Wolves roll short-handed Bulls to help Thibs to season sweep

Andrew Wiggins scored 27 points and Karl-Anthony Towns added 22 to help the Minnesota Timberwolves beat the severely short-handed Chicago Bulls 117-89 on Sunday. Ricky Rubio had 17 points, 11 assists and six rebounds and Minnesota shot 54 per cent to help coach Tom Thibodeau sweep the season series against his former team.

Bulls can’t muster much effort against slumping Knicks

New York Knicks’ Derrick Rose drives past Chicago Bulls’ Robin Lopez during the first half of an NBA basketball game Thursday, Jan. 12, 2017, in New York. That should also be the title of any Chicago Bulls highlights from Thursday night’s 104-89 loss to the New York Knicks at Madison Square Garden.

Reframing the Rondo Benching

For the first time since March 31, 2007, Rajon Rondo will come off the bench rather than start a game. Prior to the Chicago Bulls New Year’s Eve showdown against the Milwaukee Bucks , Bulls head coach Fred Hoiberg told reporters that he would start Michael Carter-Williams at point guard over Rondo who has started in every game he has played in this season with the Bulls.

Reframing the Rondo Benching

For the first time since March 31, 2007, Rajon Rondo will come off the bench rather than start a game. Prior to the Chicago Bulls New Year’s Eve showdown against the Milwaukee Bucks , Bulls head coach Fred Hoiberg told reporters that he would start Michael Carter-Williams at point guard over Rondo who has started in every game he has played in this season with the Bulls.