CHGO Chicago Bulls Podcast

The CHGO Bulls crew discuss the leaguewide perception of the Chicago Bulls as we near the completion of another lost season. Peck, Will Gottlieb and Will Perdue highlight the Jaden Ivey scandal being just the latest example of organizational incompetence. Swinging and missing on a buy-low prospect is one thing. But it’s another red flag for an already failing front office, that’s turning heads for all the wrong reasons. While Ayo Dosunmu and Coby White thrive with their new teams, the Bulls appear completely stuck and hoping for a miracle in the late lottery yet again. The guys also...

The CHGO Bulls crew break down the Chicago Bulls 129-114 loss to the San Antonio Spurs on Monday night. Victor Wembanyama was simply dominant, racking up 41 points and 16 rebounds. Peck, Big Dave and Will Gottlieb discuss the shorthanded and vertically challenged Bulls having zero answers for Wemby. Plus, Josh Giddey struggled to gain any paint penetration, and only took five shots. On the bright side, Leonard Miller gave another strong performance off the bench.

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On the latest CHGO Bulls mini-pod, Will Gottlieb welcomes NBA Analyst Tim Legler for an in-depth conversation regarding the Bulls future. Could Billy Donovan walk away after this season? Can Josh Giddey become a true superstar? Who are the franchise pillars currently on the Bulls worth building around? Tune in for a conversation with one of the best NBA voices in the game today. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The CHGO Bulls crew break down the Chicago Bulls 125-124 loss to the Memphis Grizzlies on Saturday night. Matas Buzelis had one of his stronger games of the season, finishing with 29 points, 10 rebounds and 3 blocks. Peck, Big Dave and Will Gottlieb discuss how much stock - if any - can be put into individual performances in a game this ugly. Plus, the guys tease a piece of Goat’s interview with Tim Legler dropping on Sunday. Does Legs see Giddey and Buzelis as a legitimate star duo of the future? Big Dave awards the Goon of the Night! Hosted by Si...

The CHGO Bulls crew break down the Chicago Bulls 131-113 loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder on Friday night. The Bulls led 88-80 late in the third quarter before the defending champs tore off a 22-0 run to seize control. Peck, Big Dave and Will Gottlieb discuss what the Bulls did right to be in the game for three quarters. Plus, did Leonard Miller actually lead the team in field goal attempts? The guys also react to the newly announced proposals to change the NBA Draft Lottery in an attempt to fix the league's tanking problem. TIMESTAMPS 0:00 SHOW START 1:20 BULLS...

The CHGO Bulls crew discuss the rumors that Chicago Bulls Head Coach Billy Donovan is a top candidate to replace Hubert Davis at North Carolina. Davis was fired after the Tarheels' early exit from the NCAA Tournament, and Donovan's name was immediately cited by several outlets as a prime choice to be his replacement. And all this noise comes on the heels of Joe Cowley's report that people within the Bulls organization believe Donovan could choose to leave after this season. Peck, Big Dave and Will Gottlieb analyze the factors at play in what could be an offseason of...

The CHGO Bulls crew break down the Chicago Bulls 157-137 loss to the Philadelphia 76ers on Wednesday night. The 4-game road trip started with a thud, as Joel Embiid and the 76ers picked apart the Bulls defense from the jump. Peck, Big Dave and Will Gottlieb discuss why Josh Giddey, Matas Buzelis and Tre Jones were on the floor in the fourth quarter of a 40-point blowout. Were there ANY positives to take from this game? Plus, the guys react to the swirling rumors connecting Billy Donovan to the new vacancy for the head coaching job at North Carolina.<...

The CHGO Bulls crew discuss a new report that there’s talk within the Chicago Bulls organization that head coach Billy Donovan may leave. Joe Cowley of the Chicago Sun-Times wrote Tuesday morning that there’s “growing momentum around the building that Donovan could step away from the mess” and re-evaluate his future career plans. Peck, Big Dave and Will Gottlieb react to the details of the report, including the possible ripple effects for GM Marc Eversley and VP Arturas Karnisovas. Could Donovan’s departure trigger a front office overhaul? The guys also analyze recent positive and negative Bulls trends wit...

Billy Donovan, Matas buzelis and Collin Sexton talk in the Chicago Bulls locker room following their impressive win over the Houston Rockets at the United Center on Monday night. Have the Bulls found their balance with seven players in double figures? 0:00 Billy Donovan 7:42 Matas Buzelis 13:43 Collin Sexton Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The CHGO Bulls crew break down the Chicago Bulls 132-124 win over the Houston Rockets on Monday night. The Bulls blew a 22-point lead, but got big buckets from Josh Giddey, Matas Buzelis and Jalen Smith in the final minutes to survive. Peck and Big Dave discuss the developmental wins from a game where an actual win hurt the team’s draft lottery positioning. Plus, how did Buzelis do guarding Kevin Durant and Alperen Sengun? Will Gottlieb joins from the United Center with intel from the postgame locker room and his thoughts on the game. Big Dave awards the Goon of...

