CHGO Chicago Bulls Podcast

The CHGO Bulls crew break down the Chicago Bulls 123-91 loss to the Golden State Warriors on Sunday night. That makes seven straight losses for the Bulls, who looked like the tired team despite the Warriors playing the second night of a back to back. Peck and Big Dave discuss the lifeless, rudderless position the Bulls find themselves in. Compared to the Bears, who suffered a heartbreaking defeat at Lambeau earlier in the day…what can the Bulls say they’re working towards? Will Gottlieb joins from the United Center with intel from the postgame locker room and his thoughts on t...

In this min-pod, the CHGO Bulls guys react to the explosive news from Shams Charania that Giannis Antetokounmpo is headed towards the trade block- should the Bulls throw the farm at the Bucks to acquire him? Tap in with Matt Peck and Big Dave as they debate whether the Bulls should go ALL IN on Giannis! 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 120-105 loss to the Indiana Pacers on Friday night. A few days after his buzzer-beater sank the Bulls, Pascal Siakam owned tonight’s fourth quarter on his way to 36 points. Peck and Big Dave discuss the Bulls defense putting up another ugly performance, and an odd lineup change from Billy Donovan. On the bright side, Matas Buzelis had one of his best games of the season, tallying a double-double. And what did Zach Collins show in his season debut? Will Gottlieb joins from the United Center with intel from the postgame lo...

📬 Chicago sports in your inbox: https://allchgo.com/newsletter The CHGO Bulls crew discusses how much of the Chicago Bulls 5-game losing streak can be blamed on injuries, while weighing other problems with the team. Coby White has more calf problems, and Isaac Okoro doesn’t appear to be nearing a return. The Bulls really miss Coby’s offensive creation and Okoro’s point of attack defense. Peck, Big Dave, and Will Gottlieb consider the weight of these injury absences and whether the team can right its sinking ship if key players get healthy. Plus, Noa Essengue is out for the seaso...

The CHGO Bulls crew break down the Chicago Bulls 113-103 loss to the Brooklyn Nets on Wednesday night. The shorthanded Bulls took another loss on the chin to an NBA bottom-feeder. Josh Giddey tallied his fifth triple double of the season, but the bright spots pretty much stop there. Peck and Big Dave discuss what Billy Donovan and his guys can do differently until (hopefully) getting more of their main rotation pieces healthy. Will Gottlieb joins from the United Center with intel from the postgame locker room, Noa Essengue reporting and his thoughts on the game. Hosted by Simplecast, an...

The CHGO Bulls crew break down the Chicago Bulls 125-120 loss to the Orlando Magic on Monday night. Playing another shorthanded contest - including no Coby White - the Bulls held the Magic in check in the first half, and built a 15-point lead in the third quarter. Peck, Big Dave and Will Gottlieb discuss what happened as that lead disappeared. Plus, another game with clutch minutes to finish, and another losing result. What can the Bulls do better to close tight games? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and...

The CHGO Bulls crew break down the Chicago Bulls 103-101 loss to the Indiana Pacers on Saturday night. Both teams struggled to hit shots in the fourth quarter, but after a quick Tre Jones drive tied it, Pascal Siakam beat Matas Buzelis with a tough baseline jumper at the buzzer. Peck, Big Dave and Will Gottlieb discuss another hard loss for the shorthanded Bulls, and what could’ve been executed better in another tight finish. Plus, we saw the first minutes of the season for Emanuel Miller and Lachlan Olbrich. Will we see more for either player anytime soon?

The CHGO Bulls crew breaks down the Chicago Bulls' 123-116 loss to the Charlotte Hornets in Emirates NBA Cup action on Friday night. Both teams were already eliminated from advancing before tonight’s contest, but it still counts as a regular-season loss for the Bulls. And another loss to a “bad team.” Coby White and Josh Giddey both scored 25, but the Bulls' defense remains a massive problem. Peck, Big Dave and Will Gottlieb try to figure out how the Bulls move forward after falling to 9-9 on the season.

