The 2018-19 Chicago Bulls season was a challenging chapter in the franchise’s storied history. Under the leadership of head coach Fred Hoiberg, who was later replaced by Jim Boylen after a 5-19 start, the Bulls struggled to find their footing in the competitive Eastern Conference. The team concluded the season with a 22-60 record, reflecting both growing pains and a need for further rebuilding.
A bright spot for the Bulls was the emergence of young talent. Zach LaVine, acquired in a trade the previous year, demonstrated his potential as a scoring leader by averaging 23.7 points per game. His athleticism and scoring prowess provided hope for the future. Additionally, Lauri Markkanen continued to develop as a versatile forward, showcasing his ability to stretch the floor with shooting and rebounding skills. Injuries, however, hampered his ability to consistently contribute throughout the season.
Rookie Wendell Carter Jr. showed promise as a defensive anchor and a solid rebounder, but his season was cut short due to a thumb injury. The Bulls also acquired Otto Porter Jr. from the Washington Wizards in a midseason trade, which added experience and three-point shooting to the roster. Porter’s performance post-trade was encouraging, as he averaged 17.5 points and 5.5 rebounds per game, suggesting he could be a valuable piece moving forward.
Despite these individual performances, the Bulls faced numerous challenges, including injuries and a lack of cohesion on both ends of the court. The transition from Hoiberg to Boylen brought about a more disciplined and defense-focused approach, yet the team struggled to adapt fully during the season. As the Bulls looked towards the future, the 2018-19 season served as a learning experience and a stepping stone in their rebuilding process, with hopes of returning to playoff contention in the coming years.
- Regular Season Record: 22-60
- Playoff Result: Did not make playoffs
Chicago Bulls Roster and Stats for 2018-19 Season
| Regular Season | Playoffs | |||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Player | GP | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | 3P% | GP | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | 3P% |
| Zach LaVine | 63 | 23.7 | 4.7 | 4.5 | 1.0 | 0.4 | 37.4 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | |
| JaKarr Sampson | 4 | 20.0 | 8.0 | 1.0 | 1.0 | 0.8 | 35.7 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | |
| Lauri Markkanen | 52 | 18.7 | 9.0 | 1.4 | 0.7 | 0.6 | 36.1 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | |
| Otto Porter Jr. | 15 | 17.5 | 5.5 | 2.7 | 1.2 | 0.6 | 48.8 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | |
| Walt Lemon Jr. | 6 | 14.3 | 4.5 | 5.0 | 1.8 | 0.2 | 40.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | |
| Jabari Parker | 39 | 14.3 | 6.2 | 2.2 | 0.6 | 0.4 | 32.5 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | |
| Bobby Portis | 22 | 14.1 | 7.3 | 1.3 | 0.5 | 0.4 | 37.5 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | |
| Justin Holiday | 38 | 11.6 | 4.4 | 2.2 | 1.8 | 0.6 | 35.9 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | |
| Kris Dunn | 46 | 11.3 | 4.1 | 6.0 | 1.5 | 0.5 | 35.4 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | |
| Wendell Carter Jr. | 44 | 10.3 | 7.0 | 1.8 | 0.6 | 1.3 | 18.8 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | |
| Robin Lopez | 74 | 9.5 | 3.9 | 1.2 | 0.1 | 1.1 | 22.6 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | |
| Wayne Selden | 43 | 8.0 | 3.2 | 1.7 | 0.5 | 0.2 | 31.5 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | |
| Antonio Blakeney | 57 | 7.3 | 1.9 | 0.7 | 0.2 | 0.2 | 39.6 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | |
| Timothé Luwawu-Cabarrot | 29 | 6.8 | 2.7 | 0.8 | 0.5 | 0.2 | 33.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | |
| Ryan Arcidiacono | 81 | 6.7 | 2.7 | 3.3 | 0.8 | 0.0 | 37.3 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | |
| Shaquille Harrison | 73 | 6.5 | 3.0 | 1.9 | 1.2 | 0.4 | 27.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | |
| Cameron Payne | 31 | 5.7 | 1.7 | 2.7 | 0.6 | 0.2 | 27.1 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | |
| Chandler Hutchison | 44 | 5.2 | 4.2 | 0.8 | 0.5 | 0.1 | 28.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | |
| Brandon Sampson | 14 | 5.1 | 1.1 | 0.7 | 0.6 | 0.2 | 37.9 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | |
| Cristiano FelĂcio | 60 | 4.0 | 3.6 | 0.6 | 0.2 | 0.1 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | |
| Rawle Alkins | 10 | 3.7 | 2.6 | 1.3 | 0.1 | 0.0 | 25.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | |
| Tyler Ulis | 1 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | |
Chicago Bulls 2018-19 Regular Season Game Log
Here is the game log for the 2018-19 season for the Chicago Bulls.
