Da Bulls Show

Elias Schuster and Matt Rooney begin life after the trade deadline by talking about the buyout market (3:46). The Chicago Bulls have added someone each of the past two seasons, and there are several intriguing names available this year.  The two then take a look at what a DeMar DeRozan extension might look like (35:33) before discussing Ayo Dosunmu's breakout play (44:18). As always, thanks for li...

Elias Schuster at Matt Rooney rant for 45 minutes about the Chicago Bulls' dumbfounding deadline. The team hasn't made an in-season trade since March of 2021. That's about all you need to know.  As always, thanks for listening! Rumor has it that if you leave a five-star rating, the Bulls will actually make a trade next deadline.  You can follow Elias Schuster on Twitter @Schuster_Elias.

Elias Schuster and Matt Rooney put their mental health first on this week's episode. The two start things off by discussing Coby White's continued breakout and his overall ceiling. They then shift to Ayo Dosunmu, who's on the best scoring stretch of his young career.  Finally, they allow the doom and gloom to take back over their body and talk about the upcoming trade deadline. Recent reports sugg...

Elias Schuster and Matt Rooney return to talk about where things stand with less than two weeks before the deadline. First, the two discuss the latest rumor that ties Zach LaVine to the Pistons and pitch a couple of ideas. Eli then gives Matt a few fake trades to accept or decline before they wrap the show up by talking about Coby White's continued growth.  - Two Weeks Before Deadline (1:28) - Pis...

Elias Schuster and Matt Rooney recap Zach LaVine's first few games back in the lineup and discuss how it might impact his trade value moving forward. Then, they touch on Coby White's encouraging consistency and DeRozan's less-encouraging mid-range numbers.  Matt ends the show by pulling back the curtain and telling folks about the Ring of Honor Gala.  Zach LaVine’s Solid Return and What it Means (...

Happy 2024! Matt Rooney and Elias Schuster get caught up on where the Chicago Bulls stand as they enter a new year. They discuss their strong December play, as well as some recent struggles behind the arc.  The two also get into what Zach LaVine's return might mean for the team and his trade value. The two-time All-Star could rejoin the Bulls as soon as Friday versus the Hornets.  - Recap of where...

Elias Schuster and Matt Rooney come to you in the thick of a 7-3 stretch for the Chicago Bulls! They start this week's show off by praising the team's young talent and reviewing LaVine's trade value. Then, they get into some of the shocking changes this group has made on the stat sheet. - What we’re learning about the Bulls (1:20) - Beating the Lakers and 76ers (5:01) - Can the Bulls play like thi...

Elias Schuster and Matt Rooney open the show by discussing the organization's new "Ring of Honor." Then, they get into a recent report that said the Bulls could trade Zach LaVine for more win-now players instead of future assets. Finally, they wrap up gushing about Coby White.  - Bulls Announce Ring of Honor (1:26) - Will Michael Jordan show up? (10:08) - How pessimistic should we be about this te...

Elias Schuster and Matt Rooney start the show off by talking about the Zach LaVine injury update and why it could have a negative impact on his trade value. Then, the two put on some rose-colored glasses and discuss just how well the Chicago Bulls' young players have performed over this win streak. - Three-game win streak (1:00) - Zach LaVine out 3-4 More Weeks (5:04) - What LaVine had to say (16:...

Elias Schuster and Matt Rooney get to celebrate a rare win! They start the show off by praising Nikola Vucevic and Co. for pulling off a big victory against the Milwaukee Bucks without Zach LaVine and DeMar DeRozan. Then, they discuss why this team performed better without those two on the floor before getting into LaVine's latest injury news and a few fake trades.  - A Much Better Offense (3:13)...

Elias Schuster and Matt Rooney start this week's show off with plenty of jealousy. As teams like the Indiana Pacers and Cleveland Cavaliers continue to rise up the league ranks, the Bulls stumble further down the totem pole.  Then, the two dive into Zach LaVine's bizarre postgame incident before talking about the team's equally as bizarre shooting woes at the rim. I know, what a fun and optimistic...

Elias Schuster and Matt Rooney talk about the only real storyline there is right now for the Chicago Bulls – a potential Zach LaVine trade.  - What makes this LaVine report different (4:58) - It's time to blow it up (9:25) - Why the Bulls have to wait until Dec. 15 (13:06) - How the Bulls lost leverage (15:04) - Which teams are interested? (24:10) - Thoughts on Lakers and Knicks (30:00) Thanks for...

Matt Rooney and Elias Schuster can't help but rave about Alex Caruso's stellar performance against the Phoenix Suns. Then, the two talk a bit more about the slight progress they've seen this week before discussing Zach LaVine's continued problems in the clutch.  - Gushing about Alex Caruso (2:58) - What makes AC so good (9:58) - AC's potential trade value (20:47) - Slightly better Bulls basketball...

