Bulls

Cuban: Economy has slowed Cubs deal

The credit crunch and the failing economy have put the brakes on the sale of the Cubs, said Dallas Mavericks owner Mark Cuban, one of the finalists to buy the team.

Gordon iffy with bad toe; Del Negro to spread minutes

Ben Gordon might not play in the Bulls' first exhibition game tonight against the Dallas Mavericks at the United Center because of an unspecified toe injury.

Time to see just how much Rose knows John Jackson: The first eight days of training camp have been a crash course in the NBA for Derrick Rose. New Bulls coach Vinny Del Negro and his staff have spent countless hours tutoring the prized rookie about the intricacies of the professional game and the fast-paced offense they've installed.

Maturity the big difference for Bulls' Thomas Within Tyrus Thomas' few words Tuesday, it was apparent that the young Bulls forward's summer growth was not limited to the muscle he added to his now 6-9, 233-pound frame.