Bulls On Tap Tasting Flight: Chicago Bulls News for Oct. 18, 2024

What's On Tap in Chicago Bulls news? Welcome to the 17th edition of "Tasting Flight," a daily newsletter to keep fans up to date on all the latest news in Bulls Nation.

Chicago Bulls 2024 Preseason Finale

The Bulls conclude their 2024 preseason with a home rematch against the Cleveland Cavaliers. The Cavaliers hosted the Bulls’ first 2024 preseason game, a 116-112 victory that prominently featured Bulls rookie Matas Buzelis. Tip-off time for the game is 7:00 PM CT.

Still a Headache to Watch Bulls Games In Chicago

Unless you are a DirectTv subscriber or you have purchased an antenna (in 2024 lol) then you, like a good amount of Chicagoans, are unable to watch Bulls games (as well as Chicago Blackhawks and Chicago White Sox games). Their new broadcasting home, CHSN, still has not reached a deal with Xfinity to carry the channel. The cable giant has a strong hold on most of the Chicagoland market.

In a tweet that has been met with much dismay from annoyed Chicago sport fans, CHSN asked for help from Xfinity subscribers to contact the cable company and demand that they carry CHSN.

With the NBA’s regular season getting closer and closer, time is running out on the possibility of a deal being reached before the Bulls play their season opener Wednesday in New Orleans.

2025 NBA Draft Watch: Ace Bailey

Given at least the possibility that the Bulls may be players in the 2025 NBA Draft Lottery, Bulls fans should get to know the name Ace Bailey. The Rutgers freshman is a top-ranked 2025 NBA draft prospect who created a strong highlight reel during Rutgers’ exhibition game against St. John’s University.

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