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Will Perdue joins the CHGO Bulls crew to discuss the Chicago Bulls porous defense, and "playing down" to their competition. Are the Bulls playing down to their opponent, or are teams figuring out how to exploit their weaknesses? The Bulls defense has not been good either way. How can they improve in that department? The guys share what they think is working and what is not in Plus/Minus. What player has been playing consistently well? What does the team need to fix immediately? Plus, was Billy Donovan right to bench Matas Buzelis against the Pelicans to start the 2nd...

The CHGO Bulls crew break down the Chicago Bulls 143-130 loss to the New Orleans Pelicans on Monday night. The Bulls defense surrendered 74 first-half points to the lowest-scoring team in the NBA, and it didn’t really improve in the second half. Peck, Big Dave and Will Gottlieb discuss another putrid defensive performance, highlighted by Billy Donovan’s interesting choice to start Patrick Williams in place of the injured Nikola Vucevic. Plus, is it clear now that Noa Essengue is not ready for real minutes his rookie year? On a bright note, Ayo Dosunmu continues to prove his value in a co...

📬 Chicago sports in your inbox: https://allchgo.com/newsletter The CHGO Bulls crew break down the Chicago Bulls 121-120 win over the Washington Wizards on Saturday night. The Bulls played with fire, and nearly lost to a one-win team. But Coby White and Nikola Vucevic hit big buckets down the stretch, and it was enough to hang on. Peck and Big Dave discuss the Bulls defensive problems that led to a 16-point deficit. If they can’t slow down the league’s 28th ranked offense, where do they go from here? Plus, the guys' thoughts on the second installment of the Bul...

The CHGO Bulls crew break down the Chicago Bulls 143-107 loss to the Miami Heat in Emirates NBA Cup action on Friday night. Talk about a wake-up call. After a spiriting west coast trip, the Bulls returned home with a thud. Peck and Big Dave discuss Erik Spoelstra still having Billy Donovan’s number, no matter who plays for either team. Plus, will we see more of Ayo Dosunmu in the starting lineup moving forward? Will Gottlieb joins live from the United Center with intel from the postgame locker room and his thoughts on the game. Hosted by Simplecast, an Ad...

The CHGO Bulls crew break down the Chicago Bulls 122-121 win over the Portland Trail Blazers on Wednesday night. Nikola Vucevic to the rescue! Again! So much for finally coasting to a victory, as the Bulls needed a Vooch miracle after coughing up a 21-point lead in the fourth quarter. Peck, Big Dave and Will Gottlieb discuss what built the Bulls lead, and what went wrong down the stretch. Plus, Coby White came up big in his second game of the season. Big Dave awards the Goon of the Night! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz...

The CHGO Bulls crew discuss the impending center rotation conundrum as Zach Collins nears his return from a wrist injury. Will Nikola Vucevic or Jalen Smith see a decrease in minutes? Has Smith earned a bigger role with his recent play? Peck, Big Dave and Will Gottlieb also do their Plus Minus for the week. Which Bulls player do they feel has been good the past week, and who do they feel has slid? Plus, the crew lists their Eastern Conference Power Rankings. Where do the Bulls land on the list? Do they have a shot to climb higher with...

The CHGO Bulls crew break down the Chicago Bulls 130-127 win over the Denver Nuggets on Monday night. Another tight game after the Bulls coughed up a big lead, and it looked for a second like Jamal Murray would serve up the latest star takeover in the fourth. But Ayo Dosunmu and Kevin Huerter knocked down big free throws to seal it. Peck, Big Dave and Will Gottlieb discuss the huge performance from Jalen Smith, and the entire Bulls bench. Plus, Josh Giddey gave another well-rounded effort and kept the turnovers down. Big Dave awards the Goon of the Night...

📬 Chicago sports in your inbox: https://allchgo.com/newsletter The CHGO Bulls crew break down the Chicago Bulls 150-147 double overtime loss to the Utah Jazz on Sunday night. Coby White was aggressive in his first game action of the season, making a big impact off the bench, even playing over his reported minutes limit Peck, Big Dave and Will Gottlieb discuss Coby’s bright moments and rusty ones down the stretch of an epically tight contest. Plus, Matas Buzelis saw more fourth quarter run than he had in recent games, and made some big plays. But Lauri Markkanen and Keyon...

