CHGO Chicago Bulls Podcast

The CHGO Bulls crew break down the Bulls 118-108 win over the Los Angeles Lakers on Sunday afternoon. Zach LaVine led the way again, pouring in an efficient 32 points. The Bulls bench came up big again too, getting double digit scoring from Andre Drummond and Coby White. Matt, Big Dave and Will discuss the Bulls once again closing out a game rather than coughing up their lead. Plus, did Nikola Vuc...

The CHGO Bulls crew break down the Bulls 124-96 win over the Portland Trail Blazers on Friday night. Zach LaVine made up for DeMar DeRozan's absence, going on an absolute heater on his way to 33 points. Matt, Big Dave and Will discuss what this team would look like if the Bulls traded DeMar and retooled around Zach this summer. Plus, Patrick Williams had a tough night trying to score inside, finis...

The CHGO Bulls crew break down the Bulls 116-91 loss to the Philadelphia 76ers on Wednesday night. After a hard-fought victory in Philly, the Bulls came crashing back down to reality in this one. Matt, Big Dave and Mark discuss the Bulls letting go of the rope early, and the Sixers owning the Bulls without needing much help from Joel Embiid. Plus, what happened to DeMar DeRozan? On the bright side...

The Bulls are rolling, and they’re getting it done with their defense. On today’s episode of CHGO Bulls, Mark and Will dive into the Bulls defense, highlighting why the team has been so successful in stopping some of the best offenses in the league. The guys also take a look at the ‘Pat Bev’ effect and the impact the veteran guard has had on the Bulls, and if the Bulls should have leaned more heav...

The CHGO Bulls crew break down the Bulls 109-105 2OT win over the Philadelphia 76ers on Monday night. The Bulls defensive effort came through again tonight, holding all non-Joel Embiid 76ers in check. They didn't have a great shooting night, but the star trio of Zach LaVine, DeMar DeRozan and Nikola Vucevic came through with enough plays down the stretch to secure the win. Matt, Big Dave, Mark and...

The CHGO Bulls crew break down the Bulls 113-99 win over the Miami Heat on Saturday night. On the second night of a back to back, the Bulls surprisingly jumped out to a big lead in this one, thanks in part to Patrick Beverley catching fire from deep. Ironmen DeMar DeRozan and Zach LaVine combined for 42 points tonight, playing heavy minutes again after Friday night's marathon. Matt, Big Dave and M...

The CHGO Bulls crew break down the Bulls 139-131 win over the Minnesota Timberwolves on Friday night. DeMar DeRozan and Zach LaVine played the heroes in this one, combining for 88 points in a double overtime thriller. Matt, Big Dave and Mark discuss the dramatic final moments in this one, and the key defensive plays made down the stretch. Plus, Nikola Vucevic had maybe the best Bulls poster dunk o...

The CHGO Bulls crew discuss the breaking news that guard Lonzo Ball will officially undergo a third surgery on his left knee. The surgery is expected to keep Lonzo off the court for most - or all - of the 2023-24 NBA season. So, now what? Also, Matt, Will and Mark look at where the Bulls sit halfway through March and with 14 games to go. Will their challenging schedule for the remainder of the reg...

The CHGO Bulls crew break down the Bulls 117-114 loss to the Sacramento Kings on Wednesday night. After a miraculous 4-point play from DeMar DeRozan to tie the game in the final minute, De'Aaron Fox said "hold my beer" and drilled a three of his own in the final seconds to secure the win for the Kings. Matt and Big Dave discuss the rough shooting night for Zach LaVine, and the up-and-down three po...

The CHGO Bulls crew welcome their honorary member Ayo Dosunmu back to the studio! The Bulls guard and Illini star offers his takes on the Big 10 tournament and the Big 10 teams heading to the big dance. Plus, what does Ayo think of the Bears making big moves this offseason? Matt, Big Dave and Will also talk with Ayo about the homestretch of the Bulls season. Plus, the guys preview the matchup with...

The CHGO Bulls crew break down the Bulls 119-111 win over the Houston Rockets on Saturday night. Zach LaVine is still on his heater, leading the Bulls with 36 points. DeMar DeRozan chipped in 27, and Patrick Beverley had his highest-scoring game as a Bull with 16. Matt, Big Dave and Will discuss how the Bulls weathered the Rockets' storm of early three-point shooting, knocked down enough threes of...

March is here. Our petty anger never left. While the rest of the CHGO crew is at the United Center watching the Big Ten Tourney - Luke Stuckmeyer, Matt Peck and Lawrence Benedetto are back in studio airing their sports grievances. What gets your blood boiling in Chicago sports? It’s time to vent. Plus, the Bulls win in Denver?! Lonzo Ball needs MORE surgery? Can Northwestern win the Big Ten Tourne...

