CHGO Chicago Bulls Podcast

The CHGO Bulls crew recap their incredible week in Paris. A Bulls victory, a Joakim Noah encounter, Dalen Terry acting a fool, wonderful sights and delicious food! Oh, and the guys hung out with their pal Ayo Dosunmu at The Louvre. Matt, Big Dave and Will share some of their favorite stories and moments from the trip of a lifetime. Score the best seats in the house at Gametime : https://gametime.h...

The CHGO Bulls crew are live from the famous One Ball basketball gym in Noisy-le-Grand, France. Matt, Big Dave and Will talk about where the Bulls are at the midway point of the season, and whether a win over the Pistons in an international NBA game can be the spark this team needs. The guys also talk about all of the international basketball promotion going on in Paris this week, and what it mean...

The CHGO Bulls crew break down the Bulls 126-108 win over the Detroit Pistons in Paris on Thursday night. Zach LaVine and DeMar DeRozan combined for 56 points on the way to a comfortable win to make the team's trip overseas a success. Derrick Jones Jr put on a highlight reel of dunks, and Coby White had another strong game off the bench. Matt and Big Dave discuss what this win can do for the Bulls...

The CHGO Bulls crew welcome the hosts of Trash Talk Production, the most popular French NBA show on YouTube! Matt, Big Dave and Will talk with Bastian & Alex about the biggest NBA storylines this season: MVP frontrunner, surprise teams that look poised to make deep playoff runs and more. Plus, the guys talk with the Talk Trash guys about the overwhelming number of international superstars in the N...

The CHGO Bulls crew kick off an exciting week with their first show from PARIS!!! Matt, Big Dave & Will talk about their journey from Chicago to Paris, their first day in a brand new city, and all the exciting upcoming events planned for the Bulls vs Pistons game on Thursday. Oh, they also hung out with their guy Ayo Dosunmu at The Louvre today, just a few hours after arrival! Score the best seats...

The CHGO Bulls crew break down the Bulls 132-118 win over the Golden State Warriors on Sunday afternoon, snapping an 11-game losing streak to the defending champs. In another game without DeMar DeRozan, Nikola Vucevic went to WORK, tying his career-high with 43 points. Zach LaVine was cold from long range, but continued his recent aggressiveness attacking the basket to the tune of 14 free throw at...

The CHGO Bulls crew break down the Bulls 124-110 loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder on Friday night. The Bulls once again looked disastrous defensively, giving up a season-high 72 first half points. They were able to fight their way back in the third quarter, but the all too familiar turnover problem appeared in the fourth, and that sealed the Bulls' fate. Matt and Big Dave discuss what the disconn...

The CHGO Bulls crew break down the Bulls 100-97 loss to the Washington Wizards on Wednesday night. Zach LaVine had a monster night, including a game-tying hero shot with less than a minute left in the game. Then, Kyle Kuzma did the same thing to the Bulls. Zach didn't get a good look on the Bulls' final possession, and we have another candidate for worst loss of the season. The Bulls were in comma...

The CHGO Bulls crew discuss how ‘real’ the Bulls’ mid-season resurgence actually is, and if this level of play is sustainable over the coming months. Also on the show, a discussion about the team’s recent run of form has changed and if has done enough to sway opinions and directions at the trade deadline, including if the Bulls should consider themselves buyers instead of sellers. Score the best s...

The CHGO Bulls crew break down the Bulls 107-99 loss to the Boston Celtics on Monday night. The Bulls overcame the loss of DeMar DeRozan - who left in the third quarter with a quad injury - and put a scare in the Celtics with a fourth quarter comeback. It just wasn't quite enough. Credit is due to Zach LaVine, who managed to fight past a rough start to his shooting night and put up 15 points in th...

The CHGO Bulls crew break down the Bulls 126-118 win over the Utah Jazz on Saturday night. Zach LaVine and DeMar DeRozan each scored 30+ points in the same game for the first time this season. Zach continued his hot shooting from the three-point line (6-12) while DeMar used his usual bag of midrange tricks and driving to the basket. Matt and Big Dave discuss some timely shots from Patrick Williams...

The CHGO Bulls crew break down the Bulls 126-112 win over the Philadelphia 76ers on Friday night. Zach LaVine exploded, going 11-13 from the three-point line on his way to 41 points. That overshadowed a dominant night from Nikola Vucevic, who had a triple double line of 19 points, 18 rebounds and 10 assists. Matt, Big Dave and Will also discuss the monster third quarter from Patrick Williams and C...

The CHGO Bulls crew break down the Bulls 121-112 win over the Brooklyn Nets on Wednesday night. The Bulls had one of their more balanced offensive nights, as Patrick Williams and DeMar DeRozan led the way with 22 points apiece. But all 5 Bulls starters scored in doubles figures, and the bench trio of Coby White, Goran Dragic and Derrick Jones Jr was also productive. Matt and Big Dave discuss wheth...