Rumors are swirling that Chicago native and perennial All-Star Anthony Davis could be on the trade market? Should the Bulls make a move and bring AD to Chicago? Join Matt, Will and Big Dave as they break it down and gauge what kind of package the Bulls could offer that would make sense in an Anthony Davis trade. 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 evaluate the brand new internationally-focused NBA All-Star format. What does the crew think of the new Round Robin style of All Star Game? Will this keep players and fans invested? Plus, Noa Essengue made his G-League debut and played very well. What impressed the crew about his 28-point, 8-rebound performance? If he continues to average these numbers how soon will we see him playing for the Bulls? Also, Josh Giddey and Coby White will return to the floor soon. Will their return propel the Bulls back into playoff contention? Will they get back to a top 4...

The CHGO Bulls crew break down the Chicago Bulls 124-113 loss to the Detroit Pistons on Wednesday night. The rag-tag Pistons without Cade Cunningham (and the rest of their usual starters) brought the fight to the Bulls, and the Bulls said no thanks. Peck, Big Dave and Will Gottlieb discuss the Bulls’ embarrassing and disorganized “effort” in their fourth straight loss. Plus, was that the worst we’ve ever seen from Nikola Vucevic? At least Matas Buzelis was a force on the boards. When do Josh Giddey and Coby White get back…? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswiz...

The CHGO Bulls crew discuss fresh Power Rankings for the NBA’s Eastern Conference after the Chicago Bulls endured a 1-4 stretch after a 5-0 start. The Bulls may have dropped a few games, but they were all close losses to quality opponents. How much stock have they lost after their lightning fast start? Peck, Big Dave and Will Gottlieb also do Plus/Minus, highlighting good and bad performances and trends from the Bulls’ recent play. Plus, the guys discuss the long-awaited firing of Dallas Mavericks GM Nico Harrison. Were Nico’s roster-building ideologies akin to those of Bulls VP Artura...

The CHGO Bulls crew break down the Chicago Bulls 121-117 loss to the San Antonio Spurs on Monday night. With Josh Giddey resting his sprained ankle, Tre Jones and Ayo Dosunmu both stepped up big time, keeping the ball moving and using their crafty quick finishes at the rim to evade the Spurs size. But Victor Wembanyama owned the 4th quarter, including an absolute dagger three from the top of the key. Peck and Big Dave discuss the Bulls’ team effort in containing Victor Wembanyama, and what went wrong down the stretch. Plus, how freaking good has Jalen Smith been? Wi...

📬 Chicago sports in your inbox: https://allchgo.com/newsletter The CHGO Bulls crew break down the Chicago Bulls 128-122 loss to the Cleveland Cavaliers on Saturday night. The Bulls built a 19-point lead in the second quarter behind hot shooting and frequent trips to the line. But the Cavs fought their way back into it, and Donovan Mitchell played the familiar role of “Bulls Villain” in the final minutes. Peck, Big Dave and Will Gottlieb discuss what went wrong in the second half. Silver lining: the bench had another strong night, highlighted by great minutes from Jalen Smith. Plus, Tim Legler...

ESPN Analyst Tim Legler re-joins the CHGO Bulls Podcast to talk about the Chicago Bulls' 6-2 start that has them just .5 games back of 1st place in the NBA Eastern Conference. Is the hot start sustainable, or did the Bulls get their first reality check against the Milwaukee Bucks on Friday night? Plus, Josh Giddey gets national attention for his heroics so far this year. Can he maintain his 40+% 3-point shooting to begin the season? And how important would it be for the Bulls if he does? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information...

The CHGO Bulls crew break down the Chicago Bulls 126-110 loss to the Milwaukee Bucks in the Emirates NBA Cup on Friday night. Matas Buzelis was active out of the gate on his way to a team-high 20 points, but the Bulls had no answer for Giannis Antetokounmpo. Peck and Big Dave discuss the strong moments and “teaching moments” for Buzelis. Plus, the Bulls need to clean up their work on the defensive glass, as they allowed the Bucks a double-digit advantage in field goal attempts. Will Gottlieb joins live from Fiserv Forum with intel from the postgame locker room and his...

