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2 hrs ago | Examiner.com

Deng to play in Olympics but injured wrist will make insurance costly

The Chicago Bulls have given their OK to Luol Deng to play in the 2012 London Olympics for Great Britain, but the torn ligament in his left wrist will cost the national team a high premium to insure his health.

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Related Topix: Summer Sports, Olympic Basketball, Sports, Olympics, NBA Basketball, Chicago Bulls, NBA Players, Derrick Rose

Sat May 26, 2012

Second City Hockey

Luol Deng Finally Receives Bulls' Blessing For 2012 London Olympics

Chicago Bulls forward Luol Deng has repeatedly spoken about his strong desire to play for Great Britain in the 2012 London Olympics, and Brendan Gallagher of The Telegraph is reporting that Deng will not have surgery and has been cleared by Bulls management to join the British team ahead of the Olympics.

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Related Topix: Sports, NBA Basketball, Chicago Bulls, NBA Players, Derrick Rose, Summer Sports, Olympic Basketball, NHL Hockey, Chicago Blackhawks

Thu May 24, 2012

Chicago Sun-Times

Bulls must respect Olympics are big deal for ailing Luol Deng

General manager Gar Forman met with forward Luol Deng to discuss his long-term health more than to persuade him to forgo his Olympic moment in favor of surgery to repair a torn ligament in his left wrist.

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Related Topix: Sports, NBA Basketball, Chicago Bulls, NBA Players, Kobe Bryant (2008 Beijing Olympics), Summer Sports, Olympic Basketball

Wed May 23, 2012

CBS Local

Schanowski: Bulls' Time To Pursue Howard Is Now

Before the trade deadline passed during the 2011-12 season, Howard's name had been rumored with the Bulls.

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Related Topix: Sports, NBA Basketball, Chicago Bulls, Joakim Noah, Nikola Mirotic, Derrick Rose, NBA Players

BleacherReport

Chicago Bulls: What Will They Do with Restricted Free Agent Omer Asik?

Omer Asik is a restricted free agent this summer. What that means is the Bulls can match any offer he receives as long as they have made him a qualifying offer.

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Related Topix: Sports, NBA Basketball, Chicago Bulls, Omer Asik, NBA Players, Joakim Noah, Carlos Boozer, Derrick Rose

Second City Hockey

Bulls' Luol Deng Named To All-Defense Second Team

Tony Allen , Kevin Garnett , Rajon Rondo , Dwight Howard , Carlos Boozer , Chris Paul , Tyson Chandler , Luol Deng , LeBron James , Kobe Bryant , Joakim Noah , Derrick Rose , Serge Ibaka , Orlando Magic , Memphis Grizzlies , New York Knicks , Chicago Bulls , Miami Heat , Boston Celtics , Los Angeles Clippers , Oklahoma City Thunder , Los Angeles ... (more)

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Related Topix: Sports, NBA Basketball, Chicago Bulls, Boston Celtics, NBA Players, Joakim Noah, Carlos Boozer, Derrick Rose

Tue May 22, 2012

BleacherReport

Chicago Bulls: Who Will Rise to Lead the Team Next Season?

The worst case scenario for Derrick Rose and the Chicago Bulls is that the former MVP could miss the entire 2012-2013 season.

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Related Topix: Sports, NBA Basketball, Chicago Bulls, Joakim Noah, NBA Players, Carlos Boozer, Derrick Rose

Blog a Bull

Chicago Bulls trade talk: Can deteriorating situations for the Lakers ...

Wanted to provide a forum for rampant speculation and trade-machinin' in the wake of some recent events around the league.

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Related Topix: Sports, Los Angeles Lakers, NBA Basketball, Chicago Bulls, Carlos Boozer, Kobe Bryant, NBA Players, Pau Gasol

Manchester Evening News

NBA ace Ben Gordon excited about Manchester visit

Detroit Pistons' Ben Gordon is ready to make his Great Britain debut in their showpiece match against the USA in Manchester in July NBA star Ben Gordon admits he endured a 'frustrating' time before finally being able to team up with Great Britain.

