CHGO Chicago Bulls Podcast

The CHGO Bulls crew discuss the potential for an elite Bulls defense next season. BBall Index recently released a graph charting the NBA’s best screen-navigating defenders. Not surprisingly, Alex Caruso is near the top. But…five of his Bulls teammates also appeared on the graph among the league’s best. Can the Bulls repeat - or even improve upon - their top 5 defense from last season? Matt, Big Da...

The CHGO Bulls crew discuss the latest buzz around Patrick Williams, who some insiders believe is poised for a breakout year. In Joe Cowley’s latest column for the Chicago Sun-Times, he cites insiders saying Pat is as prepared for the upcoming season as he ever has been. DeMar DeRozan - who has trained with Pat in the offseasons since joining the Bulls - believes in Pat’s star potential. Will his...

After two straight Augusts spent playing meaningless baseball, the Chicago Cubs are back and Wrigley is rocking with the team in contention. Can David Ross's team keep it up for two more months? Matt Peck joins Kevin Kaduk, Kacy Standohar and Lawrence Benedetto to talk about the North Siders as well as participate in our third movie draft — the best of the ‘aughts! (That's 2000-2009, people, so do...

Today on the CHGO Bulls Podcast, Mark and Will are back for a Bulls HQ edition. They dive into the upcoming contract extension for DeMar DeRozan and discuss how the Bulls should approach those negotiations. Score the best seats in the house at Gametime : https://gametime.hnyj8s.net/c/3442941/1441553/10874 SUBSCRIBE: https://www.youtube.com/c/CHGOSports WEBSITE: http://allCHGO.com/ BUY MERCH: http:...

The CHGO Bulls crew discuss all possibilities for Billy Donovan making his starting lineup to begin the 2023-24 season. Should Billy focus on defense and keep Alex Caruso as a starter, the way he finished last season? Does Coby White optimize the Bulls offense in the game’s opening minutes more-so than Jevon Carter? And which role gives Patrick Williams the best chance to take a big step in his de...

The CHGO Bulls crew welcome Bulls TV play-by-play announcer and FOX NFL & MLB broadcaster Adam Amin back to the studio! Matt, Big Dave and Will catch up with Adam about how he’s spending the Bulls offseason, including his renewed hobby of DJing. Plus, what does Adam think about the Bulls offseason moves? The guys get his thoughts on Nikola Vucevic and Coby White re-signing and the additions of Jev...

The CHGO Bulls crew discuss whether the Bulls will be better or worse than they were in the 2023-24 season compared to last year. Can the team improve upon their 40-42 record, their 10th place finish in the East and a Play-In Tournament exit? Matt, Big Dave and Will run through all the biggest factors that will the determine the ultimate answer to those questions. Plus, Big Dave poses an interesti...

The CHGO Bulls crew react to DeMar DeRozan once again being named in Bleacher Report’s “most overrated NBA players” list. The reasons given are all too familiar: his iso-heavy game not working within his team’s offense, lack of three-point shooting, weak defense. The question is, does that really make him overrated despite his wildly efficient scoring and clutch execution? Matt, Big Dave and Will...

On today’s episode of the CHGO Bulls Podcast HQ Edition, Mark goes on a rant about why he thinks it’s so dumb to get all hyped up about Patrick Williams pick up game footage. Then he and Will create some fake over-under lines that will help predict where the Bulls will improve or struggle compared to last year. Score the best seats in the house at Gametime : https://gametime.hnyj8s.net/c/3442941/1...

The CHGO Bulls crew are live from the National Sports Collectors Convention in Rosemont! Matt, Big Dave and Will discuss the new footage of Patrick Williams scrimmaging and working with Coach Olin Simplis (known as “The Guard Whisperer”). Pat’s handles and shot release appear to be tighter and cleaner than we’ve ever seen them. Could this mean anything for Pat’s potential breakout year? Plus, the...

The CHGO Bulls crew discuss what the Bulls should do about DeMar DeRozan’s expiring contract. Now that Nikola Vucevic and Coby White have been re-signed, and Zach LaVine is on a long-term deal, does it make sense to keep DeMar around on a new contract also? Matt, Big Dave and Will try to tackle this question and many others from their fellow fans in a mailbag/AMA episode! Other questions include:...

The CHGO Bulls crew discuss the NBA Futures odds recently released for over/under win totals and making the playoffs. On DraftKings, the Bulls O/U win total is set at 37.5, and they have just the 10th best odds among Eastern Conference teams at making the NBA Playoffs. Are these projections on target, optimistic or disrespectful? Matt and Big Dave weigh in with their takes. Plus, the guys react to...

The CHGO Bulls crew react to Javon Freeman-Liberty signing a two-way contract with the Toronto Raptors. Should the Bulls have found a way to keep JFL in Chicago? Does Onuralp Bitim have a higher potential ceiling in the NBA than JFL, thus validating the Bulls using their final 2-way spot on Bitim instead? Matt, Big Dave and Will offer their takes. Plus, Big Dave and Matt weigh in on the return of...

