CHGO Chicago Bulls Podcast

The CHGO Bulls crew discuss a new report that the Bulls are considering trading up in the 2024 NBA Draft to select UConn center Donovan Clingan. According to Jonathan Givony’s latest mock draft, the Bulls, Blazers and Grizzlies are all keen on Clingan, and potentially willing to move up to get their man. Would Clingan be worth it for the Bulls? And what might Arturas Karnisovas offer to move up, a...

The CHGO Bulls crew welcome Bulls community leader and Jordan Women’s Collective member Melissa Co to the show! Melissa is a very active member of the Bulls fan community, organizing watch parties, group outings to home games, and co-hosting a Bulls podcast. Matt and Big Dave chat with Melissa all about her lifelong Bulls fandom and the outreach she does for Bulls fans. Plus, she shares some insig...

The CHGO Bulls crew discuss the latest reports and rumors from NBA sources tying DeMar DeRozan to the Clippers and Zach LaVine to the 76ers. Both Bulls stars could be contingency plans for competitive teams looking to bolster their rosters this offseason. If Paul George leaves the Clippers to play with Joel Embiid in Philly, it could open the door for a DeMar homecoming in L.A. Could the Bulls get...

The CHGO Bulls crew discuss the latest comments from Lonzo Ball about his readiness to return to action with the Bulls next season. On his new podcast What An Experience, Lonzo gave the full backstory of his recurring knee issues that brought him to this point. He also stated that he’s on track with his recovery and expects to play in the Bulls’ first game of the 2024-25 season. Matt and Big Dave...

The CHGO Bulls crew answer mailbag questions from the CHGO Diehards Discord! Should Arturas Karnisovas be willing to trade younger talents like Coby White and Ayo Dosunmu in an attempt to rebuild the Bulls roster? Or are Coby and Ayo, along with Julian Phillips and Dalen Terry, pieces with enough upside to make them worth keeping around? What’s the best hope Bulls fans have to see a real contendin...

The CHGO Bulls crew discuss recent comments from DeMar DeRozan about what he’ll prioritize if he reaches free agency before coming to an extension agreement with the Bulls. Will DeMar put another big contract first, or winning first? The Bulls can likely offer the money, assuming certain other roster moves are made. But they can’t legitimately offer championship contention. Matt, Big Dave and gues...

The Chicago White Sox have eleven retired numbers, should Ozzie Guillen's #13 be the next number honored by the team? If not, which Chicago athlete should be honored next with their jersey # being raised to the rafters? Join Herb Lawrence from CHGO White Sox and Sales Guy Chris debate! CHGO Tavern Style records each Monday-Thursday and can be downloaded as a podcast under The Chicago Sports Podcas...

The CHGO Bulls crew discuss the latest risers and fallers in various 2024 NBA Mock Drafts. Barring a trade, the Bulls will add to next season’s roster with the 11th pick of the first round. Several NBA media outlets have fresh mock drafts following the NBA Draft Combine in Chicago last week. So which players are rising out of the Bulls’ reach at 11, and who might be falling into their territory? M...

The fans of the Chicago teams owned by Jerry Reinsdorf are feeling despair build up. While we don’t seem near the end of the tunnel, which team is closest to the light? Join Sean Anderson of CHGO White Sox and Will Gottlieb of CHGO Bulls as they debate! CHGO Tavern Style records each Monday-Thursday and can be downloaded as a podcast under The Chicago Sports Podcast feed on your favorite provider....

The CHGO Bulls crew continue their Player Evaluations for the 2023-24 season with Zach LaVine and Patrick Williams. Zach and Patrick both enter uncertain offseasons, with Zach on the trading block and Patrick a restricted free agent. How will their performances this season - both cut short by foot surgeries - impact what happens to them, and the likelihood of either or both staying with the Bulls?...

The CHGO Bulls crew discuss the new hires of Wes Unseld Jr and Dan Craig, who will join Billy Donovan’s bench as his lead assistants. The moves come on the heels of Chris Fleming’s dismissal and Josh Longstaff leaving to take a promotion with the Hornets. What is the significance of each hire, and what - if anything - can Unseld Jr and Craig do to change the Bulls’ schemes and style if the roster...

It is the 30th anniversary of Scottie Pippen's dunk over Patrick Ewing in Game 6 of the 1994 Eastern Conference Semifinals. Join Big Dave of CHGO Bulls and Kevin Kaduk Head of CHGO Content as they talk about the historic moment.  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 Pro...

