The 2019-20 Chicago Bulls season was marked by a mix of high expectations and disappointing outcomes. Under head coach Jim Boylen, the Bulls aimed to make a significant leap forward after several years of rebuilding. However, the season’s results fell short of aspirations, as the team finished with a 22-43 record, placing them 11th in the Eastern Conference and outside the playoff picture once again.
Despite the team’s struggles, there were some bright spots in terms of player development. Zach LaVine emerged as the team’s standout performer, continuing his ascent as a dynamic scoring threat. Averaging 25.5 points per game, LaVine showcased his ability to take over games, though questions remained about his overall impact on winning. Additionally, rookie Coby White provided a glimpse of his potential, particularly in the latter part of the season, with impressive scoring outbursts that hinted at a promising future.
The season was also characterized by challenges, including injury setbacks that hindered the progress of key players like Lauri Markkanen and Wendell Carter Jr. Both players were expected to be integral parts of the Bulls’ core, but inconsistent play and health issues raised concerns about their long-term roles. The team’s inability to find a consistent rhythm, coupled with defensive struggles, further compounded their difficulties.
Off the court, the Bulls underwent a significant front-office overhaul towards the end of the season. The hiring of Artūras Karnišovas as the Executive Vice President of Basketball Operations signaled a new direction for the franchise, emphasizing a fresh approach to building a competitive roster. As the 2019-20 season concluded amid the global COVID-19 pandemic, there was a sense of cautious optimism among fans, hopeful that the changes at the top would eventually translate into success on the court.
- Regular Season Record: 22-43
- Playoff Result: Did not make playoffs
Chicago Bulls Roster and Stats for 2019-20 Season
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Player | GP | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | 3P% | GP | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | 3P% |
Zach LaVine | 60 | 25.5 | 4.8 | 4.2 | 1.5 | 0.5 | 38.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | |
Lauri Markkanen | 50 | 14.7 | 6.3 | 1.5 | 0.8 | 0.5 | 34.4 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | |
Coby White | 65 | 13.2 | 3.5 | 2.7 | 0.8 | 0.1 | 35.4 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | |
Otto Porter Jr. | 14 | 11.9 | 3.4 | 1.8 | 1.1 | 0.4 | 38.7 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | |
Wendell Carter Jr. | 43 | 11.3 | 9.4 | 1.2 | 0.8 | 0.8 | 20.7 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | |
Thaddeus Young | 64 | 10.3 | 4.9 | 1.8 | 1.4 | 0.4 | 35.6 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | |
Tomáš Satoranský | 65 | 9.9 | 3.9 | 5.4 | 1.2 | 0.1 | 32.2 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | |
Chandler Hutchison | 28 | 7.8 | 3.9 | 0.9 | 1.0 | 0.3 | 31.6 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | |
Kris Dunn | 51 | 7.3 | 3.6 | 3.4 | 2.0 | 0.3 | 25.9 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | |
Denzel Valentine | 36 | 6.8 | 2.1 | 1.2 | 0.7 | 0.2 | 33.6 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | |
Luke Kornet | 36 | 6.0 | 2.3 | 0.9 | 0.3 | 0.7 | 28.7 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | |
Daniel Gafford | 43 | 5.1 | 2.5 | 0.5 | 0.3 | 1.3 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | |
Shaquille Harrison | 43 | 4.9 | 2.0 | 1.1 | 0.8 | 0.4 | 38.1 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | |
Ryan Arcidiacono | 58 | 4.5 | 1.9 | 1.7 | 0.5 | 0.1 | 39.1 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | |
Cristiano Felício | 22 | 3.9 | 4.6 | 0.7 | 0.5 | 0.1 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | |
Adam Mokoka | 11 | 2.9 | 0.9 | 0.4 | 0.4 | 0.0 | 40.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | |
Max Strus | 2 | 2.5 | 0.5 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |

Chicago Bulls 2019-20 Regular Season Game Log
Here is the game log for the 2019-20 season for the Chicago Bulls.
