CHGO Chicago Bulls Podcast

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...

The CHGO Bulls crew break down the Chicago Bulls 124-117 loss to the Denver Nuggets in their fourth preseason game on Tuesday night. The Bulls built themselves another big deficit early, and there was no semblance of a comeback tonight. Peck, Big Dave and Will Gottlieb discuss the Bulls’ defensive struggles against Nikola Jokic and Jamal Murray, and the possibility of the team’s new “defensive identity” not materializing this season. How much of the problem is about Nikola Vucevic? On the bright side, Matas Buzelis shined again, continuing to play his role in the team’s offense very confidently. Hosted by...

On this episode, The CHGO Bulls crew re-recap last night's preseason loss to the Milwaukee Bucks. What good and/or bad things did the crew see? How will it impact the team moving forward? Plus, Patrick Williams has been playing consistently well for the Bulls this preseason. Does he have a chance to become the starter at the 3 for the Bulls when the season begins? What is fueling his more physical style of play this preseason? Also, the fellas give the players whose stock is rising and whose is falling in the Bulls Market, Bear Market segment. Will there be...

The CHGO Bulls crew break down the Chicago Bulls 127-121 preseason loss to the Milwaukee Bucks in their third preseason game on Sunday night. Ayo Dosunmu continued his impressive return from shoulder surgery, scoring 22 very efficient points off the bench. Is he still a possible starter, or is he in an ideal spot leading the second unit? Peck and Big Dave also discuss another strong game from Matas Buzelis, who’s finding success with hesitation dribbles in transition. Plus, more signs of life from (Lee) Patrick Williams! Will Gottlieb joins live from the United Center with intel from the postgame lo...

NBA win totals have emerged for teams and the Chicago Bulls win total is surprisingly consistent. Is Billy Donovan's team destined for the play-in yet again? Or can they finally break through to the NBA Playoffs? Would a Year 2 jump for Matas Buzelis be the missing piece to a winning season? 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 119-112 win against the Cleveland Cavaliers in a preseason rematch on Thursday night. Zach Collins and Tre Jones got starts with Nikola Vucevic and Kevin Huerter sitting this one out, but the team’s start was similar to Tuesday. Sloppy execution, several turnovers, and an early deficit. Peck and Big Dave discuss the duality of Josh Giddey’s playmaking, and whether it can be different this season. Jones and Dosunmu both looked solid again, and the Bulls bench got them back in the game. Who impressed more between Collins and Jalen Smit...

On this episode, The CHGO Bulls crew recap last night's preseason victory over the Cleveland Cavaliers. What stood out from the matchup?How excited should fans be about what they saw? Did the victory tell us anything about the team heading into the season? Also, after his awesome performance, did Matas Buzelis solidify himself as the starting power forward for the Bulls? Can he prove himself to be the best player on the team? Plus, the crew lists their names of Bulls players who improved their stock and whose stock fell from last night's game. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz...

The CHGO Bulls crew break down the Chicago Bulls 118-117 win over the Cleveland Cavaliers in their preseason opener on Tuesday night. The Bulls recovered from a sloppy start (9 first quarter turnovers) to make it a fun, competitive game. Peck, Big Dave and Will Gottlieb discuss what they saw from the starting lineup, which featured both Kevin Huerter AND Isaac Okoro with Coby White resting his sore calf. Matas Buzelis looked confident in his first action of a sophomore season with lofty goals and expectations. Ayo Dosunmu also looked fully healed and strong as ever. The guys also dissect what...

📬 Chicago sports in your inbox: https://allchgo.com/newsletter The CHGO Bulls crew preview the first Chicago Bulls game of the preseason against their Central Division rival and reigning #1 seed in the East, the Cleveland Cavaliers! Big Dave sat down with Bob Schmidt of the Fear The ‘Fro Podcast over the weekend to get some intel from a Cavs insider. Will the Cavs be the East’s elite again this season? Can the Bulls compete with them with their fast-paced offense? What can Bulls fans expect from former Cavalier Isaac Okoro? Plus, notes on Isaac Okoro and Yuki Kawamura from Monday’...

The CHGO Bulls crew react to the latest words from newly signed Chicago Bulls point guard Josh Giddey after the team’s training camp practice on Friday. Giddey said this year has a different feel than last year, feeling much more confident about his role on the team. What’s the best case scenario for Giddey’s 2025-26 season? Peck, Big Dave and Will Gottlieb try to answer that, plus several other “what if” and “fill in the blank” questions about the upcoming season. Plus, a little Taylor Swift talk as the gang bids a bittersweet farewell to Katy, our forever Qu...

