CHGO Chicago Bulls Podcast

The CHGO Bulls crew get into Brian Windhorst’s comments about Josh Giddey and the likelihood of him signing for the market rate of around 30 million. Giddey seems to be changing the Chicago Bulls offense...let's dig into the numbers to find out how. Plus, who will be the Bulls frontcourt of the future with Nikola Vucevic returning to the starting lineup? Join Matt Peck, Big Dave, and Will Gottlieb...

The CHGO Bulls crew discuss the growing chemistry of Chicago Bulls teammates Josh Giddey and Coby White. In the wake of the Zach LaVine trade, Giddey and White have started to compliment each other well as each player is thriving with bigtime performances. Can this tandem work long-term for a Bulls team that might actually compete in the playoffs? Peck, Big Dave and Will Gottlieb break it down. Pl...

The CHGO Bulls crew break down the Chicago Bulls 121-103 win over the Indiana Pacers on Monday night. Coby White and Josh Giddey put forth another strong performance as this team's potential backcourt of the future, each scoring 29 points. Unfortunately, Giddey left the game late with an apparent ankle injury. Peck and Big Dave discuss the complimentary play of Giddey and White. Plus, how did Niko...

The CHGO Bulls crew break down the Chicago Bulls 114-109 win over the Miami Heat on Saturday night. Tre Jones was huge in a fourth quarter run, and Josh Giddey hit a dagger three in the final minute to cap his triple double. Peck, Big Dave and Will Gottlieb discuss where Jones will be in the Bulls' offseason signings priority list. Plus, which areas of Giddey's game have seen the most noticeable g...

The CHGO Bulls crew break down the  Chicago Bulls  125-123 win over the Orlando Magic on Thursday night. Coby White started cooking in the second quarter, and exploded in the fourth on his way to a career-high 44 points. Peck, Big Dave and Will Gottlieb discuss the Coby takeovers recently, and what it could mean for the Bulls' long term roster plans. Plus, it was a rough night for the Bulls frontc...

The CHGO Bulls crew are joined by creator and host of Hoop Intellect, NBA Draft scouting expert Keandre Ashley! The guys present Keandre with a variety of “what if” scenarios for the Chicago Bulls regarding the 2025 NBA Draft. What if the Bulls jump up to picks #2-4? What if they decide to build around Josh Giddey, and want the player who best compliments Giddey’s skillset? What if it’s about find...

The CHGO Bulls crew break down the Chicago Bulls 139-117 loss to the Cleveland Cavaliers on Tuesday night. The game was tied 107-107 with seven minutes remaining in the fourth...then the Cavs decided to start playing. Peck and Big Dave discuss what - if any - significance we can take from the Bulls playing the Cavs even for 3.5 quarters. Plus, that's the second consecutive start with limited minut...

The CHGO Bulls crew welcome SB Nation’s NBA and college hoops writer, Chicago Bulls dysfunction roaster and NBA Draft expert Ricky O’Donnell back to the show! Peck, Big Dave and Will Gottlieb get Ricky’s takes on the Bulls’ strange 2024-25 season thus far, what’s important over the final 20 games, and the “plan” of Bulls VP Arturas Karnisovas. Plus, Ricky shares his thoughts on the top talents of...

The CHGO Bulls crew break down the Chicago Bulls 127-112 loss to the Indiana Pacers on Sunday afternoon. Coby White started white hot, scoring 20 points by early in the second quarter. But he appeared to aggravate his wrist, and finished with just 26. The Bulls were within three points early in the fourth quarter, but the Pacers won the final frame 32-20 to secure the win. Peck, Big Dave and Will...

The CHGO Bulls crew break down the Chicago Bulls 125-115 overtime win over the Toronto Raptors on Friday night. Coby White led a furious fourth quarter comeback, capping it off with a miraculous 4-point play to force overtime. Peck and Big Dave discuss White's resolve after a tough shooting night, and a stretch of games that have seen Josh Giddey pull the offensive focus. Will Gottlieb joins live...

The CHGO Bulls crew welcome No Ceilings NBA draft expert Corey Tulaba back to the show! With March Madness drawing near, the guys figured it’s time to start talking about potential Chicago Bulls draft picks from the 2025 class. We still don’t know where the Bulls will be drafting, but they’ve got a good chance to be in the Top 10. So that’s where we’ll start! From Cooper Flagg, Dylan Harper and Ac...

The CHGO Bulls crew break down the Chicago Bulls 122-117 loss to the Los Angeles Cllippers on Wednesday night. The Bulls fought tough all night, led by another big game from the lights-out-shooting Josh Giddey, and Zach Collins rising to the occasion with Nikola Vucevic out. Peck, Big Dave and Will Perdue discuss the growing "Good Giddey" trend, and Collins as a hypothetical piece to keep around....