| Date | Opponent | Result | High Scorer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 18, 2018 | @ Philadelphia 76ers | L 127-108 | |
| Oct 20, 2018 | vs. Detroit Pistons | L 118-116 | |
| Oct 22, 2018 | @ Dallas Mavericks | L 115-109 | |
| Oct 24, 2018 | vs. Charlotte Hornets | W 112-110 | |
| Oct 26, 2018 | @ Charlotte Hornets | L 135-106 | |
| Oct 27, 2018 | @ Atlanta Hawks | W 97-85 | |
| Oct 29, 2018 | vs. Golden State Warriors | L 149-124 | |
| Oct 31, 2018 | vs. Denver Nuggets | L 108-107 | |
| Nov 02, 2018 | vs. Indiana Pacers | L 107-105 | |
| Nov 03, 2018 | vs. Houston Rockets | L 96-88 | |
| Nov 05, 2018 | @ New York Knicks | W 116-115 | |
| Nov 07, 2018 | @ New Orleans Pelicans | L 107-98 | |
| Nov 10, 2018 | vs. Cleveland Cavaliers | W 99-98 | |
| Nov 12, 2018 | vs. Dallas Mavericks | L 103-98 | |
| Nov 14, 2018 | @ Boston Celtics | L 111-82 | |
| Nov 16, 2018 | @ Milwaukee Bucks | L 123-104 | |
| Nov 17, 2018 | vs. Toronto Raptors | L 122-83 | |
| Nov 21, 2018 | vs. Phoenix Suns | W 124-116 | |
| Nov 23, 2018 | vs. Miami Heat | L 103-96 | |
| Nov 24, 2018 | @ Minnesota Timberwolves | L 111-96 | |
| Nov 26, 2018 | vs. San Antonio Spurs | L 108-107 | |
| Nov 28, 2018 | @ Milwaukee Bucks | L 116-113 | |
| Nov 30, 2018 | @ Detroit Pistons | L 107-88 | |
| Dec 01, 2018 | @ Houston Rockets | L 121-105 | |
| Dec 04, 2018 | @ Indiana Pacers | L 96-90 | |
| Dec 07, 2018 | vs. Oklahoma City Thunder | W 114-112 | |
| Dec 08, 2018 | vs. Boston Celtics | L 133-77 | |
| Dec 10, 2018 | vs. Sacramento Kings | L 108-89 | |
| Dec 13, 2018 | @ Orlando Magic | L 97-91 | |
| Dec 15, 2018 | @ San Antonio Spurs | W 98-93 | |
| Dec 17, 2018 | @ Oklahoma City Thunder | L 121-96 | |
| Dec 19, 2018 | vs. Brooklyn Nets | L 96-93 | |
| Dec 21, 2018 | vs. Orlando Magic | W 90-80 | |
| Dec 23, 2018 | @ Cleveland Cavaliers | W 112-92 | |
| Dec 26, 2018 | vs. Minnesota Timberwolves | L 119-94 | |
| Dec 28, 2018 | @ Washington Wizards | W 101-92 | |
| Dec 30, 2018 | @ Toronto Raptors | L 95-89 | |
| Jan 02, 2019 | vs. Orlando Magic | L 112-84 | |
| Jan 04, 2019 | vs. Indiana Pacers | L 119-116 | |
| Jan 06, 2019 | vs. Brooklyn Nets | L 117-100 | |
