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The Chicago Bulls, a professional basketball franchise, joined the National Basketball Association in 1966. Their 33 victories that season remain the most ever by an expansion team. Johnny "Red" Kerr, now the longtime team broadcaster, earned NBA Coach of the Year Honors that first season. The Bulls rose to international prominence during the 1990s when, led by Michael Jordan, they won six NBA titles in eight seasons. Those teams were abundant in colorful personalities such as coach Phil Jackson, Dennis Rodman and Scottie Pippen. Bulls games became a destination for basketball fans and celebrities alike. Home games included a tradition, now copied by every team in the league, of dimming the...
The Chicago Bulls, a professional basketball franchise, joined the National Basketball Association in 1966. Their 33 victories that season remain the most ever by an expansion team. Johnny "Red" Kerr, now the longtime team broadcaster, earned NBA Coach of the Year Honors that first season. The Bulls rose to international prominence during the 1990s when, led by Michael Jordan, they won six NBA titles in eight seasons. Those teams were abundant in colorful personalities such as coach Phil Jackson, Dennis Rodman and Scottie Pippen. Bulls games became a destination for basketball fans and celebrities alike. Home games included a tradition, now copied by every team in the league, of dimming the lights and introducing the players to music. After the sixth NBA title in 1998, the team was dismantled. Rightly or wrongly, team Chairman Jerry Reinsdorf and then-general manager Jerry Krause received the brunt of blame for alienating Jordan, who had said he wouldn't play for any other coach but Jackson. Jordan retired. Jackson went on to coach the Los Angeles Lakers. Scottie Pippen got traded to the Houston Rockets. The Bulls began a long period of mediocrity under coach Tim Floyd. A recent resurgence, led by former player and current general manager John Paxson, has the Bulls viable again.
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Dennis Rodman Avoids Jail Time... for Now
KTLA NewsORANGE, Calif. (KTLA) -- He was once one of the most feared and celebrated rebounders in the NBA. But on Tuesday, Dennis Rodman barely escaped being sent to jail for failing to pay spousal and child support. It may be only a brief respite for the onetime...Tags: Prisons, Sports, Lawyers, Michael Jordan, Los Angeles Lakers
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Carmelo Anthony Goes to Knicks in Blockbuster Trade
Los Angeles Times Staff WriterRemember when Carmelo Anthony was the Denver Nuggets' problem? Now he's the New York Knicks' problem. In an amazing blockbuster, seeing as how the Knicks might have signed Anthony as a free agent in the summer, they traded almost everyone except Amare...Tags: Sports, Carmelo Anthony, Renaldo Balkman, Blake Griffin, Minnesota Timberwolves
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Phil Jackson "Leaning Toward Retirement" from Lakers
KTLA NewsEL SEGUNDO, Calif. -- Los Angeles Lakers coach Phil Jackson says he is "leaning toward retirement," but hasn't made his final decision just yet. Jackson, 64, who is the winningest playoff coach in NBA history, says he's in the middle of a battery of...Tags: Shaquille O'Neal, Sports, Orlando Magic, Career and Workplace, Michael Jordan
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Lakers Coach Phil Jackson Returning for "Last Stand"
KTLA NewsEL SEGUNDO, Calif. -- Los Angeles Lakers Phil Jackson is returning to the team next season. Jackson, 64, who is the winningest playoff coach in NBA history, had been considering whether or not to retire because of medical reasons. "Count me in," Jackson...Tags: Sports, Shaquille O'Neal, Orlando Magic, Michael Jordan, Red Auerbach
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5 Hurt in Spain's Running of the Bulls
Associated PressPAMPLONA, Spain -- Five revelers were injured but there were no gorings at a danger-filled and crowded weekend running of the bulls at Spain's San Fermin festival on Saturday. Red Cross spokesman Jose Aldaba said several people were treated by mobile...Tags: Festive Events, Injuries and Wounds, Sports, Head Injuries, Hospitals and Clinics
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President Obama Honors the L.A. Lakers
Associated PressWASHINGTON -- President Barack Obama welcomed the NBA champion Los Angeles Lakers to the White House Monday, praising the team for their accomplishments on the basketball court and their service in the community. An avid basketball fan himself, Obama...Tags: Sports, Orlando Magic, Phil Jackson, Barack Obama, Magic Johnson
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Ron Artest Admits Drinking Cognac During NBA Games
LA TimesLakers forward Ron Artest created more controversy for himself after he said in an article published Wednesday that he drank alcohol during games while playing for the Chicago Bulls early in his career. Artest told the Sporting News that he used to drink...Tags: Sports, Jimmy Kimmel Live! (tv program), Bars and Clubs, Indiana Pacers, Hospitals and Clinics
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Basketball Coach Chuck Daly Dies at 78
Associated PressDETROIT -- Chuck Daly, who coached the Dream Team to the Olympic gold medal in 1992 after winning back-to-back NBA championships with the Detroit Pistons, has died. He was 78. He died Saturday morning in Jupiter, Fla., with his family by his side, the...Tags: Sports, Colleges and Universities, Orlando Magic, Memphis Grizzlies, Michael Jordan
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Wade, with a little help from LeBron, powers Heat to East finals
South Florida Sun SentinelDwyane Wade wanted three days off, and the opportunity to watch the Boston Celtics and Philadelphia 76ers sweat out Saturday's Game 7 of these Eastern Conference semifinals from the comfort of his couch. So he set the tone with 26 first-half points. And...Tags: Sports, Dwyane Wade, Chris Bosh, Indiana Pacers, Philadelphia 76ers
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Dwyane Wade leads Heat in elimination of Pacers
INDIANAPOLIS — Dwyane Wade wanted three days off, and the opportunity to watch the Boston Celtics and Philadelphia 76ers sweat out Saturday's Game 7 of these Eastern Conference semifinals from the comfort of his couch. So he set the tone with 26...Tags: Sports, Chris Bosh, David West, Larry Bird, George Hill
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Celtics, Sixers prepare for another seventh game
BOSTON (AP) — Julius Erving strolled through the 76ers locker room as Philadelphia celebrated beating the Celtics to set up another Game 7 in Boston. "It brings back all the memories," the Hall of Famer said after the Sixers forced the first...
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