CHGO Chicago Bulls Podcast

The CHGO Bulls crew react to the hirings of Stephen Mervis and Acie Law to the new Chicago Bulls front office on Thursday. Mervis, who had a long tenure in Orlando, was named Senior Vice President of Basketball Operations. Law left the Brooklyn Nets to become Chicago’s Vice President of Player Personnel. Peck and Big Dave analyze the resumes of Mervis and Law, and discuss how they can best aid the...

The CHGO Bulls crew discuss player interviews from the NBA Draft Combine in Chicago on Wednesday. Caleb Wilson answered that he was “for sure” a S.L.A.P. guy. Did he stick out most from today’s interviews? Plus, Will Gottlieb shares his intel with Matt Peck from Day Three of the Combine. AJ Dybantsa, Darryn Peterson, Jayden Quaintance and Nate Ament are among the projected lottery picks who confir...

The CHGO Bulls crew discuss measurements, trends and storylines from the big names at the 2026 NBA Draft Combine. The Chicago Bulls, led by new EVP Bryson Graham, are scouting for picks at both #4 and #15 in the 2026 NBA Draft. Among targets at each pick, who’s standing out at the Combine so far? Peck and Big Dave, along with Will Gottlieb and Steph Noh - who are taking in the Combine firsthand -...

The CHGO Bulls crew discuss the Chicago Bulls jumping to the #4 pick in the 2026 NBA Draft, and Bryson Graham confirming a “best player available” approach. The Bulls’ new EVP of Basketball Operations spoke with the media following the Draft Lottery on Sunday. Graham believes in taking the best player available over drafting for fit, so which players could that mean at both #4 and #15? Peck and Bi...

New Chicago Bulls Executive Vice President of Basketball Operations Bryson Graham reacts to the Bulls landing the #4 pick in the 2026 NBA Draft immediately after it was announced. Graham talks about his excitement and the future prospects of the team. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The CHGO Bulls crew are LIVE watching the 2026 NBA Draft Lottery unfold, hoping the Chicago Bulls land a Top 4 pick. Toni Kukoc is serving as the team’s representative, crossing fingers for all Bulls fans to cash in on 20.3% odds to leap from their 9th slot in the lottery into the Top 4. The Bulls also have a 4.5% chance to land the #1 overall pick. Peck and Big Dave react to the reveal pick by pi...

The CHGO Bulls crew discuss the most important items on the “To Do” list for new Chicago Bulls lead executive Bryson Graham. What does Graham need to handle first: finding a GM, finding a new head coach, scouting players in the 2026 NBA Draft, looking for offseason trades? Peck and Big Dave analyze which of these issues are most pressing, and in what order Graham should look to accomplish them. Pl...

The CHGO Bulls crew react to the introductory press conference of new Chicago Bulls VP of Basketball Operations Bryson Graham. Michael Reinsdorf introduced Graham in front of Chicago media at the Advocate Center on Wednesday afternoon. Peck, Big Dave and Will Gottlieb analyze what Bulls fans heard from Reinsdorf on his selection of Graham, and how Graham views the Bulls’ path back to relevance in...

The CHGO Bulls crew react to the latest news in the wake of the Chicago Bulls hiring Bryson Graham as their new Executive Vice President of Basketball Operations. Shams Charania and others have reported that Graham is expected to have “full autonomy” to build out the front office and team’s future however he sees fit. Could that include bringing in Boston Celtics assistant GM Dave Lewin, who impre...

The CHGO Bulls crew reacts to the BREAKING NEWS that Bryson Graham, per Shams Charania, has been named the next Bulls Executive Vice President of Basketball Operations. What is the crew’s first reaction to the big news? What happened with Matt Lloyd? Does this prove the Bulls are moving in the right direction? Plus, Matt Peck joins the show to give his opinion on the hire and if this gives him mor...

On today’s show, CHGO Bulls is looking ahead to the big men in the 2026 Draft. With two picks in the top 15, the Bulls have a real opportunity to draft a center and lock down their five-man of the future. Will Gottlieb brings in guest Alex Nesnidal to break down Aday Mara, Hannes Steinbach, Jayden Quaintance, Morez Johnson and Chris Cenac Jr. who could all be in play at both 9 and 15. They also ex...

The CHGO Bulls crew discuss the rumors that if Minnesota Timberwolves GM Matt Lloyd lands the Chicago Bulls lead executive job, he will hire Micah Nori as the next Bulls head coach. Lloyd and Nori have worked well together in Minnesota for several years, with Nori even filling in for Chris Finch as acting head coach for the Wolves in the 2024 NBA Playoffs. Does Nori have a sufficient resume and th...

