Cash Considerations: A Chicago Bulls Pod

Jason and Ricky discuss the Bulls' exit interviews after the 2021-22 season, highlighting Arturas Karnisovas, Zach LaVine and Lonzo Ball. What should we expect from this offseason after AK stressed "continuity?" Is there reason to worry about LaVine leaving in free agency after his eye-opening comments? What's going on with Ball's knee problems? The answers to these questions will shape the summer...

Jason and Ricky went live on Spotify Live to discuss the Bulls' season-ending loss to the Bucks in Game 5. The Bulls had no chance from the start while playing so shorthanded, but the series and back half of the season as a whole showed they still have a lot of work to do to compete with the top-tier teams. Even so, it was a fun season in Chicago and a step in the right direction after so much mis...

Jason and Ricky discuss the Bulls getting punked again by the Bucks in Game 4 at the United Center, putting them on the brink with a 3-1 deficit. We analyze what went wrong again, the roster's shortcomings and ultimately accept their fate against the defending champions while trying to remain optimistic about the future. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted b...

Jason and Ricky discuss the Bulls' total no-show in Game 3 against the Bucks, resulting in the worst home playoff loss in franchise history. Nothing went right for the Bulls in this game, while the Bucks executed a perfect game plan without Khris Middleton. Will Chicago be able to bounce back with a quick turnaround in Game 4? Or is this series about to get ugly? Learn more about your ad choices....

Jason and Ricky went on Spotify Live immediately after the Bulls' shocking Game 2 victory over the Bucks. Could this actually be a series after Khris Middleton's injury? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Jason and Ricky went live on Spotify Live to discuss the Bulls' 93-86 Game 1 loss to the Bucks. While the Bulls battled hard, they squandered a huge opportunity to steal a win because their stars just couldn't make shots. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of...

Join Jason, Ricky and Ti for a Blue Wire crossover pod previewing the first-round playoff matchup between the Bulls and Bucks. We dive deep into Giannis' Bucks and discuss if there's any way the Bulls can make this a competitive series. We also touch on former Bull Bobby Portis, the Grayson Allen incident and make some series predictions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/...

Jason and Ricky discuss the Bulls' win over the Timberwolves to end the 2021-22 regular season, featuring a career game for Patrick Williams. We recap a truly weird Bulls season that can still be deemed a success despite the collapse since the All-Star break. Then we look ahead and preview the Bulls' first-round matchup against the Bucks and determine what must be done to keep it competitive. Lear...

Jason and Ricky are joined by CHGO's Will Gottlieb after another ugly Bulls loss, this time to the Celtics on the second of a back-to-back. We discuss everything that's going wrong with the team coming down the home stretch and into the playoffs while also trying to keep perspective on what has mostly been a successful season. We also look ahead at potential playoff matchups and try to figure out...

Jason and Ricky went live on Spotify Greenroom to talk about the Bulls clinching their first playoff berth since 2017, which came on a night in which Lonzo Ball was effectively ruled out for the season and the team got smoked again by the Bucks. We discussed Ball's injury, another ugly loss to Milwaukee and the current state of the franchise heading into the playoffs and beyond. Learn more about y...

Jason and Ricky went live on Spotify Greenroom after the Bulls' shocking comeback victory over the Clippers. While DeMar DeRozan's 50-point game was the biggest story, Patrick Williams' breakout game was also a major storyline as the Bulls continue to work him back into the rotation. Should Pat start moving forward? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Sim...

Jason and Ricky discuss the Bulls wrapping up a 2-3 road trip with a win over the Wizards. The trip was a roller-coaster ride for the Bulls, who have been struggling since the All-Star break thanks to a regressing offense and poor defense. We analyze what has gone wrong of late and look ahead to what should be a tough yet exciting home stretch. We also highlight Patrick Williams' performance in hi...

