CHGO Chicago Bulls Podcast

The CHGO Bulls crew discuss the consequences of the Chicago Bulls not signing Josh Giddey to a rookie contract extension by Monday’s deadline. With Giddey’s representatives unable to come to terms on a deal with Arturas Karnisovas and Marc Eversley, how are the stakes for the upcoming season elevated? What are some reasonable or comparable contracts of other players in Giddey’s tier in the NBA? Ho...

The CHGO Bulls crew break down the  Chicago Bulls  139-137 overtime win over the Cleveland Cavaliers in their preseason finale on Friday night. All five Bulls starters scored in double figures, including a solid night from Ayo Dosunmu in his return from a two-game absence. Matt and Big Dave discuss the preseason highlights, including the successful return of Lonzo Ball. Will joins the guys from th...

The CHGO Bulls crew discuss new reports that Sacramento Kings and Los Angeles Lakers are interested in trading for Chicago Bulls star Zach LaVine. Both teams have shown interest in LaVine before, but will either team bite the bullet of Zach’s contract to beef up their offense for the season ahead and a playoff run? Matt, Big Dave and Will break down the likelihood of each trade and possible pieces...

Lonzo Ball returned to the court for the first time in two years and tallied 10 points, one assist, one board and one block. The Bulls escaped with a win, but the Timberwolves made it close. One more preseason game Friday and then the real thing begins. Join Matt, Big Dave, Will Perdue and Will Gottlieb as they break down preseason game number three. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See p...

The CHGO Bulls crew dive into an exclusive interview Josh Giddey gave to Will Gottlieb before the Chicago Bulls game vs the Milwaukee Bucks on Monday. In the interview, Giddey analyzed how the Thunder - and his role within the team - changed so rapidly during his final season in OKC. Giddey was very candid about how difficult the process was for him, calling it a career “low point.” But his time s...

The CHGO Bulls crew break down the Chicago Bulls [final score/result] the Milwaukee Bucks in preseason action on Monday night. Billy Donovan rested his entire projected starting lineup, except for Josh Giddey. Giddey found his stroke behind the three-point line, but it was the aggression of Bulls rookie Matas Buzelis that really stood out. Matt Peck, Will Perdue and Will Gottlieb give Bulls fans a...

Chicago Bulls star Zach LaVine was dominant in his limited time on the floor in the preseason matchup against the Memphis Grizzlies. Matt and old friend Mark K are joined live from the United Center by Will Gottlieb to break it all down on the postgame edition of the CHGO Bulls Podcast. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of pe...

The CHGO Bulls crew break down the latest updates from Bulls team practice on Thursday. Following their preseason opening win in Cleveland, the team returned home for another training camp practice ahead of their matchup with Memphis on Saturday. Bulls coach Billy Donovan said after practice that Lonzo Ball is not expected to play on Saturday, despite being a full participant in practice yet again...

The CHGO Bulls crew discuss Jonathan Givony’s fresh Top 100 for the 2025 NBA Draft class, which has Duke’s Cooper Flagg ranked #1. Flagg has been the consensus number one for awhile, despite being a 17-years-old freshman at Duke. Is he the prospect with superstar potential the Bulls desperately need? ESPN’s first BPI rankings of the season dropped and the Bulls are surprisingly projected for 38 wi...

The Chicago Bulls kicked off their pre-season with a win in Cleveland. It's the first of five exhibition games. Matt, Big Dave and Will break down the first-ever looks at Matas Buzelis, Josh Giddey and others in Bulls uniforms. Matt, Big Dave and Will will also review the news and notes from Monday’s practice on the eve of Tuesday’s preseason opener against the Cavaliers. Hosted by Simplecast, an...

The CHGO Bulls crew discusses the inside look at Bulls training camp from an all-access video released by the team over the weekend. Billy Donovan and his coaching staff will face a number of challenges with this young roster. But the coach posed a very specific challenge to his players: be the best conditioned team in the NBA this season. Can they give themselves that advantage on a nightly basis...

The CHGO Bulls crew recap all the news and notes from Day 4 of Bulls Training Camp! Lonzo Ball spoke to the media after practice, and all signs are positive thus far regarding his health and rehab progress. Bulls coach Billy Donovan was pleased with how much 5-on-5 Ball has been able to play in training camp. Will Zo be healthy enough for a consistent role this season? Matt and Will also discuss a...

The CHGO Bulls crew reacts to the Bulls signing guard Joshua Primo to an Exhibit-10 contract, which will likely place him with the Windy City Bulls this season. Primo was the 12th overall pick in the 2021 NBA Draft, but was released by the Spurs after being accused of indecent exposure by the team’s psychologist. She and the team settled their lawsuit shortly after filing. One year later, the NBA...