The CHGO Bulls crew discuss a report that the Chicago Bulls pursued Denver Nuggets rising star Peyton Watson at the deadline, and could do so again in free agency this summer. Jake Fischer reported that the Bulls and Lakers inquired about Watson’s availability at this season’s trade deadline, but were rebuffed by the Nuggets. Will things change this summer as Watson is due for a big payday and Den...

The CHGO Bulls crew discuss the NBA’s new proposal for Draft Lottery reform and its impact on the Chicago Bulls rebuild. The new system, being called the “3-2-1 lottery”, has support from a majority of NBA teams according to Shams Charania’s report on Tuesday. Peck, Big Dave and Will Gottlieb weigh the pros and cons the new system could have on the Bulls as they begin a rebuilding phase. If the Bu...

The CHGO Bulls crew discuss Dave Lewin being added to the Chicago Bulls front office search and interview process. Lewin, currently serving as Assistant GM for the Boston Celtics, was added to the list of candidates by Jake Fischer on Tuesday morning. Fischer reported that Lewin has also advanced to the in-person round of interviews being conducted by Michael Reinsdorf, John Paxson and executive s...

The CHGO Bulls crew discuss the latest reports on the Chicago Bulls front office search, with Matt Lloyd listed among the finalists. Jake Fischer reported for The Stein Line on Sunday that Lloyd, Bryson Graham and Dennis Lindsey are already regarded as “finalists” for the lead Bulls executive job after an initial round of virtual interviews. Peck, Big Dave and Will Gottlieb analyze the updated lis...

On this episode, Will Gottlieb and Big Dave dive into the Shams Charania report that Austin Brown has pulled his name from the list of candidates for the Bulls’ vacant head of basketball operations position. What does this mean for the Bulls as they continue their search? Plus, the crew talks Will Gottlieb’s article detailing the off season priorities for the Bulls. Is nailing the hire of a head o...

On this episode, we dive into the Chicago Bulls coaching candidates for the vacant head coach position. Names like Taylor Jenkins ( Signed with the Bucks during the recording of this show ), Steve Kerr, Micah Nori and even Tom Thibodeau have been brought up as potential leads for the position. Do these coaches impact the Bulls immediately? Are the the right fit for the future? Plus, we take a look...

On the latest CHGO Bulls series 'GM Spotlight', the guys welcome Cavs analyst and Fear the Fro Podcast host Bob Schmidt. They get intel one of the Bulls GM candidates, current Cavaliers GM Mike Gansey. Strengths, weaknesses and why he could be a good fit for the Bulls covered in this conversation! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our colle...

The CHGO Bulls crew discuss the Chicago Bulls front office vacancy, and which kinds of candidates are best suited for the job. The initial list of names from Shams Charania are all second-tier executives of their current teams, general managers or Senior VPs under EVPs and Presidents. Should the Bulls give an opportunity to someone like Matt Lloyd, Bryson Graham or Dave Telep who’s never held the...

The Chicago Bulls are making a major change as Billy Donovan is OUT as head coach after six seasons, sending shockwaves across the NBA. In this EMERGENCY POD, CHGO Bulls hosts Matt Peck, Big Dave Watson, and Will Gottlieb break down what led to Donovan’s exit and what it means for the future of the franchise. How does this impact stars like Josh Giddey and Matas Buzelis who could be next to lead C...

The CHGO Bulls crew discuss the list of candidates for the Chicago Bulls front office job reported by Shams Charania on Monday morning. Current Minnesota Timberwolves GM and former longtime Bulls employee Matt Lloyd appears first on the list, and seemingly has the best inroads and preexisting relationships to land the job. But is he the best candidate based on his resume? Peck, Big Dave and Will G...

The CHGO Bulls crew discuss potential candidates to lead a new front office of basketball operations for the Chicago Bulls. In the wake of the team firing Arturas Karnisovas and Marc Eversley, the Reinsdorfs have hired a search firm to help them find their new front office. Peck, Big Dave and Will Gottlieb review some of the popular names who have already been tied to the job through speculation o...

Tim Legler joins Matt Peck of CHGO Bulls to discuss the Chicago Bulls firing VP Arturas Karnisovas and GM Marc Eversley, and the future of Billy Donovan. Legler offers his insights on whether an incumbent head coach can work well with a new front office and how the Bulls should prioritize their roster construction moving forward. Are there any young players on the current Bulls roster Legler think...

The CHGO Bulls crew discuss the latest reporting after Billy Donovan met with Chicago Bulls ownership about his future with the team. Joe Cowley of the Chicago Sun-Times reported that the meeting between Donovan and the Reinsdorfs took place on Tuesday. A decision from Donovan - who returned home to Florida after the meeting - whether to remain the Bulls head coach is expected to come quickly. Pec...