On the latest CHGO Bulls mini-pod, Matt Peck and Big Dave break down which current Bulls players deserve to be apart of the team's future. With Josh Giddey and Matas Buzelis entrenched as foundational pillars, has Leonard Miller played himself into a role next season? Should the Bulls bring back Collin Sexton? Can Yuki Kawamura become a rotation piece? Jump in the chat with your thoughts on the guys' latest conversation! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The Chicago Bulls roster debate is heating up as the CHGO Bulls crew breaks down whether Collin Sexton is the best fit next to Josh Giddey and Matas Buzelis heading into next season. Peck, Big Dave and Will Gottlieb dive into the rise of Rob Dillingham and his recent streak of double-digit games—what role can he carve out moving forward? The crew also discusses the impact of Nick Richards, whether he makes Zach Collins expendable, and if Tre Jones or Leonard Miller deserve starting roles. Plus, Peck, the guys check in on the Tankathon and contemplate the possibility of...

Go inside the locker room with CHGO Bulls after the team almost erased a 29-point deficit but came up short, losing to the Cavs 115-110. Billy Donovan discusses his starting lineup decisions and Tre Jones breaks down what made the game so close but victory so far away. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The CHGO Bulls crew break down the Chicago Bulls 115-110 loss to the Cleveland Cavaliers on Thursday night. The Bulls trailed by as many as 29 points in the second half, and nearly came all the way back. Peck and Big Dave discuss the huge run spanning the third and fourth quarter, ignited in part by Leonard Miller. Plus, Josh Giddey tallied a career-high 19 assists, but another low-scoring game. And is it a problem that Matas Buzelis wasn’t heavily involved in the comeback, or even on the floor for most of it? Will Gottlieb joins from the United Center with in...

The CHGO Bulls crew break down the Chicago Bulls __ loss to the Toronto Raptors on Wednesday night. The Bulls were fully outclassed and physically beat up by a Raptors team with playoff aspirations. Peck and Big Dave discuss Josh Giddey and Matas Buzelis struggling against Toronto’s relentless defense. Buzelis didn’t even take a shot in the first quarter, but was able to score 19 points before Billy Donovan pulled his main guys early in the fourth. Plus, what should Bulls fans make of Ayo Dosunmu’s recent comments about Donovan’s strict shot profile rules? Will Gottlieb joins from the Unit...

The CHGO Bulls crew discuss the NBA’s expansion to 32 teams nearing reality, with the board of governors expected to pass the first vote later this month. If Seattle and Las Vegas are the two new markets, which team will move to the Eastern Conference? Is the worst-case scenario the Minnesota Timberwolves joining the Bulls’ division? What’s the biggest potential impact of expansion for Chicago, aside from the expansion draft? Peck, Big Dave and Will Gottlieb also talk about recent team and player trends with Plus Minus.

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Join CHGO Bulls inside the locker room after the Bulls dominant 132-107 win over the Grizzlies. Matas Buzelis talks about his building confidence and Billy Donovan highlights certain players that have stepped up their game over the past eight games. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The CHGO Bulls crew break down the Chicago Bulls 132-107 win over the Memphis Grizzlies on Monday night. Matas Buzelis scored 29 points, including 18 in a dominant third quarter. Peck and Big Dave discuss his offensive ascension on a night that also saw him tally his 100th block of the season. Plus, Josh Giddey tallied his fifth triple double in his last seven games. But did this win kill any chances the Bulls had to move up in the draft lottery? Will Gottlieb joins from the United Center with intel from the postgame locker room and his thoughts on the game...

The CHGO Bulls crew break down the Chicago Bulls 119-108 loss to the Los Angeles Clippers on Friday night. Josh Giddey tallied his fourth triple double in the past six games, but Kawhi Leonard and the Clippers held the Bulls at bay down the final stretch. Peck, Big Dave and Will Gottlieb discuss more encouraging facilitation from Giddey, who’s added Leonard Miller as a favorite target on cuts to the basket. Plus, how insanely efficient was Tre Jones scoring inside? And more potential flashed by Rob Dillingham. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for in...

