CHGO Chicago Bulls Podcast

The CHGO Bulls crew continue their annual “Prove It” profiles for each Chicago Bulls player’s upcoming season with Ayo Dosunmu. Ayo had an incredible bounce-back season after a bit of a sophomore slump. He scored a career-high 12.2 points per game, while shooting 50% from the field and 40% on threes. His role changed from starter to reserve throughout the season, playing 76 total games with 37 sta...

Basketball Analyst for Hornets Live Terrence Oglesby is our guest on this episode. We get his opinion on new Bulls draft pick Matas Buzelis, His opinion on this year 's draft picks and next year's prospects along with about some college basketball talk. Plus, Hoops hype has released their top 100 NBA players rankings. Find out which Bulls made the list + if their rankings are legit. An ALLCITY Net...

The CHGO Bulls crew continue their annual “Prove It” profiles for each Chicago Bulls player’s upcoming season with rising star Coby White. White is coming off a career year, finishing a close second to Tyrese Maxey for the Most Improved Player award. He increased his scoring from 9.7 to 19.1 points per game, while nearly doubling his assists and free throw attempt rate. So what’s the next step for...

The CHGO Bulls crew begin their annual “Prove It” profiles for each Chicago Bulls player’s upcoming season with two-time All Star Zach LaVine. LaVine is coming off his worst season in years, playing just 25 games before electing to having season-ending surgery on his right foot. His scoring and shooting efficiency dropped significantly, and his brief season was highlighted by heightened trade rumo...

The CHGO Bulls crew react to the Chicago Bulls signing EJ Liddell and Talen Horton-Tucker to their training camp roster. Could either of these players make the final 15-man roster with strong performances at camp? Which player’s skillset would most benefit the needs of the Bulls’ revamped roster? Matt, Big Dave and Will also discuss some interesting words from Joe Cowley about the relationship bet...

NBA expert and cap guru Nate Duncan joins Will on today’s episode of the CHGO Bulls podcast to discuss all things Bulls offseason. Nate gives his analysis of every move the Bulls made, his thoughts on the direction of the team and what he would do differently to improve their outlook.   An ALLCITY Network Production   SUBSCRIBE TO THE EIGHTY FIVE WITH COLE KMET: https://www.youtube.com/@The85WithC...

Today on CHGO Bulls, Matas Buzelis’ AAU and skills coach Dmitry Pirshin from Full Package joins the show. Dmitry talks about his role coaching Buzelis from 7th grade as well as the skill work they’re still putting in together. Then, he shares his takes on the Bulls offseason and what he expects from the team in 2024-25.   An ALLCITY Network Production   SUBSCRIBE TO THE EIGHTY FIVE WITH COLE KMET:...

Host of Bulls Central Jamaal Aflatooni joins the crew to give his thoughts on the Caruso/Giddey trade, thoughts on Giddey as a player and if he thinks letting DeMar go was the right decision. Plus, is Zach LaVine still being on the team stunting the growth of the young Bulls? We ask this and much more. Enjoy! An ALLCITY Network Production SUBSCRIBE TO THE EIGHTY FIVE WITH COLE KMET:     / @the85wi...

On this one, Will and Big Dave discuss a rumored trade between the Bulls and the Miami Heat involving Zach LaVine. Is this the trade that can be done? How does it affect both teams? Plus, hoops hype release their top 30 centers for the 2024-25 MBA season. Find out where Nikola Vucevic falls on the list. An ALLCITY Network Production SUBSCRIBE TO THE EIGHTY FIVE WITH COLE KMET:     / @the85withcole...

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The CHGO Bulls crew welcome Chicago Bulls Pregame & Postgame host Jason Goff back to the studio! Matt, Big Dave and Will get Jason’s thoughts on the busy Bulls offseason: the Alex Caruso-Josh Giddey trade, drafting Matas Buzelis, re-signing Patrick Williams and trading DeMar DeRozan to the Kings. The guys also get J’s take on what will be the biggest challenge facing Billy Donovan and his coaching...

The CHGO Bulls crew discuss a trade proposal from Bleacher Report that would send Zach LaVine to the Denver Nuggets for Michael Porter Jr and Zeke Nnaji. The proposal also includes the Bulls sending Denver a top-three protected first round pick swap in 2029. Is this trade idea realistic, and would it be considered a win for the Bulls in their ongoing effort to move LaVine without giving up too muc...

The CHGO Bulls crew react to a recent interview from Chicago Bulls center Nikola Vucevic, in which he lamented Lonzo Ball’s injury and blamed trade talks for the team’s struggles. Speaking to international media during Goran Dragic’s farewell game in Europe, Vucevic spoke on his turbulent past few years with the Bulls. He also acknowledged the offseason changes that point to a more youthful direct...

