Bulls Bros

Confronted by the hard, cold reality of Chicago's total apathy and mounting injuries to major contributors, Max faces an existential crisis about whether or not he wants to keep paying for NBA League Pass. The Bulls were 23-27 at the time of this recording, and just two days away from the February 8th, 2024 trade deadline.

Somehow Coby White has emerged as Chicago's clear-cut best player. He has propelled the once lottery-bound Bulls to a competent 21-24 record and the East's ninth seed. Can Chicago make trades to improve its present, while also planning for the future?

The Bulls are currently 7-14 (they were 6-14 at the time of this recording), and their season looks over already. But a new season may finally be upon Chicago, whether or not the team wants to admit it: trade season, baby!

Max strives to talk Alex off the ledge after Chicago's miserable season opener, a home dud against the upstart Oklahoma City Thunder on Wednesday. At least the Bulls seem to be aware of how rough they look? It was reported that the club held a players-only meeting after this pod was recorded which... ain't a great look after Game 1.

Alex is distraught after a brutal 124-104 blowout Bulls opening night defeat at the hands of the Oklahoma City Thunder, in Chicago, and is already convinced this team is lottery-bound... whether it knows it or not.

Our Chicago Bulls added some interesting rotation pieces on below-market deals, while bringing back two of their own back-up level point guards on above-market contracts. Recorded in early September, Friend of the Pod James joined Max and Alex to talk all things offseason!

As was sadly expected, our Chicago Bulls brought back decidedly mid center Nikola Vucevic at a disappointing overpay. Alex also previews some intriguing free agent options for the Bulls and takes a quick look at the Bulls' unexpected draft pick and new two-way signing.

In a bit of a happy surprise, Derrick Jones Jr. declined his player option for next season and will enter unrestricted free agency. Plus, a sneak peak at Thursday's NBA draft, and what it could take for the Chicago Bulls to nab a lottery selection.

Jimmy Butler has now pushed his eighth-seeded Miami Heat to their second NBA Finals appearance in four years. The Bulls Bros preview Miami's upcoming series against the mighty Denver Nuggets and unpack Himmy's Hall of Fame case.

Our Chicago Bulls' last week was a mixed bag. Although Chicago looked promising in upsetting the Toronto Raptors on the road, the Bulls fell to the Miami Heat in their second play-in game Friday, and will miss the playoffs. Recorded 4-14-23.

Our 40-42 Chicago Bulls wrap up their mediocre season as the East's 10th seed, and will play the Toronto Raptors in a do-or-die game Wednesday night. The Bulls Bros also make our general first round playoff predictions. Recorded 4-10-23.

Your 34-38 Chicago Bulls survived a dud of a trade deadline with a nice buyout market addition, but their long-term outlook remains bleak. The Bulls Bros also dissect the current league MVP race and developing playoff picture. Recorded 3-22-23.

Your 26-28 Chicago Bulls have been performing better of late, but still could use a major roster shakeup. With tomorrow's trade deadline looming, Alex and guest Bulls Bro James debate trade destinations for one of the Bulls' "Big Three" "stars." Recorded 2-7-23.

The Bulls have lost four straight games, including consecutive blowouts to the Knicks and Timberwolves. The team is now 11-18 and looking lottery-bound. It's time to ship out some non-DeMar assets. Recorded 12-19-22.

After a solid first few weeks, the Bulls have suffered some miserable losses. Is it time to make an astronomical trade? Recorded 11-18-22.

We project which teams will qualify for the 2023 postseason, and where the Bulls fit into that picture. Recorded 10-18-22.

The Utah Jazz are offloading seemingly all of their veteran players in exchange for intriguing youth and/or future draft picks. So who can/should our Chicago Bulls target? Recorded 9-16-22.

We're back in Sky City for a second edition of our Chicago Sky playoff series! We find out how brutally Chicago lambasted the New York Liberty to win their first-round playoff series, and review how Candace Parker and co. are faring against the Connecticut Sun in the semifinals. Recorded 9-1-22.

We take a detour to Chicago Sky Town! We unpack the first title season of the 2021 champs, assess their offseason changes since last year, and then take stock of their 2022 playoff run thus far. Their final first round game is tonight. Recorded 8-22-22.

The Bulls Bros like what they've seen out of rookies Dalen Terry and Justin Lewis... and register their disappointment over Chicago's relatively muted free agent signings. Recorded 7-25-22.

The Bulls Bros recap the 2022 Finals, consider which players from the Warriors and Celtics could look good in Bulls uniforms next season, and contemplate potential deals to acquire Jazz All-Star Rudy Gobert, a rumored Bulls trade target. Recorded 6-20-22.

The Bulls Bros contemplate potential deals that could help Jimmy Butler return to the NBA Finals. They then break down their top playoff performers, preview the Celtics-Warriors 2022 Finals, and finally discuss which position the Bulls need to address most in the offseason.

The Bulls Bros discuss two surprising Conference Finals series and amend their initial prognoses. Max also cooks up a time-traveling scheme to help the 2022 Mavericks book a championship. This episode was recorded on 5/23/22, prior to the Celtics' lopsided 102-82 victory over the Heat.

The Bulls Bros talk about Alex's favorite ex-Bull, Jimmy Butler, as he and the Miami Heat take on the Boston Celtics in the Eastern Conference Finals (this episode was recorded prior to Jimmy's masterful 41-point, 9-rebound, 5-assist, 4-steal, 3-block night in a Game 1 win). They also preview the Western Conference Finals matchup between the Golden State Warriors and the Dallas Mavericks. They als...

The Bulls Bros discuss four exciting Round 2 playoff matchups following a dominant Heat Game 5 victory over the Sixers (Miami now leads 3-2 series), plus potential Zach LaVine landing places as the rumor mill continues to grind. Recorded on 5/10/22, prior to the conclusion of Suns-Mavericks Game 5 (a 110-80 Phoenix shellacking).