The CHGO Bulls crew break down the Chicago Bulls 142-130 loss to the Los Angeles Lakers on Thursday night. Josh Giddey tallied 27 points and 15 assists, but Luka Doncic had a casual 51 points as the Lakers cruised for most of this one. Peck, Big Dave and Will Gottlieb discuss Luka’s dominant performance, and his consistent jawing on the court with Matas Buzelis. Plus, Rob Dillingham flashed some nice playmaking off the bench. And we got some epic Yuki Kawamura moments! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal da...

The CHGO Bulls crew discuss whether the expectations for Matas Buzelis have been raised after his 41-point explosion in the Chicago Bulls win over the Warriors. Peck and Big Dave weigh the realistic expectations for Matas against more lofty ones, and if a bigtime performance like Tuesday’s can change those expectations overnight. They revisit his updated post-All Star break stats, and contemplate what his stat line could look like next season. Plus, the guys review recent positive and negative Bulls trends with Plus Minus. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our co...

Go inside the locker room with CHGO Bulls to hear from head coach Billy Donovan, Leonard Miller and Matas Buzelis after a thrilling 130-124 win in OT over Draymond Green and the Golden State Warriors. Matas breaks down his career-high 41 points, Miller describes the feeling of victory and increased minutes while Billy Donovan applauds the team's never-give-up effort against the Warriors. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The CHGO Bulls crew break down the Chicago Bulls 130-124 win over the Golden State Warriors on Tuesday night. Matas Buzelis and Josh Giddey displayed some of their best chemistry of the season. Peck and Big Dave discuss Buzelis scoring at will inside, and Giddey teeing up several teammates with pinpoint passes on career nights for both players. Plus, did the Bulls find a gem in Leonard Miller? Will Gottlieb joins live from the Chase Center with intel from the postgame locker room and his thoughts on the game. Big Dave awards the Goon of the Night! Hosted by Simplecast...

The CHGO Bulls crew break down the Chicago Bulls 126-110 loss to the Sacramento Kings on Sunday night. After a surprise win over Phoenix to start their 5-game west coast trip, the Bulls fell back to earth with a thud in this one. Peck, Big Dave and Will Gottlieb discuss the turnovers and offensive rebounds leading to the Kings’ 105-84 advantage in total shots. Josh Giddey and Matas Buzelis both returned from their short absences with ankle injuries, with Giddey notching a triple double and Matas getting to the line nine times on his way to 20 points. Plus, the gu...

The CHGO Bulls crew break down the Chicago Bulls 105-103 win over the Phoenix Suns on Thursday night. The guys are LIVE from Phoenix, where they watched Bulls-Suns up close and personal last night. Peck, Big Dave and Will Gottlieb discuss Collin Sexton going off for 30 points in the absence of Josh Giddey and Matas Buzelis. Yuki Kawamura also got minutes for the first time in awhile after putting together strong performances for Windy City. Plus, thoughts from Tre Jones in the locker room after the game. Is his team still gunning for the Play In Tournament? Hosted by Simplecast...

Go inside the Chicago Bulls locker room as head coach Billy Donovan and players Collin Sexton and Tre Jones react after the Bulls’ win over the Phoenix Suns. Hear their immediate postgame thoughts on the team’s performance, key moments from the matchup, and how Chicago handled the challenge of slowing down Suns star Devin Booker. Donovan breaks down the game plan while Sexton and Jones discuss their roles and the energy inside the locker room following the victory. 
 

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On the latest CHGO Bulls mini-pod, the guys ponder whether the best of the new Bulls acquisitions since the NBA trade deadline is.....Leonard Miller? Which "new" Bull could possibly factor into the team's future? Which one fits best with Josh Giddey or Matas Buzelis? Tune in! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The CHGO Bulls crew is joined by ALLCITY’s national NBA writer Tim Cato to discuss his analysis of On-Off statistics and how they can be applied to the Chicago Bulls. To what level is On-Off a reliable stat to measure players’ usefulness, and in what contexts does the stat become murky and less trustworthy? Peck, Big Dave and Will Gottlieb get Cato’s thoughts on On-Off numbers for Jalen Smith and Collin Sexton this season. Plus, the guys preview the Bulls’ 5-game west coast trip that begins in Phoenix on Thursday and features four teams in the thick of the West...

Join CHGO Bulls inside a very banged up Chicago Bulls locker after the team's 116-108 loss to the NBA Defending Champion Thunder. Hear updates from Josh Giddey on his ankle injury and the timetable for recovery with Matas Buzelis' respective ankle ailment. Also hear from head coach Billy Donovan on his decision to allow Giddey to come back into the game and the frustration to lose the final game of a seven-game homestand. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The CHGO Bulls crew break down the Chicago Bulls 116-108 loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder on Tuesday night. Josh Giddey came one rebound shy of another triple double, but he sat with 4:58 to go after trying to play through a rolled ankle. Matas Buzelis also rolled an ankle, almost simultaneously to Giddey, and Buzelis did not return. Peck and Big Dave discuss the merits of allowing Giddey to try playing through his injury, given all the context of his health and the remaining season goals. Plus, has Guerschon Yabusele ever seen a shot he didn’t like? Will Gottlieb jo...