The CHGO Bulls crew welcome Chicago Bulls TV Play by Play announcer Adam Amin back to the studio! The guys catch up with Adam’s offseason happenings and his early thoughts on the 2024 Bears. Plus, what did Adam make of the Bulls “youth movement” transactions this summer? Matt, Big Dave and Will get his takes on drafting Matas Buzelis, trading Alex Caruso for Josh Giddey, and the new Patrick Willia...

On today’s episode of the CHGO Bulls podcast, Will’s old podcast mate Steph Noh of The Sporting News stops by to give his takes on all things Chicago Bulls offseason. Will and Steph discuss the Bulls offseason moves, the potential for a Zach LaVine trade and what the team is building long term.   An ALLCITY Network Production   SUBSCRIBE TO THE EIGHTY FIVE WITH COLE KMET: https://www.youtube.com/@...

The CHGO Bulls crew welcome Elias Schuster, Lead Writer for Bleacher Nation Bulls, back to the show! Matt and Will get Eli’s thoughts on all the Bulls’ offseason moves: the Alex Caruso for Josh Giddey trade, drafting Matas Buzelis, the Patrick Williams contract and the DeMar DeRozan sign-and-trade. Is Eli a believer in the “youth movement” that’s underway? Plus, the guys react to ESPN’s panel of e...

The CHGO Bulls crew discuss where Chicago Bulls Zach LaVine, Coby White and Nikola Vucevic landed in NBA2K’s newly released Top 100 list. Despite his ongoing trade drama and season-ending surgery, LaVine still finished with the highest ranking among all Bulls players at #63. White and Vucevic were ranked #78 and #94, respectively. Are these rankings fair or not? Plus, Matt and Will review the new...

The CHGO Bulls crew discuss the Chicago Bulls signing free agent Kenny Lofton Jr to an Exhibit 10 contract. According to Shams Charania, Lofton Jr will compete for a roster spot at Bulls training camp. The uniquely-sized forward/center has spent time with the Grizzlies, 76ers and Jazz spanning two NBA seasons. Will he impress the Bulls front office and coaching staff enough to earn a spot, with th...

On today’s episode of the CHGO Bulls podcast, Keith Smith of Spotrac and the NBA Front Office Show joins Will for a deep dive into the Bulls offseason. They break down the trades and free agent signings before looking ahead to how the team will manage their roster in the future, and what avenues they can take to improve down the line. An ALLCITY Network Production SUBSCRIBE TO THE EIGHTY FIVE WITH...

The CHGO Bulls crew reacts to the release of the full 2024-25 Chicago Bulls season schedule. Where are the toughest parts of the schedule, and perhaps some kinder stretches with several wins possible? What's the toughest road trip? And how should we expect the Bulls to perform in their NBA Cup games? Matt, Big Dave and Will break it down from Game 1 to Game 82! SUBSCRIBE: https://www.youtube.com/c...

The CHGO Bulls crew welcome 3-time Chicago Bulls Champion Will Perdue back to the studio! The last time Matt, Big Dave and Gottlieb chatted with Perdue, the Bulls had just traded Alex Caruso for Josh Giddey. So the gang gets Perdue’s thoughts on all the offseason moves since, including drafting Matas Buzelis, signing Jalen Smith and trading DeMar DeRozan to the Sacramento Kings. Plus, what does Pe...

The CHGO Bulls crew welcome Chicago Bulls PA Announcer Tim Sinclair back to the studio! Matt and Big Dave get Tim’s thoughts on Bulls rookie Matas Buzelis, expectations for Patrick Williams on his new contract and the potential growth of other players in the Bulls “youth movement.” The guys also ask Tim for some of his favorite DeMar DeRozan moments calling his great United Center performances ove...

The CHGO Bulls crew discuss the epic finishes to both the Men’s and Women’s USA Basketball teams winning gold at the Paris Olympics. Both teams had to beat France in their gold medal games, with the French women just a toe away from forcing overtime and a Steph Curry onslaught of three-pointers in the final minutes sealing it for the men’s team. Matt and Big Dave react to the strength of the USA p...

The CHGO Bulls crew discuss the report that Chicago Bulls guard Lonzo Ball has returned to playing 5-on-5 scrimmages in his recovery from knee surgery. According to Joe Cowley of the Sun-Times - and some pretty convincing videos on social media - it appears that Ball is finally ready to make his comeback after being inactive since January of 2022. Cowley’s report also stated a team source reiterat...

The CHGO Bulls crew discuss Zach LaVine being ranked #7 by HoopsHype in their Top 30 shooting guards list for the 2024-25 season. Is this a ranking this high going to surprise some people, even Bulls fans? The Bulls have been trying - and failing - to trade LaVine for years now. But if he’s healthy and committed to playing a new style of offense under Billy Donovan, he can remind people - and team...