| Jan 09, 2019 | @ Portland Trail Blazers | L 124-112 | |
| Jan 11, 2019 | @ Golden State Warriors | L 146-109 | |
| Jan 12, 2019 | @ Utah Jazz | L 110-102 | |
| Jan 15, 2019 | @ Los Angeles Lakers | L 107-100 | |
| Jan 17, 2019 | @ Denver Nuggets | L 135-105 | |
| Jan 19, 2019 | vs. Miami Heat | L 117-103 | |
| Jan 21, 2019 | @ Cleveland Cavaliers | W 104-88 | |
| Jan 23, 2019 | vs. Atlanta Hawks | L 121-101 | |
| Jan 25, 2019 | vs. Los Angeles Clippers | L 106-101 | |
| Jan 27, 2019 | vs. Cleveland Cavaliers | L 104-101 | |
| Jan 29, 2019 | @ Brooklyn Nets | L 122-117 | |
| Jan 30, 2019 | @ Miami Heat | W 105-89 | |
| Feb 02, 2019 | @ Charlotte Hornets | L 125-118 | |
| Feb 06, 2019 | vs. New Orleans Pelicans | L 125-120 | |
| Feb 08, 2019 | @ Brooklyn Nets | W 125-106 | |
| Feb 09, 2019 | vs. Washington Wizards | L 134-125 | |
| Feb 11, 2019 | vs. Milwaukee Bucks | L 112-99 | |
| Feb 13, 2019 | vs. Memphis Grizzlies | W 122-110 | |
| Feb 22, 2019 | @ Orlando Magic | W 110-109 | |
| Feb 23, 2019 | vs. Boston Celtics | W 126-116 | |
| Feb 25, 2019 | vs. Milwaukee Bucks | L 117-106 | |
| Feb 27, 2019 | @ Memphis Grizzlies | W 109-107 | |
| Mar 01, 2019 | @ Atlanta Hawks | W 168-161 | |
| Mar 03, 2019 | vs. Atlanta Hawks | L 123-118 | |
| Mar 05, 2019 | @ Indiana Pacers | L 105-96 | |
| Mar 06, 2019 | vs. Philadelphia 76ers | W 108-107 | |
| Mar 08, 2019 | vs. Detroit Pistons | L 112-104 | |
| Mar 10, 2019 | @ Detroit Pistons | L 131-108 | |
| Mar 12, 2019 | vs. Los Angeles Lakers | L 123-107 | |
| Mar 15, 2019 | @ Los Angeles Clippers | L 128-121 | |
| Mar 17, 2019 | @ Sacramento Kings | L 129-102 | |
| Mar 18, 2019 | @ Phoenix Suns | W 116-101 | |
| Mar 20, 2019 | vs. Washington Wizards | W 126-120 | |
| Mar 23, 2019 | vs. Utah Jazz | L 114-83 | |
| Mar 26, 2019 | @ Toronto Raptors | L 112-103 | |
| Mar 27, 2019 | vs. Portland Trail Blazers | L 118-98 | |
| Mar 30, 2019 | vs. Toronto Raptors | L 124-101 | |
| Apr 01, 2019 | @ New York Knicks | L 113-105 | |
| Apr 03, 2019 | @ Washington Wizards | W 115-114 | |
| Apr 06, 2019 | vs. Philadelphia 76ers | L 116-96 | |
| Apr 09, 2019 | vs. New York Knicks | L 96-86 | |
| Apr 10, 2019 | @ Philadelphia 76ers | L 125-109 |