The CHGO Bulls crew react to postgame thoughts from Billy Donovan, Josh Giddey and Nikola Vucevic after the Chicago Bulls thrilling comeback victory over the Philadelphia 76ers. Despite all the hype from a dramatic win to reach 6-1 and claim sole possession of #1 in the East, the focus from both coach and players after the game was the 24-point deficit they dug themselves. Peck, Big Dave and Will Gottlieb discuss the benefit of that frame of mind as the Bulls continue through a difficult stretch of their schedule. Plus, ALLCITY’s national NBA reporter Tim Cato joins to offer some in...

The CHGO Bulls crew break down the Chicago Bulls THRILLING 113-111 win over the Philadelphia 76ers on Tuesday night. It looked like a laugher at halftime, but the Bulls fought their way back from a 24-point deficit to make it a photo-finish. Peck and Big Dave discuss the huge swing in defensive effort from the Bulls, who were again without Ayo Dosunmu. Tyrese Maxey scored at will early and often, but the Bulls held Philly to tough shots down the stretch. Plus, Josh Giddey tallied his second straight triple double and fed Nikola Vucevic for the winning corner three. Will...

The CHGO Bulls crew discuss which players have been the biggest surprises with their production in the Chicago Bulls 5-1 start to the season. Josh Giddey, Nikola Vucevic and Ayo Dosunmu are a few of several worthy nominees for “pleasant surprise” performances. Peck, Big Dave and Will Gottlieb also list one positive and one negative element from the Bulls’ latest stretch in “Plus/Minus”. Also, the guys give their initial Eastern Conference Power Rankings as we enter the third week of the NBA season. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of...

The CHGO Bulls crew break down the Chicago Bulls 128-116 loss to the New York Knicks on Sunday night. The Undefeated Season had to end sometime, right? The Knicks got their revenge after the Bulls took them on Friday in the Emirates NBA Cup, with Jalen Brunson leading a white hot Knicks offense that had a 48/59/100 shooting line well into the 4th quarter. Peck, Big Dave and Will Gottlieb discuss the heavy impact Ayo Dosunmu’s absence had on the Bulls offensive creation. Plus, Marc Stein joins the guys to offer his insights into the Bulls’ strong start and other surp...

📬 Chicago sports in your inbox: https://allchgo.com/newsletter The CHGO Bulls crew break down the Chicago Bulls __ win over the New York Knicks in the Emirates NBA Cup on Friday night. The Bulls turned on the jets midway through the first quarter on their way to a 72-point first half. Peck and Big Dave discuss the high-intensity second half as the Knicks fought their way back. Josh Giddey scored 32 points from all over the floor, and Ayo Dosunmu gave another 6MOY-worthy performance off the bench. Will Gottlieb joins live from the United Center with intel from the postgame locker roo...

The CHGO Bulls crew break down the Chicago Bulls 126-113 win over the Sacramento Kings on Wednesday night. That’s four straight wins to start the season, which the Bulls haven’t done since the 2021-22 campaign that led to their only playoff berth in the Billy Donovan era. Peck and Big Dave discuss the big game from Matas Buzelis, and the different ways he’s involving himself in the Bulls offense. Plus, Josh Giddey had another stat-stuffing night, finishing a couple rebounds shy of a triple double. Will Gottlieb joins live from the United Center with intel from the postga...

On this episode, the CHGO Bulls crew give their one positive and one negative about the 3-0 Chicago Bulls in their Plus/Minus Segment. Although they are 3-0, what could the Bulls improve on to make it four in a row? Plus, Billy Donovan has been having great success with how he is coaching this team. Is he the Bulls' biggest X-Factor? What is working with the lineups he is putting on the floor? What's the biggest move he has made that has helped the Bulls to their 3-0 start? Also, the backcourt has been doing it by committee and...

The CHGO Bulls crew break down the Chicago Bulls 128-123 win over the Atlanta Hawks on Monday night. It was a typical Bulls-Hawks barnburner, filled with lots of runs and a frenetic pace of play. Peck and Big Dave discuss Josh Giddey, Tre Jones and Ayo Dosunmu leading an incredibly balanced Bulls offense, which saw eight players in double figures. Plus, signs of life from Isaac Okoro, and some Billy Donovan small-ball strategy. Will Gottlieb joins live from the United Center with intel from the postgame locker room and his thoughts on the game. Big Dave awards the Goon of...

