On paper, an attempt to make a big splash in the trade market, especially with all their expiring contracts, makes sense. The problem is, Bulls executive Arturas Karnisovas might not be on board with that idea.

The Chicago Bulls aren’t running from reality. After opening the season on a winning streak and a losing streak, the Bulls know there’s no margin for error.

The year is 1997. The Chicago Bulls have started the season 6-5. The Jazz have started the season 5-6. Both teams are off to a slow start and are playing below their expectations. Both teams will go on to finish 62-20 and meet in the NBA Finals.

The forward has made a strong first impression in Brooklyn since being acquired from the Nuggets this past summer, leading the Nets with 23.2 ppg. And with Cam Thomas still sidelined, Porter Jr. will basically be Brooklyn’s only real offensive weapon tonight.

This article was originally published on www.si.com/nba/jazz/onsi as Utah Jazz Rule Out One More Player Before Chicago Bulls Game. The Utah Jazz have downgraded one player on their injury report before facing the Chicago Bulls.

Wednesday's game was the second meeting between the teams this season. Chicago had a 115-111 win over Detroit in their season opener on Oct. 22. Detroit will next face the Philadelphia 76ers in NBA Cup action on Friday. Meanwhile, Chicago will return to action on Sunday against the Utah Jazz.

The San Antonio Spurs (7-2) hit the road with a two-game winning streak as they visit the Chicago Bulls (6-3), who have dropped two straight after a 6-1 start.

John Wall claims he’s 'hearing' Dallas Mavericks star Anthony Davis wants a trade to the Chicago Bulls amid the team’s struggles.