CHGO Chicago Bulls Podcast

On a new episode of BullsHQ, host Mark Karantzoulis (@mkhoops) is joined by Will White (@WRW_11) to discuss the development and future of his brother, Bulls guard Coby White. On the show, Mark and Will go over who Coby is as a person; the typical criticisms of Coby and if there is any merit to these arguments; the strides Coby has made in his game in year two; what position he ultimately will be i...

Zach LaVine may have had a career-high in points, but it wasn't enough for the Bulls to beat the Atlanta Hawks. On a new episode of BullsHQ, host Mark Karantzoulis (@mkhoops) is joined by Matt Peck (@Bulls_Peck) to discuss the Bulls' disappointing loss to the Hawks.  On the show, Mark and Matt discuss: -- LaVine's unbelievable 50-point outing -- The very real roster flaws that exist and were expos...

On a new episode of BullsHQ, host Mark Karantzoulis (@mkhoops) is joined by the co-hosts of the Big Red Bus podcast, Doug Thonus (@Doug_Thonus) and Fred Pfeiffer (@cbefred). In the first half of the show, given Doug and Fred are at opposite ends of the spectrum on the trade of Nikola Vucevic, Mark quizzes the Big Red Bus boys on their views on the trade, why Doug isn't currently optimistic of the...

The Bulls were officially Back at the trade deadline after trading for Nikola Vucevic. Then three straight losses happened. On a new episode of BullsHQ, host Mark Karantzoulis (@mkhoops) is joined by a special guest, the resident Bulls fan and co-host of the No Dunks podcast, Trey Kerby (@treykerby). On the show, Mark and Trey discuss: The early returns of the Nikola Vucevic trade now that we've s...

What an unbelievable trade deadline, Bulls fans!  On the latest episode of BullsHQ, host Mark Karantzoulis (@mkhoops) goes over all the moves the Bulls made on an extremely busy trade deadline. Mark offers up his thoughts on the acquisition of All-Star center Nikola Vucevic, how he fits on the roster, what a move for a legitimate All-Star means for the trajectory of the team going forward, how the...

On a new episode of BullsHQ, host Mark Karantzoulis (@mkhoops) is joined by the hosts of the Bulls101 podcast, Kris Amundsen (@klahoops) and Larry Golden (@_Larrohoops). With the trade deadline only days away, Mark, Kris and Larro discuss how the up and down Bulls season to date should dictate what Arturas Karnisovas does the deadline; whether we've seen enough of Lauri Markkanen, Coby White, and...

Just when you thought the Bulls had their worst loss of the season against the Sixers, the Bulls find a way to drop a game to the Spurs, one where they led by 23 points. On BullsHQ, host Mark Karantzoulis (@mkhoops) is joined by Bulls Gold co-hosts Edward Schuler Jr. (@EdwardSchulerJr) and Salim Suterwalla (@JordanDynasty) to discuss the Bulls' embarrassing loss to the Spurs; the significant flaws...

On a new episode of BullsHQ, host Mark Karantzoulis (@mkhoops) shares his thoughts on what has been a crazy few days of Bulls basketball.  After two uninspiring losses against the Sixers and Heat, the Bulls made some notable changes to their starting lineup, benching Wendell Carter Jr. and Coby White.  Mark shares his thoughts on this lineup shift, why this decision from Donovan makes sense, the b...

On a new episode of BullsHQ, host Mark Karantzoulis (@mkhoops) reflects on the Bulls closing the first half of their season with a win over the Pelicans, as well as offering thoughts on how the fan base should be feeling after an impressive 34 game stretch. Later on the show, Mark opens up his mailbag and answers listener questions. Topics discussed include: Free agent signings the Bulls should co...

On a new episode of BullsHQ, host Mark Karantzoulis (@mkhoops) is joined by college and global basketball draft expert PD Web to review the first 30 games of Patrick Williams' rookie season. On the show, Mark and PD go over the impact Williams has had on the defensive floor, why the intricacies of his game may not lend itself to not being fully appreciated, how his performance on both sides of the...

On an impromptu episode of BullsHQ, host Mark Karantzoulis (@mkhoops) reacts to the great news from today -- Zach LaVine is named an Eastern Conference All-Star. Live from the BullsHQ Discord server, Mark is joined by Salim Suterwalla  and Ethan McDougall to discuss LaVine's All-Star selection, what this achievement means for him and the Bulls moving forward, if LaVine being among the best players...

On a new episode of BullsHQ, host Mark Karantzoulis (@mkhoops) returns to rave about the Bulls' recent winning form.  On the show, Mark praises the work Billy Donovan has done to date, and how his impact on both sides of the floor as truly changed the scope of this Bulls team.  From there, Mark calls for lead executive Arturas Karnisovas to make moves at the deadline, specifically those that make...

On a new episode of BullsHQ, host Mark Karantzoulis (@mkhoops) returns to the mic to discuss the Bulls impressive win against the Indiana Pacers, Zach LaVine's continued emergence into a bonafide All-Star, Thad Young's importance to the team, why Coby White has looked much better off the ball over the past five games, the return of Wendell Carter and his pairing with Patrick Williams, those Lonzo...