Big Dave and Will are joined by Jake Schwanitz from DNVR Buffs to talk about two draft prospects from the Colorado Buffaloes: Cody Williams and KJ Simpson and if they can fit with this Bulls roster. Plus we'll discuss the NBA Playoffs and the Denver Nuggets chances in Game 7. An ALLCITY Network Production BECOME A DIEHARD! https://www.allchgo.com/diehard BUY OUR NEW CHICAGO COLLECTION! https://chg...

The CHGO Bulls crew discuss possibilities for the Bulls to get involved if the Cavaliers decide to trade Donovan Mitchell or Darius Garland this offseason. The Celtics just eliminated the Cavs from the conference semifinals, and reports are flying that the Cavs are likely to make preemptive roster changes before Mitchell walks in free agency. While trading Zach LaVine to Cleveland for one of their...

Kris Bryant seems to be like a different athlete after leaving Chicago. What other stories of fallen Chicago athletes bum us out? Join Greg Braggs Jr. of CHGO Bears and Jay Zawaski of CHGO Blackhawks as they discuss what could have been. 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 Net...

The CHGO Bulls crew welcome No Ceilings NBA founder and NBA Draft expert Corey Tulaba to the show! Corey offers his insights into the 2024 draft class, covering the overall strength of the class and the best approach for the Bulls. Corey also highlights some possible value steals for the Bulls at 11, and some players who he sees as being overvalued in the lottery. They cover some of the hottest na...

With the top vote-getters for the 2023-2024 NBA MVP Award all being born outside of the United States of America, is the U.S. losing its grip as being the best basketball country? Join Big Dave of CHGO Bulls and Herb Lawrence of CHGO White Sox as they discuss! CHGO Tavern Style records each Monday-Thursday and can be downloaded as a podcast under The Chicago Sports Podcast feed on your favorite pr...

The CHGO Bulls crew break down the biggest storylines from Day 2 of the NBA Draft Combine! Will Gottlieb spoke to several potential lottery picks, including Stephon Castle, Cody Williams, Isaiah Collier, Matas Buzelis and Kyle Filipowski. Which of these players is most likely to still be on the board when the Bulls pick at #11, and which player’s game would fit best with the Bulls’ current roster...

The CHGO Bulls crew discuss the top news spilling out of Day 1 of the 2024 NBA Draft Combine. With the Draft Lottery complete, and the Bulls slotted at pick #11, the guys start looking at potential targets and how they’d fit with the current roster. Could Ron Holland or Matas Buzelis fall? Would Arturas Karnisovas reach a bit to fill a specific need, for a player like Kel’el Ware or Zach Edey? Mat...

The CHGO Bulls crew is LIVE for the 2024 NBA Draft Lottery! Watch along with Matt and Big Dave as the order for the 2024 NBA Draft lottery picks is unveiled. The Bulls had a 9.4% chance of jumping up from their slot in 11th to a top four pick. They had a 2% chance at jumping to the #1 overall pick. Alas, the guys react to the results of the Bulls staying at 11th and discuss how that draft position...

What league's playoff provides more thrills and better moments? The NBA's or the NHL's? Join Sean Anderson of CHGO White Sox and Luke Stuckmeyer of CHGO Cubs as they debate which playoffs are better to watch. 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 DIEH...

The CHGO Bulls crew continue their Player Evaluations for the 2023-24 season with Alex Caruso. The defensive ace had another stellar season, following up his ‘22-23 campaign with another All Defensive Team selection imminent. Not only did Caruso do his thing on defense, he also played a career-high 71 games and shot 40% on 4.7 three-point attempts. Matt, Big Dave and Will give their grades for Car...

The CHGO Bulls crew continue their Player Evaluations for the 2023-24 season with Ayo Dosunmu. The Chicago kid had a strong bounce-back performance in his third season, averaging a career high 12.2 points per game while shooting 40% on threes. Matt, Big Dave and Will give their grades for Ayo’s season. What’s the next step he can take to elevate his game on both ends of the floor? Plus, the guys r...

The CHGO Bulls crew break down the Bulls’ salary cap situation entering the 2024 NBA offseason. How will Arturas Karnisovas and Marc Eversley navigate their tricky position as an over-the-cap team that wants to make changes, stay competitive, and remain under the luxury tax? It won’t be easy. How would a potential Zach LaVine trade impact their books? What about an extension for DeMar DeRozan? Wil...

The CHGO Bulls crew continue their Player Evaluations for the 2023-24 season with Nikola Vucevic. The veteran center had an awful year offensively in the first season of his new three-year contract. Vooch ranked at or near the bottom of several shooting stats as his three-point efficiency fell below 30%. Matt, Big Dave and Will give their grades for Vucevic’s season. Also, is there any way Arturas...