CHGO Chicago Bulls Podcast

The CHGO Bulls crew discuss strong back-to-back performances from Chicago Bulls rookie Matas Buzelis. With a depleted frontcourt, Buzelis played a combined 49 minutes in the Bulls’ weekend games against Atlanta and Memphis. And he made the most of his minutes, running and dunking in transition, taking open threes, and staying active on defense. Peck, Big Dave and Will Gottlieb analyze what we’ve s...

The CHGO Bulls crew break down the Chicago Bulls 142-131 loss to the Memphis Grizzlies on Saturday night. The Bulls looked like a team playing their fifth game in seven nights, at least on the defensive end. Matt Peck, Big Dave and Will Perdue discuss what - if anything - the Bulls and Billy Donovan can do to put some bandages on this terrible defense. Plus, is Coby White just in a mini-slump, or...

The CHGO Bulls crew break down the Chicago Bulls 136-122 win over the Atlanta Hawks in NBA Cup action on Friday night. Zach LaVine led a balanced Bulls offense with 26 points, as seven players scored in double figures. Peck, Big Dave and Will Perdue discuss the interesting rotations from Billy Donovan, and a big night for rookie Matas Buzelis. Will Gottlieb joins from the United Center to offer hi...

The CHGO Bulls crew break down the Chicago Bulls 122-106 loss to the Milwaukee Bucks on Wednesday night. Zach LaVine had a hot start with 20 first-half points, but he and his teammates got run over by Giannis Antetokounmpo's 25-point third quarter. Peck, Big Dave and Will Perdue discuss the Bulls' defensive efforts against Giannis and another rough night for Josh Giddey. Will Gottlieb joins from t...

The CHGO Bulls crew analyze the early season numbers for Chicago Bulls newcomer Josh Giddey. Through the team’s first 15 games, Giddey has experienced a shaky entry. Billy Donovan has largely kept him off the floor in crunch time of their past five games, likely due to opponents hunting his weak defense. Even more concerning is that his presence on the floor doesn’t even seem to be improving the t...

The CHGO Bulls crew break down the Chicago Bulls 122-112 win over the Detroit Pistons on Monday night. Zach LaVine caught fire in the fourth, hitting six three-pointers to secure the win for Chicago. Nikola Vucevic and Coby White also had hot shooting nights, and the Bulls as a team bounced back from an ugly loss to Houston. Peck, Big Dave and Gottlieb discuss a bounce-back night from Josh Giddey...

The CHGO Bulls crew break down the Chicago Bulls 143-107 loss to the Houston Rockets on Sunday night. The Bulls came out completely flat and found themselves down 16 at halftime. Unlike previous games this season, there was no big comeback this time. Peck, Big Dave and Will Perdue discuss the lack of effort across the board. Plus, Patrick Williams came crashing back down to earth after a promising...

The CHGO Bulls crew break down the Chicago Bulls 144-126 loss to the Cleveland Cavaliers on Friday night. In their first Emirates NBA Cup game of the season, the Bulls once again fought tooth and nail with the NBA's undefeated team for 3.5 quarters. But the wheels fell off again, just like the Bulls loss to the Cavs on Monday. Peck, Big Dave and Gottlieb discuss the strong night from Coby White, a...

The CHGO Bulls crew break down the Chicago Bulls 124-123 win over the New York Knicks on Wednesday night. The Bulls led by as many as 21 early in the second half, but the Knicks tore off a 17-0 run to finish the third quarter, setting up a wildly dramatic final frame. Zach LaVine finished with a season-high 31 points, while Karl-Anthony Towns poured in 46 for the Knicks. Peck, Big Dave and Gottlie...

The CHGO Bulls crew analyze some statistical trends through the first eleven games of the Chicago Bulls 2024-25 season. Some trends - like the on/off numbers for newcomer Josh Giddey - are concerning. Others - like their effective field goal percentage and pace of play - are encouraging. Which trends are most likely to continue, and which trends are just small sample size oddities likely to correc...

The CHGO Bulls crew break down the Chicago Bulls 119-113 loss to the Cleveland Cavaliers on Monday night. The Bulls gave the undefeated Cavs a good fight, but couldn't come up with enough plays down the stretch. Peck, Big Dave and Will Perdue discuss the strong play of Zach LaVine and Coby White, who led the Bulls starting five all scoring in double figures. But turnovers once again doomed the Bul...

The CHGO Bulls crew break down the Chicago Bulls 125-113 win over the Atlanta Hawks on Saturday night. Marc Stein of DLLS joins Matt, Big Dave and Will Gottlieb to offer his thoughts on the win and the Bulls season thus far. The Bulls were down big again in this one, trailing by as many as 18 points in the first half. But after surrendering 70 first half points, the defense clamped down to hold th...