670 The Score's Cody Westerlund joins Cash Considerations to discuss all things Bulls after a big win over the Raptors and then an ugly loss to the Bucks. We touch on the general state of the Bulls as they slump coming down the stretch of this season, DeMar DeRozan falling back to earth, Lonzo Ball's injury setback, Patrick Williams' return, Billy Donovan's coaching and much more. We finish with p...

The Bulls' vibes were good after beating the Cavaliers in Alex Caruso's return to the court, but the positivity was short-lived thanks to an awful loss to the Kings to start a West Coast trip. Jason and Rick discuss Chicago's precarious position with a brutal schedule coming up, while also diving into Zach LaVine's situation as he approaches free agency. We finish the pod with an NCAA Tournament p...

Jason and Ricky are back to talk about the Bulls ending their five-game losing streak by beating the Pistons in a game that was ugly for much of the night until a closing surge. We discuss DeMar DeRozan finding his groove again and Tristan Thompson rallying the troops with a spirited bench outburst. We then answer Twitter questions on a variety of topics, including how the return of Alex Caruso, L...

Jason and Ricky discuss the Bulls' four-game losing streak after back-to-back losses against the Hawks and Bucks. We talk about where the Bulls stand as a team in the Eastern Conference and also critique Billy Donovan's decision to use Tristan Thompson and Nikola Vucevic so much together against the Bucks. Ultimately, these latest losses just continue to show how much Lonzo Ball, Alex Caruso and P...

Jason and Ricky discuss the Bulls' inability to beat elite teams after back-to-back losses against the Grizzlies and Heat. Is this really reflective of this Bulls team, or can they still make a run once they get their key guys back from injury? We also relay our concern level with Zach LaVine's knee and how that plays into all this. Finally, it wouldn't be a Cash Considerations pod without a react...

Jason and Ricky went live on Spotify Greenroom to discuss the Bulls' thrilling win over the Hawks in the first game out of the All-Star break. DeMar DeRozan played the hero once again in his MVP-caliber season. Ayo Dosunmu's defense against Trae Young and Tristan Thompson's debut also got some love after Chicago's sixth straight win, which was a key victory in a loaded Eastern Conference. Learn mo...

Jason and Ricky recap the Bulls' presence at 2022 All-Star Weekend in Cleveland and then discuss new details about Tristan Thompson's contract before taking a look ahead at the difficult schedule coming out of the break. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of...

Jason is joined by  Kevin Ferrigan  of  Dennis Podman  to talk about an eventful day of Bulls basketball heading into the All-Star break, including DeMar DeRozan making history, Coby White's development, good injury news and the signing of Tristan Thompson. We finish up with a look at how the Bulls stack up in a loaded Eastern Conference. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/...

Jason and Ricky marvel at the marvelous play of DeMar DeRozan, who has carried the Bulls to a four-game winning streak despite all the injuries and should be in the MVP conversation. We also discuss the concern level over Zach LaVine's knee injury, Nikola Vucevic's resurgence, the Coby White heater and the buyout market. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted b...

Jason and Ricky went live on Spotify Greenroom right after the 2022 NBA trade deadline that saw the Bulls do ... absolutely nothing. We discuss our disappointment with the lack of even one move and what this means for the rest of the season and beyond as the Bulls now turn to the buyout market to improve. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an...

Jason and Ricky preview the 2022 NBA trade deadline with a current look at the banged-up Bulls, reviewing the trades from around the NBA and answering fan questions about the Bulls' situation as they look to upgrade their roster. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection an...

Jason and Ricky discuss the Bulls' shootout loss to the Spurs and shootout win over the Blazers, highlighting this new normal of needing to be elite offensively to win games because of key injuries to Lonzo Ball, Alex Caruso and others. Because of these circumstances as the trade deadline approaches, Chicago must look to make moves to help the defense. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podca...

Jason and Ricky get together to celebrate DeMar DeRozan being voted in as an All-Star starter. We also discuss Zach LaVine's All-Star candidacy and Andrew Wiggins being named a starter before a quick analysis of the Bulls' tight victory over the Raptors. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for informatio...