On a new episode of BullsHQ, host Mark Karantzoulis (@mkhoops) is joined by Fred Pfeiffer (@cbefred) to react to the Bulls loss to Tom Thibodeau and the New York Knicks. On the show, Mark and Fred dive into: The inconsistent performances from Lauri Markkanen The sub-par point guard play from Coby White How good is this Bulls team without the veterans, and is this good Bulls season to date driven t...

On a new episode of BullsHQ, host Mark Karantzoulis (@mkhoops) is joined by Stephen Noh (@stephnoh) to discuss the Bulls' surprisingly good play this season, focussing specifically on the schematic changes Billy Donovan has made on both sides of the ball, and how that has positively impacted the Bulls. On the show, Mark and Stephen dive deep into the shifts on offense; how the shot profile has cha...

On a new episode of BullsHQ, host Mark Karantzoulis (@mkhoops) is joined by Kris Amundsen (@klahoops) to discuss the conclusion of the Bulls' west coast road trip, honing in on the the strong performances against the Los Angeles Lakers and Los Angeles Clippers. On the show, Mark and Kris dive into: Zach LaVine's amazing week, his scoring prowess, and how he's grown as a playmaker Patrick Williams'...

On a new episode of BullsHQ, host Mark Karantzoulis (@mkhoops) is joined by Jacob a.ka. Rusty Buckets (@RustyBUCKETS321) to review the first three weeks of the Bulls' new season. On the show, Mark and Jacob discuss: The job new coach Billy Donovan has done thus far, specifically focusing on his rotations How the rotation will unfold once Lauri Markkanen returns to the lineup An early assessment of...

On a new episode of BullsHQ, host Mark Karantzoulis (@mkhoops) is joined by Salim Suterwalla to rant about the Bulls' embarrassing season-opening loss to the Atlanta Hawks. On the show, Mark and Salim focus on the terrible defensive performance, Coby White's bad game and inability to run the offense, if this game was an aberration or a true reflection of the talent level on the team, how the Bulls...

On a new episode of BullsHQ, host Mark Karantzoulis (@mkhoops) offers his thoughts on the Bulls' first two preseason games against the Rockets. On the show, Mark dives into the dichotomy of games 1 and 2, the play of Coby White as the team's lead creator, how Patrick Williams has impressed in his first first two games of his career, the rotations and decisions Billy Donovan has made on both sides...

On a new episode of BullsHQ, host Mark Karantzoulis (@mkhoops) is joined by  Fred Pfeiffer (@cbefred) to go over some of the most interesting talking points, storylines and expectations for the Bulls ahead of their preseason campaign. On the show, Mark and Fred discuss how the offensive hierarchy will evolve under new coach Billy Donovan, why this season hinges on Coby White's development as a lea...

On a new episode of BullsHQ, host Mark Karantzoulis (@mkhoops) jumps on the mic to share his thoughts on a very quiet offseason for the Chicago Bulls. To date, the Bulls have done little in free agency -- they have brought back Denzel Valentine, let go of Kris Dunn and Shaquille Harrison, while only signing veteran guard Garrett Temple. On the show, Mark goes into detail why he's fine with the min...

On a new episode of BullsHQ, host Mark Karantzoulis (@mkhoops) is joined by Jackson Frank (@jackfrank_jjf) to dive deeply into the Bulls' new draftee Patrick Williams. Jackson wrote a detailed review of Williams as a prospect prior to the draft (link below), and joined Mark on this episode to further educate Bulls fans on the type of player Williams is. Topics discussed include: What skills Willia...

On a new episode of BullsHQ, host Mark Karantzoulis (@mkhoops) is joined by Will Gottlieb (@wontgottlieb) to discuss the Bulls' selection of Patrick Williams in the 2020 NBA Draft. On the show, Mark and Will go over the selection of Williams, what his strengeths and weaknesses are, if selecting him at No. 4 was a reach, what his arrival means for the futures of Lauri Markkanen and Wendell, the imp...

On a new episode of BullsHQ, host Mark Karantzoulis (@mkhoops) is joined by hosts of the Cash Considerations podcast, Jason Patt (@Bulls_Jay) and Ricky O'Donnell (@SBN_Ricky), to discuss the upcoming NBA Draft. In this Bulls podcast crossover, Mark, Jason, and Ricky discuss: The mystique surrounding the Bulls, Arturas Karnisovas, and what the team will do at the draft Reports from ESPN's Jonathon...

On a new episode of BullsHQ, host Mark Karantzoulis (@mkhoops) wanted to check in with fans to gauge the temperature of the fan base ahead of the NBA Draft.  To do so, Mark is joined by Kris Amundsen and Evan Zaucha, two die-hard Bulls fans who have some takes to share. Topics discussed:  What the Bulls will do at the draft v.s what they should do Which players should the team actively avoid in th...