Cash Considerations: A Chicago Bulls Pod

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...

Cash Considerations welcomes back the return of the NBA, MLB and WNBA this past week and discusses how things have played out so far. Jason and Ricky also talk about the latest on Jim Boylen, Zach LaVine trade rumors and a few old friends in Tom Thibodeau and Joakim Noah.  Thanks to our partners Deal Dash and Manscaped. Go to Deal Dash  and use promo code CASH to get an extra 100 free bids upon si...

Cash Considerations answers questions from fans on a range of topics, from Jim Boylen to the NBA restart to the NBA Draft to Malort.  Thanks to our partners BetOnline and Manscaped. Go to  BetOnline.ag  and use promo code BLUEWIRE to get a welcome bonus. Go to Manscaped.com and use promo code CASH to get 20% off and free shipping. Finally, be sure to check out the first Blue Wire Studios original,...

Could there be a second NBA bubble in Chicago? Cash Considerations discusses the possibility of the Bulls participating with the other members of the so-called "Delete Eight" while also tying the news to the continued employment of head coach Jim Boylen. After ranting about Boylen, the second half of the pod focuses on the rest of Chicago's roster following the season-in-review pods highlighting Z...

Cash Considerations continues the 2019-20 season-in-review series with a look at Wendell Carter Jr. and Coby White. Carter's ability as a defensive anchor is promising, but his offensive game is lagging behind and there are issues with his usage and questions about the fit with Lauri Markkanen. Meanwhile, White came on strong after struggling to start his rookie season. What should the expectation...

Cash Considerations continues its 2019-20 season-in-review series by examining Zach LaVine and Lauri Markkanen. While LaVine had a career year after a sluggish start, his flaws still leave him short of being a legitimate No. 1 guy. Meanwhile, Markkanen's disappointing season leaves major questions about his NBA ceiling. What does the future hold for both players in Chicago?  Thanks to our partner ...

The Chicago Bulls' season is over, but Arturas Karnisovas is taking his time on a Jim Boylen decision. Jason and Ricky discuss whether this is the right move and review Boylen's 2019-20 season, which was a disaster from the very start.  Thanks to our partner BetOnline. Go to  BetOnline.ag  and use promo code BLUEWIRE to get a welcome bonus. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.co...

As expected, the Chicago Bulls' season is over after the 22-team return-to-play proposal was approved by NBA owners on Thursday, with players set to approve on Friday. Jason and Ricky discuss the end of this wretched Bulls season, some of the specifics of the return-to-play plan and what comes next for Chicago. Thanks to our partner BetOnline. Go to  BetOnline.ag  and use promo code BLUEWIRE to ge...

Jason and Ricky open this episode of Cash Considerations with a few words on the protests around the country in the wake of George Floyd's murder. The discussion then shifts to the news regarding the NBA's return-to-play plans. The latest rumors suggest the Chicago Bulls will not be playing again this season, but nothing is set in stone just yet.  Thanks to our partner BetOnline. Go to  BetOnline....

"The Last Dance" finished up a week ago, but there has been plenty of fallout from the conclusion of the series. Chicago Bulls owner Jerry Reinsdorf went on a media tour of sorts lamenting how the breakup of the dynasty was portrayed, while Horace Grant ripped into Michael Jordan for several aspects of the doc. Jason and Ricky then turn the conversation to the current Bulls, including the recent s...