Cash Considerations: A Chicago Bulls Pod

It took four tries, but Billy Donovan finally got his first win with the Chicago Bulls. Jason and Ricky discuss the Bulls' 115-107 victory over the Wizards after losing their first three games of the season. We also talk about the state of the Bulls heading into 2021 as a tumultuous 2020 comes to a close.  Check out the Blue Wire Hustle program and submit your Blue Wire Hustle application here: ht...

Cash Considerations went live on Locker Room to talk about the Bulls getting absolutely embarrassed by the Hawks to open the 2020-21 season. The takes were flying fast and furious on this Bulls roster and the future of this core. While it was only one game, it was certainly a discouraging one, though at least Patrick Williams looked good.  Thanks to our partners Indeed and BetOnline. Head to Indee...

With the 2020-21 NBA season about to get underway, Stephen Noh returns to the pod to talk all things Chicago Bulls and the expectations for the upcoming campaign. We discuss Lauri Markkanen not getting a contract extension , the Zach and Coby backcourt, the Patrick Williams hype train, Wendell Carter Jr. concerns and much more.  Thanks to our partners Indeed and BetOnline. Head to Indeed.com/BLUEW...

The Bulls played their first two preseason games over the weekend against the Rockets, and it was a mixed bag of good, bad and awful. Jason and Ricky give their takeaways on Coby White, Zach LaVine, Wendell Carter Jr., Lauri Markkanen, Patrick Williams and more. We also touch on the breaking news regarding Noah Vonleh's departure after testing positive for COVID-19 and how the coronavirus will aff...

The Bulls are back at training camp, and there were plenty of takeaways from Media Week. Jason and Ricky touch on a variety of subjects, including Arturas Karnisovas' comments on the roster under new head coach Billy Donovan, Coby White starting at point guard against a tough early schedule , the death of the blitzing defense ,  Lauri Markkanen's extension negotiations and much more. We finish up...

With training camp starting this week, Jason and Ricky recap the Bulls' quiet offseason and talk about our expectations for this upcoming season. We then welcome on Matt Minnick from SB Nation's Tomahawk Nation to talk all things Patrick Williams, including his time at Florida State and how he'll fit in Chicago.  Thanks to our partners Indeed and BetOnline. Head to Indeed.com/BLUEWIRE to get a fre...

The Bulls agreed to a deal with Garrett Temple to start free agency, but they've done almost nothing else as other teams have reshaped their rosters around the NBA. Jason and Ricky discuss whether this patient approach makes sense and go over what the Bulls have with their current roster. We express our desire to make at least a few more moves ahead of the 2020-21 season. We then move on to toss m...

Ricky and Jason discuss the Chicago Bulls taking Florida State's Patrick Williams with the No. 4 pick in the 2020 NBA Draft. We do a deep dive scouting report and project how we think he'll do in Chicago. We also touch on the Bulls' pick at No. 44, draft-and-stash prospect Marko Simonovic, as well as undrafted free agent Devon Dotson. We finish up with some final thoughts about what happened aroun...

Cash Considerations welcomes Ben Pfeifer of the Prep2Pro NBA Draft Podcast to preview the 2020 NBA Draft. Before diving into the Bulls, we discuss some of the biggest rumors leading up to the draft next week, including Chris Paul and the Suns, Jrue Holiday and the Hawks, and what's happening with the Rockets. (Note: this was recorded before news broke of Russell Westbrook wanting out.) We then tal...

Jason and Ricky react to Billy Donovan hiring Maurice Cheeks and Josh Longstaff to his Bulls coaching staff. We then go over Ricky's new mock draft at SB Nation and discuss some of the recent rumors from around the NBA.  Thanks to our partners Indeed and BetOnline. Head to Indeed.com/BLUEWIRE to get a free $75 credit to boost your job post. Go to  BetOnline.ag  and use the promo code BLUEWIRE to g...

Cash Considerations welcomes Bleacher Report draft expert Jonathan Wasserman to the pod to talk all things 2020 NBA Draft. Jon reveals what he has been hearing about the Chicago Bulls as the draft approaches, and we go over a bunch of the top prospects and potential second-round sleepers.  Thanks to our partners Indeed and BetOnline. Head to Indeed.com/BLUEWIRE to get a free $75 credit to boost yo...

With the 2020 NBA Draft just a month away, Ricky and Jason look at the latest mock drafts and rumors swirling around the league. We discuss the Bulls' top draft options and react to speculation about a possible trade up. Thanks to our partners Indeed and BetOnline. Head to Indeed.com/BLUEWIRE to get a free $75 credit to boost your job post. Go to  BetOnline.ag  and use the promo code BLUEWIRE to g...

Jason and Ricky start this episode by discussing Billy Donovan letting go of a number of Bulls assistants from the previous regime, and we even give Jerry Reinsdorf some credit. We then shift the conversation to Jimmy Butler's heroic performance in the NBA Finals before talking about the Lakers, LeBron James and the ongoing GOAT debate. We conclude with a look ahead at what comes next for the NBA....

