Month in Review: October

A Split Preseason
The Chicago Bulls kicked off preseason on Oct. 6 and ended it on Oct. 24. Over the course of those 18 days, they played eight total games, and went 4-4. Kirk played in all eight games, and he had his best game on Oct. 19 in a 101-96 win over the Charlotte Hornets. Bulls power forward Taj Gibson also spoke of Kirk's big performance in a video from the Chicago Tribune.

October 31: Chicago Bulls versus Cleveland Cavaliers

Photo credit to Chris Sweda, Chicago Tribune

The Chicago Bulls spent Halloween night hosting the Cleveland Cavaliers in their home opener. Kirk hit three, consecutive clutch shots to give the Bulls a 98-93 lead late in the fourth quarter, but the Cavaliers made a comeback to force overtime and ultimately came out on top with the 114-108 win. Listed below are Kirk's stats, courtesy of ESPN.

• Minutes: 34
• Field Goals Made-Attempted: 7-11
• 3-Point Field Goals Made-Attempted: 3-5
• Free Throws Made-Attempted: 3-5
• Offensive Rebounds: 1
• Defensive Rebounds: 1
• Total Rebounds: 2
• Assists: 1
• Steals: 2
• Blocks: 0
• Turnovers: 1
• Personal Fouls: 3
• +/-: +2
• Points: 20

Check out a video of Kirk's clutch shots below.

Gameday: October 31

Photo credit to AP Photo/Mark Duncan

The Chicago Bulls began the regular season with a blowout win over the New York Knicks on Wednesday night. Now, they're set for their home opener Halloween night for a 7 p.m. game against LeBron James and the Cleveland Cavaliers.

According to the Chicago Tribune's K.C. Johnson, there is also a chance Kirk gets to start alongside Derrick Rose at shooting guard tonight with Jimmy Butler being a gametime decision.

If Butler can't play, Kirk Hinrich will start. And the Bulls will lose a key defender for LeBron James.

Game Information

• Location: United Center - Chicago
• Time: 7 p.m. central
• TV: Comcast SportsNet Chicago, ESPN
• Radio: ESPN 1000, WRTO 1200

October 29: Chicago Bulls at New York Knicks

Photo credit to Nathaniel S. Butler/NBAE via Getty Images

On Tuesday night, the Chicago Bulls opened the regular season with a 104-80 blowout win over the New York Knicks at Madison Square Garden.  Listed below are Kirk's stats, courtesy of ESPN.

• Minutes: 24
• Field Goals Made-Attempted: 4-10
• 3-Point Field Goals Made-Attempted: 3-7
• Free Throws Made-Attempted: 1-1
• Offensive Rebounds: 0
• Defensive Rebounds: 1
• Total Rebounds: 1
• Assists: 0
• Steals: 1
• Blocks: 0
• Turnovers: 2
• Personal Fouls: 3
• +/-: +8
• Points: 12

Gameday: October 29

Photo credit to Dennis Wierzbicki/USA TODAY Sports

The Chicago Bulls open their regular season tonight at Madison Square Garden for a 7 p.m. central matchup with the New York Knicks.

Starting shooting guard Jimmy Butler will sit out tonight's game. Coach Tom Thibodeau has not revealed who would start in Butler's place, but the Chicago Tribune's K.C. Johnson mentioned Kirk is a likely possibility.

Thibodeau wouldn't reveal who would start in Butler's place, but Kirk Hinrich has been working with the starters.

Game Information

• Location: Madison Square Garden - New York
• Time: 7 p.m. central
• TV: WGN, ESPN
• Radio: ESPN 1000

Articles to Check Out: October 28

Photo credit to Nuccio DiNuzzo, Chicago Tribune

Kirk Hinrich one thing Bulls can count on from start

From the Chicago Tribune's K.C. Johnson

Preview quote:

This is for sure: Rose closed the preseason in very strong, borderline dominant fashion. And Kirk Hinrich will be a stabilizing force in the season's tough early going.

Week Overview: October 26

Photo credit to AP Photo/Jeff Roberson

Wednesday, Oct. 29

• Chicago Bulls at New York Knicks
• Location: Madison Square Garden, New York
• Time: 7 p.m. central
• TV: WGN, ESPN
• Radio: ESPN 1000

Friday, Oct. 31

• Chicago Bulls versus Cleveland Cavaliers
• Location: United Center - Chicago
• Time: 7 p.m. central
• TV: Comcast SportsNet Chicago, ESPN
• Radio: ESPN 1000, WRTO 1200

Saturday, Nov. 1

• Chicago Bulls at Minnesota Timberwolves
• Location: Target Center - Minneapolis
• Time: 7 p.m. central
• TV: WGN, WGN America, NBA TV
• Radio: ESPN 1000

October 24: Chicago Bulls versus Minnesota Timberwolves (Preseason)

Photo credit to David Sherman/NBAE via Getty Images

On Friday night, the Chicago Bulls finished their preseason at the Scottrade Center in St. Louis with a 113-112 loss to the Minnesota Timberwolves.  Listed below are Kirk's stats, courtesy of ESPN.

