CHGO Chicago Bulls Podcast

The CHGO Bulls crew break down the Chicago Bulls 116-108 loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder on Tuesday night. Josh Giddey came one rebound shy of another triple double, but he sat with 4:58 to go after trying to play through a rolled ankle. Matas Buzelis also rolled an ankle, almost simultaneously to Giddey, and Buzelis did not return. Peck and Big Dave discuss the merits of allowing Giddey to try...

The CHGO Bulls crew discuss the early returns on post-All Star break stats for Josh Giddey and Matas Buzelis. Both players saw big leaps in their post-ASB production last season, as the Bulls went on a tear in March and April with 15-6 record. Even if the Bulls don’t stack that many wins this time around, will we still see encouraging signs of growth from those two down the stretch? Peck, Big Dave...

The CHGO Bulls crew break down the Chicago Bulls 120-97 win over the Milwaukee Bucks on Sunday afternoon. Josh Giddey tallied his first triple double since December 23 to help the Bulls snap their 11-game losing streak. Peck and Big Dave discuss the insane 27-0 Bulls run spanning the late third quarter into the fourth. Plus, more encouraging plays from Matas Buzelis. The guys also share a piece of...

In this exlusive interview, NBA analyst Tim Legler joins CHGO Bulls to weigh in on the Bulls moves at the trade deadline and what he sees for the future of Jaden Ivey and head coach Billy Donovan. Tune in with Matt Peck and Big Dave Watson as they talk all things Bulls with 'Legs'! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of...

Head inside the locker room with CHGO Bulls as head coach Billy Donovan and Isaac Okoro break down the Bulls 121-112 loss to the Blazers. The Bulls have now lost 11 in a row and frustrations are beginning to mount. Hear what the coach and player have to say! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for adver...

The CHGO Bulls crew break down the Chicago Bulls 121-112 loss to the Portland Trail Blazers on Thursday night. Even without their All Star Deni Avdija, the Blazers had enough firepower to outlast the woefully shorthanded Bulls. Peck and Big Dave discuss another mixed bag performance from Matas Buzelis. Plus, Rob Dillingham continues to show both potential and a long road to being a reliable piece...

The CHGO Bulls crew discuss the future outlook of Billy Donovan, and the likelihood of him staying on as the Chicago Bulls Head Coach. When the Bulls traded Zach LaVine before last season’s trade deadline, Donovan asked some big questions about the team’s future plans and whether or not he’d be a part of it. He also shot down the notion that he has no interest in coaching rebuilding teams. Fast fo...

Join CHGO Bulls inside the locker room for exclusive interviews with head coach Billy Donovan, Matas Buzelis and Coby White. Hear Coby discuss the emotions of returning to the United Center for the first time in a Hornets uniform. Then Billy Donovan breaks down the Bulls 10th loss in a row and Matas Buzelis discusses scoring a career high 32 points. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See ht...

The CHGO Bulls crew break down the Chicago Bulls 131-99 loss to the Charlotte Hornets on Tuesday night. Matas Buzelis scored a career-high 32 points, and that about does it for the “good news on the floor” part of tonight’s action. Peck and Big Dave discuss the variety of ways Buzelis scored, a nice change of pace from his recent trend. Plus, how was the quick turnaround "Return Game" for Coby Whi...

Coby White meets the media to discuss his potential Charlotte Hornets debut against the Chicago Bulls and what the matchup means to him. The former Bulls guard reflects on facing his old team, his transition to Charlotte, and how he’s preparing for the opportunity. Hear White’s thoughts on his role, expectations, and the emotions surrounding a possible return to the United Center. Watch the full C...

The CHGO Bulls crew discuss the Chicago Bulls in the current landscape among tanking NBA teams as we approach the final month of the season. The Bulls have key matchups this week against teams hovering just above or below them in the W/L standings. How much movement will we see within the Top 10 teams in the current draft lottery standings? Peck, Big Dave and Will Gottlieb debate which of these te...

Join CHGO Bulls into the locker room of a deflated and frustrated Bulls team as head coach Billy Donovan and Josh Giddey react to the team's 105-99 loss to Jalen Brunson, Karl Anthony Towns and the New York Knicks. The Bulls coach and Giddey dive into their frustrations with the nine-game losing streak and how they are going to get back in the 'W' column Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. S...

The CHGO Bulls crew break down the Chicago Bulls 105-99 loss to the New York Knicks on Sunday night. The Bulls battled hard on the second leg of back to backs for both teams, but Karl Anthony-Towns and Mikal Bridges hit big buckets down the stretch to seal it. Peck and Big Dave discuss what they saw from Rob Dillingham’s increased minutes with Anfernee Simons joining Jaden Ivey on the injury repor...

