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<h2 style="text-align: center">Chicago Bulls 2022: News, Schedule, Roster, Score, Injury Report</h2>
The Chicago Bulls basketball team is owned by Jerry Reinsdorf and plays in the Eastern Conference of the NBA. They were founded in 1966 and their base is at the United Center. The Chicago Bulls share this stadium with the NHL side, Chicago Blackhawks. 
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The franchise attained superstardom in the 90s, where they won six NBA titles. There were two three-peats when <a href="http://www.essentiallysports.com/tag/michael-jordan/" rel="noopener noreferrer">Michael Jordan</a> was part of the team in this decade. 
The Chicago Bulls and Detroit Pistons had a memorable rivalry in the late 80s and early 90s. The teams faced each other in three consecutive conference finals between 1989-1991. On each occasion, the winner of this clash claimed the <a href="https://www.nba.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">NBA</a> title. 
In 1992, the Chicago Bulls set a franchise record of 67 wins. Three years later, in Michael Jordan's first full season after the short-lived baseball career, the Chicago Bulls became the first team to record 70 regular-season wins. That year, they also became the first team to have 3 players on the NBA All-Defensive First Team. 
Read More: <a title="Was Michael Jordan Forced Retire in 1993 Due to His Gambling Addiction? A Look Back at the Conspiracy Theories" href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/nba-news-was-michael-jordan-forced-retire-in-1993-due-to-his-gambling-addiction-a-look-back-at-the-conspiracy-theories/" rel="noopener noreferrer" data-wpel-link="internal">Was Michael Jordan Forced Retire in 1993 Due to His Gambling Addiction? A Look Back at the Conspiracy Theories</a>
After Jordan's second retirement, the Chicago Bulls struggled and did not feature in the playoffs until 2005. After another lean year, they made the playoffs on 8 consecutive occasions from 2007 to 2015. 
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Two players have won the NBA MVP Award in Chicago Bulls colors. They are Michael Jordan (1988, 1991, 1992, 1996, 1998) and Derrick Rose (2011) who, at 22, was the youngest recipient of the award. Currently, the side is experiencing its best outing in many years, sitting inside the top-2 of the Eastern Conference.
Read More: <a title="The Significance of the Famous Number 23 Behind the Jersey of Michael Jordan" href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/nba-news-the-significance-of-the-famous-number-23-behind-the-jersey-of-michael-jordan/" rel="noopener noreferrer" data-wpel-link="internal">The Significance of the Famous Number 23 Behind the Jersey of Michael Jordan</a>
<h2 style="text-align: center"> Achievements and History</h2>
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<td style="text-align: center">Founded</td>
<td style="text-align: center">1966</td>
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<td style="text-align: center">Conference</td>
<td style="text-align: center">Eastern</td>
</tr>
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<td style="text-align: center">Division </td>
<td style="text-align: center">Central</td>
</tr>
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<td style="text-align: center">President</td>
<td style="text-align: center">Michael Reinsdorf</td>
</tr>
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<td style="text-align: center">General Manager </td>
<td style="text-align: center">Marc Eversley </td>
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<td style="text-align: center">Head Coach </td>
<td style="text-align: center">Billy Donovan</td>
</tr>
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<td style="text-align: center">Arena </td>
<td style="text-align: center">United Center</td>
</tr>
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<td style="text-align: center">Championships (6)</td>
<td style="text-align: center">(1991, 1992, 1993, 1996, 1997, 1998)</td>
</tr>
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<td style="text-align: center">Conference Titles (6)</td>
<td>(1991, 1992, 1993, 1996, 1997, 1998)</td>
</tr>
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<td style="text-align: center">Division Titles (9)</td>
<td style="text-align: center">(1975, 1991, 1992, 1993, 1996, 1997, 1998, 2011, 2012)</td>
</tr>
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<td style="text-align: center">Website</td>
<td style="text-align: center"><a href="https://www.nba.com/bulls/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">www.nba.com/bulls</a></td>
</tr>
</tbody>
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<h2 style="text-align: center">Chicago Bulls 2022 Roster</h2>
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<td>No.</td>
<td>Player</td>
<td>Pos</td>
<td>Ht</td>
<td>Wt</td>
<td>Birth Date</td>
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<td>11</td>
<td>DeMar DeRozan</td>
<td>PF</td>
<td>6-6</td>
<td>220</td>
<td>August 7, 1989</td>
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<td>7</td>
<td>Troy Brown Jr.</td>
<td>SF</td>
<td>6-6</td>
<td>215</td>
<td>July 28, 1999</td>
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<td>2</td>
<td>Lonzo Ball</td>
