Cash Considerations: A Chicago Bulls Pod

The Bulls entered their United Center showdown against the Lakers on a four-game winning streak after Kevin Huerter's game-winning 3-pointer against the Celtics on Derrick Rose Jersey Retirement Night. Luka Doncic put a stop to that with a 46-point masterpiece in a Lakers victory. Ricky was in the building to see Luka's show, which featured an ugly second quarter with 10 Bulls turnovers. Matas Buz...

The Bulls got back to .500 with a clutch road win over the Timberwolves to move their winning streak to three games, with Tre Jones making clutch play after clutch play and Anthony Edwards folding in crunch time. Jones has been playing at a ridiculous level, making his hamstring injury that was announced after the recording of this episode a tough blow. Josh Giddey also returned to the fold agains...

The Bulls are at the halfway point of the 2025-26 NBA season, and they're right in the same place as the last three seasons. Is Arturas Karnisovas actually feeling the heat to pull the trigger on some trades? The Bulls are in position to make moves with three weeks to go before the trade deadline, but it's unclear just what the strategy will be even as buzz builds about them being sellers. Plus, b...

As the Bulls battle more injuries, including to Josh Giddey and Coby White, Matas Buzelis has taken a clear step forward and is a beacon of hope for the franchise. Plus, the latest on the trade front and what the Bulls should be looking to do. White is at the center of it all, but the front office should be as active as anybody ahead of the deadline. And how about those playoff Bears?!  Interested...

The Bulls got healthy and ripped off another five-game winning streak highlighted by crazy finishes, but it came to an end with a loss to the Bucks in Giannis Antetokounmpo's return to the lineup. Giannis also sparked fireworks in the final seconds with a windmill dunk that angered Bulls players.  With Chicago now back near .500 after a month-plus of terrible play made it look like tanking was on...

Jason and Ricky welcome ClutchPoints Cavs reporter Spencer Davies to the pod to talk about the Bulls-Cavs home-and-home series, which began with a 127-111 Bulls victory at the United Center. While the Bulls have had their share of struggles this season, they ran the scuffling Cavs off the court and exposed their myriad problems right now. Just what the heck is going on in Cleveland? Plus, revisiti...

The Bulls have lost seven games in a row after embarrassing home losses to the Pacers and Warriors, and Ricky and Jason have seen enough: it's time to clean house and play for the 2026 NBA Draft. That all starts with Arturas Karnisovas, but everybody knows nothing will happen and the Bulls will trudge along this season trying to compete.   Interested in advertising on this podcast? Email  sales@bl...

The Bulls' dream start to the season has turned into a nightmare thanks to a bunch of injuries and a five-game losing streak featuring losses to a number of the worst teams in the NBA. The Noa Essengue season-ending shoulder surgery is a huge bummer, and Matas Buzelis' current stagnation only adds to the sudden despair Ricky and Jason are feeling about this season.  Meanwhile, the Giannis Antetoko...

After a pair of crazy wins seemed to stem the losing tide, the Bulls got stomped by the Heat in the NBA Cup, needed a big comeback to beat the lowly Wizards at home, got called "soft" by Nikola Vucevic after said Wizards game and got whipped by the dreadful Pelicans. Ricky and Jason discuss the dwindling trust in the Bulls after the hot start and what the next steps should be. Are there any moves...

The Bulls just finished up a 2-2 road trip that appeared headed toward disaster before crazy wins over the Nuggets and Blazers, the latter of which featured a Nikola Vucevic buzzer-beater after a wild fourth-quarter collapse. Meanwhile, Coby White is back from injury and looks better than ever. As the Bulls keep playing crazy game after crazy game, just how good will they be with White in the line...

The Bulls have stumbled a bit after their 5-0 start, dropping to 6-4 through 10 games of the season. Still, there's plenty of reason to think this team can compete for a playoff spot. Ricky and Jason discuss what looks legit and what's concerning after these first 10 games before examining how the Bulls stack up against the rest of the East.  Interested in advertising on this podcast? Email  sales...

Ricky and Jason welcome back Stephen Noh of The Sporting News to the pod to talk about the 6-1 first-place Bulls, who are coming off a stunning 24-point comeback victory over the 76ers. The mea culpas are out for Josh Giddey as he continues his All-Star-level play to start this season. The guys also toss bouquets at Billy Donovan for the job he's doing coaching this group, and Nikola Vucevic gets...

