NBA Rivalries: Top 10 Most Heated Feuds Today

NBA Rivalries: Clippers-Warriors and the Top 10 Most Heated Feuds Today

Apr 25, 2014; Washington, DC, USA; Washington Wizards forward Nene (42) scuffles with Chicago Bulls guard Jimmy Butler (21) in the fourth quarter in game three of the first round of the 2014 NBA Playoffs at Verizon Center. Nene received two technical fouls and was ejected. The Bulls won 100-97. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports /

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Oct 29, 2013; Miami, FL, USA; Chicago Bulls shooting guard Jimmy Butler (21) and Miami Heat shooting guard Dwyane Wade (3) chase a loose ball during the second half at American Airlines Arena. Miami won 107-95. Mandatory Credit: Steve Mitchell-USA TODAY Sports /

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LeBron James may have left the Miami Heat, but that doesn’t mean the Chicago Bulls dislike them any less than before. As Chris Bosh and Dwyane Wade will likely tell you, the feeling is mutual.

The question is, what keeps this feud so heated? Two words: Luol Deng.

Deng spent nine full seasons and 23 games in 2013-14 with the Bulls before he was unceremoniously traded the Cleveland Cavaliers. This was the front office’s idea of tanking, but the players took none-too-kindly to the dealing of their teammate and, at times, leader.

Deng fired back at Chicago by doing the unthinkable: signing with the Heat.

James may be gone, but that doesn’t mean this rivalry will lose a single ounce of vigor. Both sides hate one another, and with a former ally now joining the enemy, the Bulls have an even stronger reason to dislike their opponent.

Who’s ready for some more of this?

The regular season can’t come soon enough.