Date | Opponent | Result | High Scorer |
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Oct 23, 2019 | @ Charlotte Hornets | L 126-125 | |
Oct 25, 2019 | @ Memphis Grizzlies | W 110-102 | |
Oct 26, 2019 | vs. Toronto Raptors | L 108-84 | |
Oct 28, 2019 | @ New York Knicks | L 105-98 | |
Oct 30, 2019 | @ Cleveland Cavaliers | L 117-111 | |
Nov 01, 2019 | vs. Detroit Pistons | W 112-106 | |
Nov 03, 2019 | @ Indiana Pacers | L 108-95 | |
Nov 05, 2019 | vs. Los Angeles Lakers | L 118-112 | |
Nov 06, 2019 | @ Atlanta Hawks | W 113-93 | |
Nov 09, 2019 | vs. Houston Rockets | L 117-94 | |
Nov 12, 2019 | vs. New York Knicks | W 120-102 | |
Nov 14, 2019 | @ Milwaukee Bucks | L 124-115 | |
Nov 16, 2019 | vs. Brooklyn Nets | L 117-111 | |
Nov 18, 2019 | vs. Milwaukee Bucks | L 115-101 | |
Nov 20, 2019 | vs. Detroit Pistons | W 109-89 | |
Nov 22, 2019 | vs. Miami Heat | L 116-108 | |
Nov 23, 2019 | @ Charlotte Hornets | W 116-115 | |
Nov 25, 2019 | vs. Portland Trail Blazers | L 117-94 | |
Nov 27, 2019 | @ Golden State Warriors | L 104-90 | |
Nov 29, 2019 | @ Portland Trail Blazers | L 107-103 | |
Dec 02, 2019 | @ Sacramento Kings | W 113-106 | |
Dec 04, 2019 | vs. Memphis Grizzlies | W 106-99 | |
Dec 06, 2019 | vs. Golden State Warriors | L 100-98 | |
Dec 08, 2019 | @ Miami Heat | L 110-105 | |
Dec 09, 2019 | vs. Toronto Raptors | L 93-92 | |
Dec 11, 2019 | vs. Atlanta Hawks | W 136-102 | |
Dec 13, 2019 | vs. Charlotte Hornets | L 83-73 | |
Dec 14, 2019 | vs. Los Angeles Clippers | W 109-106 | |
Dec 16, 2019 | @ Oklahoma City Thunder | L 109-106 | |
Dec 18, 2019 | @ Washington Wizards | W 110-109 | |
Dec 21, 2019 | @ Detroit Pistons | W 119-107 | |
Dec 23, 2019 | @ Orlando Magic | L 103-95 | |
Dec 28, 2019 | vs. Atlanta Hawks | W 116-81 | |
Dec 30, 2019 | vs. Milwaukee Bucks | L 123-102 | |
Jan 02, 2020 | vs. Utah Jazz | L 102-98 | |
Jan 04, 2020 | vs. Boston Celtics | L 111-104 | |
Jan 06, 2020 | @ Dallas Mavericks | L 118-110 | |
Jan 08, 2020 | @ New Orleans Pelicans | L 123-108 | |
Jan 10, 2020 | vs. Indiana Pacers | L 116-105 | |
Jan 11, 2020 | @ Detroit Pistons | W 108-99 | |
Jan 13, 2020 | @ Boston Celtics | L 113-101 | |
Jan 15, 2020 | vs. Washington Wizards | W 115-106 | |
Jan 17, 2020 | @ Philadelphia 76ers | L 100-89 | |
Jan 18, 2020 | vs. Cleveland Cavaliers | W 118-116 | |
Jan 20, 2020 | @ Milwaukee Bucks | L 111-98 | |
Jan 22, 2020 | vs. Minnesota Timberwolves | W 117-110 | |
Jan 24, 2020 | vs. Sacramento Kings | L 98-81 | |
Jan 25, 2020 | @ Cleveland Cavaliers | W 118-106 | |
Jan 27, 2020 | vs. San Antonio Spurs | W 110-109 | |
Jan 29, 2020 | @ Indiana Pacers | L 115-106 | |
Jan 31, 2020 | @ Brooklyn Nets | L 133-118 | |
Feb 02, 2020 | @ Toronto Raptors | L 129-102 | |
Feb 06, 2020 | vs. New Orleans Pelicans | L 125-119 | |
Feb 09, 2020 | @ Philadelphia 76ers | L 118-111 | |
Feb 11, 2020 | @ Washington Wizards | L 126-114 | |
Feb 20, 2020 | vs. Charlotte Hornets | L 103-93 | |
Feb 22, 2020 | vs. Phoenix Suns | L 112-104 | |
Feb 23, 2020 | vs. Washington Wizards | W 126-117 | |
Feb 25, 2020 | vs. Oklahoma City Thunder | L 124-122 | |
Feb 29, 2020 | @ New York Knicks | L 125-115 | |
Mar 02, 2020 | vs. Dallas Mavericks | W 109-107 | |
Mar 04, 2020 | @ Minnesota Timberwolves | L 115-108 | |
Mar 06, 2020 | vs. Indiana Pacers | L 108-102 | |
Mar 08, 2020 | @ Brooklyn Nets | L 110-107 | |
Mar 10, 2020 | vs. Cleveland Cavaliers | W 108-103 |