The CHGO Bulls crew break down the Chicago Bulls 110-98 win over the Orlando Magic on Saturday night. Tre Jones was big yet again for the Bulls, making winning plays on both ends. What will happen to his role when Coby White returns? Peck, Big Dave and Will Gottlieb discuss the strong performance from the Bulls’ second unit, including quality contributions from Patrick Williams and Jalen Smith. Will AK’s belief that the Bulls are one of the deepest teams in the league turn out to be accurate all season long? Plus, how big of a problem is Isaac Okoro givi...

📬 Chicago sports in your inbox: https://allchgo.com/newsletter On this episode, The CHGO Bulls crew dives into the big Bulls win over the Detroit Pistons. Matas Buzelis had a very good game. Was last night's game his coming out party to the rest of the league? Has he put the NBA on notice? They also debut their new +/- segment as they each give one positive and one negative from last night's game. Plus, Billy Donovan had some interesting rotations during the game especially in the 4th quarter. Is this the lineup we can expect in the 4th quarter goi...

The CHGO Bulls crew break down the Chicago Bulls 115-111 the Detroit Pistons in their season opener on Wednesday night. Nikola Vucevic awoke from a preseason slumber, pacing the Bulls to a big halftime lead. Peck, Big Dave and Will Perdue discuss Vooch’s game, and the minutes from Jalen Smith behind him with Zach Collins out. Plus, Matas Buzelis had an up-and-down game, but had some emphatic attacks on the basket late with the Bulls protecting a shrinking lead. Will Gottlieb joins live from the United Center with intel from the postgame locker room and his thoughts on th...

On this episode, The CHGO Bulls crew discuss the NBA Season doubleheader debut tonight along with the new Michael Jordan halftime segment. What is the crew looking forward to in the games and the segment with the GOAT? We also dive into the Bulls new City Edition Jerseys for the 2025-26 season. Are these the best yet? Plus, the crew gives their Eastern Conference Tiers and predictions on which teams will make the playoffs, play-In and who misses out on the postseason. Where do the Bulls land on the rankings? Is the East better than advertised? Also, Chicago Bulls Season...

The CHGO Bulls crew discuss the devastating injury updates on Chicago Bulls players Coby White and Zach Collins on the eve of the regular season beginning. The team announced on Saturday that Collins had surgery to repair a fracture in his left wrist, and will be reevaluated in four weeks. On Monday morning, the team issued another press release, saying that White is still dealing with a right calf strain and will be reevaluated in two weeks. Peck, Big Dave and Will Gottlieb analyze what this means for the Bulls in their challenging opening slate of games. Plus, the guys...

The CHGO Bulls crew discuss the biggest things we learned from watching the Chicago Bulls preseason slate of games. Who or what were some of the most promising things we saw from Billy Donovan’s fast-paced offense? Who or what are the biggest causes for concern? Which players improved their stock, and which players could be stacking DNPs to start the season? Peck, Big Dave and Will Gottlieb work through the biggest takeaways from exhibition, listing the five biggest wins and five biggest worries as we approach the season opener. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.co...

The CHGO Bulls crew break down the Chicago Bulls 126-120 win over the Minnesota Timberwolves in their preseason finale on Thursday night. We saw more great examples of the Josh Giddey - Matas Buzelis fastbreak chemistry, while the team’s halfcourt offense still struggled without Coby White. Peck and Big Dave discuss Billy Donovan using the double-big lineup with Nikola Vucevic and Jalen Smith. Will we see that often this season? Plus, how good is Tre Jones, and could he sneakily win a starting spot as the season begins? Will Gottlieb joins live from the United Center with intel from th...

The CHGO Bulls crew react to the latest national NBA projection columns for the 2025-26 NBA season. ESPN just released their rankings of each team by their “Big 3” - their three most important players this season and beyond. ESPN also dropped a simulation of the entire season, which saw the Bulls beating Miami in the Play In Tournament! Plus, The Ringer’s second annual “Clarity Index” is out, and the Bulls are in the Fun-House Mirror category. Is Arturas Karnisovas’ vision for Bulls success clearer or better than how the outside-Chicago media sees it? Peck, Big Dave and Will Gottlieb discuss them...