The CHGO Bulls crew break down the Chicago Bulls 135-119 loss to the Minnesota Timberwolves on Thursday night. The Bulls held a lead for nearly the entire game, paced by another great game from Nikola Vucevic and timely Coby White buckets. But the fourth quarter quickly turned into the Anthony Edwards Show. Matt, Big Dave and Will Perdue discuss how the Bulls collapse happened, and what positives...

The CHGO Bulls crew break down the Chicago Bulls 119-99 loss to the Dallas Mavericks on Wednesday night. Other than an efficient night from Nikola Vucevic, the Bulls starters couldn't buy a bucket. The Mavericks also punished the Bulls for their 23 turnovers. Matt Peck, Big Dave and Will Gottlieb discuss the tough nights for Coby White and Ayo Dosunmu. On the bright side, rookie Matas Buzelis look...

The CHGO Bulls crew are joined by NBA analyst and former NBA player Tim Legler to discuss all things Chicago Bulls! Legler, who co-hosts the ALL NBA Podcast for ALLCITY Network, joins Peck and Big Dave to offer his thoughts on the Bulls new-look offense, the potential of Josh Giddey as a foundational piece, Zach LaVine’s current league value and more! He also shares a great story about playing aga...

The CHGO Bulls crew break down the Chicago Bulls 135-126 loss to the Utah Jazz on Monday night. The Bulls gave up the most points to any opponent thus far this season to a Jazz team that came into tonight averaging a league-worst 99.8 points per game. Matt, Big Dave and Will Perdue discuss the factors that led to the Bulls giving up a game to the previously winless Jazz missing both Lauri Markkane...

The CHGO Bulls crew reacts to the Bulls' 120-112 loss vs the Nets. Big Dave and Will Gottlieb into their style of offense, the latest milestones for Zach LaVine and Coby White, and how the game plan should've been different against the Brooklyn Nets. Also, do Chicago Bulls fans need to be more objective about Nikola Vucevic? Join the CHGO Bulls crew to find out. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz co...

The CHGO Bulls crew are joined by the host of the Above The Rim Podcast JusBlaze. We talk the unlikely 3-2 start for the Bulls, what's been the most surprising thing about how they have played and we look forward to Friday nights matchup with the Brooklyn Nets. Join Big Dave and Will Gottlieb with all the insider info on Zach LaVine’s latest injury and much more. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz c...

The CHGO Bulls crew break down the Chicago Bulls 102-99 win over the Orlando Magic on Wednesday night. The Bulls stormed back from a 20-point first half deficit, thanks in large part to a barrage of three-pointers in the third quarter. Then, neither team managed a single field goal for the first six minutes of the fourth! Peck, Big Dave and Will Perdue analyze this roller-coaster of a game, highli...

The CHGO Bulls crew discuss the impressive start of Zach LaVine in his first four games for the Chicago Bulls this season. LaVine is averaging 26 points per game on very efficient shooting. But he’s also getting good looks at three-pointers by playing and moving off the ball more. Plus, the presence of new teammate Josh Giddey and the return of Lonzo Ball have increased LaVine’s cuts to the basket...

The CHGO Bulls crew break down the Chicago Bulls 126-123 win over the Memphis Grizzlies on Monday night. The Bulls trailed the entire game until a Zach LaVine three midway through the 4th quarter. But the comeback started with a youth-heavy lineup bridging the 3rd and 4th quarters. Peck, Big Dave & Will discuss the significance of the win, and the team's second barrage of three-pointers in their f...

The CHGO Bulls crew break down the Chicago Bulls 114-95 loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder in their home opener on Saturday night. The Bulls appeared to have weights on their ankles on the second night of a back-to-back, and the turnover problems from the Pelicans loss reappeared in full force. Zach LaVine had a rough night, but no one in a Bulls jersey could buy a bucket. Matt, Big Dave & Will Per...

The CHGO Bulls crew break down the Chicago Bulls 123-111 win over the Milwaukee Bucks on Friday night. Coby White exploded for 35 points, while Zach LaVine and Nikola Vucevic both chipped in 20+. Peck, Big Dave & Will Perdue discuss the Bulls' hot shooting night and faster offense. Plus, Patrick Williams showed signs of life after his dud in New Orleans. Will Gottlieb joins from Fiserv Forum to pr...

The CHGO Bulls crew break down the Chicago Bulls 123-111 loss to the New Orleans Pelicans in their regular season opener on Wednesday night. Zach LaVine started hot, but cooled off. Turnovers were a big problem, and what happened in that third quarter?? Peck, Big Dave & Will Perdue dissect the loss. Will Gottlieb joins from New Orleans to provide his insider info. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz...

The CHGO Bulls crew preview the 2024-25 Chicago Bulls season on the eve of their opening night game vs the New Orleans Pelicans! Matt, Big Dave, Will Gottlieb and Will Perdue answer big questions like what would define a successful season, along with their biggest concerns and boldest takes. They also make predictions for the Bulls’ record and where the team will finish in the Eastern Conference....