On this special episode of Cash Considerations, The Athletic's Bulls beat writer Darnell Mayberry joins the pod to talk about a new era of Bulls Basketball with Arturas Karnisovas, Marc Eversley and Billy Donovan leading the way. We go over Donovan's time in OKC and what he'll bring to this Bulls roster, and what may be in store for this young core in the future. We also discuss key differences in...

Jason and Ricky welcome Nick Crain of Blue Wire's Thunder pod, The Uncontested , to talk all things Billy Donovan. Nick gives his initial take on the Bulls hiring Donovan before we dive deep into his tenure in Oklahoma City. We also talk about what he'll bring to the Bulls and how he'll work with their young core.  Thanks to our partners Manscaped, Indeed and BetOnline. Get 20% off and free shippi...

Jason and Ricky get together for an emergency episode to discuss the Bulls hiring Billy Donovan to be their next head coach. We give our first impressions of the hire and then look at what it could mean for the future.  Thanks to our partners Manscaped, Indeed and BetOnline. Get 20% off and free shipping at Manscaped.com with the code CASH2020. Head to Indeed.com/BLUEWIRE to get a free $75 credit...

Jason and Ricky talk about the Bulls being back at the practice facility for in-market workouts, and we also go through coaching odds. We move on to talk about all of the top storylines in the playoffs, from the Rockets' ugly exit to the Lakers being the clear favorite to the Heat-Celtics matchup. We wrap up with a discussion about the Bears' thrilling Week 1 win over the Lions.  Thanks to our par...

Jason and Ricky welcome NBA Draft analyst PD Web to Cash Considerations to do a deep dive on Killian Hayes, who's a tantalizing option for the Chicago Bulls at No. 4. We also discuss a number of other draft prospects before talking about the Bulls' coaching situation, including the latest rumor about interest in Billy Donovan.  Thanks to our partners DoorDash, NFL Sunday Ticket, Manscaped and BetO...

Jason and Ricky discuss the latest on the coaching front for the Bulls, including the appearance of several new candidates on their interview list. We then shower Jimmy Butler and the Heat with love after their Game 1 win over the Bucks, while also looking back at how things went wrong in Chicago.  Thanks to our partners DoorDash, NFL Sunday Ticket and BetOnline. Download the DoorDash app and use...

Cash Considerations welcomes Brian Schroeder ( @Cosmis ) on the pod to go deep on the 2020 NBA Draft after the Chicago Bulls moved up to No. 4 thanks to some lottery luck. We talk about a number of options for the Bulls with that fourth pick, including Deni Avdija, Obi Toppin, Killian Hayes, Devin Vassell and more.  Thanks to our partners TheraOne, NFL Sunday Ticket and BetOnline. Head over to htt...

On an emergency episode of Cash Considerations, Jason and Ricky react to the Chicago Bulls getting some lottery luck and moving up from No. 7 to No. 4 in the 2020 NBA Draft. Ricky breaks down his early targets for the Bulls at No. 4, and we also discuss the possibility of a trade.  Thanks to our partners TheraOne, NFL Sunday Ticket and BetOnline. Head over to Theragun.com/bluewire for a BUY ONE, G...

Matt Bernhardt aka your friendly BullsBlogger from SB Nation's Blog a Bull joins the show to go deep on the much-anticipated firing of Jim Boylen. We discuss the bizarre path to finally firing Boylen and how we feel about Arturas Karnisovas' process. The conversation then shifts to coaching candidates and what should happen with the Bulls' young core. Thanks to our partners TheraOne, NFL Sunday Ti...

On this emergency episode of Cash Considerations, Jason and Ricky celebrate the Chicago Bulls finally pulling the trigger on Jim Boylen. We look back on the bizarre Boylen era and look ahead to the future. Thanks to our partners NFL Sunday Ticket, Deal Dash and BetOnline. Visit NFLSundayTicket. TV and get 15% off your subscription when you use the promo code BLUEWIRE. Go to Deal Dash and use the p...

Jason and Ricky discuss the latest reports on Jim Boylen, including the possibility that "financial concerns" will allow him to keep his job. We also touch on the developments regarding the "Delete Eight" and how that may affect the Boylen decision. We then discuss some of the hot storylines in the NBA bubble, from Luka Doncic to the crazy chase for the No. 8 seed in the West to potential concerns...

Jason and Ricky discuss the latest rumblings of player dissatisfaction with Jim Boylen. The conversation then shifts to the NBA restart in Orlando, where play has officially resumed. We discuss standout teams and players from the opening weekend.  Thanks to our partners BetOnline, Deal Dash and Manscaped. Go to  BetOnline.ag  and use promo code BLUEWIRE to get a welcome bonus. Go to  Deal Dash  an...