2014–15 Chicago Bulls season

NBA professional basketball team season March 2026 July 2014 Chicago Bulls 2015 50 32 Central 2 3 Tom Thibodeau Michael Reinsdorf Gar Forman Jerry Reinsdorf United Center CSN ChicagoWGNWCIU WMVP Conference Semifinals(lost to Cavaliers 2–4) CHI The 2014–15 Chicago Bulls season was the franchise's 49th season in the National Basketball Association (NBA),Chicago Bulls Franchise Index https://www.basketball-reference.com/teams/CHI/ Basketball-Reference.com Sports Reference October 9, 2014 and fifth under head coach Tom Thibodeau.Tom Thibodeau https://www.basketball-reference.com/coaches/thiboto99c.html Basketball-Reference.com Sports Reference October 9, 2014 In the off-season, the Bulls let Carlos Boozer go and signed Pau Gasol. Chicago had its first 50-win season since the 2011–12 season with a record of 50–32. Seeded number three in the playoffs, the Bulls met the Milwaukee Bucks in the first round and defeated them, 4–2. However, Chicago's season ended with a 2–4 loss to the eventual Eastern Conference champion Cleveland Cavaliers in the Conference semifinals. 3 Offseason Draft picks 2014 NBA draft Round Pick Player Position Nationality College or club 1 16 Jusuf Nurkić C Cedevita Zagreb (Croatia) 1 19 Gary Harris SG Michigan State 2 49 Cameron Bairstow PF New Mexico #d9e9f9     Made roster   The team entered the draft with two first-round selections and one second-round selection. They kept their original selections, while the additional first-round pick from the 2010 Tyrus Thomas trade was conveyed from the Charlotte Hornets when the latter made the 2014 NBA playoffs as the Bobcats, having been deferred in 2012 and 2013 due to poor regular-season finishes.https://www.prosportstransactions.com/basketball/DraftTrades/Years/2014.htm 2014 NBA Draft Pick Transactions Pro Sports Transactions August 12, 2026 Roster changes List of 2014–15 NBA season transactions Player signings thumb|left|Pau Gasol was signed on July 18. On July 18, the Bulls signed 13-year veteran Pau Gasol and Real Madrid player Nikola Mirotić.http://www.nba.com/bulls/news/bulls-sign-forward/center-pau-gasol Bulls sign Forward/Center Pau Gasol NBA.com Turner Sports Interactive, Inc. July 18, 2014 July 31, 2014Bulls sign forward Nikola Mirotić http://www.nba.com/bulls/news/bulls-sign-forward-nikola-mirotic NBA.com Turner Sports Interactive, Inc July 31, 2014 July 18, 2014 Gasol received a three-year, $22 million deal,Herbert James Joakim Noah didn't think Pau Gasol would join Bulls because of weather http://www.cbssports.com/nba/eye-on-basketball/24734194/joakim-noah-didnt-think-pau-gasol-would-join-bulls-because-of-weather CBS Sports October 4, 2014 October 2, 2014 while Mirotić's contract was reported to be a three-year, $16.6 million deal.Bulls Sign Nikola Mirotić To Three-Year, $16.6M Deal http://basketball.realgm.com/wiretap/234358/Bulls-Sign-Nikola-Mirotic-To-Three-Year-$166M-Deal RealGM.com September 13, 2014 July 18, 2014 Then, on July 21, Kirk Hinrich was re-signed,http://www.nba.com/bulls/news/bulls-re-sign-kirk-hinrich Bulls re-sign Kirk Hinrich NBA.com Turner Sports Interactive, Inc. July 21, 2014 July 31, 2014 whose contract was a two-year, $5.5 million deal.Johnson K. Hinrich chooses family, Bulls over bigger payday http://www.chicagotribune.com/sports/basketball/bulls/ct-kirk-hinrich-less-money-bulls-spt-1003-20141003-story.html ChicagoTribune.com Chicago Tribune October 4, 2014 October 2, 2014 The next day, Aaron Brooks signed with the Bulls.http://www.nba.com/bulls/news/bulls-sign-free-agent-guard-aaron-brooks Bulls sign free agent Guard Aaron Brooks NBA.com Turner Sports Interactive, Inc. July 22, 2014 July 31, 2014 On September 18, the Bulls signed E'Twaun Moore.Johnson K. C. Bulls add former Magic guard E'Twaun Moore http://www.chicagotribune.com/sports/basketball/bulls/chi-bulls-add-former-magic-guard-etwaun-moore-20140918-story.html ChicagoTribune.com Chicago Tribune September 19, 2014 September 18, 2014 Nazr Mohammed was re-signed on September 22.Bulls re-sign center Nazr Mohammad http://www.nba.com/bulls/news/bulls-re-sign-center-nazr-mohammed-2014 Bulls.com Turner Sports Interactive, Inc September 23, 2014 September 22, 2014 The Bulls finalized their training camp roster with the additions of Kim English, Ben Hansbrough, and Solomon Jones on September 26.Bulls finalize training camp roster http://www.nba.com/bulls/news/bulls-finalize-training-camp-roster Bulls.com Turner Sports Interactive, Inc September 26, 2014 September 26, 2014 Trades On June 26, the Bulls acquired the draft rights to McDermott, the 11th pick in the NBA draft, and Anthony Randolph from the Nuggets, who received the draft rights of Jusuf Nurkić and Gary Harris, as well as a 2015 second-round draft pick.Bulls sign Forward Doug McDermott http://www.nba.com/bulls/news/bulls-sign-forward-doug-mcdermott NBA.com Turner Sports Interactive, Inc August 7, 2014 July 22, 2014 In a trade with the Orlando Magic on July 14, the Bulls gained the draft rights to Milovan Raković, while Randolph, 2015 and 2016 second-round draft picks, and cash considerations were sent to the Magic.Orlando Acquires Two Second Round Picks From Chicago http://www.nba.com/magic/orlando-acquires-two-second-round-picks-chicago NBA.com Turner Sports Interactive, Inc August 7, 2014 July 14, 2014 On the same day, the Bulls acquired the draft rights to Tadija Dragićević from the Dallas Mavericks, who received Greg Smith.http://www.nba.com/bulls/news/bulls-trade-smith-dallas Bulls trade Smith to Dallas NBA.com Turner Sports Interactive, Inc. August 7, 2014 July 14, 2014 Player departures thumb|right|Carlos Boozer was waived on July 17. On June 21, Tornike Shengelia, an unrestricted free agent, went overseas, signing with Saski Baskonia.Carchia E. Laboral Kutxa announces Tornike Shengelia http://www.sportando.com/en/europe/spain/123572/laboral-kutxa-announces-tornike-shengelia.html Sportando.com Sportando August 7, 2014 June 21, 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20140625074341/http://www.sportando.com/en/europe/spain/123572/laboral-kutxa-announces-tornike-shengelia.html June 25, 2014 dead mdy-all D. J. Augustin signed a contract with the Detroit Pistons on July 15.http://www.nba.com/pistons/news/detroit-pistons-sign-free-agent-guard-d.j.-augustin Detroit Pistons Sign Free Agent Guard D.J. Augustin NBA.com Turner Sports Interactive, Inc July 15, 2014 July 31, 2014 On the same day, the Bulls waived Lou Amundson, Ronnie Brewer, and Mike James.Bulls waive Amundson, Brewer, and James http://www.nba.com/bulls/news/bulls-waive-amundson-brewer-and-james NBA.com Turner Sports Interactive, Inc August 7, 2014 July 15, 2014 The Bulls then waived 12-year veteran and two-time NBA All-Star Carlos Boozer on July 17.http://www.nba.com/lakers/releases/140717carlosboozer Lakers Awarded Carlos Boozer NBA.com Turner Sports Interactive, Inc. July 17, 2014 July 31, 2014 On July 24, Jimmer Fredette signed with the New Orleans Pelicans.http://www.nba.com/pelicans/news/pelicans-sign-fredette-and-young Pelicans Sign Fredette and Young NBA.com Turner Sports Interactive, Inc. July 24, 2014 July 31, 2014 Events After having an arthroscopic left knee surgery, Joakim Noah reported that he was "doing well" in rehabilitation on June 27.Friedell Nick Noah (knee) 'doing well' but not running yet https://www.espn.com/blog/chicago/bulls/post/_/id/19608/noah-knee-doing-well-but-not-running-yet ESPN.com ESPN October 8, 2014 Deerfield June 27, 2014 On August 8, Guy Rodgers, who spent one season with the Bulls, was posthumously inducted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame.Smith Sam Hall of Fame can't pass on Rodgers http://www.nba.com/bulls/history/hall-fame-cant-pass-rodgers NBA.com Turner Sports Interactive, Inc August 12, 2014 August 8, 2014 Ronald Dupree, who played for the 2003–04 Chicago Bulls, announced his retirement on September 8.Labat Trey LSU basketball hires former player Ronald Dupree as student assistant http://www.lsureveille.com/daily/lsu-basketball-hires-former-player-ronald-dupree-as-student-assistant/article_b5948da6-37a5-11e4-a277-0017a43b2370.html LSUReveille.com The Daily Reveille September 25, 2014 September 8, 2014 Additionally, Caldwell Jones, who played for the 1984–85 Chicago Bulls, died on September 21.NBA mourns Caldwell Jones, a Bull in 1984 http://www.nba.com/bulls/news/nba-mourns-caldwell-jones-bull-1984 NBA.com Turner Sports Interactive, Inc September 26, 2014 September 22, 2014 thumb|left|Tom Thibodeau (right) was selected as an assistant coach for the 2014 United States FIBA Basketball World Cup team. It was announced on July 22 that Jimmy Butler and McDermott would play on the 2014 U.S. Select Team.Butler and McDermott named to 2014 USA Select Team http://www.nba.com/bulls/news/butler-and-mcdermott-named-2014-usa-select-team Bulls.com Turner Sports Interactive, Inc September 21, 2014 July 22, 2014 The Bulls' team captain Derrick Rose participated in the 2014 FIBA Basketball World Cup representing the United States men's national basketball team; head coach Tom Thibodeau was also part of the team as an assistant coach.Cowley Joe Derrick Rose among 16 finalists for Team USA http://www.suntimes.com/sports/29071222-419/derrick-rose-among-16-finalists-for-team-usa-roster.html SunTimes.com Chicago Sun-Times August 8, 2014 August 5, 2014Sam Aggrey Thibodeau's presence looms large for Team USA http://www.csnchicago.com/bulls/thibodeaus-presence-looms-large-team-usa CSNChicago.com CSN Chicago August 16, 2014 Las Vegas July 31, 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20140803194442/http://www.csnchicago.com/bulls/thibodeaus-presence-looms-large-team-usa August 3, 2014 dead mdy-all Gasol, another Bulls' player, played for the Spain national basketball team in the 2014 FIBA Basketball World Cup.O'Donnell Ricky Pau Gasol's play for Spain gives the Bulls a reason for optimism https://sports.yahoo.com/news/pau-gasols-play-spain-gives-161003818.html;_ylt=A0LEVx2L4hNUkQ4AA_9XNyoA Yahoo! Sports SB Nation September 13, 2014 September 8, 2014 September 13, 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20140913103808/http://sports.yahoo.com/news/pau-gasols-play-spain-gives-161003818.html;_ylt=A0LEVx2L4hNUkQ4AA_9XNyoA dead Bairstow also played in the World Cup, competing for the Australia national basketball team.Australian Boomers announce 17-man squad for 2014 FIBA Basketball World Cup http://www.abc.net.au/news/2014-07-15/boomers-announce-17-man-squad-for-fiba-world-cup/5597268 ABC.net.au Australian Broadcasting Corporation October 4, 2014 July 15, 2014 On September 14, Gasol was named to the All-Tournament Team.Irving named MVP of 2014 FIBA Basketball World Cup, headlines All-Star Five https://www.fiba.basketball/news/irving-named-mvp-of-2014-fiba-basketball-world-cup-headlines-all-star-five https://web.archive.org/web/20180921122511/http://www.fiba.basketball/news/irving-named-mvp-of-2014-fiba-basketball-world-cup-headlines-all-star-five live September 21, 2018 FIBA.com FIBA September 14, 2014 September 14, 2014 On August 11, the Bulls released the 2014–15 preseason schedule for the team.Bulls announce 2014–15 preseason schedule http://www.nba.com/bulls/news/bulls-announce-2014-15-preseason-schedule NBA.com Turner Sports Interactive, Inc August 12, 2014 August 11, 2014 Chicago's 2014–15 regular season schedule was released on August 13.Chicago Bulls announce 2014–15 schedule http://www.nba.com/bulls/news/chicago-bulls-announce-2014-15-schedule NBA.com Turner Sports Interactive, Inc August 13, 2014 August 13, 2014 On September 12, the Bulls opened a new training facility called the Advocate Center next to the United Center, replacing the Berto Center in Deerfield, Illinois.Chicago Bulls open new practice facility in city http://www.myfoxchicago.com/story/26518407/chicago-bulls-open-new-practice-facility-in-city MyFoxChicago.com Associated Press September 13, 2014 Chicago September 12, 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20140913101655/http://www.myfoxchicago.com/story/26518407/chicago-bulls-open-new-practice-facility-in-city September 13, 2014 dead mdy-all thumb|right|Joakim Noah threw out a couple of ceremonial first pitches at White Sox and Cubs games. Noah threw out the ceremonial first pitch at a Chicago White Sox game on September 11.Berg Ted Joakim Noah bounces first pitch and tries again http://ftw.usatoday.com/2014/09/joakim-noah-first-pitch-second-pitch-chicago-bulls-white-sox USAToday.com USA Today September 17, 2014 September 11, 2014 The White Sox dubbed their September 13 game vs. the Minnesota Twins as "Bulls Night", welcoming Bulls fans to the ballpark.Bulls Night at U.S. Cellular Field http://www.nba.com/bulls/bulls-night-u.s.-cellular-field NBA.com Turner Sports Interactive, Inc August 6, 2014 August 4, 2014 On September 17, Noah also threw out the first pitch at a Chicago Cubs game.Strotman Mark Joakim Noah throws out a much smoother first pitch at Wrigley http://www.csnchicago.com/bulls/joakim-noah-throws-out-much-smoother-first-pitch-wrigley CSNChicago.com Comcast SportsNet Chicago September 19, 2014 September 17, 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20140919111529/http://www.csnchicago.com/bulls/joakim-noah-throws-out-much-smoother-first-pitch-wrigley September 19, 2014 dead mdy-all On September 23, Rose donated $1 million to After School Matters, a non-profit organization based in Chicago.NBA Superstar Derrick Rose donates $1 million to After School Matters http://www.nba.com/bulls/news/nba-superstar-derrick-rose-donates-1-million-dollars-after-school-matters Bulls.com Turner Sports Interactive, Inc September 26, 2014 September 23, 2014 The Bulls began selling tickets to the public on September 26.Bulls tickets on sale Fri., September 26 at 11 a.m. http://www.nba.com/bulls/tickets/chicago-bulls-tickets-sale-fri.-sept.