CHGO Chicago Bulls Podcast

The CHGO Bulls crew break down the Chicago Bulls 126-120 win over the Minnesota Timberwolves in their preseason finale on Thursday night. We saw more great examples of the Josh Giddey - Matas Buzelis fastbreak chemistry, while the team’s halfcourt offense still struggled without Coby White. Peck and Big Dave discuss Billy Donovan using the double-big lineup with Nikola Vucevic and Jalen Smith. Wil...

The CHGO Bulls crew react to the latest national NBA projection columns for the 2025-26 NBA season. ESPN just released their rankings of each team by their “Big 3” - their three most important players this season and beyond. ESPN also dropped a simulation of the entire season, which saw the Bulls beating Miami in the Play In Tournament! Plus, The Ringer’s second annual “Clarity Index” is out, and...

The CHGO Bulls crew break down the Chicago Bulls 124-117 loss to the Denver Nuggets in their fourth preseason game on Tuesday night. The Bulls built themselves another big deficit early, and there was no semblance of a comeback tonight. Peck, Big Dave and Will Gottlieb discuss the Bulls’ defensive struggles against Nikola Jokic and Jamal Murray, and the possibility of the team’s new “defensive ide...

On this episode, The CHGO Bulls crew re-recap last night's preseason loss to the Milwaukee Bucks. What good and/or bad things did the crew see? How will it impact the team moving forward? Plus, Patrick Williams has been playing consistently well for the Bulls this preseason. Does he have a chance to become the starter at the 3 for the Bulls when the season begins? What is fueling his more physical...

The CHGO Bulls crew break down the Chicago Bulls 127-121 preseason loss to the Milwaukee Bucks in their third preseason game on Sunday night. Ayo Dosunmu continued his impressive return from shoulder surgery, scoring 22 very efficient points off the bench. Is he still a possible starter, or is he in an ideal spot leading the second unit? Peck and Big Dave also discuss another strong game from Mata...

NBA win totals have emerged for teams and the Chicago Bulls win total is surprisingly consistent. Is Billy Donovan's team destined for the play-in yet again? Or can they finally break through to the NBA Playoffs? Would a Year 2 jump for Matas Buzelis be the missing piece to a winning season? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection...

The CHGO Bulls crew break down the Chicago Bulls 119-112 win against the Cleveland Cavaliers in a preseason rematch on Thursday night. Zach Collins and Tre Jones got starts with Nikola Vucevic and Kevin Huerter sitting this one out, but the team’s start was similar to Tuesday. Sloppy execution, several turnovers, and an early deficit. Peck and Big Dave discuss the duality of Josh Giddey’s playmaki...

On this episode, The CHGO Bulls crew recap last night's preseason victory over the Cleveland Cavaliers. What stood out from the matchup? How excited should fans be about what they saw? Did the victory tell us anything about the team heading into the season? Also, after his awesome performance, did Matas Buzelis solidify himself as the starting power forward for the Bulls? Can he prove himself to b...

The CHGO Bulls crew break down the Chicago Bulls 118-117 win over the Cleveland Cavaliers in their preseason opener on Tuesday night. The Bulls recovered from a sloppy start (9 first quarter turnovers) to make it a fun, competitive game. Peck, Big Dave and Will Gottlieb discuss what they saw from the starting lineup, which featured both Kevin Huerter AND Isaac Okoro with Coby White resting his sor...

📬 Chicago sports in your inbox: https://allchgo.com/newsletter The CHGO Bulls crew preview the first Chicago Bulls game of the preseason against their Central Division rival and reigning #1 seed in the East, the Cleveland Cavaliers! Big Dave sat down with Bob Schmidt of the Fear The ‘Fro Podcast over the weekend to get some intel from a Cavs insider. Will the Cavs be the East’s elite again this s...

The CHGO Bulls crew react to the latest words from newly signed Chicago Bulls point guard Josh Giddey after the team’s training camp practice on Friday. Giddey said this year has a different feel than last year, feeling much more confident about his role on the team. What’s the best case scenario for Giddey’s 2025-26 season? Peck, Big Dave and Will Gottlieb try to answer that, plus several other “...

The CHGO Bulls crew break down the latest news from Day 3 of Chicago Bulls training camp, including words from Patrick Williams. The former 4th overall draft pick is entering his sixth season with the Bulls, and the second year of his big contract. Peck, Big Dave and Will Gottlieb have a “no shade” conversation about Williams, his role on the team, and what he can still accomplish. The guys also s...

On this episode, the CHGO Bulls crew dive into the news that Jonathan Kuminga has signed a 2-year, $48 million deal with the Golden State Warriors that now makes him more eligible for a trade in January. Will the Chicago Bulls be more likely to inquire about the services of the 4-year veteran? Plus, we explore point guard Tre Jones. After signing his 3-year, $24 million deal, what will be his offi...