The Chicago Bulls are the last undefeated team in the Eastern Conference after beating the New York Knicks in the NBA Cup. Jason and Ricky discuss how the Bulls have blown away expectations and reassess just how good this team can be after this 5-0 start. Can they win 50+ games and be an actual threat in a weak Eastern Conference? It doesn't look out of the question.  Interested in advertising on...

The Bulls are a surprising 3-0 after adding wins over the Magic and Hawks to their resume. Ricky and Jason dive into everything that has gone right to get the Bulls these three wins without Coby White and Zach Collins, including truly outstanding play from the likes of Nikola Vucevic, Tre Jones and Ayo Dosunmu, among others. Billy Donovan also deserves a ton of credit for getting buy-in up and dow...

The Bulls open the 2025-26 season with an upset win over the Pistons, with Nikola Vucevic leading the way. Jason and Ricky break it down from all angles, from Vucevic's big night to the Josh Giddey roller coaster to Matas Buzelis' explosive highlights. The guys touch on every Bulls rotation player and wonder if the Pistons are in for a rough regression this season.  Interested in advertising on th...

The Bulls are set to open the 2025-26 season against the Pistons, but injuries to Coby White and Zach Collins pose a major threat to their chances of getting off to a good start. Will a Matas Buzelis breakout help save the day? Or is it already time to think about Tank Mode?  Interested in advertising on this podcast? Email  sales@bluewirepods.com !   Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See...

Ricky and Jason break down the Bulls' first three preseason games, including two wins over the Cavs and a loss to the Bucks. Matas Buzelis is providing reason for optimism even as the starting lineups have struggled without Coby White. Could Buzelis be a legitimate Most Improved Player candidate this season?  Ayo Dosunmu is also looking primed for a bounce-back season as he shines in preseason act...

Ricky and Jason react to Bulls Media Day, which was a mostly dull affair but did have a few notable highlights. Coby White's calf injury was a surprise, while Matas Buzelis stole the show with his swagger and confidence. Then there was Arturas Karnisova, who preached internal development and the need to improve physicality without setting any concrete goals for the season. The Bulls are back!  Int...

Jason once again joins Hardwood Knocks' Dan Favale for a Bulls season preview pod. The guys discuss everything that happened in the offseason and look ahead what to expect in 2025-26, with a look up and down the roster.  Interested in advertising on this podcast? Email  sales@bluewirepods.com ! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and u...

With Media Day approaching, Jason and Ricky discuss the latest rumors about Nikola Vucevic and Ayo Dosunmu before going through the Eastern Conference and predicting where the Bulls will land. Then the guys welcome in Footballhead's Ryan Nolen , a longtime listener of the show who just played his first Riot Fest. Jason, Ricky and Ryan do a snake draft to preview what to be most excited about for t...

Ricky and Jason are back after an offseason hiatus to discuss Josh Giddey finally re-signing with the Bulls on a four-year, $100 million contract. Is this a good deal for the Bulls? Is it a good deal for Giddey? What's next as the Bulls try to build a winner around Giddey? Plus, Nikola Vucevic retires (from international basketball), Billy Donovan is officially a Hall of Famer and some bonus Bears...

The 2025-26 NBA season schedule is here, so it's time for Ricky and Jason to make their game-by-game predictions. But first, the latest on Josh Giddey's free agency.  Interested in advertising on this podcast? Email  sales@bluewirepods.com ! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Ricky and Jason discuss Billy Donovan getting his Bulls contract extension, which has been expected for a while since reports earlier in the offseason. Plus, the latest on Josh Giddey, Nikola Vucevic and Ayo Dosunmu.  Interested in advertising on this podcast? Email  sales@bluewirepods.com ! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use...

Ricky and Jason discuss the Bulls' ongoing Josh Giddey stalemate after the conclusion of NBA Summer League in Vegas. What's the best offer the Bulls should make at this point? Plus, should Jonathan Kuminga still be an option and what should the Bulls' starting lineup be? Also ... Yuki!  Interested in advertising on this podcast? Email  sales@bluewirepods.com !   Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz co...

Ricky and Jason analyze the beginning of the Chicago Bulls' 2025 NBA Summer League action, starring Matas Buzelis and Noa Essengue. While the first game was mostly a disaster, especially for Essengue, Buzelis dominated in his second and final game while the rookie has gotten progressively better. Plus, "positive" movement on the Josh Giddey front?  Interested in advertising on this podcast? Email ...