-26-11-.m. Bulls.com Turner Sports Interactive, Inc September 26, 2014 September 22, 2014 On September 28, Brooks threw out the ceremonial first pitch before a White Sox game against the Kansas City Royals.Royals–White Sox 9/28/2014 http://bigstory.ap.org/photo-gallery/royals-white-sox-9282014 AP.com Associated Press October 4, 2014 September 28, 2014 October 2, 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20141002020106/http://bigstory.ap.org/photo-gallery/royals-white-sox-9282014 dead Broadcasting List of Chicago Bulls broadcasters On September 11, the 2014–15 television schedule was released.Bulls Announce 2014–15 Television Schedule http://www.nba.com/bulls/news/bulls-announce-2014-15-television-schedule NBA.com Turner Sports Interactive, Inc September 11, 2014 September 11, 2014 CSN Chicago was selected to broadcast a total of 42 regular-season games and six preseason games. WGN-TV was to televise 22 regular-season games and the remaining two preseason games. Furthermore, WPWR-TV, a station that will replace WCIU-TV for broadcasting rights, will broadcast six regular season games.Ecker Danny Chicago Bulls announce national TV schedule http://www.chicagobusiness.com/article/20140911/BLOGS04/140919965 ChicagoBusiness.com Crain Communications September 15, 2014 September 11, 2014 Throughout the Bulls' regular season, 30 games were selected to be nationally televised. The 30 games were split between ESPN (10), TNT (10), ABC (5), and NBA TV (5). WGN America, WGN-TV's superstation feed, announced it would discontinue its national simulcasts of Bulls games in December 2014 as part of a gradual format change.WGN America to drop Chicago sports http://www.chicagobusiness.com/article/20140530/NEWS01/140539978/wgn-america-to-drop-chicago-sports Lynne Marek Chicago Business May 30, 2014 June 27, 2014 border:solid 1px #aaa; width:75%; Canadian broadcasting schedule (29 games) Date Away team Home team Time Broadcaster November 17, 2014 Chicago Bulls Los Angeles Clippers 9:30 p.m. Sportsnet One November 20, 2014 Chicago Bulls Sacramento Kings 9:30 p.m. TSN2 November 21, 2014 Chicago Bulls Portland Trail Blazers 9:30 p.m. NBA TV Canada November 25, 2014 Chicago Bulls Denver Nuggets 8:00 p.m. Sportsnet 360 November 30, 2014 Chicago Bulls Brooklyn Nets 2:00 p.m. Sportsnet December 6, 2014 Golden State Warriors Chicago Bulls 7:00 p.m. NBA TV Canada December 18, 2014 New York Knicks Chicago Bulls 7:00 p.m. TSN December 22, 2014 Toronto Raptors Chicago Bulls 7:00 p.m. Sportsnet One December 25, 2014 Los Angeles Lakers Chicago Bulls 7:00 p.m. TSN January 1, 2015 Denver Nuggets Chicago Bulls 7:00 p.m. Sportsnet One January 5, 2015 Houston Rockets Chicago Bulls 7:00 p.m. Sportsnet January 9, 2015 Chicago Bulls Washington Wizards 7:00 p.m. TSN2 January 22, 2015 San Antonio Spurs Chicago Bulls 7:00 p.m. TSN2 January 23, 2015 Chicago Bulls Dallas Mavericks 7:00 p.m. NBA TV Canada January 25, 2015 Miami Heat Chicago Bulls 12:00 p.m. TSN January 27, 2015 Chicago Bulls Golden State Warriors 9:30 p.m. Sportsnet 360 January 29, 2015 Chicago Bulls Los Angeles Lakers 9:30 p.m. TSN2 January 30, 2015 Chicago Bulls Phoenix Suns 9:30 p.m. NBA TV Canada February 7, 2015 Chicago Bulls New Orleans Pelicans 6:00 p.m. NBA TV Canada February 12, 2015 Cleveland Cavaliers Chicago Bulls 7:00 p.m. TSN2 March 1, 2015 Los Angeles Clippers Chicago Bulls 12:00 p.m. TSN2 March 5, 2015 Oklahoma City Thunder Chicago Bulls 7:00 p.m. TSN2 March 9, 2015 Memphis Grizzlies Chicago Bulls 7:00 p.m. NBA TV Canada March 20, 2015 Toronto Raptors Chicago Bulls 7:00 p.m. Sportsnet March 25, 2015 Chicago Bulls Toronto Raptors 6:30 p.m. TSN April 5, 2015 Chicago Bulls Cleveland Cavaliers 2:30 p.m. TSN2 April 9, 2015 Chicago Bulls Miami Heat 7:00 p.m. TSN2 Source: NBA.com (courtesy of the Wayback Machine) Training camp On September 15, the Bulls released their training camp schedule.Bulls announce 2014 training camp schedule http://www.nba.com/bulls/news/bulls-announce-2014-training-camp-schedule NBA.com Turner Sports Interactive, Inc September 15, 2014 September 15, 2014 There were ten practice sessions from September 30 to October 5. Training camp began for the Bulls on September 29 with Media Day at their new Advocate Center. In a scrimmage on September 30, Rose, Butler, Mike Dunleavy Jr., Gasol, and Noah were selected as starters.Johnson K. Bulls coach Tom Thibodeau reveals starters, wants to experiment http://www.star-telegram.com/2014/09/30/6163508/bulls-coach-tom-thibodeau-reveals.html?rh=1 Star-Telegram.com Fort Worth Star-Telegram September 30, 2014 September 30, 2014 On October 1, Thibodeau said to reporters that he believed that Mirotić was impressive,Mello Igor Bulls impressed with Nikola Mirotic in training camp http://fantasynews.cbssports.com/fantasybasketball/update/24734563/bulls-impressed-with-nikola-mirotic-in-training-camp CBS Sports October 4, 2014 October 2, 2014 and Noah called him a "secret weapon".Schuster David Noah: Mirotic Is Bulls' 'Secret Weapon' http://chicago.cbslocal.com/2014/10/01/noah-mirotic-is-bulls-secret-weapon/ Chicago.CBSLocal.com WBBM-TV October 4, 2014 October 1, 2014 thumb|left|Mike Dunleavy Jr. (pictured) helped in the development of rookie Doug McDermott at training camp. After receiving a day off, training camp resumed on October 4, Rose's birthday, when he was cited for having his best practice of the season.Friedell Nick Thibs: Rose has best practice to date https://www.espn.com/blog/chicago/bulls/post/_/id/20262/thibs-rose-has-best-practice-to-date ESPN.go.com/Chicago ESPN Chicago October 4, 2014 October 4, 2014 Meanwhile, Dunleavy helped rookie McDermott fix issues of staying inbounds for corner 3-pointers.Johnson K. Bulls rookie McDermott feeling more confident, comfortable http://www.chicagotribune.com/sports/basketball/bulls/ct-bulls-bits-spt-1005-20141005-story.html ChicagoTribune.com Chicago Tribune October 4, 2014 October 4, 2014 Commenting on the team's two rookies, Thibodeau said, "[McDermott] and [Mirotic] have done a good job." Furthermore, Noah said that he would wear a knee brace on his left knee which was surgically repaired during the offseason.Cowley Joe Bulls' Derrick Rose getting re-educated on NBA contact http://www.suntimes.com/sports/basketball/bulls/30269548-579/bulls-derrick-rose-getting-re-educated-on-nba-contact.html#.VDDhpvldUqc SunTimes.com Chicago Sun-Times October 4, 2014 October 4, 2014 On October 5, Rose commented that the Bulls are "a dangerous team".Friedell Nick Rose: We have a dangerous team https://www.espn.com/blog/chicago/bulls/post/_/id/20264/rose-we-have-a-dangerous-team ESPN.com ESPN October 5, 2014 October 5, 2014 In an ESPN power ranking, Chicago was rated number three behind the Cleveland Cavaliers (number two) and the San Antonio Spurs (number one).Stein Mark Power Rankings: Champs still No. 1 https://www.espn.com/nba/powerrankings/_/year/2015/week/-1 ESPN.com ESPN October 11, 2014 September 26, 2014 Analysis Following the NBA draft, Bleacher Report gave the Bulls a "B".Fromal Adam 2014 NBA Draft Grades: Full Team-by-Team Report Cards http://bleacherreport.com/articles/2111214-2014-nba-draft-grades-full-team-by-team-report-cards/page/6 https://web.archive.org/web/20140630175603/http://bleacherreport.com/articles/2111214-2014-nba-draft-grades-full-team-by-team-report-cards/page/6 dead June 30, 2014 BleacherReport.com Bleacher Report September 27, 2014 June 26, 2014 Additionally, USA Today would give a slightly better grade with a "B+".Joseph Adi 2014 NBA draft grades: Eastern Conference teams https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/nba/draft/2014/06/27/grades-analysis-eastern-conference-teams/11448021/ USAToday.com USA Today September 27, 2014 June 27, 2014 In regard to the McDermott acquisition, James Tillman of HoopsHabit.com assessed a "B" grade to the team.Tillman James Chicago Bulls 2014 NBA Draft Grades: Doug McDermott http://hoopshabit.com/2014/07/06/chicago-bulls-2014-nba-draft-grades-doug-mcdermott/ HoopsHabit.com Fansided, LLC September 27, 2014 July 6, 2014 Yahoo! Sports graded the Bulls performance at the draft a "C+".Dwyer Kelly Grading the 2014 NBA draft https://sports.yahoo.com/blogs/nba-ball-dont-lie/grading-the-2014-nba-draft-083203727.html Yahoo.com Yahoo! Sports September 27, 2014 June 27, 2014 Sporting News assessed a "C" to Chicago.Deveney Sean NBA draft grades: Cavs, Bucks, Celts get an A for smart picks http://www.sportingnews.com/nba/story/2014-06-27/nba-draft-grades-2014-andrew-wiggins-cavaliers-jabari-parker-bucks-marcus-smart-celtics SportingNews.com Sporting News September 27, 2014 June 29, 2014 October 10, 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20141010062507/http://www.sportingnews.com/nba/story/2014-06-27/nba-draft-grades-2014-andrew-wiggins-cavaliers-jabari-parker-bucks-marcus-smart-celtics dead SB Nation graded the first-round draft picks with three categories: upside, fit, and immediate impact.SB Nation's 2014 NBA Draft Grades https://www.sbnation.com/a/nba-draft-grades-2014 SBNation.com SB Nation September 27, 2014 The Bulls' McDermott was assessed a "C" in upside, "A" in fit, and "A" in immediate impact". CSN Houston assessed an "A+", calling the McDermott pick a steal.NBA Draft Grades: Picks 1-15 http://www.csnhouston.com/basketball-houston-rockets/talk/nba-draft-grades-picks-1-15 CSNHouston.com CSN Houston September 27, 2014 June 27, 2014 October 6, 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20141006161215/http://www.csnhouston.com/basketball-houston-rockets/talk/nba-draft-grades-picks-1-15 dead The Cincinnati Enquirer gave two "B+" grades each for the Bulls' drafting of McDermott and Bairstow.Full 2014 NBA draft grades and analysis http://www.cincinnati.com/story/sports/2014/06/27/full-2014-nba-draft-grades-analysis/11447039/ Cincinnati.com The Cincinnati Enquirer September 27, 2014 June 27, 2014 The Plain Dealer gave Chicago a "B+".Walks Matt NBA draft 2014: Grades for all 30 teams http://www.cleveland.com/cavs/index.ssf/2014/06/nba_draft_grades_for_all_30_te.html Cleveland.com The Plain Dealer September 27, 2014 June 27, 2014 Philly.com gave a "B+" for the Bulls.Kaskey-Blomain Michael 2014 NBA Draft grades http://www.philly.com/philly/blogs/pattisonave/2014-NBA-Draft-grades.html Philly.com Philadelphia Media Network September 27, 2014 June 28, 2014 CSN New England gave a "B" grade.Blakely A Blakely: NBA Draft grades http://www.csnne.com/boston-celtics/blakely-nba-draft-grades CSNNE.com CSN New England September 27, 2014 Boston June 27, 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20141012063338/http://www.csnne.com/boston-celtics/blakely-nba-draft-grades October 12, 2014 dead mdy-all In a July 13 report card, Bleacher Report assessed an "A" to Chicago's trade for McDermott, the drafting of Bairstow a "B−", and the signing of Gasol a "A−".B. Mike Report Card Grades for Chicago Bulls' 2014 Offseason so Far https://bleacherreport.com/articles/2120509-report-card-grades-for-chicago-bulls-2014-offseason-so-far BleacherReport.com Bleacher Report September 27, 2014 July 13, 2014 Then, in a HoopsHabit.com August 8 report card, the signing of Gasol was downgraded to a "B+", the McDermott acquisition a "B", the signing of Mirotić a "C+", and the Aaron Brooks signing a "C".Tillman James Chicago Bulls: 2014 Offseason Grades http://hoopshabit.com/2014/08/03/chicago-bulls-2014-offseason-grades HoopsHabit.com Fansided, LLC September 27, 2014 August 3, 2014 On August 12, Deseret News gave out an overall grade of "A".Kunzler Mitch Offseason grades for all 30 NBA teams http://www.deseretnews.com/top/2659/6/Chicago-Bulls.html DeseretNews.com Deseret News September 28, 2014 August 12, 2014 October 20, 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20141020132130/http://www.deseretnews.com/top/2659/6/Chicago-Bulls.html dead Bleacher Report would give position-by-position grades on the Bulls' training camp roster.Montero Andres Grading Each Position Going into Chicago Bulls' 2014 Training Camp https://bleacherreport.com/articles/2209089-grading-each-position-going-into-chicago-bulls-2014-training-camp BleacherReport.com Bleacher Report September 27, 2014 September 24, 2014 At the point guard position, an "A" grade was given. For the shooting guards, they were rated an above average grade of "B". However, the small forwards were given a "C+". The power forwards were given an "A" mostly due to the addition of Gasol. Lastly, the center position was given a "B+". In an NBA.com off-season report card, the Bulls were given an "A−" grade.Chicago Bulls 2014 Offseason Report Card http://www.nba.com/reportcard/offseason/2014/bulls NBA.com Turner Sports Interactive, Inc October 26, 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20141026113615/http://www.nba.com/reportcard/offseason/2014/bulls October 26, 2014 dead mdy-all Roster Chicago Bulls 2014–15 41 Cameron Bairstow F 6 9 250 1990-12-07 New Mexico 0 Aaron Brooks basketball G 6 0 161 1985-01-14 Oregon 21 Jimmy Butler GF 6 7 220 1989-09-14 Marquette 34 Mike Dunleavy Jr. F 6 9 230 1980-09-15 Duke 16 Pau Gasol FC 7 0 250 1980-07-06 Spain 22 Taj Gibson F 6 9 225 1985-06-24 Southern California 12 Kirk Hinrich G 6 4 190 1981-01-02 Kansas 3 Doug McDermott F 6 8 225 1992-01-03 Creighton 44 Nikola Mirotić F 6 10 220 1991-02-11 Spain 48 Nazr Mohammed C 6 10 250 1977-09-05 Kentucky 55 E'Twaun Moore G 6 4 191 1989-02-25 Purdue 13 Joakim Noah C 6 11 232 1985-02-25 Florida 1 Derrick Rose G 6 3 190 1988-10-04 Memphis 20 Tony Snell basketball GF 6 7 200 1991-11-10 New Mexico Tom Thibodeau Andy Greer Adrian Griffin Ed Pinckney Mike Wilhelm Fred Tedeschi (trainer) (DL) On assignment to D-League affiliate https://www.basketball-reference.com/teams/CHI/2015.html October 18, 2014 Standings Central Division CHI Eastern Conference CHI Record vs. opponents border:solid 1px #aaa Record vs. opponents Eastern Conference Opponent H Home record A Away record T Overall record PER Winning percentage PS Average points scored PA Average points allowed Atlantic Division BOS Boston Celtics 1–1 2–0 3–1 3 1 109.5 103.8 BKN Brooklyn Nets 1–1 2–0 3–1 3 1 100.5 86.5 NYK New York Knicks 2–0 1–0 3–0 3 0 106.0 85.7 PHI Philadelphia 76ers 1–0 2–0 3–0 3 0 112.0 105.7 TOR Toronto Raptors 2–0 2–0 4–0 4 0 113.3 102.0 Total 7–2 9–0 16–2 16 2 108.2 96.8 Central Division CHI Chicago Bulls — CLE Cleveland Cavaliers 1–1 0–2 1–3 1 3 102.3 104.8 DET Detroit Pistons 2–0 0–2 2–2 2 2 93.0 95.0 IND Indiana Pacers 1–1 1–1 2–2 2 2 92.3 93.2 MIL Milwaukee Bucks 2–0 1–1 3–1 3 1 92.0 84.8 Total 6–2 2–6 8–8 8 8 94.9 94.4 Southeast Division ATL Atlanta Hawks 1–1 0–1 1–2 1 2 92.0 95.0 CHA Charlotte Hornets 1–1 1–1 2–2 2 2 94.3 95.0 MIA Miami Heat 0–1 2–0 2–1 2 1 88.7 83.0 ORL Orlando Magic 1–1 1–1 2–2 2 2 103.3 103.3 WAS Washington Wizards 1–1 1–1 2–2 2 2 95.3 97.5 Total 4–5 5–4 9–9 9 9 95.2 95.4 Conference total 17–9 16–10 33–19 33 19 99.6 95.6 Western Conference Opponent H Home record A Away record T Overall record PER Winning percentage PS Average points scored PA Average points allowed Northwest Division DEN Denver Nuggets 1–0 0–1 1–1 1 1 107.5 107.5 MIN Minnesota Timberwolves 1–0 1–0 2–0 2 0 101.0 97.0 OKC Oklahoma City Thunder 1–0 0–1 1–1 1 1 104.0 107.0 POR Portland Trail Blazers 1–0 0–1 1–1 1 1 101.0 100.5 UTA Utah Jazz 0–1 1–0 1–1 1 1 87.0 96.0 Total 4–1 2–3 6–4 6 4 100.1 101.6 Pacific Division GSW Golden State Warriors 1–0 0–1 1–1 1 1 107.5 111.5 LAC Los Angeles Clippers 0–0 0–0 0–0 0 0 0.0 0.0 LAL Los Angeles Lakers 0–0 0–0 0–0 0 0 0.0 0.0 PHX Phoenix Suns 0–0 0–0 0–0 0 0 0.0 0.0 SAC Sacramento Kings 0–0 0–0 0–0 0 0 0.0 0.0 Total 0–0 0–0 0–0 0 0 0.0 0.0 Southwest Division DAL Dallas Mavericks 0–0 0–0 0–0 0 0 0.0 0.0 HOU Houston Rockets 0–0 0–0 0–0 0 0 0.0 0.0 MEM Memphis Grizzlies 0–0 0–0 0–0 0 0 0.0 0.0 NOP New Orleans Pelicans 0–0 0–0 0–0 0 0 0.0 0.0 SAS San Antonio Spurs 0–0 0–0 0–0 0 0 0.0 0.0 Total 0–0 0–0 0–0 0 0 0.0 0.0 Conference total 0–0 0–0 0–0 0 0 0.0 0.0 Detailed records border:solid 1px #aaa Detailed records Net. Television network H Home record A Away record T Overall record PER Winning percentage PS Average points scored PA Average points allowed ABC 0–0 0–0 0–0 0 0 0.0 0.0 ESPN 0–1 1–0 1–1 1 1 106.0 97.0 NBA TV 0–0 1–0 1–0 1 0 106.0 105.0 TNT 0–0 0–0 0–0 0 0 0.0 0.0 CSN Chicago 1–1 1–0 2–1 2 1 95.0 96.0 WGN-TV 0–0 2–0 2–0 2 0 105.0 92.5 WPWR-TV 0–0 0–0 0–0 0 0 0.0 0.0 Total 27–14 23–18 50–32 50 32 0.0 0.0 Record when... A.H Ahead at half B.H Behind at half T.H Tied at half A.3rd Ahead after 3rd Quarter B.3rd Behind after 3rd Quarter T.3rd Tied after 3rd Quarter In OT In Overtime Total 3–0 1–1 0–0 3–0 0–1 1–0 0–1 4–1 Month H Home record A Away record T Overall record PER Winning percentage PS Average points scored PA Average points allowed October 0–1 1–0 1–1 1 1 106.0 97.0 November 2–2 8–3 10–5 10 5 0.0 0.0 December 6–3 5–1 11–4 11 4 0.0 0.0 January 5–5 3–4 8–9 8 9 0.0 0.0 February 5–1 2–2 7–3 7 3 0.0 0.0 March 6–2 2–5 8–7 8 7 0.0 0.0 April 3–0 2–3 5–3 5 3 0.0 0.0 Total 27–14 23–18 50–32 50 32 0.0 0.0 Day of week H Home record A Away record T Overall record PER Winning percentage PS Average points scored PA Average points allowed Sunday 0–0 0–0 0–0 0 0 0.0 0.0 Monday 0–0 0–0 0–0 0 0 0.0 0.0 Tuesday 1–0 0–0 1–0 1 0 98.0 90.0 Wednesday 0–0 2–0 2–0 2 0 99.5 83.0 Thursday 0–0 0–0 0–0 0 0 0.0 0.0Friday 0–1 0–0 0–1 0 1 108.0 114.0 Saturday 0–0 1–0 1–0 1 0 106.0 105.0 Total 27–14 23–18 50–32 50 32 0.0 0.0 Preseason Transactions Preseason roster changes background:#c41e3a; color:white; border:2px solid #000; border: #aaa 1px solid Additions On October 27, the Bulls exercised a third-year team option for Tony Snell.Bulls exercise option on Snell http://www.nba.com/bulls/news/bulls-exercise-option-snell NBA.com Turner Sports Interactive, Inc October 30, 2014 October 27, 2014 Trades None Departures On October 18, the Bulls waived Kim English, Ben Hansbrough, and Solomon Jones.Bulls waive English, Hansbrough and Jones http://www.nba.com/bulls/news/bulls-waive-english-hansbrough-and-jones NBA.com Turner Sports Interactive, Inc October 18, 2014 October 18, 2014 Game log Chicago Bulls yes 2015 Total: 4–4 (home: 3–2; road: 1–2) Chicago Bulls Preseason yes no 3 2 1 2 |- style="background-color:#fcc;" | 1 | October 67:00 pm | Washington | 20141006 WASCHI 81 85 | Nikola Mirotić (17) | Pau Gasol (8) | Kirk Hinrich (6) | United Center21,047 | 0–1 |- style="background-color:#fcc;" | 2 | October 76:30 pm | @ Detroit | 20141007 CHIDET 109 111 1 | Brooks & Butler (18) | Pau Gasol (10) | Pau Gasol (5) | The Palace of Auburn Hills11,081 | 0–2 |- style="background-color:#cfc;" | 3 | October 117:30 pm | @ Milwaukee | 20141011 CHIMIL 91 85 | Pau Gasol (20) | Pau Gasol (11) | Butler & Rose (4) | BMO Harris Bradley Center10,769 | 1–2 |- style="background-color:#cfc;" | 4 | October 137:00 pm | Denver | 20141013 DENCHI 110 90 | Jimmy Butler (21) | Butler & Noah (6) | Derrick Rose (5) | United Center21,503 | 2–2 |- style="background-color:#cfc;" | 5 | October 167:00 pm | Atlanta | 20141016 ATLCHI 85 84 | Jimmy Butler (29) | Joakim Noah (13) | Kirk Hinrich (6) | United Center21,405 | 3–2 |- style="background-color:#cfc;" | 6 | October 197:00 pm | Charlotte | 20141019 CHACHI 101 96 | Kirk Hinrich (26) | Gasol & Gibson (10) | Pau Gasol (4) | United Center21,739 | 4–2 |- style="background-color:#fcc;" | 7 | October 206:00 pm | @ Cleveland | 20141020 CHICLE 98 107 | Derrick Rose (30) | Pau Gasol (8) | Joakim Noah (5) | Schottenstein Center19,049 | 4–3 |- style="background-color:#fcc;" | 8 | October 247:00 pm | Minnesota | 20141024 MINCHI 112 113 | Derrick Rose (27) | Joakim Noah (17) | Joakim Noah (9) | Scottrade Center10,121 | 4–4 chi yes 2015 Game summaries On October 6, Chicago would begin its preseason in the United Center against the Washington Wizards, the very team that eliminated the Bulls in five games in the first round of the 2014 NBA Playoffs.Singer Mike Rose, Bulls ready to 'start again' in tomorrow's preseason opener http://www.csnchicago.com/bulls/rose-bulls-ready-start-again-tomorrows-preseason-opener https://archive.today/20141006000913/http://www.csnchicago.com/bulls/rose-bulls-ready-start-again-tomorrows-preseason-opener dead October 6, 2014 CSNChicago.com CSN Chicago October 5, 2014 October 5, 2014 In the midst of a 12-game win streak in preseason games, it ended with an 81–85 loss to the Wizards.Johnson K. Wizards snap Bulls' 12-game preseason win streak http://www.redeyechicago.com/sports/ct-web-bulls-wizards-spt-1007-20141007,0,7129500.story RedEyeChicago.com RedEye October 6, 2014 October 6, 2014 At one point in the game, Noah and Wizards' forward Paul Pierce were in a brief scuffle with each other.Mustard Extra Joakim Noah and Paul Pierce got into a shoving match https://www.si.com/extra-mustard/2014/10/06/joakim-noah-paul-pierce-wizards-bulls-shoving SI.com Sports Illustrated October 6, 2014 October 6, 2014 The confrontation had occurred after Pierce committed a hard foul on Butler, leading Thibodeau to try to break them up.Noah, Pierce Exchange Shoves, Wizards Beat Bulls https://abcnews.go.com/Sports/wireStory/noah-pierce-exchange-shoves-wizards-beat-bulls-26008511 ABC News Associated Press October 6, 2014 Chicago October 6, 2014 The game was televised locally on CSN Chicago.Wizards at Bulls – October 6, 2014: Broadcast Information http://www.nba.com/games/20141006/WASCHI/gameinfo.html#nbaGIradio NBA.com NBA October 6, 2014 October 6, 2014 After the game, Noah and Pierce were fined $15,000 each, and four Wizards players were suspended for one regular season game for leaving the bench.Four Wizards players suspended over altercation against Bulls https://www.si.com/nba/2014/10/08/wizards-suspended-bulls-joakim-noah-paul-pierce SI.com Sports Illustrated October 8, 2014 October 8, 2014 In the next game, the Bulls met their divisional rival, the Detroit Pistons, at The Palace of Auburn Hills on October 7. Unfortunately, the Bulls would lose in overtime, being defeated 109–111.Mayo David Pistons 111, Bulls 109 (OT): Greg Monroe leads victory in preseason opener http://www.mlive.com/pistons/index.ssf/2014/10/pistons_111_bulls_109_ot_greg_2.html MLive.com Booth Newspapers October 7, 2014 October 7, 2014 Thibodeau played it safe and sat Noah out of the game against the Pistons.Johnson K. Bulls, without Noah, trail Pistons at half http://www.chicagotribune.com/sports/basketball/bulls/ct-bulls-spt-1008-20141008-story.html ChicagoTribune.com Chicago Tribune October 7, 2014 October 7, 2014 While the game was televised locally on CSN Chicago, it was also televised nationally on NBA TV.Bulls at Pistons – October 7, 2014: Broadcast Information http://www.nba.com/games/20141007/CHIDET/gameinfo.html#nbaGIRadio NBA.com NBA October 7, 2014 October 7, 2014 On October 11, the Bulls' next opponent would be the Milwaukee Bucks at the BMO Harris Bradley Center. Chicago defeated the Bucks 91–85 for their first victory of the preseason. Gasol led the way, accumulating a double-double with 20 points and 11 rebounds.Cowley Joe Derrick Rose finds range as Bulls beat Bucks http://www.suntimes.com/sports/30395082-579/derrick-rose-finds-range-as-bulls-beat-bucks.html SunTimes.com Chicago Sun-Times October 11, 2014 Milwaukee October 11, 2014 However, Dunleavy would miss the game due to left knee soreness.Friedell Nick Dunleavy (knee) out vs. Bucks https://www.espn.com/blog/chicago/bulls/post/_/id/20337/dunleavy-knee-out-vs-bucks ESPNChicago.com ESPN October 11, 2014 Milwaukee October 11, 2014 The game was televised on WGN and NBA TV.Bulls at Bucks – October 11, 2014: Broadcast Information http://www.nba.com/games/20141011/CHIMIL/gameinfo.html#nbaGIRadio NBA.com NBA October 11, 2014 October 11, 2014 For the Bulls fourth preseason game, they played the Denver Nuggets at home on October 13. In the game, Chicago had trailed by as many as 21 points in the second quarter, but to come back to tie the game at the end of the half.Strotman Mark Second quarter surge sets the tone in Bulls' win over Nuggets http://www.csnchicago.com/bulls/second-quarter-surge-sets-tone-bulls-win-over-nuggets CSNChicago.com Comcast SportsNet Chicago October 13, 2014 October 13, 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20141017021327/http://www.csnchicago.com/bulls/second-quarter-surge-sets-tone-bulls-win-over-nuggets October 17, 2014 dead mdy-all The Bulls would have their way in the second half, outscoring Denver 81–40. With Butler scoring 21 points, the Bulls defeated the Nuggets in a 110–90 blowout victory.Fluck Adam Butler leads Bulls past Nuggets http://www.nba.com/bulls/news/butler-leads-bulls-past-nuggets NBA.com Turner Sports Interactive, Inc October 13, 2014 Chicago October 13, 2014 Dunleavy returned to play with Chicago after missing the previous game.Johnson K. Bulls Game Day: Dunleavy returns vs. Nuggets http://www.chicagotribune.com/sports/basketball/bulls/ct-bulls-spt-1014-20141014-story.html ChicagoTribune.com Chicago Tribune October 13, 2014 October 13, 2014 The game was broadcast on CSN Chicago.Nuggets at Bulls – October 13, 2014: Broadcast Information http://www.nba.com/games/20141013/DENCHI/gameinfo.html#nbaGIRadio NBA.com NBA October 13, 2014 October 13, 2014 Chicago would start the second half of the preseason playing the Atlanta Hawks on October 16. The Bulls barely managed to defeat the Hawks by a score of 85–84 after Butler drained a three-point buzzer beater at the end of the game.Cowley Joe Jimmy Butler hits game-winning 3-pointer, leads Bulls with 29 points vs. Hawks http://www.suntimes.com/photos/galleries/30486550-417/jimmy-butler-hits-game-winning-3-pointer-leads-bulls-with-29-points-vs-hawks.html SunTimes.com Chicago Sun-Times October 16, 2014 October 16, 2014 Dunleavy would miss his second preseason game after slipping on a wet spot at a practice session the day before.Friedell Nick Will Bulls start McDermott over Dunleavy? https://www.espn.com/blog/chicago/bulls/post/_/id/20403/will-bulls-start-mcdermott-over-dunleavy ESPNChicago.com ESPN October 16, 2014 Chicago October 16, 2014 Instead, McDermott would start for Dunleavy.Johnson K. With Mike Dunleavy out, Doug McDermott starts for Bulls http://www.chicagotribune.com/sports/basketball/bulls/ct-bulls-spt-1017-20141016-story.html ChicagoTribune.com Chicago Tribune October 16, 2014 October 16, 2014 The game was televised locally on CSN Chicago.Hawks at Bulls – October 16, 2014: Broadcast Information http://www.nba.com/games/20141016/ATLCHI/gameinfo.html#nbaGIRadio NBA.com NBA October 16, 2014 October 16, 2014 thumb|right|Kirk Hinrich (right) led the Bulls to their fourth consecutive preseason victory. On October 19, the Bulls played the Charlotte Hornets in what would be Chicago's sixth preseason game. Despite a dangerous Hornets surge in the fourth quarter, the Bulls were successful in defeating Charlotte by a score of 101–96.Fluck Adam Hinrich's 26 leads Bulls past Hornets http://www.nba.com/bulls/news/hinrichs-26-leads-bulls-past-hornets NBA.com Turner Sports Interactive, Inc October 19, 2014 Chicago October 19, 2014 It was aired locally on WGN and nationally on NBA TV.Hornets at Bulls – October 19, 2014: Broadcast Information http://www.nba.com/games/20141019/CHACHI/gameinfo.html#nbaGIRadio NBA.com Turner Sports Interactive, Inc October 19, 2014 October 19, 2014 Following a slipping incident, Dunleavy would return to action once more.McCarthy Jack Bulls get Mike Dunleavy back for Hornets game on Sunday http://www.chicagotribune.com/sports/basketball/bulls/chi-bulls-mike-dunleavy-ready-to-play-sunday-vs-hornets-20141018-story.html ChicagoTribune.com Chicago Tribune October 19, 2014 October 18, 2014 However, Butler would sprain his left thumb in the game.Bulls guard Butler sprains left thumb http://www.kansascity.com/sports/article3078020.html The Kansas City Star Associated Press October 19, 2014 Chicago October 19, 2014 The next day, Chicago met up with divisional opponent, the Cleveland Cavaliers, who saw the return of LeBron James, and would play at the Schottenstein Center in Columbus, Ohio.Fedor Chris What time is the Cleveland Cavaliers vs. Chicago Bulls game? What channel is it on? http://www.cleveland.com/cavs/index.ssf/2014/10/what_time_is_the_cleveland_cav_3.html Cleveland.com The Plain Dealer October 20, 2014 Columbus October 20, 2014 Butler would sit out due to the injury that he sustained the day before.Friedell Nick Butler out with sprained thumb https://www.espn.com/blog/chicago/bulls/post/_/id/20454/butler-out-for-remainder-of-game ESPN.com/Chicago ESPN Chicago October 20, 2014 October 19, 2014 Even though Rose scored 30 points, the Bulls were not able to defeat the Cavaliers, losing 98–107.Fluck Adam Bulls fall to Cavs despite Rose's 30 http://www.nba.com/bulls/news/bulls-fall-cavs-despite-roses-30 NBA.com Turner Sports Interactive, Inc October 20, 2014 Columbus October 20, 2014 The game was broadcast locally on CSN Chicago and nationally on NBA TV.Bulls at Cavs – October 20, 2014: Broadcast Information http://www.nba.com/games/20141020/CHICLE/gameinfo.html#nbaGIRadio NBA.com Turner Sports Interactive, Inc October 20, 2014 October 20, 2014 In its last preseason game, Chicago played the Minnesota Timberwolves on October 24 at the Scottrade Center in St. Louis, Missouri.Cowley Joe Preseason ends with loss, but Tom Thibodeau is just getting started http://www.suntimes.com/sports/basketball/bulls/30635618-579/preseason-ends-with-loss-but-tom-thibodeau-is-just-getting-started.html#.VEtbm_nF8qd SunTimes.com Chicago Sun-Times October 24, 2014 St. Louis October 24, 2014 The Bulls would lose by a score of 112–113 after the Timberwolves came back from being down by 13 points.Fallstrom R. Timberwolves overcome 13-point deficit, beat Bulls 113–112 in preseason finale http://www.startribune.com/sports/wolves/280386152.html?page=all&prepage=1&c=y#continue StarTribune.com Star Tribune October 24, 2014 St. Louis October 24, 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20141025075223/http://www.startribune.com/sports/wolves/280386152.html?page=all&prepage=1&c=y#continue October 25, 2014 dead mdy-all Butler would miss his second game while recovering from his injury.Johnson K. Jimmy Butler to miss Bulls' exhibition finale http://www.chicagotribune.com/sports/basketball/bulls/chi-jimmy-butler-sprained-thumb-20141021-story.html ChicagoTribune.com Chicago Tribune October 24, 2014 October 21, 2014 The game was televised locally on CSN Chicago.Timberwolves at Bulls – October 24, 2014: Broadcast Information http://www.nba.com/games/20141024/MINCHI/gameinfo.html#nbaGIRadio NBA.com Turner Sports Interactive, Inc October 24, 2014 October 24, 2014 Events On October 8, Thibodeau gathered the players for a two-hour practice session on a day that was originally scheduled to be an off-day.Padilla Doug Thibodeau gets Bulls' attention with surprise practice after back-to-back https://www.espn.com/blog/chicago/bulls/post/_/id/20314/thibs-gets-bulls-attention-with-surprise-practice ESPN.com ESPN October 8, 2014 Chicago October 8, 2014 On the same day, Noah purchased a new home in Lincoln Park.Goldsborough Bob Bulls' Joakim Noah pays almost $3 million for city pad http://www.chicagotribune.com/business/breaking/chi-bulls-center-joakim-noah-west-side-home-20141008-story.html ChicagoTribune.com Chicago Tribune October 8, 2014 October 8, 2014 Thibodeau allowed Rose to rest during an October 9 practice session, because he had lower body soreness.Friedell Nick Bulls give Derrick Rose a day off https://www.espn.com/blog/chicago/bulls/post/_/id/20326/bulls-give-derrick-rose-a-day-off ESPN.com ESPN October 9, 2014 Chicago October 9, 2014 The next day on October 10, Rose would return to practice.Johnson K. Rose returns to Bulls' practice http://www.chicagotribune.com/sports/basketball/bulls/chi-derrick-rose-returned-to-bulls-practice-20141010-story.html ChicagoTribune.com Chicago Tribune October 10, 2014 October 10, 2014 Thibodeau said, "[Rose was] doing well."Friedell Nick Derrick Rose back at practice 'doing well' https://www.espn.com/blog/chicago/bulls/post/_/id/20334/derrick-rose-back-at-practice-doing-well ESPN.com ESPN October 10, 2014 Chicago October 10, 2014 Regular season Transactions Regular season roster changes background:#c41e3a; color:white; border:2px solid #000; border: #aaa 1px solid Additions None Trades None Departures None Buildup +Performance in the previous five seasons Season Record Postseason Seeding 2009–10 41–41 First round 8th 2010–11 62–20 Conference finals 1st 2011–12 50–16 First round 1st 2012–13 45–37 Conference semifinals 5th 2013–14 48–34 First round 4th The Cleveland Cavaliers, being named as a serious championship contender, was said to be challenged by the Bulls.Peters Micah The Cleveland Cavaliers may win the title next year, but they'll have to go through the Chicago Bulls first http://ftw.usatoday.com/2014/07/cleveland-cavaliers-chicago-bulls-eastern-conference USAToday.com USA Today October 10, 2014 July 29, 2014 The reason was due to the Bulls' depth, defense, the addition of Gasol, and a healthy Rose. On October 1, Bleacher Report released an article stating that Rose and Butler were ranked number five as one of the best backcourts for the 2014–15 season.Hughes Grant Ranking the