CHGO Chicago Bulls Podcast

How on earth are the Chicago White Sox and Bulls get back to relevance?! Join Vinnie Duber of CHGO White Sox and Will Gottlieb of CHGO Bulls as they explain how to rebuild the teams they cover CHGO Tavern Style records each Monday-Thursday and can be downloaded as a podcast under The Chicago Sports Podcast feed on your favorite provider.  An ALLCITY Network Production BECOME A DIEHARD! https://www...

The CHGO Bulls crew discuss the latest NBA free agency rumors, with DeMar DeRozan being linked to the Sacramento Kings. The Bulls are reportedly fans of sharpshooter Kevin Huerter, who has already been tied to Chicago in Zach LaVine trade rumors. And while the Lakers and Heat still have their eyes targeted on DeRozan, Marc J. Spears reported that the Kings are a dark horse to land the six-time All...

The CHGO Bulls crew is back to discuss the latest drama in NBA Free Agency. With various reporters suggesting that the DeMar DeRozan era in Chicago is over, Matt, Dave and Will break down the latest news and analyze where he might end up. Will he sign into the Los Angeles Lakers Mid-Level Exception? Could the Bulls pull off a sign-and-trade to get something in return? Are the Miami Heat also on De...

The CHGO Bulls crew kick off NBA Free Agency Week reacting to the Jalen Smith and Patrick Williams signings, the departure of Andre Drummond and the unknown futures of Zach LaVine and DeMar DeRozan. Did Arturas Karnisovas lock up Williams on a steal of a deal at 5 years, $90 million? What kind of role will Smith have with the Bulls, and can his strong shooting from last season with the Pacers cont...

The CHGO Bulls crew recap NBA Draft week and break down the latest rumors regarding the futures of Chicago Bulls DeMar DeRozan and Nikola Vucevic. Arturas Karnisovas sat out the second round on Thursday after drafting Matas Buzelis with the #11 pick in the first round. While many teams across the league immediately signed undrafted free agents to two-way contracts, the Bulls just signed Illini pro...

The CHGO Bulls crew are live during the second round of the 2024 NBA Draft, reacting to Bulls VP Arturas Karnisovas’s press conference on Wednesday night. AK continued to preach about significant roster changes in the wake of trading Alex Caruso for Josh Giddey and selecting 19 year old Matas Buzelis with the 11th pick in the first round on Wednesday. While he didn’t come right out and say it, mos...

The CHGO Bulls crew are LIVE from PB&J for the 2024 NBA Draft, reacting to the Chicago Bulls selection of Matas Buzelis and all the first round action! Buzelis was a pleasant surprise, falling in the Bulls' lap at #11 when most mock drafts and expert predictions had him going several spots higher. Is Buzelis a good fit with the still-changing roster? Matt, Big Dave and Will offer their takes on Bu...

The CHGO Bulls crew welcome SB Nation columnist and NBA Draft expert Ricky O’Donnell to the studio! Ricky has been expertly covering the NBA Draft for a long time, and shares his thoughts on this 2024 draft class. Who does he like as a fit for the Bulls? Who is he less impressed with? Matt, Big Dave and Will get Ricky’s thoughts on a handful of players including Cody Williams, Devin Carter, Tyler...

The CHGO Bulls crew welcome 3x NBA Champion as a member of the Chicago Bulls Will Perdue back to the studio to discuss the NBA Draft and Bulls offseason! Matt, Big Dave and Will Gottlieb get Perdue’s thoughts on the Alex Caruso trade that brought Josh Giddey to the Bulls. Does he feel it was a fair trade? Plus, what does Perdue want to see the Bulls do next with their offseason strategy: trade Zac...

The CHGO Bulls crew evaluate the trade that brought Josh Giddey to the Chicago Bulls for Alex Caruso in a player-for-player deal on Thursday. Most were shocked that the Bulls got no draft compensation from the Oklahoma City Thunder in the deal. Did Sam Presti get the better of Arturas Karnisovas in this negotiation? Matt, Big Dave and Will give their grades for the trade. Plus, the guys discuss ho...

The CHGO Bulls crew react to breaking news that the Chicago Bulls traded Alex Caruso to the Oklahoma City Thunder for Josh Giddey. Oh, and our friend and 15-year NBA veteran Kendall Gill was in studio with us when the news broke! Matt, Big Dave and Will get Kendall’s thoughts on the trade and Giddey's fit with the team. Is this the first of more trades to come? Does he want the Bulls to make a mov...

The CHGO Bulls crew discuss the latest offseason trade and free agency rumors surrounding the Chicago Bulls, Zach LaVine and Alex Caruso. Matt Moore of the Action Network reported on Tuesday that the Kings are still trying to package Harrison Barnes, Kevin Huerter and draft capital in a trade, possibly to Chicago for LaVine and Caruso. Is that enough of a return? Elsewhere, Moore also reported tha...

