wins for the boys from South Beach.

Manu Ginobili #20 of the San Antonio Spurs takes a jump shot against the Chicago Bulls during the game at United Center on October 29, 2009 in Chicago, Illinois.