The CHGO Bulls crew discuss the early returns on post-All Star break stats for Josh Giddey and Matas Buzelis. Both players saw big leaps in their post-ASB production last season, as the Bulls went on a tear in March and April with 15-6 record. Even if the Bulls don’t stack that many wins this time around, will we still see encouraging signs of growth from those two down the stretch? Peck, Big Dave and Will Gottlieb take a look at their early pre-All Star vs post-All Star splits. What’s trending well, and which stats are worrisome? The guys also...

The CHGO Bulls crew break down the Chicago Bulls 120-97 win over the Milwaukee Bucks on Sunday afternoon. Josh Giddey tallied his first triple double since December 23 to help the Bulls snap their 11-game losing streak. Peck and Big Dave discuss the insane 27-0 Bulls run spanning the late third quarter into the fourth. Plus, more encouraging plays from Matas Buzelis. The guys also share a piece of their recent interview with Tim Leger, and react to Legler's thoughts on the Bulls injured trade acquisitions. Big Dave awards the Goon of the Night! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See...

In this exlusive interview, NBA analyst Tim Legler joins CHGO Bulls to weigh in on the Bulls moves at the trade deadline and what he sees for the future of Jaden Ivey and head coach Billy Donovan. Tune in with Matt Peck and Big Dave Watson as they talk all things Bulls with 'Legs'! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Head inside the locker room with CHGO Bulls as head coach Billy Donovan and Isaac Okoro break down the Bulls 121-112 loss to the Blazers. The Bulls have now lost 11 in a row and frustrations are beginning to mount. Hear what the coach and player have to say! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The CHGO Bulls crew break down the Chicago Bulls 121-112 loss to the Portland Trail Blazers on Thursday night. Even without their All Star Deni Avdija, the Blazers had enough firepower to outlast the woefully shorthanded Bulls. Peck and Big Dave discuss another mixed bag performance from Matas Buzelis. Plus, Rob Dillingham continues to show both potential and a long road to being a reliable piece of a future backcourt rotation. Will Gottlieb joins from the United Center with intel from the postgame locker room and his thoughts on the game. And a tease of the guys' latest chat with...

The CHGO Bulls crew discuss the future outlook of Billy Donovan, and the likelihood of him staying on as the Chicago Bulls Head Coach. When the Bulls traded Zach LaVine before last season’s trade deadline, Donovan asked some big questions about the team’s future plans and whether or not he’d be a part of it. He also shot down the notion that he has no interest in coaching rebuilding teams. Fast forward a year, and he said very similar things and posed similar questions after more trades at this season’s deadline. Peck, Big Dave, Will Gottlieb and Will...

Join CHGO Bulls inside the locker room for exclusive interviews with head coach Billy Donovan, Matas Buzelis and Coby White. Hear Coby discuss the emotions of returning to the United Center for the first time in a Hornets uniform. Then Billy Donovan breaks down the Bulls 10th loss in a row and Matas Buzelis discusses scoring a career high 32 points. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The CHGO Bulls crew break down the Chicago Bulls 131-99 loss to the Charlotte Hornets on Tuesday night. Matas Buzelis scored a career-high 32 points, and that about does it for the “good news on the floor” part of tonight’s action. Peck and Big Dave discuss the variety of ways Buzelis scored, a nice change of pace from his recent trend. Plus, how was the quick turnaround "Return Game" for Coby White in his first game with his new team? Will Gottlieb joins from the United Center with intel from the postgame locker room and his thoughts on the game. Hosted...

Coby White meets the media to discuss his potential Charlotte Hornets debut against the Chicago Bulls and what the matchup means to him. The former Bulls guard reflects on facing his old team, his transition to Charlotte, and how he’s preparing for the opportunity. Hear White’s thoughts on his role, expectations, and the emotions surrounding a possible return to the United Center. Watch the full Coby White press conference here. 
 

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The CHGO Bulls crew discuss the Chicago Bulls in the current landscape among tanking NBA teams as we approach the final month of the season. The Bulls have key matchups this week against teams hovering just above or below them in the W/L standings. How much movement will we see within the Top 10 teams in the current draft lottery standings? Peck, Big Dave and Will Gottlieb debate which of these teams top the “Tankathon Power Rankings.” Which teams will tank the hardest, and most effectively, between now and mid-April? The guys also select recent positive and negative trends for the...