Elias Schuster and Matt Rooney discuss the start of the NBA's In-Season Tournament, which the Chicago Bulls will begin against the Brooklyn Nets.  Then, the two dive into the team's lack of an identity on both sides of the ball and discuss whether a starting lineup change is needed.  - Bulls Begin In-Season Tournament (4:00) - A tiny defensive identity (8:25) - Patrick Williams Must Move to the Be...

Elias Schuster and Matt Rooney celebrate the conclusion of the James Harden trade saga before talking about a report that connects Zach LaVine to the 76ers. Then, the two dive into the Bulls' recent win over the Indiana Pacers, and how fans should feel about a 2-2 start.  - The James Harden trade (1:52) - 76ers want LaVine? (4:50) - Bulls 2-2 ... but could be 0-4 (18:21) - No offensive identity (2...

The word of the day is ... Pain!  Matt Rooney and Elias Schuster wipe away their tears and reflect on the Chicago Bulls' blowout loss to the OKC Thunder on opening night. They first discuss the off-court antics after the game before a round of "A Good and A Bad," where they trade-off thoughts on the game itself. - A Players-Only Meeting Already!? (3:15) - Good: Shooting a lot of 3s! (12:27) - Bad:...

The NBA season is officially here! Elias Schuster and Matt Rooney first comment on the league's tip-off games between the Lakers/Nuggets and Suns/Warriors before diving into the Chicago Bulls opening night matchup with the OKC Thunder.  - Complaining about Continuity (7:13) - Who will guard SGA? (10:56) - Josh Giddey is Good (20:05) - Winning the Chet Holmgren matchup (25:07) - Minimizing TOVs/Win...

Starting this week, Points in the Podcast goes Bulls-centric! With the season right around the corner, Elias Schuster and Matt Rooney will shift their focus to the team they follow closely for Bleacher Nation.  - Potential NBA All-Star Game change (4:03) - Will James Harden play for the 76ers? (10:40) - Bulls signs for concerns vs. TOR (13:50) - Patrick Williams isn't rebounding (25:05) - A Coby W...

Elias Schuster and Matt Rooney gear up for the start of the NBA season by discussing some of their early takeaways from the preseason (3:50), including the epic battle between Chet Holmgren and Victor Wembanyama. Then, the two wrap up their preview of EVERY team in the league with a look at the Pacific Division.  - Los Angeles Lakers (26:05) - Los Angeles Clippers (40:27) - Phoenix Suns (50:23) -...

Elias Schuster and Matt Rooney discuss the start of training camp around the NBA, including James Harden's surprising return to the 76ers (2:43). They then continue their NBA preseason division previews with the northwest division.  - Denver Nuggets (19:15) - Minnesota Timberwolves (34:00) - OKC Thunder (43:20) - Utah Jazz (52:44) - Portland Trail Blazers (1:01:38) Thanks for listening! Rumor has...

Elias Schuster and Matt Rooney do what every NBA podcast must ... talk about the blockbuster Damian Lillard trade. After discussing the upcoming start of training camp around the league (3:00) and the previous Tyler Herro rumors (5:36) in their weekly bullet points.  Then ... IT'S DAME TIME! -  All the moving pieces (14:46) -  Portland's return/what do they get for Jrue Holiday (16:04) -  Suns' re...

Elias Schuster and Matt Rooney begin the show by discussing a recent rumor about the Chicago Bulls joining the Damian Lillard sweepstakes (2:51). The two also speculate some other big names that could enter the trade market after Woj's recent comments on ESPN (18:50) before wrapping up their weekly bullet points.  Finally, the show continues its division previews by taking a closer look at the Sou...

Elias Schuster and Matt Rooney start the show off by looking at the NBA's new rules regarding load management (5:07), Team USA's plan for revenge at the 2024 Olympics (13:56), and more in their weekly bullet points.  The two then move on to talking about the Southeast division for the latest edition of Division Digests, where they share one headline and four front-page storylines for each team hea...

Elias Schuster and Matt Rooney begin the show by discussing Christian Wood's (unsurprising) signing with the Los Angeles Lakers (3:17). The two then briefly discuss Danny Green's return to Philly and what Trey Murphy's injury means for the Pelicans (9:12).  Finally, the two continue their Division Digest series by taking a closer look at a competitive Atlantic Division!  - Celtics (23:50) - 76ers...

Elias Schuster and Matt Rooney discuss Team USA's 3-0 start (2:12), Ben Simmons' comments (10:02), and more as part of their weekly bullet points. Then, they officially begin their first division preview! Named the Division Digest, the two picked a headline and four key storylines for each squad in the Central Division. Each week will feature a new division!  - Chicago Bulls (19:58) - Milwaukee Bu...