The hits keep coming for Bulls guard Lonzo Ball. On today’s episode of the CHGO Bulls podcast, Mark and Will dive into the latest news surrounding Ball's recovery from his lasting knee injury. The guys also discuss Zach LaVine’s recent scoring splurge, his level of efficiency over his last 15 games, and why the numbers suggest LaVine is now the Bulls’ leader on offense. To round out the show, the...

The CHGO Bulls crew break down the Bulls 117-96 win over the Denver Nuggets on Wednesday night. In an outcome few expected, the Bulls seized opportunity against a sluggish Nuggets team and dominated the West's top seed. Matt, Big Dave, Will and special guest Rob Schaefer discuss what portion of this result is credit to the Bulls, compared to the Nuggets phoning one in. Zach LaVine continued his ef...

The CHGO Bulls crew discuss whether the 2022-23 season has been a success or failure for Bulls forward Patrick Williams. Are we seeing enough development - or any development - from the former #4 overall pick? What will it take to get more out of Pat next season and beyond? Matt and Big Dave look at the numbers, and what factors are holding Williams back. Plus, Nikola Vucevic offered some very som...

The CHGO Bulls crew discuss the recent opposite trends of Bulls stars Zach LaVine and DeMar DeRozan. While the Bulls have been slipping in the standings, LaVine has been on a scoring surge since the All Star break. And his numbers dating back to December are his usual All Star-type stuff. DeRozan, meanwhile, has seen his usage and scoring numbers slip since February. What is the cause of this shif...

The CHGO Bulls crew break down the Bulls 125-122 loss to the Indiana Pacers on Sunday afternoon. Tyrese Haliburton hit a deep dagger three in the final minute, and the Bulls fell short despite getting 42 points from Zach LaVine. Matt and Big Dave discuss the recent trend of bad defensive rebounding, which continued in this loss to the tune of 20 second-chance points for the Pacers. Plus, Big Dave...

The CHGO Bulls crew break down the Bulls 125-104 loss to the Phoenix Suns on Friday night. The Bulls played even with the Suns for three quarters, but ran out of ways to stop Kevin Durant and Devin Booker in the fourth. Matt, Big Dave and Kyle discuss the Bulls' defensive tactics in this one, and yet another loss in which the Bulls were absolutely demolished behind the three point line. Plus, the...

The Bulls can be so good, and almost immediately thereafter, equally as bad. On today’s episode of CHGO Bulls, Mark and Will highlight some of the best and worst performances by the Bulls this season, and why the chasm in level of output has been so far and wide. Also on the show, a breakdown of the Nikola Vucevic and Patrick Beverley exchange, and if the Bulls’ vaunted defense has the tools to st...

The Chicago Bulls got back on track after last night's loss with a road win tonight vs the Detroit Pistons. Zach LaVine was excellent for the Bulls, scoring 41 points on a hyper efficient 14-20 FG. DeMar DeRozan added 21 points and dimes as well. The Bulls held a 21 point lead late in the second half but allowed the Pistons, lead by Bojan Bogdanovic, to storm all the way back and tie the game. Aft...

The Chicago Bulls failed to extend their winning streak to three games, falling to the Raptors in Toronto on Tuesday. Nikola Vucevic lead the Bulls offensively, scoring 23 points but also turning it over 6 times. DeMar DeRozan and Zach LaVine each struggled to get it going, only scoring 12 and 17 points, respectively. Pascal Siakam and O.G. Anunoby did it all or the Raptors, leading Toronto to a w...

The CHGO Bulls crew break down the Bulls 102-82 win over the Washington Wizards on Sunday afternoon. Zach LaVine continued his efficient scoring out of the All Star break, and DeMar DeRozan was his usual self as they had 27 and 29 points respectively. Matt and Big Dave discuss this Bulls defense holding another opponent under 90 points, and whether this #1-ranked defense in the NBA since January i...

The CHGO Bulls crew break down the Bulls 131-87 win over the Brooklyn Nets on Friday night. Patrick Beverley brought the energy to his Chicago homecoming, and his teammates fell in line behind him. Matt and Big Dave discuss the Bulls absolutely dominating the Nets from the jump, holding Brooklyn to 29 points in the first half. The Bulls then uncharacteristically kept their foot on the gas after ha...

The CHGO Bulls crew welcome back to the studio their honorary member, Bulls starting point guard Ayo Dosunmu. The guys chat with Ayo about his All Star Weekend experience, playing in the Rising Stars game for the second consecutive year. Plus, what does Ayo think about his newest Bulls teammate and fellow Chicago kid Patrick Beverley? Can PatBev and the Bulls regroup and make a push for the playof...

The CHGO crew discuss the Bulls officially shutting down Lonzo Ball for the remainder of the 2022-23 NBA season, and what that means for Lonzo and the Bulls moving forward. Is Lonzo’s playing career over? If it is, is there anything the Bulls can do to get some of this contract off their books for the next two seasons? In official roster moves, the Bulls waived Tony Bradley to make room for Chicag...