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Related Topix: Sports, NBA Basketball, Detroit Pistons, Chicago Bulls, Ben Gordon, NBA Players

Sun May 20, 2012

BleacherReport

Derrick Rose's Injury: Why It Won't Signal the End for the Chicago Bulls

In just six playoff games, the elite status that the Chicago Bulls had worked so hard over the regular season to achieve was worth nothing.

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Related Topix: Sports, NBA Basketball, Chicago Bulls, Derrick Rose, NBA Players, Joakim Noah, Ronnie Brewer, Jimmy Butler

Rant Sports

Toronto Raptors Could Look To Trade First Round Pick

The NBA Playoffs are in full swing and before you know it the NBA Draft will be upon us as well.

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Related Topix: Sports, NBA Basketball, Chicago Bulls, Memphis Grizzlies, Derrick Rose, NBA Players, Rudy Gay

Thu May 17, 2012

BleacherReport

Bulls Should Try to Weather Rose-Less Storm Next Season

For any Bulls fan, it is pretty common knowledge that the prognosis for Derrick Rose 's recovery from his ACL could be as long as one year.

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Related Topix: Sports, NBA Basketball, Chicago Bulls, Derrick Rose, NBA Players, Joakim Noah, Carlos Boozer

BleacherReport

Chicago Bulls: 10 Things to Do This Summer to Return to Championship Form

With the news that Derrick Rose could miss 8-10 months, if not the entire year next season, there are some questions about what the Chicago Bulls can do to become a championship contender again.

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Related Topix: Sports, NBA Basketball, Chicago Bulls, Ronnie Brewer, C.J. Watson, NBA Players, Kyle Korver, John Lucas

SLC Dunk

Former Jazz Bigman Thurl Bailey dunks on Sixers Manute Bol

There's a lot of stuff to get to still this year, but I thought I would mix it up a bit by putting in a post that takes, literally, seconds to digest.

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Related Topix: Sports, Thurl Bailey, NBA Players, Chicago Bulls

CBS Local

British Reporter: We Need Deng To Play In Olympics

Torn ligament in his wrist or not, Luol Deng has made it known that he wants - and feels obligated - to play for Great Britain during the 2012 Olympics in London.

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Related Topix: Sports, NBA Basketball, Chicago Bulls, NBA Players

Blog a Bull

Chicago Bulls Offseason Questions: The Luxury Tax, and the Bulls future with it

Our latest in a series about the Bulls upcoming offseason is about the luxury tax.

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Related Topix: Sports, NBA Basketball, Chicago Bulls, Carlos Boozer, Omer Asik, Derrick Rose, NBA Players

The Washington Post

The undefeated Almond

Morris Almond didn't get an opportunity to play much in his return to the NBA, but the Wizards saw enough to invite him to join the team for summer league.

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Related Topix: Sports, NBA Basketball, Chicago Bulls, Derrick Rose, NBA Players

Wed May 16, 2012

Hoopsworld.com

Is It Time To Break Up The Chicago Bulls?

The Chicago Bulls have emerged as the Eastern Conference's most dominant regular-season team, but injuries have hampered them from reaching their postseason potential.

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Related Topix: Sports, NBA Basketball, Chicago Bulls, Derrick Rose, NBA Players, Joakim Noah, Carlos Boozer

Blog a Bull

Chicago Bulls Offseason Questions: Omer Asik is worth the large price

Omer Asik is a restricted free agent and yfBB laid out the options for the Bulls .

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Related Topix: Sports, NBA Basketball, Chicago Bulls, Omer Asik, NBA Players, Joakim Noah, Carlos Boozer, Derrick Rose

Tue May 15, 2012

ChicagoSports.com

Bulls confirm they will pick up coach's option

General manager Gar Forman on Tuesday said the Bulls will pick up Tom Thibodeau 's third-year team option and reiterated the desire to sign the coach to a long-term extension.

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Related Topix: Sports, NBA Basketball, Chicago Bulls, Derrick Rose, NBA Players

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