After the Chicago Bulls’ 8th straight loss, head coach Billy Donovan meets with the media to address the team’s struggles and provide key injury updates. Donovan discusses the status of Zach Collins and rookie Matas Buzelis, what their availability means for the rotation, and how the team plans to respond moving forward. Hear everything Donovan had to say following the loss, including insight into...

The CHGO Bulls crew break down the Chicago Bulls 110-126 loss to the Detroit Pistons on Saturday night. Josh Giddey responded well after a rough performance on Thursday in his first game back from the hamstring injury. Peck and Big Dave discuss the turnover problem plaguing the Bulls in their first two games out of the All Star break. And when will Matas Buzelis break out of this slump? Plus, the...

Jaden Ivey was the odd man out of the Chicago Bulls guard rotation in their loss to the Toronto Raptors Thursday night. Jaden Ivey addresses his feelings towards the situation. Also hear from acting head coach Wes Unseld Jr. and Josh Giddy as the Bulls’ losing skid has now reached seven games. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collectio...

The CHGO Bulls crew break down the Chicago Bulls 110-101 loss to the Toronto Raptors on Thursday night. Josh Giddey, Tre Jones and Jalen Smith all returned to the lineup, and the first half with their new teammates was rocky. Peck and Big Dave discuss the turnover-fest of a first quarter, and the Raptors’ suffocating defense. Plus, why was Jaden Ivey - trade acquisition and impending restricted fr...

The CHGO Bulls crew discuss which rotation decisions and competitions for minutes will be most interesting for the rest of the Chicago Bulls season. Josh Giddey said at Wednesday’s practice that he expects to return to action against the Raptors on Thursday. How will Billy Donovan juggle a guard rotation including Giddey, Tre Jones, Jaden Ivey, Anfernee Simons, Collin Sexton and Rob Dillingham? Wh...

Tune in for an exclusive look at Josh Giddey discussing his return from injury and Matas Buzelis discussing his experiences at NBA All-Star Weekend. Plus, Chicago Bulls assistant coach Wes Unseld Jr. discusses coaching the team for Thursday's matchup against the Raptors with head coach Billy Donovan on leave. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information abo...

The CHGO Bulls crew discuss which players on the Chicago Bulls roster beyond the 2025-26 season should be protected in an NBA Expansion Draft. Teams are allowed to protect up to eight players, but must make at least one player under contract available to the draft pool. Beyond Matas Buzelis and Noa Essengue, which young players should the Bulls prioritize protecting in an expansion draft situation...

The CHGO Bulls crew lay out goals and make predictions for the Chicago Bulls over the final 27 games of the season following the All Star break. What does their remaining schedule look like, and how heavy will the tank battle be? Which expiring contract players should be prioritized in experimental roles next to Josh Giddey and Matas Buzelis? Who will be the team’s leading scorer? Peck, Big Dave a...

The CHGO Bulls crew answer mailbag questions from the CHGO Diehard Discord about the Chicago Bulls midseason trades and the future of the roster. Questions include: Which new players on expiring contracts should be priorities to re-sign this summer? Can Anfernee Simons be a 20 PPG scorer again? Does Jaden Ivey have to prove his health and productivity to get re-signed? Why is AK suddenly so invest...

The CHGO Bulls crew break down the Chicago Bulls 124-105 loss to the Boston Celtics on Wednesday night. In their final game before the All Star break, the Bulls gave everyone a taste of what the remainder of their schedule could look like when facing quality opponents. Peck, Big Dave and Will Gottlieb discuss the uneven but encouraging performance of Rob Dillingham, and a decent effort from Matas...

On the latest CHGO Bulls mini-pod, NBA Insider Marc Stein joins the show to break down the Bulls trading Coby, Nikola Vucevic and Ayo Dosunmu. He weighs in on the Bulls direction and drops a grade for each of the Bulls acquired players: Collin Sexton, Nick Richards, Jaden Ivey and Anfernee Simons Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collec...

The CHGO Bulls crew discuss possible free agent targets for the Chicago Bulls in the summer of 2026. Between restricted free agents like Tari Eason, Jalen Duren and Mark Williams, plus unrestricted free agents John Collins and Mitchell Robinson, the Bulls could have legitimate options to bolster their frontcourt. Which targets are most realistic, and which players would best compliment Josh Giddey...