<td>PG</td>
<td>6-6</td>
<td>190</td>
<td>October 27, 1997</td>
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<td>6</td>
<td>Alex Caruso</td>
<td>SG</td>
<td>6-4</td>
<td>186</td>
<td>February 28, 1994</td>
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<td>12</td>
<td>Ayo Dosunmu</td>
<td>SG</td>
<td>6-5</td>
<td>200</td>
<td>January 17, 2000</td>
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<td>13</td>
<td>Tony Bradley</td>
<td>C</td>
<td>6-10</td>
<td>248</td>
<td>January 8, 1998</td>
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<td>5</td>
<td>Derrick Jones Jr.</td>
<td>PF</td>
<td>6-5</td>
<td>210</td>
<td>February 15, 1997</td>
</tr>
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<td>8</td>
<td>Zach LaVine</td>
<td>SG</td>
<td>6-5</td>
<td>200</td>
<td>March 10, 1995</td>
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<td>24</td>
<td>Javonte Green</td>
<td>SF</td>
<td>6-4</td>
<td>205</td>
<td>July 23, 1993</td>
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<td>28</td>
<td>Alfonzo McKinnie</td>
<td>SF</td>
<td>6-7</td>
<td>215</td>
<td>September 17, 1992</td>
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<td>25</td>
<td>Tyler Cook</td>
<td>PF</td>
<td>6-8</td>
<td>255</td>
<td>September 23, 1997</td>
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<td>19</td>
<td>Marko Simonovic</td>
<td>C</td>
<td>6-11</td>
<td>216</td>
<td>October 15, 1999</td>
</tr>
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<td>14</td>
<td>Malcolm Hill</td>
<td>SF</td>
<td>6-6</td>
<td>22</td>
<td>October 26, 1995</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>44</td>
<td>Patrick Williams</td>
<td>PF</td>
<td>6-7</td>
<td>215</td>
<td>August 26, 2001</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>0</td>
<td>Coby White</td>
<td>PG</td>
<td>6-5</td>
<td>195</td>
<td>February 16, 2000</td>
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<td>9</td>
<td>Nikola Vucevic</td>
<td>C</td>
<td>6-10</td>
<td>260</td>
<td>October 24, 1990</td>
</tr>
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<td>21</td>
<td>Matt Thomas</td>
<td>SG</td>
<td>6-4</td>
<td>190</td>
<td>August 4, 1994</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

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Chicago Bulls 2022: News, Schedule, Roster, Score, Injury Report The Chicago Bulls basketball team is owned by Jerry Reinsdorf and plays in the Eastern Conference of the NBA. They were founded in 1966 and their base is at the United Center. The Chicago Bulls share this stadium with the NHL side, Chicago Blackhawks.  The franchise attained superstardom in the 90s, where they won six NBA titles. There were two three-peats when Michael Jordan was part of the team in this decade.  The Chicago Bulls and Detroit Pistons had a memorable rivalry in the late 80s and early 90s. The teams faced each other in three consecutive conference finals between 1989-1991. On each occasion, the winner of this clash claimed the NBA title.  In 1992, the Chicago Bulls set a franchise record of 67 wins. Three years later, in Michael Jordan&#8217;s first full season after the short-lived baseball career, the Chicago Bulls became the first team to record 70 regular-season wins. That year, they also became the first team to have 3 players on the NBA All-Defensive First Team.  Read More: Was Michael Jordan Forced Retire in 1993 Due to His Gambling Addiction? A Look Back at the Conspiracy Theories After Jordan&#8217;s second retirement, the Chicago Bulls struggled and did not feature in the playoffs until 2005. After another lean year, they made the playoffs on 8 consecutive occasions from 2007 to 2015.  Two players have won the NBA MVP Award in Chicago Bulls colors. They are Michael Jordan (1988, 1991, 1992, 1996, 1998) and Derrick Rose (2011) who, at 22, was the youngest recipient of the award. Currently, the side is experiencing its best outing in many years, sitting inside the top-2 of the Eastern Conference. Read More: The Significance of the Famous Number 23 Behind the Jersey of Michael Jordan  Achievements and History  Founded 1966  Conference Eastern  Division  Central  President Michael Reinsdorf  General Manager  Marc Eversley   Head Coach  Billy Donovan  Arena  United Center  Championships (6) (1991, 1992, 1993, 1996, 1997, 1998)  Conference Titles (6) (1991, 1992, 1993, 1996, 1997, 1998)  Division Titles (9) (1975, 1991, 1992, 1993, 1996, 1997, 1998, 2011, 2012)  Website www.nba.com/bulls  Chicago Bulls 2022 Roster  No. Player Pos Ht Wt Birth Date   11 DeMar DeRozan PF 6-6 220 August 7, 1989  7 Troy Brown Jr. SF 6-6 215 July 28, 1999  2 Lonzo Ball PG 6-6 190 October 27, 1997  6 Alex Caruso SG 6-4 186 February 28, 1994  12 Ayo Dosunmu SG 6-5 200 January 17, 2000  13 Tony Bradley C 6-10 248 January 8, 1998  5 Derrick Jones Jr. PF 6-5 210 February 15, 1997  8 Zach LaVine SG 6-5 200 March 10, 1995  24 Javonte Green SF 6-4 205 July 23, 1993  28 Alfonzo McKinnie SF 6-7 215 September 17, 1992  25 Tyler Cook PF 6-8 255 September 23, 1997  19 Marko Simonovic C 6-11 216 October 15, 1999  14 Malcolm Hill SF 6-6 22 October 26, 1995  44 Patrick Williams PF 6-7 215 August 26, 2001  0 Coby White PG 6-5 195 February 16, 2000  9 Nikola Vucevic C 6-10 260 October 24, 1990  21 Matt Thomas SG 6-4 190 August 4, 1994

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