Best Backcourts in the NBA Entering 2014-15 Season http://bleacherreport.com/articles/2217072-ranking-the-best-backcourts-in-the-nba-entering-2014-15-season/page/8 https://web.archive.org/web/20141004065300/http://bleacherreport.com/articles/2217072-ranking-the-best-backcourts-in-the-nba-entering-2014-15-season/page/8 dead October 4, 2014 BleacherReport.com Bleacher Report October 5, 2014 October 1, 2014 In a pre-training camp article from Bleacher Report, the Bulls were predicted to go 58–24 for the regular season.Martin Josh NBA Predictions 2014-15: Win–loss Projections for Every Team, Pre-Training Camp http://bleacherreport.com/articles/2207017-nba-predictions-2014-15-win-loss-projections-for-every-team-pre-training-camp/page/16 https://web.archive.org/web/20140926080230/http://bleacherreport.com/articles/2207017-nba-predictions-2014-15-win-loss-projections-for-every-team-pre-training-camp/page/16 dead September 26, 2014 BleacherReport.com Bleacher Report September 27, 2014 September 22, 2014 Also before training camp, head coach Thibodeau was ranked number two in a Bleacher Report power ranking, being only behind Spurs head coach Gregg Popovich.Dorn John Power Ranking All 30 NBA Head Coaches Going into 2014-15 Training Camp http://bleacherreport.com/articles/2207716-power-ranking-all-30-nba-head-coaches-going-into-2014-15-training-camp/page/27 https://web.archive.org/web/20140928002932/http://bleacherreport.com/articles/2207716-power-ranking-all-30-nba-head-coaches-going-into-2014-15-training-camp/page/27 dead September 28, 2014 BleacherReport.com Bleacher Report September 27, 2014 September 24, 2014 In a USA Today article on October 2, the Bulls were projected to go 57–25, which is one win less than the Bleacher Report prediction, and would place the Bulls as number six in their "NBA Watchability Rankings" list.Joseph Adi Chicago Bulls: No. 6 in NBA Watchability Rankings https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/nba/bulls/2014/10/02/chicago-season-preview-watchability-rankings/16571159/ USAToday.com USA Today October 4, 2014 October 2, 2014 On the next day, a Bleacher Report article gave an 11/2 chance for the Bulls to win the NBA championship.Martin Josh Early NBA Preseason 2014-15 Title Odds for All 30 Teams http://bleacherreport.com/articles/2218369-early-nba-preseason-2014-15-title-odds-for-all-30-teams/page/28 https://web.archive.org/web/20141006172647/http://bleacherreport.com/articles/2218369-early-nba-preseason-2014-15-title-odds-for-all-30-teams/page/28 dead October 6, 2014 BleacherReport.com Bleacher Report October 5, 2014 October 3, 2014 On September 30, ESPN sportswriter Brian Windhorst cited several long-term problems with the Chicago Bulls with age and injury being a big issue.Windhorst Brian Bulls have lot to prove to themselves https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/11619862/chicago-bulls-lot-prove ESPN.com ESPN September 30, 2014 September 30, 2014 However, he did say that the addition of Gasol and McDermott "[is] the perfect antidote for the Bulls' offensive woes [the previous] season." Cody Westerlund, a sports editor for CBS Chicago.com, said that McDermott's playing time will be determined by his defense.Westerlund Cody Westerlund: Defense May Be McDermott's Ticket To Playing Time http://chicago.cbslocal.com/2014/10/04/westerlund-defense-may-be-mcdermotts-ticket-to-playing-time/ Chicago.CBSLocal.com CBS Chicago October 4, 2014 October 4, 2014 The 13th annual general managers' survey was released on October 22.Johnson K. Noah, Bulls earn support in NBA GMs poll http://www.chicagotribune.com/sports/basketball/bulls/chi-nba-general-managers-poll-20141022-story.html ChicagoTribune.com Chicago Tribune October 23, 2014 October 22, 2014 In the survey, the Bulls garnered 11.5% of the vote as being favored to win the NBA championship. Meanwhile, Noah received 35.7% of the votes as the regular season's predicted Defensive Player of the Year. McDermott was regarded by 14.3% of general managers as the biggest steal of the draft.Shuhmann John NBA.com 2014-15 GM Survey http://www.nba.com/news/features/john_schuhmann/nba-com-2014-15-gm-survey/index.html NBA.com Turner Sports Interactive, Inc October 23, 2014 October 22, 2014 Thibodeau was voted by 92.9% of general managers as the coach with "the best defensive schemes". October–November thumb|left|Derrick Rose sprained his left ankle on Halloween, and missed several games. This was after having a torn ACL in his left knee in the 2011–12 season and a torn meniscus in his right knee the previous season.Powers Scott Bulls' Derrick Rose tears ACL https://www.espn.com/chicago/nba/story/_/id/7866701/2012-nba-playoffs-chicago-bulls-derrick-rose-suffers-torn-acl-philadelphia-76ers ESPNChicago.com ESPN November 5, 2014 Chicago April 29, 2012Johnson K. C. Bulls' Rose is likely out for season https://www.chicagotribune.com/2013/11/25/bulls-rose-is-likely-out-for-season/ ChicagoTribune.com Chicago Tribune November 5, 2014 Los Angeles November 25, 2013 In their season opener on October 29, the Bulls defeated the rival New York Knicks at Madison Square Garden.Mahoney Brian Gasol, Bulls blow out Knicks in Rose's return http://www.nba.com/games/20141029/CHINYK/gameinfo.html#nbaGIlive NBA.com Turner Sports Interactive, Inc October 29, 2014 New York October 29, 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20150430045255/http://www.nba.com/games/20141029/CHINYK/gameinfo.html#nbaGIlive April 30, 2015 dead Winning in a 104–80 blowout, Taj Gibson was the leading scorer with 22 points. In Week 1 of Scott Howard-Cooper's "Rookie Ladder", Mirotić and McDermott were ranked numbers six and eight respectively.Howard-Cooper Scott Cards are stacked in favor for 76ers' Noel http://www.nba.com/2014/news/features/scott_howard_cooper/10/29/2014-15-rookie-ladder-week-1/index.html NBA.com Turner Sports Interactive, Inc November 26, 2014 October 29, 2014 On October 31, before their Halloween game, the Bulls were unable to deal a new contract with Butler before the deadline, which would make him a restricted free agent during the 2015 off-season.Wojnarowski Adrian Jimmy Butler rejects Bulls' final offer, plans to enter restricted free agency https://sports.yahoo.com/news/jimmy-butler-rejects-bulls--final-offer--plans-to-enter-restricted-free-agency-205721009.html Sports.Yahoo.com Yahoo! Sports October 31, 2014 October 31, 2014 That night, Chicago's home opener would enter overtime, where the Bulls lost 108–114.LeBron James (36 points), Cavs bounce back with OT win over Bulls https://www.espn.com/nba/recap?gameId=400578314 ESPN Associated Press October 31, 2014 Chicago October 31, 2014 During the game, Gibson faced an injury scare, while Rose left the court in the fourth quarter due to a sprained left ankle.Friedell Nick Derrick Rose on ankles: 'Don't worry' https://www.espn.com/chicago/nba/story/_/id/11799505/derrick-rose-chicago-bulls-sprains-left-ankle-vs-cavaliers ESPNChicago.com ESPN November 1, 2014 Chicago November 1, 2014 Entering November having split the first pair of games, Chicago played the Minnesota Timberwolves at Target Center. After missing two weeks, Butler was expected to miss another two-to-four weeks,Pollakoff Brett Bulls' Jimmy Butler to miss 2-4 weeks with thumb injury http://probasketballtalk.nbcsports.com/2014/10/29/bulls-jimmy-butler-to-miss-2-4-weeks-with-thumb-injury/ NBCSports.com NBC Sports November 1, 2014 October 29, 2014 but he returned to play against the Timberwolves.Mello Igor Bulls G Jimmy Butler set to make season debut Saturday http://fantasynews.cbssports.com/fantasybasketball/update/24778614/bulls-g-jimmy-butler-set-to-make-season-debut-saturday CBS Sports November 1, 2014 November 1, 2014 In the last second of the game, the Bulls were down by one when Butler was fouled by Andrew Wiggins and made both free throws to take the lead and win by a score of 106–105.Jimmy Butler nails two FTs in final second as Bulls edge Wolves https://www.espn.com/nba/recap?gameId=400578327 ESPN Associated Press November 1, 2014 Minneapolis November 1, 2014 At the end of the first week of the season, ESPN dropped the Bulls from number three to number five in the power rankings due to Rose's injury.Stein Marc Power Rankings: First impressions https://www.espn.com/nba/powerrankings/_/year/2015/week/1 ESPN.com ESPN November 7, 2014 November 3, 2014 On November 4, the Bulls took on the Orlando Magic. Even though Noah missed the game with an illness,Mello Igor Bulls C Joakim Noah will sit out game vs. Magic http://fantasynews.cbssports.com/fantasybasketball/update/24784073/bulls-c-joakim-noah-will-sit-out-game-vs-magic CBS Sports November 4, 2014 November 4, 2014 Chicago won 98–90 with Butler scoring 21 points.Fluck Adam Bulls improve to 3–1 with win over Magic http://www.nba.com/bulls/news/bulls-improve-3-1-win-over-magic NBA.com Turner Sports Interactive, Inc November 4, 2014 Chicago November 4, 2014 In their fifth game of the regular season, the Bulls defeated the Milwaukee Bucks at the BMO Harris Bradley Center by a score of 95–86.Rose returns, Bulls beat Bucks 95–86 http://www.nba.com/games/20141105/CHIMIL/gameinfo.html NBA.com Turner Sports Interactive, Inc November 5, 2014 Milwaukee November 5, 2014 While Noah missed his second game, Rose returned from his ankle injury.Friedell Nick Derrick Rose (ankles) returns in win https://www.espn.com/chicago/nba/story/_/id/11828430/derrick-rose-chicago-bulls-play-wednesday-vs-milwaukee-bucks ESPNChicago.com ESPN November 5, 2014 Milwaukee November 5, 2014 Rose's ankle injury would result in the cover of the November 5 edition of the Chicago Sun-Times calling him "Damaged goods".Massey Evan Derrick Rose: Chicago Paper Puts PG On Blast http://fansided.com/2014/11/05/derrick-rose-chicago-paper-puts-pg-blast/ Fansided.com Sports Illustrated November 6, 2014 November 5, 2014 In the Week 2 version of the Rookie Ladder, Mirotić rose to the fifth rank while McDermott stayed at number eight.Howard-Cooper Scott Noel keeps his No. 1 perch as new names enter fray http://www.nba.com/2014/news/features/scott_howard_cooper/11/05/2014-15-rookie-ladder-week-2/index.html NBA.com Turner Sports Interactive, Inc November 26, 2014 November 5, 2014 On November 7, with Rose on the inactive list, Dunleavy would lead the way for the Bulls to defeat the Philadelphia 76ers by a score of 118–115 at the Wells Fargo Center.Bulls at 76ers – November 7, 2014 http://www.nba.com/games/20141107/CHIPHI/gameinfo.html NBA.com Turner Sports Interactive, Inc November 7, 2014 November 7, 2014 The next day, Chicago was defeated for the second time in the season, against the Boston Celtics, 101–106.Emergency starter Evan Turner scores 19 as Celtics top Bulls https://www.espn.com/nba/recap?gameId=400578378 ESPN Associated Press November 9, 2014 Chicago November 8, 2014 In the ESPN power rankings, the Bulls fell to the number six rank.Stein Marc Power Rankings: Warriors are No. 1 https://www.espn.com/nba/powerrankings/_/year/2015/week/2 ESPN.com ESPN November 10, 2014 November 10, 2014 After facing difficulties with his ankles, Rose returned to action on November 10 and helped the Bulls defeat the Detroit Pistons by a score of 102–91.Rose returns, helps Bulls beat Pistons 102–91 https://www.espn.com/nba/recap?gameId=400578393 ESPN Associated Press November 10, 2014 Chicago November 10, 2014 In the Week 3 edition of the Rookie Ladder, McDermott fell to the number nine rank and Mirotić fell out altogether.Howard-Cooper Scott Exum makes way into mix as Parker takes over top spot http://www.nba.com/2014/news/11/12/2014-15-rookie-ladder-week-3/index.html NBA.com Turner Sports Interactive, Inc November 26, 2014 November 19, 2014 On November 13, Chicago defeated the Toronto Raptors in the Air Canada Centre at the expense of Rose.Harrison Ian Rose Hurts Hamstring, Bulls Beat Raptors 100–93 https://abcnews.go.com/Sports/wireStory/rose-hurts-hamstring-bulls-beat-raptors-100-93-26902746 ABC News November 14, 2014 Toronto November 14, 2014 He would leave in the fourth quarter because of an injured left hamstring.Friedell Nick Derrick Rose: Hammy injury 'minor' https://www.espn.com/chicago/nba/story/_/id/11872723/derrick-rose-chicago-bulls-exits-hamstring-injury ESPNChicago.com ESPN November 14, 2014 Toronto November 14, 2014 In a postgame conference, Noah would defend Rose by saying "everybody needs to chill...out."Bulls' Noah goes off: Rose critics 'need to chill the f* out' http://www.foxsports.com/nba/story/bulls-joakim-noah-defends-derrick-rose-slams-critics-in-postgame-comments-111314 Fox Sports November 13, 2014 November 13, 2014 Gasol would also defend him, saying "Everyone has [Rose's] back."McGraw Mike Gasol, Noah come to Rose's defense http://www.dailyherald.com/article/20141114/sports/141118900/ DailyHerald.com Daily Herald November 15, 2014 November 14, 2014 On November 14, it was reported by CBS Sports that Rose suffered a mild strain and that an MRI was unnecessary, calling it a day-to-day injury.d'Oliveira Sean Report: Bulls' Derrick Rose suffers mild strain, no MRI needed http://fantasynews.cbssports.com/fantasybasketball/update/24807087/report-bulls-derrick-rose-suffers-mild-strain-no-mri-needed CBS Sports November 14, 2014 November 14, 2014 The Bulls–Pacers rivalry would continue in Chicago's final home game of the month on November 15, as it was defeated by the injury-stricken Indiana Pacers, even though Butler scored a career-high 32 points.Trotto Sarah Pacers shake off injuries, beat Bulls 99-90 http://www.cbssports.com/nba/gametracker/recap/NBA_20141115_IND@CHI/pacers-shake-off-injuries-beat-bulls-99-90 CBS Sports Associated Press November 16, 2014 Chicago November 16, 2014 Chicago would continue to fall in the power rankings, being ranked number seven.Stein Marc Power Rankings: Rockets blast off http://espn.go.com/nba/powerrankings/_/year/2015/week/3 https://web.archive.org/web/20141118013055/http://espn.go.com/nba/powerrankings/_/year/2015/week/3 dead November 18, 2014 ESPN.com ESPN November 19, 2014 November 17, 2014 thumb|right|Sixth man Taj Gibson would suffer his first injury of the 2014–15 season with a sprained ankle on November 21, 2014, against the Portland Trail Blazers. Chicago's circus trip began on November 17. As put by the Los Angeles Times, the Los Angeles Clippers were "Bull-dozed" when Chicago won by a score of 105–89.Turner Broderick Clippers are Bull-dozed in 105–89 loss to Chicago http://www.latimes.com/sports/clippers/la-sp-clippers-bulls-20141118-story.html Los Angeles Times November 18, 2014 November 17, 2014 Gasol would not play due to a strained calf and Rose would continue to miss games because of his strained hamstring.Johnson K. C. Bulls' Pau Gasol a late scratch in LA with strained calf http://www.chicagotribune.com/sports/basketball/bulls/ct-pau-gasol-lakers-bulls-bits-spt-1118-20141117-story.html ChicagoTribune.com Chicago Tribune November 18, 2014 Los Angeles November 17, 2014Friedell Nick Hamstring sidelines Derrick Rose https://www.espn.com/chicago/nba/story/_/id/11892843/derrick-rose-chicago-bulls-misses-second-straight-game-due-injured-hamstring ESPNChicago.com ESPN November 18, 2014 Los Angeles November 18, 2014 On Week 4 of the Rookie Ladder, McDermott rose to the number seven rank.Howard-Cooper Scott Payton losing minutes -- and ground -- in rookie race http://www.nba.com/2014/news/features/scott_howard_cooper/11/19/2014-15-rookie-ladder-week-4/index.html NBA.com Turner Sports Interactive, Inc November 26, 2014 November 19, 2014 In the first game of a back-to-back, the Bulls would be dealt their first loss on the road by the upstart Sacramento Kings on November 20.DeMarcus Cousins, Kings halt