CHGO Chicago Bulls Podcast

The CHGO Bulls crew break down the Bulls 106-102 loss to the Toronto Raptors in preseason action on Tuesday night. Billy Donovan once again started Coby White and Patrick Williams alongside Zach LaVine, DeMar DeRozan and Nikola Vucevic. Other than some turnovers, Coby shined again. Patrick, meanwhile, got a quick hook from Donovan and ended up playing fewer minutes than Torrey Craig. Matt and Big...

The CHGO Bulls crew continue their Eastern Conference team previews with the Philadelphia 76ers and Miami Heat. The 76ers have the NBA’s reigning MVP Joel Embiid. But his co-star James Harden - while currently showing up to team activities - is still trying to force a trade out of Philly. What should we make of the 76ers this season, if Harden is there or if he leaves? Plus, can the Heat prove las...

The CHGO Bulls crew break down the Bulls 116-102 loss to the Denver Nuggets in preseason action on Sunday night. Billy Donovan opted to rest Zach LaVine, DeMar DeRozan, Nikola Vucevic and Alex Caruso in the Bulls rematch against the Nuggets. In the absence of the Bulls Big 3, Patrick Williams stepped into a larger offensive role, scoring 20 points. Is this just the latest tease of Pat's untapped p...

With two preseason games under their belt, the Bulls identity is starting to take shape. On today’s CHGO Bulls show, Mark and Will break down what they’ve seen so far from the team and whether they are accomplishing Billy Donovan’s goals of playing faster, getting into the paint more and generating more three-pointers.  SUBSCRIBE: https://www.youtube.com/c/CHGOSports WEBSITE: http://allCHGO.com/ B...

The CHGO Bulls crew break down the Bulls 133-124 win over the Denver Nuggets in their second preseason game. Billy Donovan rode the same starting lineup out in this one, with Coby White at starting point guard. Coby flashed more impressive playmaking, but Zach LaVine and DeMar DeRozan led the scoring charge in this one. Should Bulls fans be encouraged by a tie at halftime, given that the defending...

The CHGO Bulls crew talk about how the Bulls can improve their three-point shot profile this season, and whether Zach LaVine is the key. LaVine is one the best deep threats in the NBA, and yet his three-point attempt rate last season was just in the middle of the pack. He spoke at practice this week about wanting to shoot more threes. Will we see it, and is that the biggest change the Bulls need t...

The CHGO Bulls crew discuss the new wrinkles from the Bulls offense in their preseason opener against the Milwaukee Bucks on Sunday. Coby White made a statement in a game where he got the starting nod from Billy Donovan, and Donovan praised Coby’s efforts running the offense. Coby then had insightful comments of his own about his growing leadership role after Tuesday’s practice. Matt, Big Dave and...

The CHGO Bulls crew are BACK in action with live Postgame after the Bulls 105-102 loss to the Milwaukee Bucks in the preseason opener. The Bucks rested their star players, including newcomer Damian Lillard. The Bulls, meanwhile, started Coby White, Zach LaVine, DeMar DeRozan, Patrick Williams and Nikola Vucevic. Could this be the starting lineup we see in the regular season debut? Coby had a solid...

In today’s episode of the CHGO Bulls show, Mark and WIll are back to wrap up training camp talk. They get into possible rotations and starters, how the offense might change and more. Then they discuss Patrick Williams’ quotes about taking a leap offensively and preview the first preseason game against the Milwaukee Bucks. SUBSCRIBE: https://www.youtube.com/c/CHGOSports WEBSITE: http://allCHGO.com/...

The CHGO Bulls crew continue their training camp coverage between TWO practices on Day 2! Matt and Big Dave check in with Will, who’s with the team down in Nashville for camp. Will spoke 1-on-1 with Nikola Vucevic, and offers further insight into their conversation about Vooch’s goals for the season, his role on the team, and the “last chance” comments he made about this core of players. Plus, wha...

The CHGO Bulls crew break down the Bulls’ first training camp practice in Nashville! Will joins Matt and Big Dave from Nashville to give Bulls fans the inside scoop after Day 1 of training camp concludes. What stood out in the first practices? Do we have any clues yet on the team’s starting five, point guard and power forward battles? The guys dissect it all on an exciting episode celebrating the...

The Chicago Bulls offseason officially came to an end with Media Day on Monday! The CHGO Bulls crew was at the Advocate Center to hear from Arturas Karnisovas, Billy Donovan, Zach LaVine, DeMar DeRozan, and more! What were the biggest takeaways from Bulls Media Day? Join Matt, Big Dave, and Will on the CHGO Bulls Podcast as they breakdown everything from Media Day! SUBSCRIBE: https://www.youtube.c...