The CHGO Bulls crew break down the latest news from Day 3 of Chicago Bulls training camp, including words from Patrick Williams. The former 4th overall draft pick is entering his sixth season with the Bulls, and the second year of his big contract. Peck, Big Dave and Will Gottlieb have a “no shade” conversation about Williams, his role on the team, and what he can still accomplish. The guys also set their “Prove It” goals for Zach Collins and Jalen Smith. What does each big man have to do to win the primary backup job behind Nikola Vucevic?

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On this episode, the CHGO Bulls crew dive into the news that Jonathan Kuminga has signed a 2-year, $48 million deal with the Golden State Warriors that now makes him more eligible for a trade in January. Will the Chicago Bulls be more likely to inquire about the services of the 4-year veteran? Plus, we explore point guard Tre Jones. After signing his 3-year, $24 million deal, what will be his official role on the team? Is he the most important player for the Bulls off the bench? Also, we have Prove Its for Tre Jones and Kevin Huerter. What does...

The CHGO Bulls crew discuss the biggest takeaways from Day 1 of Chicago Bulls training camp for the 2025-26 season. Billy Donovan spoke at Media Day about the open competition and flexibility at the starting small forward spot, so who’s the leading candidate coming into camp? Matas Buzelis and Josh Giddey both highlighted Isaac Okoro’s arrival when emphasizing the need to be a more physical team, but Donovan saw good results from starting Kevin Huerter down the stretch last season. Peck, Big Dave and Will Gottlieb analyze the competition to crack the starting five, and react to what we h...

The CHGO Bulls crew break down all the interviews from Chicago Bulls Media Day, including Arturas Karnisovas, Matas Buzelis and more! Did AK lay out a clear vision for what the team’s goals are this season? Did Billy Donovan surrender any clues on which player will round out his starting five? Buzelis made some strong statements about team goals, as well as goals for himself. Coby White and Josh Giddey sound confident entering their second season as teammates, but first full season as “the backcourt of the future.” Peck, Big Dave and Will Gottlieb react to all the sights...

The CHGO Bulls crew discuss the report from Spotrac’s Keith Smith that Josh Giddey’s new contract with the Chicago Bulls will pay him a flat annual salary of $25 million. Matt Peck, Big Dave and Will Gottlieb analyze what this means for the Bulls’ books moving forward. Is this the ideal contract for the team, rather than an ascending or descending one? The guys also read and react to “Prove It” submissions from our CHGO Diehards; both for Bulls players AND our show’s hosts. Plus, Katy quizzes the guys with “Who He Play For? Former Bulls Edition”!

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The CHGO Bulls crew react to the ESPN’s NBA Rank 2025, which omitted Josh Giddey from the Top 100 players in the league this season. Giddey did make an appearance in their “players who can make the jump next year” list. But…shouldn’t he be there already? Peck, Big Dave and Will Gottlieb discuss the validity of some of the names who beat out Giddey on ESPN’s ranks. The guys also react to Coby White coming in at #71. White surpassed his former teammates DeMar DeRozan and Zach LaVine, but also fell thirteen spots from his #58 ranking last year. Does all of...

The CHGO Bulls crew discusses the newest Chicago Bulls, Noa Essengue, and what he brings to the table this season. How many games will Essengue actually play in the NBA, as opposed to games with the team's G-League affiliate? When he does play, what will Essengue look like on the floor? And how will he look in relation to the rookie season of his teammate, Matas Buzelis?

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The CHGO Bulls crew discuss some fresh intel from KC Johnson that the Chicago Bulls nearly traded Ayo Dosunmu this offseason. Speaking on Stacey King’s Gimme The Hot Sauce Podcast, Johnson said the Bulls were in “pretty advanced trade talks” involving Dosunmu. Might we see a midseason trade of the hometown guard, if the Bulls front office decides to prioritize keeping and paying Coby White? Peck, Big Dave and Will Gottlieb also react to Johnson’s remarks that Nikola Vucevic is likely here to stay for the remainder of his contract. So, the guys set their “Prove It” goals for th...

The CHGO Bulls crew dive into Shams Charania’s report that Fred VanVleet suffered a torn ACL that could potentially keep him out of the entire 2025-26 season. We go over mock trade ideas that could help the Chicago Bulls and Houston Rockets. How feasible are these trades? Would it solve lingering questions the Bulls have at certain positions? Also, the Bulls have had 7 players make All-Defensive First Team in their history. Who has the potential on this roster to be the next player to achieve that feat? How important is it to the team that they have a pl...

