Cash Considerations: A Chicago Bulls Pod

Jason and Ricky react live on Locker Room to the Bulls' horrific 127-105 loss coming out of the All-Star break to a Sixers team playing without Joel Embiid and Ben Simmons. Chicago was sloppy from the start and gave up a whopping 78 points in the paint, with Dwight Howard looking like Superman Dwight and Tony Bradley doing his best Joel Embiid impression. The poor effort ruined Lauri Markkanen sho...

On this Blue Wire crossover with the new NBA pod Spinsters , Haley and Jordan join Jason and Ricky to discuss whether the Bulls are actually back with All-Star Zach LaVine leading the way and whether they should stay on their current path with this roster. We try to speak a Bulls-Knicks play-in game into existence while dreaming of Tom Thibodeau on The Bachelor. We also touch on Thaddeus Young's i...

Longtime beat writer K.C. Johnson joins the pod to talk about Zach LaVine at All-Star Weekend and all things Bulls. We discuss LaVine's future with the franchise, Thaddeus Young trade rumors, Billy Donovan's influence on this team and the status of the missing Bulls (Lauri Markkanen, Otto Porter Jr., Chandler Hutchison). Plus, stick around for some great stories about Joakim Noah, predictions for...

Jason and Ricky took to Locker Room to talk about the Bulls' exciting victory over the Pelicans to wrap up the first half of the season. We recap the game and then go over our main takeaways from a pleasantly surprising start to the season, while also looking ahead to what appears to be a tough second half and the NBA trade deadline.  Submit your Blue Wire Hustle application here: http://bwhustle....

With the Bulls' game against the Raptors postponed, they finished the month of February with a tough loss to the Suns. Despite that late collapse against Phoenix, Chicago still went 8-6 in February to earn its first winning month since December 2017. Jason and Ricky talk about the Suns game and wrap up the month of February while looking ahead to what seems to be a brutal second half of the schedu...

Jason and Ricky head to Locker Room to give immediate reaction to Zach LaVine earning his first All-Star selection. We talk about LaVine's career season and how he has leveled up to become a guy who deserves a max contract as a foundational long-term piece of the Chicago Bulls, especially with the team winning more games. Instead of looking to trade him, the Bulls should build with him in mind. Su...

Jason and Ricky recap the Bulls' tough 112-105 loss to the Sixers on ESPN. While Joel Embiid was totally dominant with a career-high 50 points, the Bulls hung tough all game and had a chance at the end before falling just short. We also touch on the 25-point comeback against the Pistons and Zach LaVine's All-Star candidacy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hoste...

Jason and Ricky briefly talk about the Bulls beating the Pacers in Wendell Carter Jr.'s return to the lineup before welcoming fellow Blue Wire podcaster Mason Ginsberg from In The N.O. to the show to do a deep dive on the Lonzo Ball trade rumors and all things Pelicans. We discuss Lonzo's play this season, his fit on the Bulls, possible trades and much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit...

On this emergency episode of Cash Considerations, Jason and Ricky celebrate Zach LaVine and Coby White making history in the Bulls' 129-116 victory over the Pelicans. LaVine and White combined to hit 17 of the Bulls' franchise-record 25 triples, becoming the first teammates in NBA history to each hit at least eight 3-balls in a game. We also discuss Zach LaVine's deserving All-Star candidacy in a...

The Bulls are in a tough spot with Lauri Markkanen, Wendell Carter Jr., Otto Porter Jr. and Chandler Hutchison all unavailable. The loss to the Wizards was reminiscent of ugly games of past years, and it might be time to start focusing on the bigger picture. Jason and Ricky touch on a number of those big-picture questions in a Twitter Q&A. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com...

On this special episode of Cash Considerations, Jason and Ricky go live on Locker Room to discuss the Bulls' two-game set against Tom Thibodeau and the Knicks. After winning the first game, the Bulls disappointed in Round 2 to drop to 8-12 on the season. We touch on a variety of topics, including the poor defense, Lauri's Jekyll and Hyde nature, the need for a point guard upgrade, trade rumors and...

With Ricky off, Will Gottlieb joins Jason to talk about the Bulls a quarter of the way through the 2020-21 season after a heartbreaking loss to the Blazers. Chicago is 7-11 at the quarter mark and has exceeded expectations thus far despite the young core struggling together as a group, with Zach LaVine taking another step individually and the veterans stabilizing the rotation. Jason and Will talk...

Cash Considerations welcomes OG Bulls blogger Doug Thonus to the pod to talk all things Bulls. After a three-game winning streak, the Bulls were brought back down to earth by the Lakers and Celtics in two ugly losses. Making matters worse, Wendell Carter Jr. is out for a month with a quad injury. We also discuss the play and futures of Lauri Markkanen, Zach LaVine and Coby White, as well as how th...

Jason and Ricky keep the Bulls optimism going after consecutive wins over the Mavericks and Rockets get them back to 6-8 on the season, which washed the bad taste of the collapse against the Thunder out of the mouth. The Bulls might not actually be good overall, but they're improving and fun to watch thanks to Zach LaVine's scoring exploits and contributions from up and down the roster. The new fr...

Cash Considerations welcomes back 670 The Score's Cody Westerlund to the pod. On this episode, we give immediate reaction on the James Harden trade and how it could affect the Bulls. We then discuss the Bulls' recent West Coast trip and everything we saw on it, including Zach LaVine leading a humming offense, Patrick Williams' development and the struggling defense. Cody also gives insight on some...

After the Bulls' 0-3 start, they've won three of their last four games ahead of a tough West Coast trip. Jason and Ricky talk about the improved performance of late and how Chicago is doing it, with a special emphasis on the veterans. We also address the Wendell Carter Jr. vs. Daniel Gafford debate and preview the four-game trip out West.  Check out the Blue Wire Hustle program and submit your Blu...

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...