The CHGO Bulls crew discuss newly released mocks for the 2024 NBA Draft, including Bulls selections of Rob Dillingham and Ron Holland. Could either of these lottery picks fall to #11? Holland offers great size and a high motor at the wing position, while Dillingham is a naturally gifted but undersized score-first guard. Which would be a better fit for Chicago’s roster next season and beyond? Would...

The CHGO Bulls crew break down new reporting from Will Gottlieb that the Bulls turned down multiple high-value offers for Alex Caruso. The two-time All Defensive Team star is widely sought after, and the Bulls received several calls about him leading up to the trade deadline. Sources indicate that more than one offer included multiple first round picks, and even a top-10 pick in the 2024 NBA Draft...

The CHGO Bulls crew answer mailbag questions from their Diehards, all about the 2024 NBA Draft! Matt, Big Dave and Will do deeper dives on prospects like Kel’el Ware and Devin Carter. Plus, what are the best and worst case scenarios for the Bulls on draft night? Might we see them make a trade? All that and more in this Draft Edition of Diehard Mailbag! SUBSCRIBE: https://www.youtube.com/c/CHGOSpor...

The CHGO Bulls crew review and discuss Will Gottlieb’s fresh 2024 NBA Mock Draft. We’re less than two weeks away from the big night! Who will still be on the board when the Bulls are on the clock with the 11th overall pick? Did Arturas Karnisovas and Marc Eversley make a draft promise to Devin Carter, and will he be there at 11? Matt, Big Dave and Will also talk about the best lottery talents who...

NBA Legend Jerry West passed away yesterday at 86 years old. West claimed while alive that the NBA would not pay him for his likeness as the logo's inspiration. To honor West, should the NBA go away from his likeness? Join Matt Peck of CHGO Bulls and Mark Carman of CHGO Bears as they debate. CHGO Tavern Style records each Monday-Thursday and can be downloaded as a podcast under The Chicago Sports...

The CHGO Bulls crew discuss a trade proposal that would send Alex Caruso to the Philadelphia 76ers for their #16 pick in the 2024 NBA Draft. A 76ers reporter stated on the Philly radio waves that the team wants to trade that #16 pick for win-now talent, and spoke Caruso’s name as the team’s primary target. Is that a solid return for Caruso, if Arturas Karnisovas is finally willing to listen to off...

The CHGO Bulls crew discuss the Bulls possibly selecting G-League Ignite prospect Tyler Smith with the 11th pick in the 2024 NBA Draft. SB Nation’s Ricky O’Donnell has the Bulls drafting Smith in his newest mock draft. Why is Ricky one of so few who believe Smith could be taken this high? Smith’s consensus mock draft placement is currently in the mid-20s. Could he be a sneaky choice at #11? How wo...

The CHGO Bulls crew discuss new intel from ESPN’s Jonathan Givony that the Bulls could try to trade up in the 2024 NBA Draft for Matas Buzelis. Buzelis’s family is from Lithuania, where Bulls VP Arturas Karnisovas is also from. Givony reports that AK has had his eyes on Buzelis for awhile. The 6’9 forward also has Chicago roots, having played part of his high school career at Hinsdale Central. Is...

The CHGO Bulls crew discuss a Zach LaVine trade to the Utah Jazz proposed by ESPN’s NBA Front Office Insider Bobby Marks. The proposed trade would send LaVine out west for Jordan Clarkson and John Collins, who each have two years remaining on their contracts. Matt and Big Dave weigh the pros and cons of the trade, and how well Collins and Clarkson would fit with the Bulls. Would most Bulls fans ap...

The CHGO Bulls crew welcome Bulls beat writer for The Athletic Darnell Mayberry to the studio! Darnell recently dropped a column filled with the biggest questions facing the Bulls this offseason. So Matt, Big Dave and Will talk through each of them with Darnell. They also get more of Darnell’s intel on his report that the Oklahoma City Thunder are interested in Patrick Williams. Plus, is there a d...

The CHGO Bulls crew react to the news that Bulls General Manager Marc Eversley has signed a three-year contract extension. Darnell Mayberry of The Athletic reported on Tuesday that the Bulls GM received the new long term deal, which will begin in July. Matt, Big Dave and Will discuss the significance of Eversley re-upping his contract with the Bulls, after reports that he was being considered for...

The CHGO Bulls crew discuss Nikola Topic’s recent slide down several NBA mock drafts. The Serbian point guard was a consensus top-3 pick as recently as the middle of May. But another knee injury during his overseas playoffs has lottery teams weighing risk vs reward. Matt, Big Dave and Will review how far Topic has fallen in the latest mock drafts, one of which has him falling all the way to the Bu...

The CHGO Bulls crew react to recent comments from former Bulls player Derrick Jones Jr about his time in Chicago. Jones Jr, who will play for the Dallas Mavericks in the NBA Finals beginning later this week, said his decision to leave the Bulls wasn’t about money. He wanted a chance to play more and showcase what he can do. Seems like a shot at Billy Donovan, who seldomly played Jones Jr during hi...