In today’s CHGO Bulls HQ, Mark and Will discuss the Bulls newest signings: Ayo Dosunmu for 3 years, $21 million and Onuralp Bitim on the Bulls final two-way spot. They also look into some of the recent rumors, including Christian Wood and the Knicks interest in Zach LaVine. Then take a look back at Arturas Karnisovas’ offseason work. Score the best seats in the house at Gametime : https://gametime...

The CHGO Bulls crew welcome back to the studio 15-year NBA vet and NBC’s Bulls Pre & Postgame analyst Kendall Gill! Matt and Big Dave get Kendall’s take on the Bulls offseason moves - adding Jevon Carter and Torrey Craig in free agency while also keeping the core together. Plus, what potential does Kendall see for Julian Phillips? And does he think Dalen Terry can earn real minutes next season? Th...

The CHGO Bulls crew welcome #TheBigs and On Tap Sports Net contributor Drew Stevens to the studio! Matt, Big Dave and Drew react to the report from Wednesday’s LA Times that the Bulls are a potential threat to lure free agent Christian Wood away from the Lakers. The Bulls could sign Wood using some or all of the $10.2M DPE they got from Lonzo Ball’s injury, but are they willing to enter the luxury...

The CHGO Bulls crew welcome actor, Evanston native and diehard Bulls fan Zach Gilford back to the show! Matt and Big Dave get the inside scoop from Zach on what the ongoing writers strike has been like, and his Friday Night Lights podcast. The guys also get Zach’s thoughts on how last season ended for the Bulls, what they’ve done so far this offseason, and where the team goes from here. Was he in...

The CHGO Bulls crew react to a variety of anonymous comments made by Bulls executives and coaches during the team’s Summer League stretch in Las Vegas. Keith Smith published his “Summer League Notebook” on Spotrac, with notes and anonymous quotes from each team. There’s a variety of interesting quotes from Bulls sources, from thoughts on Dalen Terry’s disappointing shooting display to what is goin...

The CHGO Bulls crew discuss the news that the NBA has approved the Bulls’ application for a $10.2 million DPE because of Lonzo Ball’s season-ending injury. Now that we know the Bulls can use this additional salary, will they? If they do, who will they use it on and when? Plus, will Michael Reinsdorf hold true to his word, that Arturas Karnisovas can enter the luxury tax if spending this DPE means...

The CHGO Bulls crew break down the Bulls 87-83 loss to the Cleveland Cavaliers in their fourth Summer League game. Javon Freeman-Liberty led the Bulls in scoring again with 18 points, but shot just 5-14 from the field. Dalen Terry added 12 points on 4-13 shooting. Julian Phillips also posted 12 points, and continued to look more comfortable and aggressive on the floor. What - if anything - can Bul...

In today’s CHGO Bulls HQ, Mark and Will break down the Bulls 107-99 win over the Sacramento Kings in their third pre-season game. How legit is Javon Freeman-Liberty’s scoring? Thoughts on Julian Phillips? How big a concern is Dalen Terry’s lack of scoring? They then discuss the challenges of trying to develop these young players on a team that is fighting for the Playoffs before finishing the show...

The CHGO Bulls crew are LIVE from Victory Burger & Wings at Circa Resort & Casino for their final Summer League show in Las Vegas! The Bulls officially signed undrafted prospect Adama Sanogo to a two-way contract on Monday. We’ve seen the big man display his rebounding prowess in Summer League, but can we do enough to earn a shot at real minutes in the NBA next season? Plus, we have more details o...

The CHGO Bulls crew are LIVE from the Legacy Club at Circa Resort & Casino! Joining our crew today is our buddy Darnell Mayberry, who covers the Bulls for The Athletic. With the Bulls Summer League squad having Sunday and Monday off, the guys discuss the big-picture outlook of the team’s offseason moves, and where it leaves them in the power balance of the Eastern Conference next season. Torrey Cr...

The CHGO Bulls crew are LIVE from Stadium Swim at Circa Resort & Casino in Las Vegas, breaking down the Bulls loss to the Grizzlies in Game 2 of Summer League. Dalen Terry led the Bulls in minutes again, and again struggled to find his offensive rhythm. He did make 3 three-pointers, but finished just 5-21 from the field. On the plus side, he didn’t turn the ball over. Justin Lewis played just 6 mi...

The CHGO Bulls crew are LIVE from Summer League in Las Vegas! The Bulls kicked off their desert mini-season with a 83-74 win over the Toronto Raptors. Dalen Terry led the team in minutes, scoring 10 points and dishing 4 assists. But his ballhandling is still a work in progress. Meanwhile, second round draft pick Julian Phillips did not play because his contract is still not signed. Should Bulls fa...