Today on CHGO Bulls, a recap of Donovan Mitchell’s 71-point performance from Monday night’s game against the Cavaliers, including the controversial plays that allowed for such an historic performance. Also, some bright spots from the game, and an honest discussion about whether the Bulls are past the point of no return. Finally, Mark and Will consider what a rebuild vs. retool would look like as t...

The CHGO Bulls crew break down the Bulls 145-134 overtime loss to the Cleveland Cavaliers on Monday night. Donovan Mitchell went nuts, scoring a career-high and NBA history-making 71 points. He got some help from the officials, who called LOTS of fouls. But it was the Bulls who coughed up a 21 point lead, and completely fell apart in overtime. Plus, Patrick Williams made a crucial mistake at the e...

The CHGO Bulls crew break down the Bulls 103-102 loss to the Cleveland Cavaliers on New Years Eve. It was all set up for DeMar DeRozan to be the hero again one year later, but his buzzer-beater was off the mark this time. Should Zach LaVine have gotten the shot this time? Matt, Big Dave and Mark discuss the same problems that plagued the Bulls in this loss: transition defense, defensive rebounding...

The CHGO Bulls crew break down the Bulls 132-118 win over the Detroit Pistons on Friday night. Zach LaVine came out aggressive and scorching, dropping 27 first-half points on his way to 43. The Bulls were able to overcome some hot shooting by the Pistons, and pulled away down the stretch of the 4th quarter. Matt, Big Dave and Mark discuss the significance of Zach having a game like this. Plus, can...

We’re almost to 2023 and it honestly could not have come soon enough. The year 2022 wasn’t a banner one for Chicago’s sports teams, though it may signal the beginning of something bigger for some. Join Kevin Kaduk, Luke Stuckmeyer, Kacy Standohar and Lawrence Benedetto on The Chicago Sports Podcast as they look back on the year that was for our city’s sports teams on THE Chicago Sports Podcast. BU...

The CHGO Bulls crew discuss Zach LaVine’s shooting splits on catch-and-shoot opportunities compared to his off-the-dribble shots. There’s a very clear trend, and the Bulls could be better offensively if they create more looks for him off the ball. Matt, Big Dave and Mark also discuss the Bulls’ inexplicable records against winning teams and losing teams this season. Is this something the team can...

The CHGO Bulls crew break down the Bulls 119-113 win overtime over the Milwaukee Bucks on Wednesday night. DeMar DeRozan continued his late-game dominance, dropping 42 points as the Bulls made their way back from a 15-point 4th quarter deficit. Matt, Big Dave and Kyle Williams discuss whether or not this win could spark a real positive change for the Bulls, or if they'll show us another letdown vs...

The CHGO Bulls crew break down the Bulls 133-118 loss to the Houston Rockets on Monday night. Once again, the Bulls dug themselves a double-digit deficit in the first quarter. The Rockets were the aggressors for most of the evening. Although the Bulls managed to climb back and briefly take a lead into the 3rd quarter, the lights out shooting of Kevin Porter Jr and Jalen Green proved to be too much...

The CHGO Bulls crew create a list of New Years resolutions for the Chicago Bulls, as an organization and for some individuals. Matt, Big Dave and Mark discuss what needs to be done for this team as they sit 14-18, 11th in the East and going nowhere fast. What goals should Arturas Karnisovas and Marc Eversley set for themselves? Billy Donovan? What about Zach LaVine and DeMar DeRozan? Patrick Willi...

The CHGO Bulls crew break down the Bulls 118-117 win over the New York Knicks on Friday night. DeMar DeRozan once again proved he has ice in his veins, hitting the game-winning jump shot on the final possession after the Bulls fought like hell to give themselves a chance, along with some missed Knicks free throws. Matt, Big Dave and Mark Carman discuss another strong game from Zach LaVine, who has...

The CHGO Bulls crew break down the Bulls 110-108 win over the Atlanta Hawks on Wednesday night. CHGO's own Ayo Dosunmu hit the biggest shot of the night for the Bulls, burying the Hawks at the buzzer on a putback layup. DeMar DeRozan and Zach Lavine were fantastic, and helped the Bulls weather Trae Young's offensive storm. The Bulls escaped with their second straight win on the road. Big Dave, Mar...

The CHGO Bulls crew break down the Bulls 113-103 win over the Miami Heat on Tuesday night. Zach LaVine responded to a loud day of national and local scrutiny after the Minnesota game, finishing with 21 points, 7 assists and 6 rebounds. He also had a team-best +21 in the +/- column. Nikola Vucevic and DeMar DeRozan chipped in with 29 and 24 points respectively. Matt, Big Dave and Mark discuss how t...