The CHGO Bulls crew welcome Chicago Bulls shooting guard and ultimate hype man Dalen Terry to the studio! Matt Peck, Big Dave and Will Gottlieb chat with Dalen about his offseason workouts, goals for the upcoming season and more. What is he focused on as he competes for a larger role in Billy Donovan’s rotation? Does he like the team’s new up-tempo offense? And what are his first impressions of rookie teammate Noa Essengue? The guys also talk about the group of player who will be competing for those end-of-rotation minutes, and how each of them can stan...

📬 Chicago sports in your inbox: https://allchgo.com/newsletter The CHGO Bulls crew react to a column from The Athletic’s John Hollinger calling the Chicago Bulls’ new contract for Josh Giddey among the most underrated of the entire NBA offseason. Hollinger states his case citing Giddey’s improved play last season and his new contract’s limited percentage of the team’s salary cap. Peck, Big Dave and Will Gottlieb debate whether in fact Giddey’s deal was, is and will be underrated. Plus, the guys discuss what they want to see and hear from Bulls Media Day, which the team just a...

On this episode, the CHGO Bulls crew list their top-5 most important Chicago Bulls players this season. Where does Matas Buzelis fall on each one of their lists? Matt Peck, Big Dave, and Will Gottlieb talk the growth of Matas Buzelis...are the Bulls playoff chances resting squarely on the growth of Matas? What side of the ball would the guys like to see his growth happen more: offense or defense? Also, we revisit the Summer League interview our own Will Gottlieb did with Matas and list our Prove Its for the second year standout.

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The CHGO Bulls crew react to ESPN’s new Future Power Rankings list, rating all 30 NBA teams based on their current three-year outlook. The Chicago Bulls are ranked 28th, thanks mostly to low scores for the talent on their roster and the management team of Arturas Karnisovas and Marc Eversley. But they did earn higher marks for their financial situation and draft capital. Peck, Big Dave and Will Gottlieb discuss whether the Bulls being ranked 28th is fair or foul. Plus, the guys review the 79 Greatest International Players list from HoopsHype, and play some Bulls Trivia!

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The CHGO Bulls crew discuss whether the Chicago Bulls’ biggest roster hole is on the defensive end, and if newly acquired Isaac Okoro can fill that void. ESPN’s Kevin Pelton diagnosed the biggest roster hole for all 30 NBA teams entering the 2025-26 season. He chose “defensive disruption” as the Bulls’ biggest hole. Peck, Big Dave and Will Gottlieb debate whether that is the team’s biggest roster flaw. How far can Okoro go to help establish the team’s defensive identity, as Arturas Karnisovas stated during a Summer League interview? The crew issues their “Prove It” goals for Okoro this season...

The CHGO Bulls crew discusses the latest developments between Jonathan Kuminga and the Golden State Warriors and the latest rumors surrounding the Chicago Bulls' interest in him. If the qualifying offer rumors are true, will the Bulls be the first team to pounce when Kuminga reaches unrestricted free agency next year? How does Kuminga fit into the Bulls cap plans? And where will he eventually land with the Warriors?

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The CHGO Bulls crew discuss the hugely important upcoming season for Chicago Bulls guard Coby White. Jake Fischer reaffirmed on his latest Insider Notebook for Bleacher Report that White will be seeking at least $30 million per year in his next contract. Entering the final season on his current deal, what must Coby do on the court to prove he’s worth that big of a contract and long-term investment by the Bulls? Peck, Big Dave and Will Gottlieb issue their “Prove It” goals for Coby this season. Plus, the guys react to the Bulls announcing their 2025 Ring of Honor induct...

The CHGO Bulls crew discuss whether the 2025-26 Chicago Bulls season is the most important year to date in the Arturas Karnsisovas and Marc Eversley Era. With the DeMar-Zach-Lonzo years officially behind them, and a younger core of players trying to make noise in the East, what must AKME get right this season to put the Bulls on the best track forward? What happens if this season starts to spiral? The stakes are low for the executives with fresh contract extensions, but the stakes couldn’t be higher for getting this rebuild (that isn’t a rebuild) right. Peck, Big...

The CHGO Bulls crew continues to break down Josh Giddey's new four-year contract with the Chicago Bulls. Which player, specifically starters, will benefit most from Giddey staying in Chicago long-term? Is it Matas Buzelis, Giddey's alley-oop partner? Or Kevin Huerter, who will be on the receiving end of his drive and kicks? Maybe it's his backcourt teammate Coby White? Matt Peck, Big Dave, and Will Gottlieb discuss.