• Minutes: 31
• Field Goals Made-Attempted: 4-10
• 3-Point Field Goals Made-Attempted: 3-6
• Free Throws Made-Attempted: 3-3
• Offensive Rebounds: 0
• Defensive Rebounds: 1
• Total Rebounds: 1
• Assists: 3
• Steals: 0
• Blocks: 0
• Turnovers: 0
• Personal Fouls: 1
• +/-: -8
• Points: 14

October 20: Chicago Bulls at Cleveland Cavaliers (Preseason)

Photo credit to Photo by Gary Dineen/NBAE via Getty Images

On Monday night, Kirk played sparingly in the second game of a back-to-back against the Cleveland Cavaliers in Columbus, Ohio. The Bulls lose 107-98.  Listed below are Kirk's stats, courtesy of ESPN.

• Minutes: 16
• Field Goals Made-Attempted: 1-4
• 3-Point Field Goals Made-Attempted: 0-3
• Free Throws Made-Attempted: 0-0
• Offensive Rebounds: 0
• Defensive Rebounds: 0
• Total Rebounds: 0
• Assists: 4
• Steals: 1
• Blocks: 0
• Turnovers: 2
• Personal Fouls: 3
• +/-: +7
• Points: 2

October 19: Chicago Bulls versus Charlotte Hornets (Preseason)

Photo credit to Gary Dineen/NBAE via Getty Images

On Sunday night, Kirk led the Bulls in a 101-96 victory over the Hornets. Listed below are his stats, courtesy of ESPN.

• Minutes: 32
• Field Goals Made-Attempted: 11-14
• 3-Point Field Goals Made-Attempted: 2-4
• Free Throws Made-Attempted: 2-3
• Offensive Rebounds: 0
• Defensive Rebounds: 0
• Total Rebounds: 0
• Assists: 2
• Steals: 1
• Blocks: 0
• Turnovers: 0
• Personal Fouls: 2
• +/-: +14
• Points: 26

Week Overview: October 19

Photo credit to David Richard / USA Today Sports

Sunday, Oct. 19

• Chicago Bulls versus Charlotte Hornets
• Location: United Center - Chicago
• Time: 7 p.m. central
• TV: WGN, NBA TV
• Radio: ESPN 1000

Monday, Oct. 20

• Chicago Bulls at Cleveland Cavaliers
• Location: Schottenstein Center - Columbus, Ohio
• Time: 6 p.m. central
• TV: Comcast SportsNet Chicago, NBA TV
• Radio: ESPN 1000, WRTO 1200

Friday, Oct. 24

• Chicago Bulls versus Minnesota Timberwolves
• Location: Scotttrade Center - St. Louis
• Time: 7 p.m. central
• TV: Comcast SportsNet Chicago
• Radio: ESPN 1000, WRTO 1200

October 16: Chicago Bulls versus Atlanta Hawks (Preseason)

Photo credit to Gary Dineen/NBAE via Getty Images

On Thursday night, the Bulls grabbed a tight 85-84 win over the Atlanta Hawks. Listed below are Kirk's stats, courtesy of ESPN.

• Minutes: 27
• Field Goals Made-Attempted: 1-7
• 3-Point Field Goals Made-Attempted: 0-4
• Free Throws Made-Attempted: 0-0
• Offensive Rebounds: 0
• Defensive Rebounds: 2
• Total Rebounds: 2
• Assists: 6
• Steals: 2
• Blocks: 0
• Turnovers: 1
• Personal Fouls: 4
• +/-: +3
• Points: 2

Kirk also had a huge steal during crunch time that helped the Bulls achieve their win. Check it out below (skip to 4:05).

October 13: Chicago Bulls versus Denver Nuggets (Preseason)

Photo credit to Gary Dineen/NBAE via Getty Images

On Monday night, the Bulls evened their preseason record to 2-2 with a 110-90 victory over the Denver Nuggets. Listed below are Kirk's stats, courtesy of ESPN.

• Minutes: 26
• Field Goals Made-Attempted: 2-7
• 3-Point Field Goals Made-Attempted: 0-1
• Free Throws Made-Attempted: 2-2
• Offensive Rebounds: 1
• Defensive Rebounds: 3
• Total Rebounds: 4
• Assists: 2
• Steals: 0
• Blocks: 1
• Turnovers: 1
• Personal Fouls: 2
• +/-: +1
• Points: 6

Week Overview: October 12

Photo credit to Scott Cunningham/NBAE via Getty Images

Monday, Oct. 13

• Chicago Bulls versus Denver Nuggets
• Location: United Center - Chicago
• Time: 7 p.m. central
• TV: Comcast SportsNet Chicago

Thursday, Oct. 16

• Chicago Bulls at Atlanta Hawks
• Location: United Center
• Time: 7 p.m. central
• TV: Comcast SportsNet Chicago

October 11: Chicago Bulls at Milwaukee Bucks (Preseason)

Photo credit to Gary Dineen/NBAE via Getty Images

On Saturday night, the Bulls achieved their first preseason win against the Milwaukee Bucks in a 91-85 victory. Listed below are Kirk's stats, courtesy of ESPN.