Bulls' undefeated road streak https://www.espn.com/nba/recap?gameId=400578463 ESPN Associated Press November 21, 2014 Sacramento The next day, Business Insider called Rose's contract with the Bulls "a nightmare" for the organization, mentioning that he had only played in five of the first 12 games of the season and that he's being paid the most money on the team.Gaines Cork The Derrick Rose Contract Has Become A Nightmare For The Chicago Bulls http://www.businessinsider.com/derrick-rose-contract-chicago-bulls-2014-11 BusinessInsider.com Business Insider November 21, 2014 November 21, 2014 On the second night of a back-to-back, the Bulls lost to the Portland Trail Blazers.Peterson Anne Blazers rout short-handed Bulls 105–87 http://www.nba.com/games/20141121/CHIPOR/gameinfo.html NBA Turner Sports Interactive, Inc November 22, 2014 Portland November 22, 2014 During the game, Dunleavy was called for a Flagrant I when Damian Lillard was attempting to shoot a three-pointer,Harper Zach VIDEO: Bulls, Blazers get into a skirmish after Dunleavy flagrant http://www.cbssports.com/nba/eye-on-basketball/24827738/video-bulls-blazers-get-into-a-skirmish-after-mike-dunleavy-flagrant-1 CBS Sports November 22, 2014 November 22, 2014 which resulted in a skirmish and technical fouls being called on Blazer Wesley Matthews and Brooks. Furthermore, Gibson suffered a sprained ankle in the third quarter and did not come back to the court; Hinrich was out with a chest contusion.Friedell Nick Bulls' Taj Gibson sprains ankle https://www.espn.com/chicago/nba/story/_/id/11917901/taj-gibson-chicago-bulls-exits-sprained-left-ankle ESPNChicago.com ESPN November 22, 2014 Portland November 22, 2014d'Oliveira Sean Bulls rule Derrick Rose, Pau Gasol, Kirk Hinrich out Friday http://fantasynews.cbssports.com/fantasybasketball/update/24826651/bulls-rule-derrick-rose-pau-gasol-kirk-hinrich-out-friday CBS Sports November 22, 2014 November 21, 2014 Due to Chicago's continuing struggles, the Bulls declined to the number nine rank of the power rankings.Stein Marc Power Rankings: Warriors rule again https://www.espn.com/nba/powerrankings/_/year/2015/week/4 ESPN.com ESPN November 24, 2014 November 24, 2014 On November 24, the Bulls defeated the Utah Jazz.Rose, Gasol return as Bulls edge Jazz https://www.foxnews.com/sports/rose-gasol-return-as-bulls-edge-jazz/ FoxNews.com Fox News November 25, 2014 Salt Lake City November 25, 2014 In a report by CBS Sports, it was said that the Bulls were one of seven teams interested in shooting guard Ray Allen, who averaged 9.6 points per game with the Miami Heat in the 2013–14 season.Wise Brandon Report: Cavs, Bulls, Spurs among seven teams interested in Ray Allen http://fantasynews.cbssports.com/fantasybasketball/update/24837400/cavs-bulls-spurs-among-seven-teams-interested-in-ray-allen CBS Sports December 25, 2014 November 24, 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20141223073343/http://fantasynews.cbssports.com/fantasybasketball/update/24837400/cavs-bulls-spurs-among-seven-teams-interested-in-ray-allen December 23, 2014 dead mdy-all After a returning Gasol made one-of-two free throws with 3.2 seconds left in the game, Gordon Hayward would miss a three pointer at the end of the game, giving the Bulls a 97–95 win. Rose would also return for the Bulls, scoring 18 points in the game.Friedell Nick Thibs: Rose is 'not real comfortable' https://www.espn.com/chicago/nba/story/_/id/11933327/derrick-rose-pau-gasol-chicago-bulls-lineup-utah-jazz ESPNChicago.com ESPN November 25, 2014 Salt Lake City November 25, 2014 The next day, Chicago lost to the Denver Nuggets by a score of 109–114.Groke Nick Behind Ty Lawson, Nuggets reach .500 with win over Chicago Bulls http://www.denverpost.com/nuggets/ci_27013911/nuggets-reach-500-victory-over-chicago-bulls DenverPost.com The Denver Post November 25, 2014 Denver November 25, 2014 In the game, Hinrich would return from his chest injury to play.Kirk Hinrich: Kirk Hinrich (chest) plays well in return http://www.rotoworld.com/content/playerpages/playerbreakingnews.asp?sport=NBA&id=933&line=245886&spln=1 Rotoworld Rotoworld.com November 28, 2014 November 26, 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20141221122241/http://www.rotoworld.com/content/playerpages/playerbreakingnews.asp?sport=NBA&id=933&line=245886&spln=1 December 21, 2014 dead Furthermore, Noah would join Gibson on the injured list as he sat out with a sore left knee and an eye abrasion.Kelly Michael Bulls: Joakim Noah, Taj Gibson ruled out vs. Nuggets http://www.csnchicago.com/bulls/bulls-joakim-noah-taj-gibson-ruled-out-vs-nuggets CSNChicago.com Comcast SportsNet Chicago November 25, 2014 Denver November 25, 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20141209231424/http://www.csnchicago.com/bulls/bulls-joakim-noah-taj-gibson-ruled-out-vs-nuggets December 9, 2014 dead mdy-all In the first half, Rose would leave the game as issues with his left hamstring resurfaced.White R. J. Bulls PG Derrick Rose injures hamstring, will not return http://fantasynews.cbssports.com/fantasybasketball/update/24840707/bulls-pg-derrick-rose-injures-hamstring-will-not-return CBS Sports November 25, 2014 November 25, 2014 On November 26, Mirotić would return to the Rookie Ladder on Week 5 being ranked number ten while McDermott dropped out.Howard-Cooper Scott Papanikolaou, Harris playing crucial roles for winners http://www.nba.com/2014/news/features/scott_howard_cooper/11/26/2014-15-rookie-ladder-week-5/index.html NBA.com Turner Sports Interactive, Inc November 27, 2014 November 26, 2014 At TD Garden, the Bulls defeated the Boston Celtics behind Butler's 22 points, winning by a score of 109–102.Johnson K. C. Friday's recap: Bulls 109, Celtics 102 http://www.chicagotribune.com/sports/basketball/bulls/ct-gameday-bulls-celtics-spt-1129-20141128-story.html ChicagoTribune.com Chicago Tribune November 28, 2014 November 28, 2014 Besides Gibson who was still injured, Noah would return to play, accumulating 15 points and 14 rebounds.Friedell Nick Derrick Rose: Just need to play https://www.espn.com/chicago/nba/story/_/id/11949471/derrick-rose-joakim-noah-back-starting-lineup-chicago-bulls ESPNChicago.com ESPN November 28, 2014 Boston November 28, 2014 On November 30, the Bulls would end its circus trip with a decisive 102–84 victory against the Brooklyn Nets.Butler, Bulls top Nets 102–84 https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/nba/2014/11/30/butler-bulls-top-nets-102-84/19712181/ USA Today Associated Press December 2, 2014 New York November 30, 2014 Chicago would be led by Butler's 26 points and Gasol's 25 points. The team would have its second winning record in its circus trip (4–3) since the retirement of Michael Jordan. With November closing, the Bulls rose by one rank to number eight in the power rankings.Stein Marc Power Rankings: Warriors or Griz? https://www.espn.com/nba/powerrankings/_/year/2015/week/5 ESPN.com ESPN December 2, 2014 December 1, 2014 Butler received recognition for his performance in October and November and was named the Eastern Conference Player of the Month.Strotman Mark Bulls: Jimmy Butler named Eastern Conference Player of the Month http://www.csnchicago.com/bulls/bulls-jimmy-butler-named-eastern-conference-player-month CSNChicago.com Comcast SportsNet Chicago December 4, 2014 December 3, 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20150923213103/http://www.csnchicago.com/bulls/bulls-jimmy-butler-named-eastern-conference-player-month September 23, 2015 dead mdy-all December thumb|left|After going 2–3 at home in the months of October and November, the Bulls would turn it around, going 6–3 at the United Center in December. In its second overtime game of the regular season, Chicago was defeated by the Dallas Mavericks by a score of 129–132.Ellis, Mavs outlast Bulls in 2-OT https://www.foxnews.com/sports/ellis-mavs-outlast-bulls-in-2-ot/ FoxNews.com Fox News December 4, 2014 Chicago December 3, 2014 Unable to play, McDermott would be out with a right knee injury.Singer Mike Bulls' Doug McDermott out vs. Dallas with right knee injury http://www.csnchicago.com/bulls/bulls-doug-mcdermott-out-vs-dallas-right-knee-injury CSNChicago.com Comcast SportsNet Chicago December 4, 2014 December 2, 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20141206190037/http://www.csnchicago.com/bulls/bulls-doug-mcdermott-out-vs-dallas-right-knee-injury December 6, 2014 dead mdy-all However, the Bulls would make up for the loss by winning their league-high tenth road game against the Charlotte Hornets.Smith Sam Bulls get league high 10th road win http://www.nba.com/bulls/news/bulls-get-league-high-10th-road-win-charlotte NBA.com Turner Sports Interactive, Inc. December 4, 2014 December 4, 2014 Six weeks in, Mirotić would rise to the eighth rank of the Rookie Ladder.Howard-Cooper Scott One month in, and these rookies have yet to truly shine http://www.nba.com/2014/news/features/scott_howard_cooper/12/03/2014-15-rookie-ladder-week-6/index.html NBA.com Turner Sports Interactive, Inc December 4, 2014 December 3, 2014 On December 6, Chicago was defeated by the strong Golden State Warriors, who won their twelfth-straight game.Warriors put away Bulls, set franchise record with 12th straight win https://www.espn.com/nba/recap?gameId=400578581 ESPN Associated Press December 7, 2014 Chicago December 6, 2014 With the first week of December completed, the Bulls would fall to the tenth rank of the power rankings.Stein Marc Power Rankings: Warriors No. 1 again https://www.espn.com/nba/powerrankings/_/year/2015/week/6 ESPN.com ESPN December 11, 2014 December 8, 2014 On December 10, the Bulls blew-out the Nets once again by defeating them 105–80.Johnson K. 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Bulls get their act together defensively in 105-80 victory over Nets http://www.chicagotribune.com/sports/basketball/bulls/ct-bulls-defense-report-bulls-nets-spt-1211-20141210-story.html ChicagoTribune.com Chicago Tribune December 11, 2014 December 10, 2014 Moving on through the season, Mirotić rose to the number six rank on the Rookie Ladder.Howard-Cooper Scott Mr. Do-It-All McDaniels could join elite group of rookies http://www.nba.com/2014/news/features/scott_howard_cooper/12/10/2014-15-rookie-ladder-week-7/index.html NBA.com Turner Sports Interactive, Inc December 19, 2014 December 10, 2014 Led by Rose's 31 points, Chicago would defeat the Portland Trail Blazers to even and close the season series against each other.Derrick Rose leads Bulls over Trail Blazers with 31 points https://www.espn.com/nba/recap?gameId=400578620 ESPN Associated Press December 19, 2014 Chicago December 12, 2014 In the American Airlines Arena, the Bulls would limit the Miami Heat to 75 points as they defeated them.Goodman Joseph Miami Heat stalls in second half, falls to Chicago Bulls http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/nba/miami-heat/article4486917.html MiamiHerald.com The Miami Herald December 19, 2014 December 14, 2014 At the end of the week, the Bulls would be ranked number seven in the power rankings.Stein Marc Power Rankings: Streaking Warriors http://espn.go.com/nba/powerrankings/_/year/2015/week/7 https://web.archive.org/web/20141216182221/http://espn.go.com/nba/powerrankings/_/year/2015/week/7 dead December 16, 2014 ESPN.com ESPN December 19, 2014 December 15, 2014 Starting off the third week of December in Philips Arena, the Bulls would lose to the Atlanta Hawks.Horford, Hawks upend Bulls https://www.foxnews.com/sports/horford-hawks-upend-bulls/ FoxNews.com Fox News December 19, 2014 Atlanta December 15, 2014 In Week 8, Mirotić would continue to rise, being placed in the number four rank.Howard-Cooper Scott Parker's injury stings Bucks, but creates new ROY race http://www.nba.com/2014/news/features/scott_howard_cooper/12/17/2014-15-rookie-ladder-week-8/index.html NBA.com Turner Sports Interactive, Inc December 19, 2014 December 17, 2014 On December 18, Butler would best his career-high 32 points set the previous month by scoring 35 points in a victory against the New York Knicks.Jimmy Butler scores career-best 35 to help Bulls beat Knicks https://www.espn.com/nba/recap/_/id/400578671/gameId/400578671/new-york-knicks-vs-chicago-bulls ESPN Associated Press December 19, 2014 Chicago December 18, 2014 The next day, Chicago would end the Memphis Grizzlies' six-game winning streak with Butler scoring his fourth 30-point game of the season.Bulls Snap Grizzlies' Winning Streak With 103-97 Victory CBSChicago.com CBS Chicago Memphis December 19, 2014 In the power rankings, Chicago would stay put at number seven.Stein Marc Power Rankings: Blazers, Hawks rise https://www.espn.com/nba/powerrankings/_/year/2015/week/8 https://web.archive.org/web/20200907151029/http://www.espn.com/nba/powerrankings/_/year/2015/week/8 dead September 7, 2020 ESPN.com ESPN December 25, 2014 December 22, 2014 In the fourth week of December, the Bulls would defeat the then-Eastern Conference leader, the Toronto Raptors, by a score of 129–120 at home.Rose keys Bulls' big 4th in victory over Raptors https://www.si.com/game/6533871 SI.com Sports Illustrated December 24, 2014 Chicago December 22, 2014 December 25, 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20141225031333/http://www.si.com/game/6533871 dead The game featured a 49-point fourth quarter, which was the most points scored by the Bulls in their entire history. On December 23 at the Verizon Center, the Bulls defeated the Washington Wizards 99–91.Greenstein Teddy Bulls' Derrick Rose seals deal against Wizards with a flourish http://www.chicagotribune.com/sports/basketball/bulls/ct-derrick-rose-report-bulls-wizards-spt-1224-20141223-column.html ChicagoTribune.com Chicago Tribune December 24, 2014 Washington December 23, 2014 In Week 9 of the Rookie Ladder, Mirotić improved to the third rank.Howard-Cooper Scott Rondo trade gives Smart a fresh opportunity in Boston http://www.nba.com/2014/news/features/scott_howard_cooper/12/24/2014-15-rookie-ladder-week-9/index.html NBA.com Turner Sports Interactive, Inc December 25, 2014 December 24, 2014 Playing on Christmas Day, the Bulls would blowout the Los Angeles Lakers, winning by 20 points and winning a season-high five consecutive games.Seligman Andrew Pau Gasol Leads Bulls Past Lakers, 113-93 https://abcnews.go.com/Sports/wireStory/pau-gasol-leads-bulls-past-lakers-113-93-27833165 ABC News December 25, 2014 Chicago December 25, 2014 On December 27, led by a 33-point performance by Butler, Chicago defeated the New Orleans Pelicans, 107–100.Butler, Bulls drop Pelicans for sixth straight win https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/nba/2014/12/27/bulls-beat-pelicans-107-100-for-6th-straight-win/20957875/ USA Today Associated Press January 1, 2015 Chicago December 28, 2014 For his performance between December 22 and 28, Jimmy Butler would be named as the Eastern Conference Player of the Week.Bulls' Butler, Rockets' Harden named Players of the Week http://www.nba.com/2014/news/12/29/butler-harden-players-of-the-week/index.html NBA.com Turner Sports Interactive, Inc April 24, 2015 New York December 29, 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20141231164810/http://www.nba.com/2014/news/12/29/butler-harden-players-of-the-week/index.html December 31, 2014 dead Because of their winning streak, the Bulls would rise all the way to number one in the Power Rankings.Stein Marc Power Rankings: Charging Bulls https://www.espn.com/nba/powerrankings/_/year/2015/week/9 ESPN.com ESPN April 24, 2015 December 29, 2014 Chicago would continue its winning ways by narrowly defeating the Indiana Pacers on December 29.Johnson K. 