We have finally made it! In the final episode before Media Day, Mark and Will give their thoughts about the major storylines as the Bulls enter training camp. They then explain what things they want to hear and what things they don’t want to hear from Arturas Karnisovas, Billy Donovan and the players. Finally, they share their thoughts on what will constitute a successful season. SUBSCRIBE: https:...

The CHGO Bulls crew discuss the biggest fallout from the Damian Lillard trade: which team will land Jrue Holiday? Matt, Big Dave and Will lay out the very tricky - and unlikely - ways in which the Bulls could put a trade package together for the veteran point guard. And, is it a smart move if they can pull it off? Plus, the guys continue their Eastern Conference team previews with the Cleveland Ca...

The CHGO Bulls crew react to Wednesday’s interviews with Bulls VP Arturas Karnisovas and GM Marc Eversley on 670 The Score. The Bulls brain trust duo spoke on things that went wrong last season, and how they’ll aim to fix them. Style of offense, shot profile, and more cohesion amongst teammates. Matt and Big Dave also react to a new DeMar DeRozan interview with Sportskeeda, in which he too defende...

The CHGO Bulls crew welcome 4x NBA Champion, Bulls legend and broadcaster Will Perdue back to the studio! Matt, Big Dave and Will get Perdue’s thoughts on the Bulls’ offseason moves. Did he like them re-signing Vooch, Coby & Ayo? What about Jevon Carter and Torrey Craig, how much can they raise the team’s ceiling this season? And which teams in the East will the Bulls have to surpass to avoid bein...

The CHGO Bulls crew continue their “Prove It” segments setting season goals for DeMar DeRozan and Alex Caruso. Matt, Big Dave and Will each set specific goals for DeMar, who’s entering the final year of his contract and questions looming about a potential extension. The veteran midrange master made his second consecutive All Star appearance with the Bulls last season, playing 74 games and logging...

On today’s episode of the CHGO Bulls show, Mark and Will give their thoughts on the latest rumors regarding the Bulls getting into the Damian Lillard sweepstakes. They break down how to match salaries, potential third teams that would have to get involved and exactly how much better the Bulls would be with a future Hall of Famer at point guard…and what might happen if things go wrong. SUBSCRIBE: h...

The CHGO Bulls crew discuss the latest rumors surrounding Damian Lillard, Zach LaVine and a potential trade between the Blazers and Bulls. Joined by Buzz from Bulls On Tap, Matt and Buzz hypothesize the best and worst case outcomes if the Bulls were to swing big on a trade for Dame. How much does it raise the team’s immediate ceiling, and is that worth what it would do to their books with Dame’s c...

The CHGO Bulls crew continue their 2023-24 season previews for each team in the East with the Milwaukee Bucks and Detroit Pistons. The Bucks 2023 campaign ended in severe disappointment, losing in the first round as the East’s #1 seed. Will Giannis and Co. have another championship contending run with Khris Middleton and Brook Lopez returning on new deals? The Pistons tank job last season didn’t n...

The CHGO Bulls crew welcome Elias Schuster of Bleacher Nation Bulls to the studio! Matt and Will get Eli’s thoughts on the Bulls offseason additions of Jevon Carter and Torrey Craig, plus keeping Vooch, Coby and Ayo on new deals. Also, what does Eli want to see Billy Donovan do differently this season? The guys also talk with Eli about the Bulls’ daunting opening schedule, and his backstory of wri...

The CHGO Bulls crew begin their 2023-24 season previews for each team in the East with the Boston Celtics and Washington Wizards. The Wizards chose a rebuild this offseason with the trades of Bradley Beal and Kristaps Porzingis, perhaps the only team we know for sure will be below the Bulls in the standings. But what should we make of the Celtics’ bold offseason moves, bringing in Porzingis and le...

Several articles have come out in recent weeks ranking NBA Front Offices. Hoops Hype ranked every NBA team’s asset base and Yahoo Sports! used a rudimentary Sabremetrics system to rank Front Office moves. Both lists have the Bulls at or towards the very bottom of the league. Mark and Will discuss whether that criticism is far or has gone too far on today’s CHGO Bulls Show HQ Edition. SUBSCRIBE: ht...

The CHGO Bulls crew evaluate the first 25 games on the Bulls schedule, and set a goal for the team’s record through the first third of the season. Mark Carman of CHGO Bears joins Matt to talk about the very challenging start to the schedule, including four games against the Heat and three against the Bucks. If the Bulls struggle out of the gate, and fall significantly below .500, at what point wil...

The CHGO Bulls crew continue their “Prove It” segments setting season goals for Patrick Williams and Torrey Craig. Matt, Big Dave and Will each set specific goals for Pat, who’s entering the final year of his rookie contract. P-Dub played solid defense last season, and managed to play all 82 games. But his offensive game still hasn’t developed. What does he need to do? The guys also set goals for...