There were ten practice sessions from September 30 to October 5. On September 15, the Bulls released their training camp schedule. Source: NBA.com (courtesy of the Wayback Machine) Training camp On September 28, Brooks threw out the ceremonial first pitch before a White Sox game against the Kansas City Royals. The Bulls began selling tickets to the public on September 26. On September 23, Rose donated $1 million to After School Matters, a non-profit organization based in Chicago. On September 17, Noah also threw out the first pitch at a Chicago Cubs game. the Minnesota Twins as "Bulls Night", welcoming Bulls fans to the ballpark. The White Sox dubbed their September 13 game vs. Noah threw out the ceremonial first pitch at a Chicago White Sox game on September 11. Joakim Noah threw out a couple of ceremonial first pitches at White Sox and Cubs games. 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's 2014–15 regular season schedule was released on August 13. On August 11, the Bulls released the 2014–15 preseason schedule for the team. On September 14, Gasol was named to the All-Tournament Team. Bairstow also played in the World Cup, competing for the Australia national basketball team. Gasol, another Bulls' player, played for the Spain national basketball team in the 2014 FIBA Basketball World Cup. 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. It was announced on July 22 that Jimmy Butler and McDermott would play on the 2014 U.S. Tom Thibodeau (right) was selected as an assistant coach for the 2014 United States FIBA Basketball World Cup team. Additionally, Caldwell Jones, who played for the 1984–85 Chicago Bulls, died on September 21. Ronald Dupree, who played for the 2003–04 Chicago Bulls, announced his retirement on September 8. On August 8, Guy Rodgers, who spent one season with the Bulls, was posthumously inducted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame. Events Īfter having an arthroscopic left knee surgery, Joakim Noah reported that he was "doing well" in rehabilitation on June 27. On July 24, Jimmer Fredette signed with the New Orleans Pelicans. The Bulls then waived 12-year veteran and two-time NBA All-Star Carlos Boozer on July 17. On the same day, the Bulls waived Lou Amundson, Ronnie Brewer, and Mike James. Augustin signed a contract with the Detroit Pistons on July 15. On June 21, Tornike Shengelia, an unrestricted free agent, went overseas, signing with Saski Baskonia. Player departures Carlos Boozer was waived on July 17. On the same day, the Bulls acquired the draft rights to Tadija Dragićević from the Dallas Mavericks, who received Greg Smith. In a trade with the Orlando Magic on July 14, the Bulls gained the draft rights to Milovan Raković, while Randolph, 20 second-round draft picks, and cash considerations were sent to the Magic. 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. The Bulls finalized its training camp roster with the additions of Kim English, Ben Hansbrough, and Solomon Jones on September 26. Nazr Mohammed was re-signed on September 22. On September 18, the Bulls signed E'Twaun Moore. The next day, Aaron Brooks signed with the Bulls. Then, on July 21, Kirk Hinrich was re-signed, whose contract was a two-year, $5.5 million deal. Gasol received a three-year, $22 million deal, while Mirotić's contract was reported to be a three-year, $16.6 million deal. On July 18, the Bulls signed 13-year veteran Pau Gasol and Real Madrid player Nikola Mirotić. Main article: List of 2014–15 NBA season transactions Player signings Pau Gasol was signed on July 18. However, Chicago's season ended with a 2–4 loss to the eventual Eastern Conference champion Cleveland Cavaliers in the Conference semifinals. Seeded number three in the playoffs, the Bulls met the Milwaukee Bucks in the first round and defeated them, 4–2. Chicago had its first 50-win season since the 2011–12 season with a record of 50–32. In the off-season, the Bulls let Carlos Boozer go and signed Pau Gasol. The 2014–15 Chicago Bulls season was the franchise's 49th season in the National Basketball Association (NBA), and fifth under head coach Tom Thibodeau. NBA professional basketball team season 2014–15 Chicago Bulls season
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