The CHGO Bulls crew break down the Chicago Bulls 142-110 win over the Philadelphia 76ers on Monday night. On a night when both teams were missing (sitting?) key players, the 76ers acted like a team that wanted the loss more than the win. Peck, Big Dave and Will Gottlieb discuss the consequences of this win for the Bulls, who held onto the 10th seed in the East but hurt their draft lottery math. Pl...

The CHGO Bulls crew break down the Chicago Bulls 121-117 loss to the Phoenix Suns on Saturday night. The Bulls led by as many as 13 early on as the Suns struggled to hit shots, but Kevin Durant and Devin Booker started cooking as the game moved on. Peck and Big Dave discuss another big game from Josh Giddey. Plus, Billy Donovan seems to be prioritizing minutes for Kevin Huerter - who did have his...

The CHGO Bulls crew analyze all the variables at play over the final third of the season that will determine where the Chicago Bulls will land in the 2025 NBA Draft Lottery. The Bulls are currently 8th in lottery standings. The teams ahead of and behind them have different stakes, and could steer in varying directions down the stretch. Will the Spurs fall off without Victor Wembanyama? Will the 76...

The CHGO Bulls crew break down the Chicago Bulls 113-111 overtime loss to the New York Knicks on Thursday night. Josh Giddey had a monster game with 27 points and 16 rebounds, but the Bulls fell short in the extra frame. Peck, Big Dave and Will Gottlieb discuss the offense largely running through Nikola Vucevic, and limited minutes for some of the younger players. Is this what Bulls fans should ex...

The CHGO Bulls crew discuss interviews from Billy Donovan, Lonzo Ball and Matas Buzelis after Chicago Bulls practice on Wednesday before their season resumes on Thursday. Buzelis reviewed his experience at All Star weekend, and pledged to still be making a late push to win Rookie of the Year. Ball expressed his happiness with his newly re-signed contract and the loyalty he felt from the Bulls. But...

The CHGO Bulls crew discuss which players the Chicago Bulls should protect in a hypothetical NBA Expansion Draft. There’s a lot of talk around the league of expanding from 30 to 32 teams, with a new team in Las Vegas and Seattle returning to the NBA landscape as possibilities. If an expansion draft were to occur, which players on the current Bulls roster should the team protect? Aside from Matas B...

The CHGO Bulls crew do an All Star break edition of Mailbag! Peck, Big Dave and Will Gottlieb answer questions from the CHGO Diehards Discord and Twitter. Questions include: how will Billy Donovan manage his rotation to ensure minutes for Dalen Terry and Julian Phillips with the arrival of new players in the Zach LaVine trade? Does Arturas Karnisovas have a secret plan to trade the Bulls 2025 firs...

The CHGO Bulls crew preview all elements of 2025 NBA All Star Weekend! Can Chicago Bulls rookie Matas Buzelis dethrone 2-time reigning Slam Dunk Champion Mac McClung? Who are the favorites for the Three Point Contest and Skills Competition? Plus, are Trae Young and Kyrie Irving the rightful choices as injury replacements for Giannis Antetokounmpo and Anthony Davis? And how will the new format of t...

The CHGO Bulls crew break down the Chicago Bulls 128-110 loss to the Detroit Pistons on Wednesday night. It wasn't as embarrassing as Tuesday night, but the Bulls were outclassed by their division rivals once again. Peck, Big Dave and Will Perdue discuss the initial response from the Bulls in the first quarter, particularly Ayo Dosunmu showing some life. Plus, do Bulls fans need to have more patie...

The CHGO Bulls crew break down the Chicago Bulls 132-92 loss to the Detroit Pistons on Tuesday night. This one got out of hand quicky for the Bulls, who trailed 34-18 after one quarter and 71-29 at the half. Peck, Big Dave and Will Perdue discuss what a loss of this magnitude means for a team in the Bulls' position. Clearly not contenders, but their front office leader recently preaching about sta...

The CHGO Bulls crew discuss the recent increased role for Chicago Bulls rookie Matas Buzelis. The #11 overall pick is starting to see significant minutes in the wake of the Zach LaVine trade, and is currently preparing for the big stage of All Star Weekend as a participant in the Slam Dunk Contest. Peck, Big Dave and Will Gottlieb consider the possibility of Buzelis making a late push for the NBA’...

The CHGO Bulls crew break down the Chicago Bulls  _  loss to Jimmy Butler and the Golden State Warriors on Saturday night. The Bulls led by 24 midway through the third quarter before Steph Curry went off, scoring 24 of his 34 points in that frame. Peck and Big Dave discuss the first look at new Bulls Kevin Huerter and Tre Jones, plus our first look at Butler in his Warriors debut. On the bright si...

The CHGO Bulls crew react to the press conference of Chicago Bulls VP Arturas Karnisovas following the NBA Trade Deadline passing on Thursday. Peck, Big Dave and Will Perdue try to make sense of some of AK's explanations: the return in the Zach LaVine trade, why they didn't make any other trades, re-signing Lonzo Ball, and what the plans are moving forward. We also have a new AK slogan: "The next...