The CHGO Bulls crew break down all the news from Day 2 of Chicago Bulls training camp! Did we get more clarity from Billy Donovan and Matas Buzelis on what the rookie’s role will be this season? Free agent newcomer Jalen Smith expressed his reasons for signing with the Bulls and what he will provide for the team’s new identity. Ayo Dosunmu shared his admiration for Derrick Rose and details of the...

The CHGO Bulls crew continues to break down all the action from Bulls Media Day. We are focusing on certain details that may have gone overlooked. Matt and Big Dave discuss some of Coby White’s offseason workout routine and unique practices that he shared from the podium. Will we see them have an impact on the court this season? Josh Giddey mentioned an interesting detail about the pace of offseas...

The CHGO Bulls crew is LIVE from the Advocate Center for Bulls Media Day to kick off the 2024-25 NBA season! Matt, Big Dave, Will Gottlieb and Will Perdue react to all of the interviews from VP Arturas Karnisovas, Head Coach Billy Donovan and most of the Bulls players! What were the biggest standout moments and comments made about the Bulls’ goals and trajectory this upcoming season? Who won Media...

The CHGO Bulls Podcast crew welcomes Ray Scarpelli of Ray Auto to the studio! Matt and Big Dave chat with Ray about Derrick Rose retiring, some of his favorite Bulls fan memories and what he thinks of the team’s new direction this season. Plus, Ray shares a great story about Michael Jordan, a Chevy Blazer, and pulling a prank on the Goat. The guys also talk about the Bears’ early season struggles...

The CHGO Bulls crew react to the breaking news that Derrick Rose, Chicago’s native son, Bulls legend and youngest MVP in NBA history, has retired from basketball. Matt, Big Dave and Will Perdue discuss the highlights of Rose’s career and his lasting impact on Bulls fans and the city of Chicago. Will his #1 jersey be retired by the Bulls? Will he make the Hall of Fame? Plus, Perdue shares some of h...

The CHGO Bulls crew react to the interview Bulls coach Billy Donovan and VP Arturas Karnisovas did with 670 The Score on Wednesday morning. They praised Zach LaVine, stating confidently that he’s ready for the season and a great fit with their up-tempo offensive goals. They tempered expectations for Lonzo Ball. And they said very clearly that the younger players on the roster will not just be give...

The CHGO Bulls crew dissect a new column from The Athletic’s Darnell Mayberry, with news on Zach LaVine’s buy-in during minicamp and Patrick Williams experiencing a setback with his foot surgery rehab. LaVine, who was noticeably absent from earlier offseason activities, did join the team for the player-organized minicamp in Miami. He also attended the recent unofficial minicamp at the Advocate Cen...

The CHGO Bulls crew react to a damning report from The Athletic’s Brittany Ghiroli & Ken Rosenthal on Jerry Reinsdorf’s outdated and failing practices as the White Sox chairman. The Sox are nearing the conclusion of an historically awful season, and many current and former employees aired their grievances - some anonymously - about how Reinsdorf runs the team. Ghiroli and Rosenthal’s main thesis i...

The CHGO Bulls crew welcome former Loyola hooper, Deerfield native and founder of the Stria Sport sneakers company Eric Porter to the studio! The guys chat with Eric about his motivation to start his own line of basketball shoes, the inspiration of his various designs, and his goals for growing the brand. The Goat wore a pair of Stria sneakers to his Windy City Bulls tryout, and gives his testimon...

The CHGO Bulls Podcast crew continue their annual “Prove It” profiles for each Chicago Bulls player’s upcoming season with Josh Giddey. What can Bulls fans expect from the former Oklahoma City Thunder guard? Matt, Big Dave and Will also continue Eastern Conference team previews with a look at the 2024-25 Orlando Magic. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information a...

The CHGO Bulls crew welcome notorious diehard Bulls fan and podcast host See Red Fred to the studio! Matt, Dave and Will get Fred’s thoughts on the Bulls offseason of significant changes: the Alex Caruso for Josh Giddey trade, DeMar DeRozan’s departure, the lingering presence of Zach LaVine and more. How would Fred grade the offseason performances of Arturas Karnisovas and Marc Eversley? The guy a...

The CHGO Bulls crew continue their annual “Prove It” profiles for each Chicago Bulls player’s upcoming season with Patrick Williams. The former 4th overall pick is coming off season-ending surgery on his left foot after playing just 43 games last season. That didn’t stop Bulls management from re-signing Williams to a 5 year, $90 million contract. What does Patrick have to do this season to prove h...