• Minutes: 21
• Field Goals Made-Attempted: 2-6
• 3-Point Field Goals Made-Attempted: 1-2
• Free Throws Made-Attempted: 1-2
• Offensive Rebounds: 0
• Defensive Rebounds: 3
• Total Rebounds: 3
• Assists: 2
• Steals: 1
• Blocks: 0
• Turnovers: 2
• Personal Fouls: 4
• +/-: -16
• Points: 7

October 7: Chicago Bulls at Detroit Pistons (Preseason)

Photo credit to Rick Osentoski / USA Today Sports.

On Tuesday night, the Bulls closed out their back-to-back series to open exhibition play with a 111-109 overtime loss to the Detroit Pistons. Listed below are Kirk's stats, courtesy of ESPN.

• Minutes: 21
• Field Goals Made-Attempted: 2-6
• 3-Point Field Goals Made-Attempted: 1-2
• Free Throws Made-Attempted: 1-2
• Offensive Rebounds: 0
• Defensive Rebounds: 0
• Total Rebounds: 0
• Assists: 1
• Steals: 0
• Blocks: 0
• Turnovers: 1
• Personal Fouls: 2
• +/-: -4
• Points: 6

October 6: Chicago Bulls versus Washington Wizards (Preseason)

Photo Credit to Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images.

On Monday night, the Bulls opened exhibition play with an 85-81 loss to the Wizards. Listed below are Kirk's stats, courtesy of ESPN.

• Minutes: 21
• Field Goals Made-Attempted: 0-5
• 3-Point Field Goals Made-Attempted: 0-4
• Free Throws Made-Attempted: 0-0
• Offensive Rebounds: 0
• Defensive Rebounds: 1
• Total Rebounds: 1
• Assists: 6
• Steals: 0
• Blocks: 0
• Turnovers: 0
• Personal Fouls: 3
• +/-: -5
• Points: 0

Week Overview: October 5

Photo credit to the Chicago Bulls

Monday, Oct. 6

• Chicago Bulls versus Washington Wizards
• Location: United Center - Chicago
• Time: 7 p.m. central
• TV: Comcast SportsNet Chicago

Tuesday, Oct. 7

• Chicago Bulls at Detroit Pistons
• Location: Palace of Auburn Hills - Detroit
• Time:6:30 p.m. central
• TV: Comcast SportsNet Chicago

Saturday, Oct. 11

• Chicago Bulls at Milwaukee Bucks
• Location: BMO Harris Bradley Center - Milwaukee
• Time: 7:30 p.m. central
• TV: WGN

Month in Review: September

#NBARank
ESPN has been releasing its player rankings recently, counting down from 500. Kirk has fallen out of the top 200 this year at No. 204.

#NBArank 204: Kirk Hinrich (@TheRealHinrich). http://t.co/N0CdkycAo4
— NBA on ESPN (@ESPNNBA) September 26, 2014

*The Twitter account shown as Kirk's is not his, though. He does not have a Twitter.

2014-15 Chicago Bulls Season: Games/Match-ups to Watch

The Chicago Bulls announced their preseason and regular season schedules last month, and, with that, there are beat writers and bloggers (not just Bulls ones) everywhere who have written about which games fans should look forward to.

This post has the same intention; however, this is a Kirk Hinrich fan blog, so rather than listing games Bulls fans should definitely watch, the games listed will be chosen from the perspective as merely just a Kirk Hinrich fan.

Month in Review: July

Chicago's Calling
On July 13, it was reported that Kirk Hinrich would be re-signing with the Chicago Bulls. Turner Sports's David Aldridge was first to break the news.

Kirk Hinrich has re-signed with the Bulls, per source.
— David Aldridge (@daldridgetnt) July 13, 2014

Bulls will sign Kirk Hinrich to two-year, $5.6M deal for room exception ($2.73M next season), w/player option for 2nd season, per source.
— David Aldridge (@daldridgetnt) July 14, 2014

At Pau Gasol's introductory press conference, head coach Tom Thibodeau shared his thoughts on Kirk's re-signing, despite the fact it had yet to become official:

Thibodeau, on Hinrich's return: "It was huge for us. Basically he saved us the last two seasons."
— K.C. Johnson (@KCJHoop) July 18, 2014