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Monday's recap: Bulls 92, Pacers 90 http://www.chicagotribune.com/sports/basketball/bulls/ct-gameday-bulls-pacers-spt-1230-20141229-story.html ChicagoTribune.com Chicago Tribune January 6, 2014 December 29, 2014 After winning seven-straight games, the Bulls would fall as Brook Lopez scored a season-high 29 points for the Nets.Brook Lopez's season-best 29 help Nets cool off Bulls https://www.espn.com/nba/recap?gameId=400578759 ESPN.com Associated Press April 24, 2015 Chicago December 30, 2014 After the month of December came to a close, Mirotić was recognized for his performance and received the Eastern Conference Rookie of the Month of December.Mirotić, Wiggins named Kia rookies of the month http://www.nba.com/2015/news/01/05/bulls-mirotic-wolves-wiggins-rookies-of-month/index.html NBA.com Turner Sports Interactive, Inc April 24, 2015 New York January 5, 2015 https://web.archive.org/web/20150109070125/http://www.nba.com/2015/news/01/05/bulls-mirotic-wolves-wiggins-rookies-of-month/index.html January 9, 2015 dead January thumb|right|Pau Gasol would score a career-high 46 points against the Milwaukee Bucks on January 10. Kicking off the year of 2015, the Bulls would set a franchise record by blocking 18 shots against the Nuggets and eventually winning.Derrick Rose's strong finish powers Bulls by Nuggets https://www.espn.com/nba/recap?gameId=400578774 ESPN.com Associated Press April 24, 2015 Chicago January 1, 2015 In the second game of the year, Gasol would lead the Bulls to an overtime victory against the Celtics with 29 points and 16 rebounds.Trotto Sarah Gasol helps Bulls beat Celtics 109-104 in overtime http://www.cbssports.com/nba/gametracker/recap/NBA_20150103_BOS@CHI/gasol-helps-bulls-beat-celtics-109-104-in-overtime CBSSports.com Associated Press April 24, 2015 Chicago January 4, 2015 With the first week of 2015 over, Chicago would decline to number three in the power rankings.Stein Marc Power Rankings: Hawks take top spot https://www.espn.com/nba/powerrankings/_/year/2015/week/10 ESPN.com ESPN April 24, 2015 January 5, 2015 After a moment of silence for ESPN sportscaster Stuart Scott, who died on January 4 from cancer, the Bulls would defeat the Houston Rockets.Seligman Andrew Gasol scores 27, Butler has 22 as Bulls beat Rockets 114-105 http://www.nba.com/games/20150105/HOUCHI/gameinfo.html#nbaGIlive NBA.com Associated Press May 2, 2015 Chicago January 5, 2015 Then on January 7, the Bulls would be defeated by the Jazz after being held to a season-low point total with 28-of-84 (33.3 percent) shooting.Jackson John Favors leads Jazz past cold-shooting Bulls 97-77 http://www.nba.com/games/20150107/UTACHI/gameinfo.html#nbaGIlive NBA.com Associated Press May 2, 2015 Chicago January 8, 2015 Chicago would lose back-to-back games for the first time since November 20–21, 2014, against the Wizards.White Joseph Wall finally beats Rose as Wizards top Bulls, 102-86 http://www.nba.com/games/20150109/CHIWAS/gameinfo.html#nbaGIlive NBA.com Associated Press May 2, 2015 Washington January 10, 2015 On January 10, the Bulls would defeat the Bucks after a big outing by Gasol that produced a career-high 46 points for the big man.Cohen Jay Gasol powers Bulls past Bucks, 95-87 http://www.nba.com/games/20150110/MILCHI/gameinfo.html#nbaGIlive NBA.com Associated Press May 2, 2015 Chicago January 10, 2015 https://web.archive.org/web/20150506050109/http://www.nba.com/games/20150110/MILCHI/gameinfo.html#nbaGIlive May 6, 2015 dead In the power rankings, Chicago would fall to number five.Stein Marc Power Rankings: Hawks flying high http://espn.go.com/nba/powerrankings/_/week/11 https://web.archive.org/web/20100128163106/http://espn.go.com/nba/powerrankings/_/week/11 dead January 28, 2010 ESPN.com ESPN May 2, 2015 January 12, 2015 Despite a good performance, the Bulls would fall to the Magic 114–121.Ladewski Paul Magic shoot 59 percent in 121-114 victory over Bulls http://www.nba.com/games/20150112/ORLCHI/gameinfo.html#nbaGIlive NBA.com Associated Press May 2, 2015 Chicago January 13, 2015 Even though Rose would score 32 points, Chicago would continue to struggle after losing to the Wizards twice in five days.Seligman Andrew Pierce's 22 points lead Wizards over Rose, Bulls, 105-99 http://www.nba.com/games/20150114/WASCHI/gameinfo.html#nbaGIlive NBA.com Associated Press May 2, 2015 Chicago January 14, 2015 With Noah out with a sprained ankle, the Bulls would defeat the Celtics on January 16 behind a Rose double double.Alden Doug Rose's double-double leads Bulls over Celtics 119-103 http://www.nba.com/games/20150116/CHIBOS/gameinfo.html#nbaGIlive NBA.com ESPN May 2, 2015 Boston January 16, 2015 The next day, the Atlanta Hawks, who were on an eleven-game winning streak at the time, would defeat Chicago in the United Center for the first time since May 2, 2011.Cohen Jay Hawks beat Bulls 107-99 for 12th straight win http://www.nba.com/games/20150117/ATLCHI/gameinfo.html#nbaGIlive NBA.com Associated Press May 2, 2015 Chicago January 17, 2015 Chicago's descent in the power rankings would continue as the team fell to number eleven.Stein Marc Power Rankings: Hawks' hot streak http://espn.go.com/nba/powerrankings/_/week/12 https://web.archive.org/web/20100204204107/http://espn.go.com/nba/powerrankings/_/week/12 dead February 4, 2010 ESPN.com ESPN May 2, 2015 January 19, 2015 After losing to Atlanta, the Bulls would lose to divisional opponent Cavaliers on January 19.Withers Tom LeBron scores 26, Cavaliers roll to 108-94 win over Bulls http://www.nba.com/games/20150119/CHICLE/gameinfo.html#nbaGIlive NBA.com Associated Press May 2, 2015 Cleveland January 19, 2015 Despite a rough stretch, the Bulls would blow out the defending champion San Antonio Spurs.Seligman Andrew Derrick Rose scores 22, struggling Bulls beat Spurs 104-81 http://www.nba.com/games/20150122/SASCHI/gameinfo.html#nbaGIlive NBA.com Associated Press May 2, 2015 Chicago January 23, 2015 On January 23, the Bulls would top the other Texan team in Dallas aided by the 40 points that the backcourt duo of Rose and Butler put up.Dixon Schuyler Rose, Butler score 20 each as Bulls top Mavericks 102-98 http://www.nba.com/games/20150123/CHIDAL/gameinfo.html#nbaGIlive NBA.com Associated Press May 2, 2015 Dallas January 24, 2015 However, the Bulls would lose their next game to the Heat on Sunday.Seligman Andrew Wade, Bosh, Whiteside lead Heat over Bulls 96-84 http://www.nba.com/games/20150125/MIACHI/gameinfo.html#nbaGIlive NBA.com Associated Press May 2, 2015 Chicago January 25, 2015 Because Chicago defeated the Spurs, the Bulls rose to number nine in the power rankings.Stein Marc Power Rankings: Hawks or Warriors? http://espn.go.com/nba/powerrankings/_/week/13 https://web.archive.org/web/20100206132311/http://espn.go.com/nba/powerrankings/_/week/13 dead February 6, 2010 ESPN.com ESPN May 2, 2015 January 26, 2015 On January 27, the Bulls would miraculously defeat the Warriors with Rose's game-winning field goal with seven seconds left in overtime.Gonzalez Antonio Rose's shot lifts Bulls over Warriors 113-111 in overtime http://www.nba.com/games/20150127/CHIGSW/gameinfo.html#nbaGIlive NBA.com Associated Press May 2, 2015 Oakland January 28, 2015 February March The Bulls would start March going up against the Clippers. Injury would strike again as Butler would sprain his elbow he would have an MRI revealing that Butler would miss 3–4 weeks. Despite Butlers injury there were positives as Nikola Mirotic would shine and score 29 points. April Game log Chicago Bulls 2015 Total: 50–32 (home: 27–14; road: 23–18) Chicago Bulls October yes 0 1 1 0 |- style="background-color:#cfc;" | 1 | October 297:00 pm | @ New York | 20141029 CHINYK 104 80 | Taj Gibson (22) | Pau Gasol (11) | Aaron Brooks (6) | Madison Square Garden19,812 | 1–0 |-style="background-color:#fcc;" | 2 | October 317:00 pm | Cleveland | 20141031 CLECHI 108 114 1 | Hinrich & Rose (20) | Joakim Noah (13) | Mike Dunleavy Jr. (8) | United Center22,879 | 1–1 Chicago Bulls November 2 2 8 3 |- style="background-color:#cfc;" | 3 | November 17:00 pm | @ Minnesota | 20141101 CHIMIN 106 105 | Jimmy Butler (24) | Joakim Noah (11) | Aaron Brooks (5) | Target Center19,356 | 2–1 |- style="background-color:#cfc;" | 4 | November 47:00 pmPrior to the November 4 game, daylight saving time will have ended on November 2. | Orlando | 20141104 ORLCHI 98 90 | Jimmy Butler (21) | Pau Gasol (13) | Aaron Brooks (8) | United Center21,809 | 3–1 |- style="background-color:#cfc;" | 5 | November 57:00 pm | @ Milwaukee | 20141105 CHIMIL 95 86 | Taj Gibson (23) | Pau Gasol (14) | Butler & Rose (7) | BMO Harris Bradley Center13,098 | 4–1 |- style="background-color:#cfc;" | 6 | November 76:00 pm | @ Philadelphia | 20141107 CHIPHI 118 115 | Mike Dunleavy Jr. (27) | Pau Gasol (12) | Kirk Hinrich (7) | Wells Fargo Center16,820 | 5–1 |- style="background-color:#fcc;" | 7 | November 87:00 pm | Boston | 20141108 BOSCHI 101 106 | Aaron Brooks (26) | Joakim Noah (11) | Aaron Brooks (8) | United Center22,104 | 5–2 |- style="background-color:#cfc;" | 8 | November 107:00 pm | Detroit | 20141110 DETCHI 102 91 | Derrick Rose (24) | Pau Gasol (15) | Derrick Rose (7) | United Center21,431 | 6–2 |- style="background-color:#cfc;" | 9 | November 137:00 pm | @ Toronto | 20141113 CHITOR 100 93 | Pau Gasol (27) | Pau Gasol (11) | Butler & Noah (6) | Air Canada Centre19,800 | 7–2 |- style="background-color:#fcc;" | 10 | November 157:00 pm | Indiana | 20141115 INDCHI 90 99 | Jimmy Butler (32) | Four players (6) | Kirk Hinrich (7) | United Center22,248 | 7–3 |- style="background-color:#cfc;" | 11 | November 179:30 pm | @ L.A. Clippers | 20141117 CHILAC 105 89 | Jimmy Butler (22) | Joakim Noah (16) | Jimmy Butler (8) | Staples Center19,319 | 8–3 |- style="background-color:#fcc;" | 12 | November 209:30 pm | @ Sacramento | 20141120 CHISAC 88 103 | Jimmy Butler (23) | Joakim Noah (11) | Kirk Hinrich (7) | Sleep Train Arena17,317 | 8–4 |- style="background-color:#fcc;" | 13 | November 219:30 pm | @ Portland | 20141121 CHIPOR 87 105 | Nikola Mirotić (24) | Nikola Mirotić (11) | Brooks & Moore (3) | Moda Center19,866 | 8–5 |- style="background-color:#cfc;" | 14 | November 248:00 pm | @ Utah | 20141124 CHIUTA 97 95 | Jimmy Butler (25) | Pau Gasol (9) | Derrick Rose (5) | EnergySolutions Arena18,904 | 9–5 |- style="background-color:#fcc;" | 15 | November 258:00 pm | @ Denver | 20141125 CHIDEN 109 114 | Jimmy Butler (32) | Pau Gasol (11) | Kirk Hinrich (8) | Pepsi Center 17,033 | 9–6 |- style="background-color:#cfc;" | 16 | November 2812:00 pm | @ Boston | 20141128 CHIBOS 109 102 | Jimmy Butler (22) | Pau Gasol (15) | Joakim Noah (6) | TD Garden 18,203 | 10–6 |- style="background-color:#cfc;" | 17 | November 302:00 pm | @ Brooklyn | 20141130 CHIBKN 102 84 | Jimmy Butler (26) | Pau Gasol (13) | Jimmy Butler (5) | Barclays Center 17,732 | 11–6 Chicago Bulls December 6 3 5 1 |- style="background-color:#fcc;" | 18 | December 27:00 pm | Dallas | 20141202 DALCHI 129 132 2 | Pau Gasol (29) | Gasol & Noah (14) | Derrick Rose (10) | United Center 22,042 | 11–7 |- style="background-color:#cfc;" | 19 | December 36:00 pm | @ Charlotte | 20141203 CHICHA 102 95 | Pau Gasol (19) | Pau Gasol (15) | Joakim Noah (7) | Time Warner Cable Arena16,887 | 12–7 |- style="background-color:#fcc;" | 20 | December 67:00 pm | Golden State | 20141206 GSWCHI 102 112 | Jimmy Butler (24) | Pau Gasol (20) | Derrick Rose (6) | United Center22,353 | 12–8 |- style="background-color:#cfc;" | 21 | December 107:00 pm | Brooklyn | 20141210 BKNCHI 105 80 | Derrick Rose (23) | Pau Gasol (16) | Derrick Rose (4) | United Center21,646 | 13–8 |- style="background-color:#cfc;" | 22 | December 126:00 pm | Portland | 20141212 PORCHI 115 106 | Derrick Rose (31) | Gasol & Gibson (10) | Derrick Rose (5) | United Center21,275 | 14–8 |- style="background-color:#cfc;" | 23 | December 145:00 pm | @ Miami | 20141214 CHIMIA 93 75 | Mike Dunleavy Jr. (22) | Gasol & Gibson (9) | Jimmy Butler (5) | American Airlines Arena19,600 | 15–8 |- style="background-color:#fcc;" | 24 | December 156:30 pm | @ Atlanta | 20141215 CHIATL 86 93 | Jimmy Butler (22) | Taj Gibson (17) | Derrick Rose (8) | Philips Arena16,805 | 15–9 |- style="background-color:#cfc;" | 25 | December 187:00 pm | New York | 20141218 NYKCHI 103 97 | Jimmy Butler (35) | Joakim Noah (13) | Jimmy Butler (7) | United Center21,875 | 16–9 |- style="background-color:#cfc;" | 26 | December 197:00 pm | @ Memphis | 20141219 CHIMEM 103 97 | Jimmy Butler (31) | Joakim Noah (13) | Kirk Hinrich (7) | FedExForum18,119 | 17–9 |- style="background-color:#cfc;" | 27 | December 227:00 pm | Toronto | 20141222 TORCHI 129 120 | Derrick Rose (29) | Jimmy Butler (11) | Butler & Noah (4) | United Center21,846 | 18–9 |- style="background-color:#cfc;" | 28 | December 236:00 pm | @ Washington | 20141223 CHIWAS 99 91 | Derrick Rose (25) | Joakim Noah (11) | Aaron Brooks (6) | Verizon Center20,356 | 19–9 |- style="background-color:#cfc;" | 29 | December 257:00 pm | L.A. Lakers | 20141225 LALCHI 113 93 | Pau Gasol (23) | Pau Gasol (13) | Brooks & Rose (6) | United Center22,865 | 20–9 |- style="background-color:#cfc;" | 30 | December 277:00 pm | New Orleans | 20141227 NOPCHI 107 100 | Jimmy Butler (33) | Taj Gibson (10) | Pau Gasol (6) | United Center21,935 | 21–9 |- style="background-color:#cfc;" | 31 | December 296:00 pm | @ Indiana | 20141229 CHIIND 92 90 | Jimmy Butler (27) | Mike Dunleavy Jr. (10) | Derrick Rose (6) | Bankers Life Fieldhouse18,165 | 22–9 |- style="background-color:#fcc;" | 32 | December 307:00 pm | Brooklyn | 20141230 BKNCHI 82 96 | Mike Dunleavy Jr. (23) | Joakim Noah (8) | Pau Gasol (7) | United Center22,032 | 22–10 Chicago Bulls January 5 5 3 4 |- style="background-color:#cfc;" | 33 | January 17:00 pm | Denver | 20150101 DENCHI 106 101 | Jimmy Butler (26) | Joakim Noah (11) | Butler & Rose (8) | United Center21,794 | 23–10 |- style="background-color:#cfc;" | 34 | January 37:00 pm | Boston | 20150103 BOSCHI 109 104 | Pau Gasol (29) | Pau Gasol (16) | Joakim Noah (6) | United Center21,820 | 24–10 |- style="background-color:#cfc;" | 35 | January 57:00 pm | Houston | 20150105 HOUCHI 114 105 | Pau Gasol (27) | Pau Gasol (14) | Derrick Rose (9) | United Center21,510 | 25–10 |- style="background-color:#fcc;" | 36 | January 77:00 pm | Utah | 20150107 UTACHI 77 97 | Jimmy Butler (16) | Jimmy Butler (11) | Butler & Noah (3) | United Center21,379 | 25–11 |- style="background-color:#fcc;" | 37 | January 97:00 pm | @ Washington | 20150109 CHIWAS 86 102 | Derrick Rose (19) | Pau Gasol (13) | Aaron Brooks (4) | Verizon Center20,356 | 25–12 |- style="background-color:#cfc;" | 38 | January 107:00 pm | Milwaukee | 20150110 MILCHI 95 87 | Pau Gasol (46) | Pau Gasol (18) | Jimmy Butler (10) | United Center21,781 | 26–12 |- style="background-color:#fcc;" | 39 | January 127:00 pm | Orlando | 20150112 ORLCHI 114 121 | Pau Gasol (28) | Pau Gasol (14) | Derrick Rose (7) | United Center21,302 | 26–13 |- style="background-color:#fcc;" | 40 | January 147:00 pm | Washington | 20150114 WASCHI 99 105 | Derrick Rose (32) | Pau Gasol (8) | Derrick Rose (4) | United Center21,498 | 26–14 |- style="background-color:#cfc;" | 41 | January 166:30 pm | @ Boston | 20150116 CHIBOS 119 103 | Derrick Rose (29) | Pau Gasol (11) | Derrick Rose (10) | TD Garden18,624 | 27–14 |- style="background-color:#fcc;" | 42 | January 177:00 pm | Atlanta | 20150117 ATLCHI 99 107 | Derrick Rose (23) | Pau Gasol (15) | Derrick Rose (10) | United Center22,024 | 27–15 |- style="background-color:#fcc;" | 43 | January 196:30 pm | @ Cleveland | 20150119 CHICLE 94 108 | Jimmy Butler (20) | Pau Gasol (11) | Brooks & Butler (3) | Quicken Loans Arena20,562 | 27–16 |- style="background-color:#cfc;" | 44 | January 227:00 pm | San Antonio | 20150122 SASCHI 104 81 | Derrick Rose (22) | Pau Gasol (17) | Derrick Rose (5) | United Center21,648 | 28–16 |- style="background-color:#cfc;" | 45 | January 237:00 pm | @ Dallas | 20150123 CHIDAL 102 98 | Rose & Butler (20) | Pau Gasol (16) | Jimmy Butler (6) | American Airlines Center20,408 | 29–16 |- style="background-color:#fcc;" | 46 | January 2512:00 pm | Miami | 20150125 MIACHI 84 96 | Derrick Rose (19) | Pau Gasol (17) | Derrick Rose (4) | United Center21,918 | 29–17 |- style="background-color:#cfc;" | 47 | January 279:30 pm | @ Golden State | 20150127 CHIGSW 113 111 1 | Derrick Rose (30) | Pau Gasol (16) | Pau Gasol (8) | Oracle Arena19,596 | 30–17 |- style="background-color:#fcc;" | 48 | January 299:30 pm | @ L.A. Lakers | 20150129 CHILAL 118 123 2 | Jimmy Butler (35) | Joakim Noah (17) | Joakim Noah (9) | Staples Center18,997 | 30–18 |- style="background-color:#fcc;" | 49 | January 309:30 pm | @ Phoenix | 20150130 CHIPHX 93 99 | Derrick Rose (23) | Pau Gasol (19) | Joakim Noah (5) | US Airways Center18,055 | 30–19 Chicago Bulls February 5 1 2 2 |- style="background-color:#fcc;" | 50 | February 47:00 pm | @ Houston | 20150204 CHIHOU 90 101 | Jimmy Butler (27) | Joakim Noah (19) | Kirk Hinrich (4) | Toyota Center18,325 | 30–20 |- style="background-color:#cfc;" | 51 | February 76:00 pm | @ New Orleans | 20150207 CHINOP 107 72 | Rose & Gasol (20) | Pau Gasol (19) | Jimmy Butler (5) | Smoothie King Center18,402 | 31–20 |- style="background-color:#cfc;" | 52 | February 85:00 pm | @ Orlando | 20150208 CHIORL 98 97 | Jimmy Butler (27) | Pau Gasol (15) | Derrick Rose (11) | Amway Center16,944 | 32–20 |- style="background-color:#cfc;" | 53 | February 107:00 pm | Sacramento | 20150210 SACCHI 104 86 | Pau Gasol (26) | Pau Gasol (16) | Derrick Rose (7) | United Center21,560 | 33–20 |- style="background-color:#cfc;" | 54 | February 127:00 pm | Cleveland | 20150212 CLECHI 113 98 | Derrick Rose (30) | Joakim Noah (19) | Rose & Noah (7) | United Center21,920 | 34–20 |- align="center" | colspan="9" style="background:#bbcaff;" | All-Star Break |- style="background-color:#fcc;" | 55 | February 206:30 pm | @ Detroit | 20150220 CHIDET 91 100 | Jimmy Butler (30) | Joakim Noah (14) | Derrick Rose (5) | The Palace of Auburn Hills19,053 | 34–21 |- style="background-color:#cfc;" | 56 | February 217:00 pm | Phoenix | 20150221 PHXCHI 112 107 | Pau Gasol (22) | Pau Gasol (14) | Joakim Noah (8) | United Center22,292 | 35–21 |- style="background-color:#cfc;" | 57 | February 237:00 pm | Milwaukee | 20150223 MILCHI 87 71 | Tony Snell (20) | Joakim Noah (16) | Derrick Rose (8) | United Center21,434 | 36–21 |- style="background-color:#fcc;" | 58 | February 257:00 pm | Charlotte | 20150225 CHACHI 86 98 | Pau Gasol (25) | Pau Gasol (13) | Joakim Noah (8) | United Center21,509 | 36–22 |- style="background-color:#cfc;" | 59 | February 277:00 pm | Minnesota | 20150227 MINCHI 96 89 | Jimmy Butler (28) | Pau Gasol (12) | Pau Gasol (8) | United Center21,635 | 37–22 Chicago Bulls March 6 2 2 5 |- style="background-color:#fcc;" | 60 | March 112:00 pm | L.A. Clippers | 20150301 LACCHI 86 96 | Nikola Mirotić (29) | Pau Gasol (15) | Joakim Noah (6) | United Center21,680 | 37–23 |- style="background-color:#cfc;" | 61 | March 37:00 pm | Washington | 20150303 WASCHI 97 92 | Nikola Mirotić (23) | Joakim Noah (12) | Aaron Brooks (8) | United Center21,468 | 38–23 |- style="background-color:#cfc;" | 62 | March 57:00 pm | Oklahoma City | 20150305 OKCCHI 108 105 | Nikola Mirotić (23) | Gasol & Noah (12) | Joakim Noah (9) | United Center21,696 | 39–23 |- style="background-color:#fcc;" | 63 | March 66:00 pm | @ Indiana | 20150306 CHIIND 84 98 | Pau Gasol (18) | Pau Gasol (10) | Joakim Noah (11) | Bankers Life Fieldhouse18,165 | 39–24 |- style="background-color:#fcc;" | 64 | March 812:00 pmPrior to the March 8 game, daylight saving time will have started on the same day. | @ San Antonio | 20150308 CHISAS 105 116 | Pau Gasol (23) | Pau Gasol (15) | Joakim Noah (9) | AT&T Center18,581 | 39–25 |- style="background-color:#fcc;" | 65 | March 97:00 pm | Memphis | 20150309 MEMCHI 91 101 | Tony Snell (21) | Nikola Mirotić (12) | Joakim Noah (6) | United Center23,129 | 39–26 |- style="background-color:#cfc;" | 66 | March 116:00 pm | @ Philadelphia | 20150311 CHIPHI 104 95 1 | Aaron Brooks (31) | Pau Gasol (16) | Brooks & Mirotić (5) | Wells Fargo Center12,400 | 40–26 |- style="background-color:#fcc;" | 67 | March 136:00 pm | @ Charlotte | 20150313 CHICHA 91 101 | Aaron Brooks (24) | Nikola Mirotić (9) | Joakim Noah (6) | Time Warner Cable Arena19,183 | 40–27 |- style="background-color:#fcc;" | 68 | March 1512:00 pm | @ Oklahoma City | 20150315 CHIOKC 100 109 | Nikola Mirotić (27) | Pau Gasol (8) | Joakim Noah (7) | Chesapeake Energy Arena18,203 | 40–28 |- style="background-color:#cfc;" | 69 | March 187:00 pm | Indiana | 20150318 INDCHI 103 86 | Nikola Mirotić (25) | Joakim Noah (14) | Joakim Noah (7) | United Center21,753 | 41–28 |- style="background-color:#cfc;" | 70 | March 207:00 pm | Toronto | 20150320 TORCHI 108 92 | Nikola Mirotić (29) | Joakim Noah (10) | Joakim Noah (14) | United Center21,998 | 42–28 |- style="background-color:#fcc;" | 71 | March 216:30 pm | @ Detroit | 20150321 CHIDET 91 107 | Pau Gasol (27) | Joakim Noah (13) | Joakim Noah (7) | The Palace of Auburn Hills20,347 | 42–29 |- style="background-color:#cfc;" | 72 | March 237:00 pm | Charlotte | 20150323 CHACHI 98 86 | Nikola Mirotić (28) | Pau Gasol (12) | Aaron Brooks (10) | United Center21,646 | 43–29 |- style="background-color:#cfc;" | 73 | March 256:30 pm | @ Toronto | 20150325 CHITOR 116 103 | Jimmy Butler (23) | Mike Dunleavy Jr. (7) | Brooks & Noah (5) | Air Canada Centre19,800 | 44–29 |- style="background-color:#cfc;" | 74 | March 287:00 pm | New York | 20150328 NYKCHI 111 80 | Nikola Mirotić (22) | Pau Gasol (12) | Brooks & Snell (5) | United Center22,152 | 45–29 Chicago Bulls April 3 0 2 3 |- style="background-color:#fcc;" | 75 | April 17:00 pm | @ Milwaukee | 20150401 CHIMIL 91 95 | Jimmy Butler (25) | Pau Gasol (11) | Mike Dunleavy Jr. (5) | BMO Harris Bradley Center15,215 | 45–30 |- style="background-color:#cfc;" | 76 | April 37:00 pm | Detroit | 20150403 DETCHI 88 82 | Pau Gasol (26) | Pau Gasol (10) | Joakim Noah (10) | United Center22,058 | 46–30 |- style="background-color:#fcc;" | 77 | April 52:30 pm | @ Cleveland | 20150405 CHICLE 94 99 | Mike Dunleavy Jr. (24) | Nikola Mirotić (10) | Joakim Noah (7) | Quicken Loans Arena20,562 | 46–31 |-style="background-color:#fcc;" | 78 | April 86:00 pm | @ Orlando | 20150408 CHIORL 103 105 | Jimmy Butler (19) | Joakim Noah (11) | Jimmy Butler (6) | Amway Center18,249 | 46–32 |-style="background-color:#cfc;" | 79 | April 97:00 pm | @ Miami | 20150409 CHIMIA 89 78 | Pau Gasol (16) | Pau Gasol (15) | Joakim Noah (4) | American Airlines Arena19,641 | 47–32 |-style="background-color:#cfc;" | 80 | April 117:00 pm | Philadelphia | 20150411 PHICHI 114 107 | Pau Gasol (24) | Pau Gasol (13) | Derrick Rose (8) | United Center22,273 | 48–32 |-style="background-color:#cfc;" | 81 | April 136:30 pm | @ Brooklyn | 20150413 CHIBKN 113 86 | Nikola Mirotić (26) | Pau Gasol (11) | Derrick Rose (7) | Barclays Center17,732 | 49–32 |-style="background-color:#cfc;" | 82 | April 157:00 pm | Atlanta | 20150415 ATLCHI 91 85 | Aaron Brooks (23) | Pau Gasol (13) | Brooks & Rose (3) | United Center22,172 | 50–32 chi 2015 Postseason 2015 NBA Playoffs With the regular season over, the Bulls would be seeded #3 in the Eastern Conference behind the Atlanta Hawks (#1) and the Cleveland Cavaliers (#2).Moore Matt NBA playoff races and magic numbers update for April 15, 2015 http://www.cbssports.com/nba/eye-on-basketball/25149508/nba-playoff-races-and-magic-numbers-update-for-april-15-2015 CBS Sports May 2, 2015 April 15, 2015 The Bulls would have home-court advantage in the First Round when playing the sixth-seeded Milwaukee Bucks and would lose it when the Cavaliers (Chicago's Conference semifinals opponent) defeated the seventh-seeded Boston Celtics.LeBron James' 27 points lead Cavaliers to first-round sweep of Celtics https://www.espn.com/nba/recap?gameId=400790911 ESPN.com Associated Press May 2, 2015 Boston April 27, 2015 Milwaukee Bucks 2015 NBA Playoffs#(3) Chicago Bulls vs. (6) Milwaukee Bucks In the First Round, the Bulls would meet its Central Division opponent in the Milwaukee Bucks for the first time since the First Round of the 1990 NBA Playoffs.1990 NBA Playoffs Summary https://www.basketball-reference.com/playoffs/NBA_1990.html Basketball-reference.com Sports Reference April 25, 2015 After injuring his anterior cruciate ligament in the 2012 playoff opener against the Philadelphia 76ers, Rose returned to play in his first playoff game since the injury to play the Bucks.Derrick Rose helps Bulls drop Bucks in playoff return https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/nba/2015/04/18/rose-scores-23-bulls-beat-bucks-103-91/26014897/ USAToday.com Associated Press April 24, 2015 Chicago April 18, 2015 In the game, he would accumulate 23 points and seven assists. The second game of the series would get physical as seven technical fouls were called and Bucks player Zaza Pachulia would be ejected.Johnson K. C. Balanced Bulls get big game from Jimmy Butler, go up 2-0 on Bucks http://www.chicagotribune.com/sports/basketball/bulls/ct-bulls-bucks-game-2-spt-0421-20150420-story.html ChicagoTribune.com Chicago Tribune April 24, 2015 April 21, 2015 Despite a poor outing from Rose, Butler would go off and score 31 points for the victory. In what would be a crucial Game 3 for the Bucks, the Bulls would hold Milwaukee off in double overtime, which was spearheaded by Rose's 34 points.Derrick Rose scores 34 as Bulls thwart Bucks in double OT, go up 3-0 https://www.espn.com/nba/recap?gameId=400790944 ESPN.com Associated Press April 24, 2015 Milwaukee April 23, 2015 After scoring playoff career-highs in Games 1 and 2, Butler would have another career-high of 33 points but the Bulls would lose Game 4 with a season-high 26 turnovers.Jerryd Bayless buzzer-beater helps Bucks stay alive vs. Bulls https://www.espn.com/nba/recap?gameId=400790946 ESPN.com Associated Press April 25, 2015 Milwaukee April 25, 2015 In the closing seconds of the game, Rose would turn over the ball and, after a timeout for the Bucks, Jerryd Bayless would get away from Rose to execute a buzzer-beating layup, causing Chicago to lose 90–92. They then dropped game 5 at home, cutting their lead to 3–2. But despite struggling in the previous two games, the Bulls would finish the series by pummeling the Bucks with a franchise record 54-point blowout victory on the road, surpassing the previous record of 42 that was set in Game 3 of the 1998 NBA Finals against the Utah Jazz.Johnson K. C. Bulls eliminate Bucks 120-66, next face Cavaliers http://www.chicagotribune.com/sports/basketball/bulls/ct-gameday-bulls-bucks-spt-0501-20150430-story.html ChicagoTribune.com Chicago Tribune April 30, 2015 Milwaukee April 30, 2015 Just before Game 6, it was announced that Nikola Mirotić came in second place in voting for the NBA Rookie of the Year Award for 2014–15.Timberwolves' Andrew Wiggins wins 2014-15 Kia NBA Rookie of the Year Award http://www.nba.com/2015/news/04/30/kia-nba-rookie-of-the-year-2014-15-official-release/ NBA.com Turner Sports Interactive, Inc. May 5, 2015 New York April 30, 2015 https://web.archive.org/web/20150503235411/http://www.nba.com/2015/news/04/30/kia-nba-rookie-of-the-year-2014-15-official-release May 3, 2015 dead Cleveland Cavaliers 2015 NBA Playoffs#(2) Cleveland Cavaliers vs. (3) Chicago Bulls thumb|right|Derrick Rose shot a game-winning three-point buzzer beater in Game 3 to give Chicago a 2–1 series lead against the Cleveland Cavaliers. After defeating the Milwaukee Bucks, the Bulls would face another divisional rival, the Cleveland Cavaliers, in what was regarded as a marquee match-up.Highkin Sean Bulls demolish Bucks to set up long-awaited matchup with Cavs http://probasketballtalk.nbcsports.com/2015/04/30/bulls-demolish-bucks-to-set-up-long-awaited-matchup-with-cavs/ NBCSports.com NBC Sports May 2, 2015 Milwaukee April 30, 2015 The last time the two teams had played each other was back in the First round of the 2010 NBA Playoffs when the then-first seed Cavaliers would defeat the then-eighth seed Bulls four games to one.2010 NBA Playoffs Summary https://www.basketball-reference.com/playoffs/NBA_2010.html Basketball-reference.com Sports Reference May 2, 2015 For the Cavaliers, they would be playing with Kevin Love out for the rest of the season and J. R. Smith out for Games 1 and 2.Jaffe Michael Cavaliers realize the challenge at hand without Kevin Love and J.R. Smith https://www.si.com/nba/2015/05/04/cavaliers-bulls-kevin-love-jr-smith-lebron-james-kyrie-irving SI.com Sports Illustrated May 5, 2015 May 4, 2015 However, at this time for the Bulls, it was reported that there had been a long-standing feud between Bulls head coach Tom Thibodeau and the organization's management.Just David Report: Bulls management can't wait to rid itself of Tom Thibodeau http://chicago.suntimes.com/basketball/7/71/578330/report-bulls-management-cant-wait-rid-tom-thibodeau SunTimes.com Chicago Sun-Times May 5, 2015 May 5, 2015 May 7, 2015 https://web.archive.org/web/20150507171715/http://chicago.suntimes.com/basketball/7/71/578330/report-bulls-management-cant-wait-rid-tom-thibodeau dead Despite the dysfunction in the Bulls organization, the team itself would take Game 1 in a 99–92 victory after Rose who scored 23 points had an injury scare.Herbert James Bulls' Derrick Rose scores 25 points before stinger in Game 1 win http://www.cbssports.com/nba/eye-on-basketball/25174284/bulls-derrick-rose-scores-25-points-before-stinger-in-game-1-win CBS Sports May 5, 2015 May 4, 2015 On May 6, it was reported that Jimmy Butler won the NBA Most Improved Player Award thus becoming the first Bull in franchise history to win it.Strotman Mark Report: Bulls' Jimmy Butler to be named Most Improved Player http://www.csnchicago.com/bulls/report-bulls-jimmy-butler-be-named-most-improved-player CSNChicago.com Comcast SportsNet Chicago May 6, 2015 May 6, 2015 May 7, 2015 https://web.archive.org/web/20150507172302/http://www.csnchicago.com/bulls/report-bulls-jimmy-butler-be-named-most-improved-player dead In Game 2, Chicago would be blown out by Cleveland and was dealt its first loss of the series.Golliver Ben Bulls have no answer for LeBron James in Cavaliers' Game 2 victory https://www.si.com/nba/2015/05/06/lebron-james-cleveland-cavaliers-game-2-win-chicago-bulls-derrick-rose-playoffs SI.com Sports Illustrated May 8, 2015 Cleveland May 7, 2015 At halftime, Joakim Noah would shove a fan which led to a $25,000 fine.Golliver Ben Bulls' Joakim Noah fined $25,000 for pushing fan during Game 2 vs. Cavs https://www.si.com/nba/2015/05/08/joakim-noah-fine-chicago-bulls-cleveland-cavaliers-push-fan SI.com Sports Illustrated May 8, 2015 Chicago May 8, 2015 After splitting the first two games, the series would continue at the United Center for Game 3. Up until the third game, there were no lead changes because the Bulls always led in Game 1 and the Cavaliers always led in Game 2.1st Quarter Play-by-Play https://www.espn.com/nba/playbyplay?gameId=400793123 ESPN.com ESPN May 8, 2015 In an evenly matched game, the Bulls and Cavaliers both played with grit but the Bulls would pull through after Derrick Rose shot a game-winning three-point buzzer beater to win the game 99–96.Cowley Joe Derrick Rose's buzzer-beating three-pointer lifts Bulls http://chicago.suntimes.com/basketball/7/71/591138/derrick-roses-buzzer-beating-three-pointer-lifts-bulls