CHGO Chicago Bulls Podcast

The CHGO Bulls crew discuss the fresh Eastern Conference Power Rankings on NBA.com, which has the Chicago Bulls 12th among the 15 teams. Only the Hornets, Nets and Wizards are ranked beneath Chicago. Is this an accurate ranking, or is it possible the Bulls could be considerably better - or worse - than being the best of the bad teams? Matt, Big Dave and Will also review Josh Giddey’s uneven perfor...

The CHGO Bulls crew discuss the new Top 30 NBA point guard rankings from Hoops Hype, which has Coby White at #21 and Josh Giddey at #22. Are these rankings fair compared to other names around them on the list? And how will we see Billy Donovan split up the point guard duties next season with Giddey joining the fold? Will Coby see more minutes playing off the ball, and would that be a good thing? M...

The CHGO Bulls crew answer mailbag questions, including whether the Chicago Bulls should explore trades for Coby White and Ayo Dosunmu. Also, what do they do with veterans Jevon Carter and Torrey Craig? Will the vets - who saw diminished roles down the stretch of last season - take minutes away from the youth movement? Are there any feasible trades that Arturas Karnisovas and Marc Eversley could m...

The CHGO Bulls crew react to a survey of NBA executives answering questions about the 2024 NBA Draft class. Several players taken ahead of Chicago Bulls rookie Matas Buzelis received votes for being a reach where they were selected. Buzelis, meanwhile, received a couple of votes for which player will turn out to be the steal of the draft. But Buzelis did not receive any votes for which player will...

The CHGO Bulls crew discuss the recently dropped ESPN+ survey of NBA executives, who did not think highly of the Chicago Bulls’ offseason moves. The Bulls landed several votes in different categories, from having the worst overall offseason, to some of the worst individual moves. Were the Alex Caruso for Josh Giddey trade and the DeMar DeRozan sign-and-trade to the Kings really that bad? Matt, Big...

The CHGO Bulls crew discuss the new report from ESPN’s Jamal Collier, featuring quotes from Bulls GM Marc Eversley about the team’s new direction and Zach LaVine’s future. Eversley is very adamant about the specific way he and Arturas Karnisovas are approaching this rebuild, highlighting the addition of young players with NBA experience rather than a tear-down to accumulate draft capital. How vali...

On today’s episode of the CHGO Bulls podcast, Big Dave and Will break down everything that went down in Team USA’s Olympic opening win against Serbia. Then, they turn to Josh Giddey’s play with the Australian Olympic team to discuss what will translate over to the Chicago Bulls in the NBA season. An ALLCITY Network Production BECOME A DIEHARD! https://www.allchgo.com/diehard BUY OUR NEW CHICAGO CO...

In today’s episode of the CHGO Bulls podcast, Matt and Dave have the day off, so Will is bringing back an old friend to discuss the Bulls offseason and outlook. They review the Alex Caruso-for-Josh Giddey trade, the free agent signings and trades, as well as Matas Buzelis’ showing in Summer League. Are the Bulls trending the right direction, or are they still on the treadmill to mediocrity? Tune i...

The CHGO Bulls crew discuss the idea of waiving Onuralp Bitim to add a difference-maker still available on the NBA’s free agent market. Bitim’s contract is non-guaranteed, so the Bulls could easily open up his spot on the 15-man roster. They’re also currently $4.8 million under the luxury tax line, with a part of their mid-level exception contract remaining. Should AK make a late offseason move? T...

The CHGO Bulls crew discuss the Vegas odds for the Chicago Bulls win total in the 2024-25 season being set at 30.5 wins. Is this a fairly accurate projection? How do the Bulls stack up with this over/under compared to some of the other young and rebuilding teams in the NBA? If the Bulls flirt with above 30 wins, how much will it jeopardize the need to keep their top-10 protected pick in the 2025 N...

The CHGO Bulls crew discuss Tuesday’s news that the Bulls and Blackhawks ownership groups are planning a $7 billion development in the United Center’s West Side neighborhood. What will this project - “The 1901 Project”, as they’ve named it - mean for Chicago sports fans, residents and the city itself? Matt, Big Dave and Will also react to the Bulls signing DJ Steward to a two-way contract and weig...

What are the top 25 games in Chicago sports history? With 14 titles in the past 39 years, Chicago sports fans have actually had it pretty good. From Michael Jordan’s heroics to both baseball teams ending lengthy World Series droughts, there are a lot of memorable contests to choose from. Join Kevin Kaduk, Herb Lawrence, Mark Carman and Patrick Norton as they end another #CHGORanks week by determin...

The CHGO Bulls crew break the Bulls 103-99 overtime win over the Atlanta Hawks on Friday night, improving their NBA Summer League record to 2-2. 11th overall pick Matas Buzelis struggled offensively, scoring 9 points on 4-17 shooting. Buzelis was impactful on defense however, picking up 5 steals and a block. DJ Steward picked up the slack for the Bulls, scoring 37 points and dropping 7 assists. Sh...

