K.C. Johnson

@KCJHoop

Bulls Insider for @CHSN__. Covered Bulls from dynasty to Dalibor to Derrick to Dalen. Prev:@chicagotribune/@nbcschicago. Will travel for work, music, good hikes

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Joined November 2008

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Cam Smith@camronsmith · 19 h

“By The Horns” is ready for you, so tap in with me and @KCJHoop. - Vegas summer league is a wrap. What did we really learn? - Yuki Kawamura plays himself into a 2-way… - Giddey Gate continues on… @CHSN__ x @CHSN_Bulls 🍎: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/by-… ✳️:…

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K.C. Johnson@KCJHoop · Jul 21

Last worn by Zach LaVine

CChicago Bulls@chicagobulls · Jul 21

Yuki Kawamura will wear No. 8️⃣

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K.C. Johnson@KCJHoop · Jul 20

We’ve reached the Yuki Kawamura vs. Jahmir Young Twitter debate portion of the offseason

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K.C. Johnson@KCJHoop · Jul 19

Kawamura played last season for Chuck Swirsky’s son, T.C., who was head coach of Memphis Hustle in the G League.

BBulls on CHSN@CHSN_Bulls · Jul 17

“He’s just a fun watch.” Yuki’s got big goals out in Vegas ‼️🍿

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K.C. Johnson@KCJHoop · Jul 19

Jahmir Young waived to make way for Yukimania. Tough break for Young, who scored 37 in one summer league game but overall didn’t fare as well as Kawamura.

KCJHoop's tweet image. Jahmir Young waived to make way for Yukimania. Tough break for Young, who scored 37 in one summer league game but overall didn’t fare as well as Kawamura.

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NBA Coaches Assoc.@NBA_Coaches · Jul 19

The NBCA would like to congratulate longtime @NBA Assistant Coach, Maurice Cheeks, on being awarded the 2025 Tex Winter Assistant Coach Lifetime Impact Award! Click the 'News' on the link in our bio to read the full press release.

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K.C. Johnson@KCJHoop · Jul 18

Noa Essengue not playing Bulls summer league consolation finale vs. Jazz on Friday, per Bulls PR. Essengue finishes with averages of 12.7 points, 5.3 rebounds and 1.3 steals in 3 games.

BBulls on CHSN@CHSN_Bulls · Jul 18

“This guy is going to be a project.” @KCJHoop on 18-year-old Noa Essengue’s potential and future 👀

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Bobby Marks@BobbyMarks42 · Jul 18

5 former 1st rd. picks have signed a Qualifying Offer since 2018. Their next contract outside of Miles Bridges has not been pretty: Alex Len: 2/8.5M Nerlens Noel: 2/3.7M Rodney Hood: 2/11.7M Denzel Valentine: 2/4.1M Miles Bridges: 3/75M

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K.C. Johnson@KCJHoop · Jul 16

Noa Essengue isn’t playing today per Bulls PR with a right quad contusion. Status TBD for Friday

CChicago Bulls@chicagobulls · Jul 16

Our Summer Bulls starters vs. Milwaukee. @MotorolaUS | #SeeRed

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K.C. Johnson@KCJHoop · Jul 16

Noa Essengue, Matas Buzelis, Josh Giddey, Yuki Kawamura . . . they’re all covered on this week’s edition of The Fastbreak: youtu.be/qNVX4AyhW7g

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K.C. Johnson@KCJHoop · Jul 16

Bulls 5th game set

NNBA Communications@NBAPR · Jul 16

The NBA 2K26 Summer League schedule for Friday, July 18:

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K.C. Johnson@KCJHoop · Jul 15

Here’s this week’s edition of The Fastbreak, with updates on Josh Giddey’s restricted free agency and summer league analysis of Noa Essengue, Matas Buzelis and, yes, Yuki Kawamura

BBulls on CHSN@CHSN_Bulls · Jul 15

Watch the latest episode of The Fastbreak for all the latest Chicago Bulls updates with @KCJHoop: bit.ly/3IvQ5kG

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Chicago Bulls@chicagobulls · Jul 15

Our preseason schedule is here! 📅

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K.C. Johnson@KCJHoop · Jul 15

Here’s our sitdown with Matas Buzelis in Las Vegas. Something about being around him suggests a breakout year. There’s just a vibe and a confidence to him that’s palpable. youtu.be/Yt8Td2y271U?si…

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K.C. Johnson@KCJHoop · Jul 15

Buzelis on the ESPN broadcast: “I think this is my last game.” Organizational plan entering Vegas was for Buzelis to play two games

KK.C. Johnson@KCJHoop · Jul 15

Bulls 114, Pacers 105 Buzelis 28 pts Essengue 21 pts, 3-8 from 3 Kawamura 15 pts, 10 assists This likely concludes Buzelis’ game action in Vegas

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K.C. Johnson@KCJHoop · Jul 15

Bulls 114, Pacers 105 Buzelis 28 pts Essengue 21 pts, 3-8 from 3 Kawamura 15 pts, 10 assists This likely concludes Buzelis’ game action in Vegas

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K.C. Johnson@KCJHoop · Jul 14

Essengue needs to develop, obviously, but the way he sometimes showcases his length is really intriguing.

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K.C. Johnson@KCJHoop · Jul 14

Wow. That was a pretty epic move and dunk by Furphy.

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K.C. Johnson@KCJHoop · Jul 14

Essengue puts up double-digit first quarter scoring.

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K.C. Johnson@KCJHoop · Jul 14

Not in Vegas anymore but watching broadcast and former Bulls coach and current Pacers assistant Jim Boylen is sitting just a few empty seats away from Artūras Karnišovas and Billy Donovan. Boylen is sitting by Andrew Nembhard

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