The CHGO Bulls crew discuss the biggest takeaways from Day 1 of Chicago Bulls training camp for the 2025-26 season. Billy Donovan spoke at Media Day about the open competition and flexibility at the starting small forward spot, so who’s the leading candidate coming into camp? Matas Buzelis and Josh Giddey both highlighted Isaac Okoro’s arrival when emphasizing the need to be a more physical team,...

The CHGO Bulls crew break down all the interviews from Chicago Bulls Media Day, including Arturas Karnisovas, Matas Buzelis and more! Did AK lay out a clear vision for what the team’s goals are this season? Did Billy Donovan surrender any clues on which player will round out his starting five? Buzelis made some strong statements about team goals, as well as goals for himself. Coby White and Josh G...

The CHGO Bulls crew discuss the report from Spotrac’s Keith Smith that Josh Giddey’s new contract with the Chicago Bulls will pay him a flat annual salary of $25 million. Matt Peck, Big Dave and Will Gottlieb analyze what this means for the Bulls’ books moving forward. Is this the ideal contract for the team, rather than an ascending or descending one? The guys also read and react to “Prove It” su...

The CHGO Bulls crew react to the ESPN’s NBA Rank 2025, which omitted Josh Giddey from the Top 100 players in the league this season. Giddey did make an appearance in their “players who can make the jump next year” list. But…shouldn’t he be there already? Peck, Big Dave and Will Gottlieb discuss the validity of some of the names who beat out Giddey on ESPN’s ranks. The guys also react to Coby White...

The CHGO Bulls crew discusses the newest Chicago Bulls, Noa Essengue, and what he brings to the table this season. How many games will Essengue actually play in the NBA, as opposed to games with the team's G-League affiliate? When he does play, what will Essengue look like on the floor? And how will he look in relation to the rookie season of his teammate, Matas Buzelis? Hosted by Simplecast, an A...

The CHGO Bulls crew discuss some fresh intel from KC Johnson that the Chicago Bulls nearly traded Ayo Dosunmu this offseason. Speaking on Stacey King’s Gimme The Hot Sauce Podcast, Johnson said the Bulls were in “pretty advanced trade talks” involving Dosunmu. Might we see a midseason trade of the hometown guard, if the Bulls front office decides to prioritize keeping and paying Coby White? Peck,...

The CHGO Bulls crew dive into Shams Charania’s report that Fred VanVleet suffered a torn ACL that could potentially keep him out of the entire 2025-26 season. We go over mock trade ideas that could help the Chicago Bulls and Houston Rockets. How feasible are these trades? Would it solve lingering questions the Bulls have at certain positions? Also, the Bulls have had 7 players make All-Defensive F...

The CHGO Bulls crew welcome Chicago Bulls shooting guard and ultimate hype man Dalen Terry to the studio! Matt Peck, Big Dave and Will Gottlieb chat with Dalen about his offseason workouts, goals for the upcoming season and more. What is he focused on as he competes for a larger role in Billy Donovan’s rotation? Does he like the team’s new up-tempo offense? And what are his first impressions of ro...

📬 Chicago sports in your inbox: https://allchgo.com/newsletter The CHGO Bulls crew react to a column from The Athletic’s John Hollinger calling the Chicago Bulls’ new contract for Josh Giddey among the most underrated of the entire NBA offseason. Hollinger states his case citing Giddey’s improved play last season and his new contract’s limited percentage of the team’s salary cap. Peck, Big Dave a...

On this episode, the CHGO Bulls crew list their top-5 most important Chicago Bulls players this season. Where does Matas Buzelis fall on each one of their lists? Matt Peck, Big Dave, and Will Gottlieb talk the growth of Matas Buzelis...are the Bulls playoff chances resting squarely on the growth of Matas? What side of the ball would the guys like to see his growth happen more: offense or defense?...

The CHGO Bulls crew react to ESPN’s new Future Power Rankings list, rating all 30 NBA teams based on their current three-year outlook. The Chicago Bulls are ranked 28th, thanks mostly to low scores for the talent on their roster and the management team of Arturas Karnisovas and Marc Eversley. But they did earn higher marks for their financial situation and draft capital. Peck, Big Dave and Will Go...

The CHGO Bulls crew discuss whether the Chicago Bulls’ biggest roster hole is on the defensive end, and if newly acquired Isaac Okoro can fill that void. ESPN’s Kevin Pelton diagnosed the biggest roster hole for all 30 NBA teams entering the 2025-26 season. He chose “defensive disruption” as the Bulls’ biggest hole. Peck, Big Dave and Will Gottlieb debate whether that is the team’s biggest roster...