The CHGO Bulls crew ranks the Top 10 Chicago Bulls games of all time for CHGO Ranks Week! With such a storied franchise, it was hard to whittle it down to just 10, so which games made the cut? Obviously the list will include some iconic dynasty games featuring Michael Jordan, but which post-dynasty games were among the very best? Derrick Rose and Joakim Noah both make appearances. Matt and Big Dav...

The CHGO Bulls crew break down the Chicago Bulls 85-77 loss to the Detroit Pistons in NBA Summer League play on Tuesday. Mataz Buzelis poured in 18 more points, including a very efficient 1st quarter that featured two dunks and a nasty right-to-left drive. We also saw more trash-talking from the Bulls’ #11 pick, both on the court after that driving bucket, and in a sideline interview referring to...

The CHGO Bulls crew is LIVE from Circa Resort & Casino in Las Vegas, wrapping up the action on their final day covering NBA Summer League! Monday, while the Bulls Summer League team had a day off, Joe Cowley dropped a new report that detailed a fraught situation between LaVine and the Bulls. LaVine’s relationship with Billy Donovan hasn’t been repaired, and DeMar DeRozan is no longer around to kee...

The CHGO Bulls crew is LIVE from Circa Resort & Casino in Las Vegas, breaking down the Bulls loss to the Warriors in NBA Summer League. Matas Buzelis recovered from a rocky start to finish with a game-high 28 points, including some sweet shooting and a monster dunk in the fourth quarter. Should Bulls fans be buying the Buzelis hype through the Bulls’ first two games? Matt, Big Dave and Will also a...

The CHGO Bulls crew are LIVE from Circa Resort & Casino in Las Vegas for 2024 NBA Summer League! Matt, Big Dave and Will break down the Bulls 96-89 victory over the Milwaukee Bucks in their Summer League opener. Matas Buzelis, the Bulls’ #11 pick in the 2024 NBA Draft, played aggressively and confidently while scoring 15 points on 4-15 shooting from the field. He made up for the poor shooting by g...

The CHGO Bulls crew are LIVE from Circa Resort & Casino in Las Vegas for 2024 NBA Summer League! The Chicago Bulls, led by #11 overall draft pick Matas Buzelis, take on the Milwaukee Bucks in their summer season opener. Matt, Big Dave and Will discuss a new documentary about Buzelis and his journey to being drafted by his hometown team. There’s a lot to like about what Bulls fans have heard from M...

The CHGO Bulls crew welcome Matas Buzelis’ high school coach Braeden Proctor to the show! Braeden is an assistant coach at Sunrise Christian Academy in Bel Aire, Kansas, where Buzelis played his senior year and became a McDonald’s All-American. The two also lived together during that time. Matt, Big Dave and Will get Braeden’s insight on who Buzelis is as a person, and the potential he has as an N...

The CHGO Bulls crew preview the 2024 Chicago Bulls Summer League season! Before jetting out to Las Vegas, the guys take a closer look at the Bulls Summer League roster. It’s headlined by their #11 overall pick in the 2024 NBA Draft, Matas Buzelis. What can we expect to see from the former Hinsdale Central prospect and G-League Ignite veteran? Plus, Windy City Bulls star Adama Sanogo returns to the...

The 2024 Paris Olympics are fast approaching, and all eyes are on the USA Men's basketball team. With aging icons like LeBron James, Steph Curry and Kevin Durant, plus a younger crop of stars featuring Anthony Edwards and Devin Booker, could this team rival the famous 1992 Dream Team? How many Hall of Famers will this 2024 roster end up having? Will they be as dominant against the world competitio...

The CHGO Bulls crew discuss the DeMar DeRozan sign-and-trade deal with the Kings and Spurs in greater detail. In the wake of the trade going down last Saturday night, Bulls fans are wondering if this deal was the best possible outcome for ending the DeRozan Era. Getting something for your best player, who could’ve walked for nothing as an unrestricted free agent, is an achievement. But did the Bul...

The CHGO Bulls crew react to the breaking news of the Chicago Bulls trading DeMar DeRozan to the Sacramento Kings Saturday afternoon. In the three-team sign-and-trade deal, DeRozan goes to the Kings, while San Antonio received Harrison Barnes and a pick swap. The Bulls received Chris Duarte and two second round picks from Sacramento. Was this a good value return for the end of the DeRozan Era in C...

The CHGO Bulls crew react to the latest NBA Free Agency buzz, including strong remarks from Zach LaVine’s agent Rich Paul and Adrian Wojnarowski explaining the DeMar DeRozan market. Paul firmly defended his client in a phone interview on Thursday, insisting that LaVine has been the “ultimate professional” throughout the organization’s struggles and endless trade rumors. Is there beef between Klutc...