SunTimes.com Chicago Sun-Times May 8, 2015 May 8, 2015 https://web.archive.org/web/20150511180814/http://chicago.suntimes.com/basketball/7/71/591138/derrick-roses-buzzer-beating-three-pointer-lifts-bulls May 11, 2015 dead mdy-all Aside from the fact that the shot was his second career buzzer beater, it was the first playoff buzzer beater for the team since Michael Jordan's buzzer beater in Game 1 of the 1997 NBA Finals and the team's last game-winning shot in the last ten seconds since Jordan's memorable championship-winning shot with 5.2 seconds remaining in Game 6 of the 1998 NBA Finals.Rose adds to Bulls' buzzer-beater history https://www.espn.com/blog/statsinfo/post/_/id/105474/rose-adds-to-bulls-buzzer-beater-history ESPN.com ESPN May 8, 2015 May 8, 2015 During the game, Pau Gasol would be taken out because of a hamstring injury.d'Oliveira Sean Bulls F Pau Gasol suffers hamstring injury in Game 3 http://fantasynews.cbssports.com/fantasybasketball/update/25179114/bulls-f-pau-gasol-suffers-hamstring-injury-in-game-3 CBS Sports May 8, 2015 May 8, 2015 On May 9, talk of the possibility of having two champions in the same city and season began.Haugh David Blackhawks and Bulls will measure 2014-15 success differently http://www.chicagotribune.com/sports/columnists/ct-blackhawks-haugh-spt-0510-20150509-column.html ChicagoTribune.com Chicago Tribune May 10, 2015 May 9, 2015 The Chicago Blackhawks were en route to the Conference Final of the 2015 Stanley Cup playoffs and the Bulls were up 2–1 in the conference semifinals against the Cavaliers. The next day, Butler, whose contract would expire at the end of the season, would state that he planned to remain with the Bulls.Helin Kurt Jimmy Butler reiterates he intends to remain with Bulls this summer http://probasketballtalk.nbcsports.com/2015/05/10/jimmy-butler-reiterates-he-intends-to-remain-with-bulls-this-summer/ NBCSports.com NBC Sports May 10, 2015 May 10, 2015 This was after rejecting a four-year, $42 million contract back in October 2014. In Game 4, with the game tied 84 apiece, LeBron James would return the favor with a two-point buzzer beater, causing the Bulls to lose 84–86.Butt Jason Cavs F LeBron James hits buzzer-beater to defeat Bulls http://fantasynews.cbssports.com/fantasybasketball/update/25180594/cavs-f-lebron-james-hits-buzzer-beater-to-defeat-bulls CBS Sports May 10, 2015 May 10, 2015 Game log Chicago Bulls yes 2015 Total: 6–6 (home: 3–3; road: 3–3) Chicago Bulls First Round yes yes no 2 1 2 1 |- style="background:#bfb;" | 1 | April 186:00 pm | Milwaukee | 20150418 MILCHI 103 91 | Jimmy Butler (25) | Pau Gasol (13) | Derrick Rose (7) | United Center21,812 | 1–0 |- style="background:#bfb;" | 2 | April 207:00 pm | Milwaukee | 20150420 MILCHI 91 82 | Jimmy Butler (31) | Joakim Noah (19) | Derrick Rose (9) | United Center21,661 | 2–0 |- style="background:#bfb;" | 3 | April 237:00 pm | @ Milwaukee | 20150423 CHIMIL 113 106 2 | Derrick Rose (34) | Pau Gasol (12) | Derrick Rose (8) | BMO Harris Bradley Center18,717 | 3–0 |- style="background:#fbb;" | 4 | April 254:30 pm | @ Milwaukee | 20150425 CHIMIL 90 92 | Jimmy Butler (33) | Pau Gasol (10) | Derrick Rose (6) | BMO Harris Bradley Center18,717 | 3–1 |- style="background:#fbb;" | 5 | April 277:00 pm | Milwaukee | 20150427 MILCHI 88 94 | Pau Gasol (25) | Joakim Noah (13) | Butler & Noah (6) | United Center21,814 | 3–2 |- style="background:#bfb;" | 6 | April 306:00 pm | @ Milwaukee | 20150430 CHIMIL 120 66 | Mike Dunleavy Jr. (20) | Joakim Noah (10) | Derrick Rose (7) | BMO Harris Bradley Center18,717 | 4–2 Chicago Bulls Conference Semifinals yes no 1 2 1 2 |- style="background:#bfb;" | 1 | May 46:00 pm | @ Cleveland | 20150504 CHICLE 99 92 | Derrick Rose (25) | Pau Gasol (10) | Jimmy Butler (6) | Quicken Loans Arena20,562 | 1–0 |- style="background:#fbb;" | 2 | May 66:00 pm | @ Cleveland | 20150506 CHICLE 91 106 | Jimmy Butler (18) | Noah & Rose (7) | Derrick Rose (10) | Quicken Loans Arena20,562 | 1–1 |- style="background:#bfb;" | 3 | May 87:00 pm | Cleveland | 20150508 CLECHI 99 96 | Derrick Rose (30) | Joakim Noah (11) | Derrick Rose (7) | United Center22,246 | 2–1 |- style="background:#fbb;" | 4 | May 102:30 pm | Cleveland | 20150510 CLECHI 84 86 | Derrick Rose (31) | Joakim Noah (15) | Derrick Rose (4) | United Center22,256 | 2–2 |- style="background:#fbb;" | 5 | May 126:00 pm | @ Cleveland | 20150512 CHICLE 101 106 | Jimmy Butler (29) | Three players (9) | Derrick Rose (7) | Quicken Loans Arena20,562 | 2–3 |- style="background:#fbb;" | 6 | May 147:00 pm | Cleveland | 20150514 CLECHI 73 94 | Jimmy Butler (20) | Joakim Noah (11) | Derrick Rose (6) | United Center22,695 | 2–4 chi yes 2015 Player statistics Summer League PlayerGPGSMPGFG%3P%FT%RPGAPGSPGBPGPPG Cameron Bairstow 5 5 26.2 .531 1.000 .727 7.0 1.4 0.8 0.6 10.2 Billy Baron 5 0 18.4 .257 .263 .556 3.4 2.4 1.2 0.0 5.6 Austin Freeman 5 0 20.0 .438 .273 .000 2.8 0.8 0.8 0.2 6.8 Davante Gardner 4 0 3.3 .556 .400 .000 1.5 0.0 0.0 0.0 3.0 Lazeric Jones 5 5 21.8 .514 .667 .800 2.4 4.6 1.0 0.2 10.8 Doug McDermott 4 4 28.8 .442 .444 .957 4.0 2.8 0.0 0.8 18.0 Brandon Paul 0 0 0.0 .000 .000 .000 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 Chad Posthumus 4 0 12.0 .400 .000 .500 2.5 0.3 0.3 0.3 3.3 Tony Snell basketball 5 5 30.2 .466 .500 .833 4.0 2.8 0.8 0.6 20.0 Lance Thomas 5 5 21.8 .583 .000 .769 4.4 0.4 0.4 0.2 7.6 David Wear 5 0 14.6 .556 .600 1.000 2.0 0.2 0.8 0.2 4.8 Kendall Williams 5 1 12.0 .231 .500 1.000 1.2 0.8 1.0 0.0 2.0 Totals 5 — — .453 .423 .785 33.6 15.8 7.0 2.8 87.2 Source: NBA.com border:solid 1px #aaa Sabremetrics PlayerGPGSMPGFG%3P%FT%RPGAPGSPGBPGPPG Cameron Bairstow .612 .547 9.51 21.51 15.81 8.65 1.55 1.83 16.10 17.29 117.8 90.9 18.48 Billy Baron .359 .329 2.70 18.31 10.90 19.99 3.29 0.00 9.31 21.21 86.3 89.6 11.22 Austin Freeman .524 .531 2.49 13.51 8.27 6.57 2.02 0.80 8.47 16.14 103.3 93.6 13.97 Davante Gardner .636 .667 19.08 37.30 28.30 0.00 0.00 0.00 9.58 36.90 109.7 93.0 39.60 Lazeric Jones .619 .568 4.55 8.23 6.48 36.56 2.31 0.73 13.83 21.06 127.7 94.7 26.93 Doug McDermott .678 .581 0.00 14.75 8.31 15.22 0.00 2.04 18.43 25.87 118.1 94.1 24.33 Brandon Paul .000 .000 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.0 0.0 0.00 Chad Posthumus .409 .400 12.71 12.42 12.57 3.08 1.04 1.65 27.42 20.61 74.5 96.7 3.59 Tony Snell basketball .618 .582 4.11 11.17 7.82 17.67 1.34 1.58 6.90 26.17 125.3 95.3 29.13 Lance Thomas .639 .583 3.43 19.64 11.94 2.96 0.93 0.73 11.86 14.10 119.7 93.8 15.94 David Wear .651 .639 5.14 10.84 8.13 2.25 2.78 1.10 9.78 12.80 122.5 92.6 16.21 Kendall Williams .360 .308 0.00 11.27 5.92 9.55 4.22 0.00 17.77 12.82 74.8 90.0 5.62 Totals .577 .532 22.36 74.16 49.56 52.67 8.83 5.58 14.09 — 110.6 93.1 — Source: RealGM.com Preseason PlayerGPGSMPGFG%3P%FT%RPGAPGSPGBPGPPG Cameron Bairstow 2 0 7.0 .000 .000 .250 2.0 1.0 0.0 0.0 0.5 Aaron Brooks basketball 8 0 19.5 .373 .385 1.000 1.4 2.6 0.8 0.1 8.1 Jimmy Butler 6 6 25.9 .588 .200 .791 4.7 2.3 1.7 1.0 15.8 Mike Dunleavy Jr. 6 6 24.5 .425 .440 .929 4.3 0.3 0.7 0.2 9.7 Kim English basketball 0 0 0.0 .000 .000 .000 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 Pau Gasol 8 8 27.5 .403 .667 .815 8.3 2.1 0.3 2.4 10.8 Taj Gibson 8 1 26.4 .478 .000 .737 6.1 0.9 1.1 1.1 11.8 Ben Hansbrough 0 0 0.0 .000 .000 .000 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 Kirk Hinrich 8 2 25.1 .407 .259 .800 1.4 3.3 0.6 0.1 7.9 Solomon Jones basketball 2 0 11.5 .333 .000 .000 2.0 0.5 0.0 0.0 1.0 Doug McDermott 8 2 25.6 .351 .286 .750 4.9 1.5 0.3 0.1 8.3 Nikola Mirotić 8 0 16.6 .364 .350 .692 2.3 0.6 1.5 0.8 6.0 Nazr Mohammed 1 0 11.3 .000 .000 1.000 2.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 2.0 E'Twaun Moore 2 0 1.1 .000 .000 .000 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 Joakim Noah 7 7 23.6 .438 .000 .706 8.3 3.9 0.6 0.7 5.7 Derrick Rose 8 8 21.9 .484 .433 .844 3.5 2.9 0.4 0.0 16.5 Tony Snell basketball 8 0 15.6 .289 .200 .667 2.5 0.6 0.3 0.0 4.4 Source: RealGM.com border:solid 1px #aaa Sabremetrics Player TS% eFG% ORB% DRB% TRB% AST% STL% BLK% TOV% USG% ORtg DRtg PER Cameron Bairstow .181 .000 0.00 31.52 16.87 20.20 0.00 0.00 0.00 8.88 73.1 101.0 3.01 Aaron Brooks basketball .509 .458 4.25 3.44 3.84 24.65 1.94 0.49 17.99 22.13 98.5 104.2 12.81 Jimmy Butler .679 .598 9.46 10.09 9.79 19.62 3.24 3.02 11.40 22.91 131.9 93.2 33.42 Mike Dunleavy Jr. .628 .562 1.50 18.72 9.93 2.28 1.37 0.52 9.77 15.45 119.2 104.4 14.27 Kim English basketball .000 .000 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 Pau Gasol .484 .416 6.02 26.33 16.32 14.14 0.46 6.65 21.26 22.74 88.5 96.2 15.38 Taj Gibson .548 .478 8.88 16.26 12.62 6.24 2.15 3.28 12.28 20.52 108.3 98.0 19.66 Ben Hansbrough .000 .000 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 Kirk Hinrich .497 .466 0.55 5.36 2.99 22.88 1.26 0.38 9.94 15.59 106.4 105.3 11.57 Solomon Jones basketball .333 .333 9.62 10.42 10.00 7.87 0.00 0.00 57.14 13.72 47.1 101.6 -9.78 Doug McDermott .488 .421 2.70 17.82 10.36 9.94 0.49 0.38 12.89 16.80 97.8 103.3 10.71 Nikola Mirotić .483 .443 5.01 9.74 7.41 6.68 4.58 3.50 19.44 20.70 86.3 94.3 11.29 Nazr Mohammed .258 .000 11.74 9.79 10.68 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 15.83 79.6 111.9 -0.17 E'Twaun Moore .000 .000 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 111.9 0.00 Joakim Noah .507 .438 11.74 25.92 18.85 26.99 1.23 2.30 26.18 14.30 104.4 96.8 16.41 Derrick Rose .605 .553 2.52 14.71 8.70 30.93 0.87 0.00 10.65 30.91 117.0 103.7 28.92 Tony Snell basketball .367 .344 3.53 13.75 8.71 6.86 0.81 0.00 11.19 19.04 77.2 104.0 3.92 Source: RealGM.com Regular season PlayerGPGSMPGFG%3P%FT%RPGAPGSPGBPGPPGAaron Brooks basketball 82 21 23.0 .421 .387 .833 2.0 3.2 .7 .2 11.6Nikola Mirotić 82 3 20.2 .405 .316 .803 4.9 1.2 .7 .7 10.2Pau Gasol 78 78 34.4 .494 .462 .803 11.8 2.7 .3 1.9 18.5Tony Snell basketball 72 22 19.6 .429 .371 .800 2.4 .9 .4 .2 6.0Joakim Noah 67 67 30.6 .445 .000 .603 9.6 4.7 .7 1.1 7.2Kirk Hinrich 66 22 24.4 .373 .345 .700 1.8 2.2 .7 .2 5.7Jimmy Butler 65 65 38.7 .462 .378 .834 5.8 3.3 1.8 .6 20.0Mike Dunleavy Jr. 63 63 29.2 .435 .407 .805 3.9 1.8 .6 .3 9.4Taj Gibson 62 17 27.3 .502 .717 6.4 1.1 .6 1.2 10.3E'Twaun Moore 56 0 9.0 .446 .342 .600 .8 .6 .4 .1 2.7Derrick Rose 51 51 30.0 .405 .280 .813 3.2 4.9 .7 .3 17.7Doug McDermott 36 0 8.9 .402 .317 .667 1.2 .2 .1 .0 3.0Nazr Mohammed 23 0 5.6 .433 .333 1.7 .1 .2 .2 1.2Cameron Bairstow 18 1 3.6 .214 .800 .4 .1 .1 .1 .6 Playoffs PlayerGPGSMPGFG%3P%FT%RPGAPGSPGBPGPPGJimmy Butler 12 12 42.2 .441 .389 .819 5.6 3.2 2.4 .8 22.9Derrick Rose 12 12 37.8 .396 .348 .897 4.8 6.5 1.2 .5 20.3Joakim Noah 12 12 32.9 .408 .350 11.0 3.2 .8 1.2 5.8Mike Dunleavy Jr. 12 12 32.4 .489 .482 .947 4.0 2.6 .8 .4 10.9Taj Gibson 12 2 23.0 .472 .700 5.5 1.0 .3 1.0 7.4Aaron Brooks basketball 12 0 11.0 .344 .308 .571 1.5 .9 .3 .1 4.5Nikola Mirotić 11 0 14.9 .303 .233 .800 2.7 .8 .5 .5 5.7Tony Snell basketball 11 0 12.7 .341 .333 1.000 1.5 .5 .0 .3 3.9Pau Gasol 10 10 31.7 .487 .000 .762 9.4 3.1 .5 2.1 14.4Kirk Hinrich 10 0 12.6 .474 .600 .667 .5 1.1 .3 .1 2.6Nazr Mohammed 3 0 4.7 .286 .000 1.7 .0 .0 .3 1.3Doug McDermott 3 0 3.3 .333 .500 1.000 .7 .3 .0 .0 1.7E'Twaun Moore 3 0 3.0 .333 1.000 1.0 .0 .7 .0 1.7 Technical and flagrant fouls Individual Technicals Flagrant I Flagrant II Preseason Regular season Preseason Regular season Preseason Regular season Aaron Brooks basketball 1 4 0 0 0 0 Jimmy Butler 0 1 0 0 0 0 Mike Dunleavy Jr. 0 1 0 1 0 0 Kirk Hinrich 0 2 0 0 0 0 Joakim Noah 0 2 0 0 0 0 Tom Thibodeau 2 2 — — — — Game highs Preseason Months Postseason October November December January February March April Points 30 22 32 — — — — — TBD Rebounds 17 13 16 — — — — — TBD Assists 9 8 8 — — — — — TBD Steals 4 2 4 — — — — — TBD Turnovers 7 2 5 — — — — — TBD Blocks 4 6 4 — — — — — TBD Three pointers 4 4 5 — — — — — TBD Free throws 12 7 18 — — — — — TBD Absences Player Duration Part of season Reason Game(s) missed Start End Mike Dunleavy Jr. October 11, 2014 October 11, 2014 Preseason Left knee soreness 1 Mike Dunleavy Jr. October 16, 2014 October 16, 2014 Preseason Left knee injury 1 Jimmy Butler October 20, 2014 October 31, 2014 Pre-, regular season Sprained left thumb 4 Taj Gibson November 1, 2014 November 1, 2014 Regular season Sprained left ankle 1 Joakim Noah November 4, 2014 November 5, 2014 Regular season Illness 2 Derrick Rose November 7, 2014 November 9, 2014 Regular season Sprained left ankle 2 Cameron Bairstow November 10, 2014 November 15, 2014 Regular season Unknown 2 Derrick Rose November 15, 2014 November 24, 2014 Regular season Strained hamstring 4 Pau Gasol November 17, 2014 November 24, 2014 Regular season Strained calf 3 Kirk Hinrich November 21, 2014 November 24, 2014 Regular season Chest contusion 2 Taj Gibson November 24, 2014 — Regular season Sprained ankle 6 Joakim Noah November 25, 2014 November 28, 2014 Regular season Sore left knee and an eye abrasion 1 Doug McDermott December 2, 2014 — Regular season Right knee injury 2 Derrick Rose February 24, 2015 April 8, 2015 Regular season Torn meniscus right knee 20 Payroll Legend red Free agent green Player option blue Team option orange Early termination option Former players* Player Salary Signed using Guaranteed #Chicago Bulls 2 2014–15 #Chicago Bulls 2 2015–16 #Chicago Bulls 2 2016–17 #Chicago Bulls 2 2017–18 Derrick Rose $18,862,875 $20,093,063 $21,323,250 Bird rights $60,279,188 Joakim Noah $12,200,000 $13,400,000 Bird rights $25,600,000 Taj Gibson $8,000,000 $8,500,000 $8,950,000 Bird rights $25,450,000 Pau Gasol $7,128,000 $7,448,760 green $7,769,520 Cap space $14,576,760 Nikola Mirotić $5,305,000 $5,543,725 $5,782,450 Cap space $16,631,175 Mike Dunleavy Jr. $3,326,235 Mini MLE $3,326,235 Kirk Hinrich $2,730,000 green $2,870,000 Room exception $2,730,000 Doug McDermott $2,277,960 $2,380,440 blue $2,483,040 blue $3,294,994 First-round pick $4,658,400 Jimmy Butler $2,008,748 First-round pick $2,008,748 Tony Snell basketball $1,472,400 blue $1,535,880 blue $2,368,327 First-round pick $1,472,400 Aaron Brooks basketball $1,145,685 Minimum salary $1,145,685 Nazr Mohammed $1,448,490 Minimum salary $1,448,490 E'Twaun Moore $948,163 $1,015,421 Minimum salary $425,000 Cameron Bairstow $507,336 $845,059 $980,431 Cap space $932,336 Carlos Boozer* $13,550,000 Richard Hamilton basketball* $333,333 $333,333 $666,666 Source: Basketball-Reference (through Wayback Machine) D-League After the Iowa Energy entered a single-affiliation partnership with the Memphis Grizzlies on May 6, 2014,Memphis Grizzlies and Iowa Energy Enter into Single-Affiliation Partnership http://www.nba.com/dleague/news/memphis_grizzlies_iowa_energy_enter_single_affiliation_2014_05_06.html NBA.com Turner Sports Interactive, Inc November 10, 2014 New York May 6, 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20150128083719/http://www.nba.com/dleague/news/memphis_grizzlies_iowa_energy_enter_single_affiliation_2014_05_06.html January 28, 2015 dead mdy-all the Bulls would be affiliated with the Fort Wayne Mad Ants starting in the 2014–15 NBA Development League season.Rowland Kyle Ants fans get look at team scrimmage http://www.journalgazette.net/article/20141107/SPORTS0603/311079977/-1/SPORTS12 JournalGazette.net The Journal Gazette November 10, 2014 Kendallville November 7, 2014 November 11, 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20141111055128/http://www.journalgazette.net/article/20141107/SPORTS0603/311079977/-1/SPORTS12 dead References Footnotes Notes 30em External links 2014–15 Chicago Bulls preseason at ESPN 2014–15 Chicago Bulls regular season at ESPN 2014–15 Chicago Bulls postseason at ESPN Chicago Chicago Chicago Category:Chicago Bulls seasons