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The CHGO Bulls crew welcome creator and host of the Bulls Central Youtube channel Jamaal Aflatooni back to the show! Jamaal shares his thoughts on the Bulls 2024-25 season: the Zach LaVine trade, the post-All Star break leap from Coby White and Josh Giddey and Matas Buzelis’ rookie campaign. How does Jamaal feel about Giddey’s contract situation, and his potential long-term pairing with White? Plus, Peck, Big Dave, Will Gottlieb and Jamaal preview the NBA Finals matchup between the Indiana Pacers and Oklahoma City Thunder.

On this episode of CHGO Bulls, Big Dave and Will Gottlieb dive into the NBA announcement that the All-Star Game will be Team USA vs.The World. Who will be the favorite to win the matchup? What will the starting fives look like? Also, we review the tenure of HOF Chicago Bulls coach Billy Donovan. Is he the right coach for the future of this team? Plus, The Ringer has updated their Top 100 players list and Coby White, Josh Giddey and Nikola Vucevic are all represented on the list. Who took the biggest jump and fall in the rankings?

The CHGO Bulls crew discuss the news of the New York Knicks parting ways with head coach Tom Thibodeau. Should the Chicago Bulls consider a reunion with their former head coach? Is he a better option for the current state of the Bulls than Billy Donovan?

The CHGO Bulls crew discuss freshly sourced rumors that the Chicago Bulls will not keep Coby White and Josh Giddey, but only one of them. Matt Moore of Hardwood Paroxysm reported in his Substack that multiple Eastern Conference personnel figures believe the Bulls are “unlikely to retain both Josh Giddey and Coby White.” Assuming the Bulls sign Giddey to a long term contract in a few weeks, what does that mean for White? Will the Bulls shop him this summer, or perhaps keep him until the 2026 in-season trade deadline? What will Arturas Karnisovas seek in return if he does decide to move on from Coby? Peck, Big Dave and Will Gottlieb break down all the possibilities. Plus, the guys debate whether “The Shrug” is the most iconic Bulls moment - or even the most iconic NBA moment - on the Anniversary of Michael Jordan going bananas from downtown in the 1992 NBA Finals.

The CHGO Bulls crew kick off 2025 NBA Draft Month with a brand new Mock Draft! Which names are rising, which names are falling, and which players will be available for the Chicago Bulls when they’re on the clock with the 12th overall pick? Peck, Big Dave and Will Gottlieb review several names that could still be on the board including: Collin Murray-Boyles, Asa Newell, Derik Queen, Cedric Coward and Jase Richardson. Plus, the guys react to the Indiana Pacers punching a ticket to the NBA Finals and compare the Pacers’ roster-building strategy to the Bulls.

On this episode, Will “Goat" Gottlieb and Big Dave review the ECF being extended to a Game 6. Will the Knicks force a Game 7? Plus, Drake Powell is a hot name right now in the draft. The Chicago Bulls are reportedly interested in the UNC Freshman. Is he worth moving up for in the draft? Could he jump into the 1st round? What help can he provide to this Bulls team? Plus, we talk the author/artist Toblerusse about his book #ProjectMJ23, a book of art and poetry about the Chicago Bulls championship run.

The CHGO Bulls crew discusses the latest trade rumors about the Brooklyn Nets' Cam Johnson. What could the Chicago Bulls give up for Johnson, include Patrick Williams, draft picks, Coby White, and more? Plus, which NBA Draft pick - if any - should the Bulls get back from the Nets?

On this episode, Big Dave and Will “The Goat" Gottlieb talk about the Conference Finals matchups for the West and the East. Will the Finals matchup be decided tonight or will there be a Game 6 in the ECF? Also, KC Johnson is reporting that the Chicago Bulls are looking for draft picks that fit the team more “stylistically". Is this the right approach for the Bulls to be taking? Recent reports have them linked to Drake Powell and Cedric Coward. Plus, Bleacher Report put out an article detailing 3 Dream trade targets for each NBA squad, including Daniel Gafford and Mark Williams. Should the team be looking at one or all 3 of these targets?

On this episode, Big Dave and Will Gottlieb discuss the Eastern Conference Finals as the Pacers take a commanding 3-1 lead. Also, Lonzo Ball is being mentioned as a player of interest for the Dallas Mavericks. Would the Bulls be open to trading the 6 year vet to Dallas? Plus, Co-Host of Locked on NBA Big Board James Barlowe joins us to talk Bulls draft prospects, what picks he's high & low on and who he thinks would be the right selection for the Chicago Bulls.

On this one, Will Gottlieb and Big Dave get into the Eastern and Western Conference Finals and how those series are playing out. Are they surprised at the outcome or is it playing out as they expected? Also, we dive into Joe Cowley’s article that suggests Egor Demin is who the Chicago Bulls will target in the draft. Does this mean the end of Josh Giddey’s tenure with the team? Plus, the Brooklyn Nets could be open to trading Cam Johnson for draft capital. Do the Bulls have anything they could give to aquire the three-point specialist?

The CHGO Bulls crew discusses Josh Giddey's upcoming restricted free agency. Should the Chicago Bulls allow him to test the market with an NBA team like the Brooklyn Nets? And what kind of contract will he command after a hot end to the season?

The CHGO Bulls crew answer mailbag questions from Chicago Bulls fans about the upcoming 2025 NBA Draft! Should the Bulls be drafting for specific roster needs, or take the best player available regardless of position? Which players in the #3-11 range would be worth trading up for, and at what cost? Peck and Big Dave also answer questions about potential free agent targets and whether Arturas Karnisovas should make a bold move to acquire a win-now star if one becomes available.

The CHGO Bulls crew welcome Chicago Bulls PA announcer Tim Sinclair back to the show! Peck and Big Dave get Tim’s perspective from some of the wildest moments at the Madhouse on Madison this season, like Matas Buzelis hammer dunks and the Josh Giddey miracle shot. Tim also shares his experiences from the Derrick Rose retirement ceremony and being the emcee for the NBA Draft Lottery. Plus, is Tim - PA announcer for and fan of the Illinois Fighting Illini - hoping the Bulls take Kasparas Jakucionis or Will Riley in the 2025 NBA Draft?

On this one, Matt Peck and Big Dave dive into Game One of the WCF and discuss Matas Buzelis being named to the NBA All-Rookie Second Team. Plus, Jonathan Kuminga has been linked to the Chicago Bulls in several reports. Is Kuminga worth trading for? What can the Chicago Bulls offer the Warriors for him? Also, Michael Porter Jr could be on the market this offseason. Should the Bulls look to trade with the Nuggets for his services?

The CHGO Bulls crew welcome Chicago Bulls TV Play by Play announcer Adam Amin back to the show! Peck and Big Dave get Adam’s thoughts on the Bulls 2024-25 season: the highs of Matas Buzelis’ growth and Josh Giddey’s post-All Star break run, and the lows of another Play-In Tournament loss and bad luck on draft lottery night. How does Adam feel about the vision of Arturas Karnisovas? A potential long-term backcourt duo of Coby White and Giddey? And who does Adam hope to see still on the board when the Bulls have the 12th pick in the 2025 NBA Draft? All that and more with Chicago sports fans’ favorite broadcaster!

The CHGO Bulls crew discuss recent chatter around the Philadelphia 76ers potentially shopping the #3 overall pick in the 2025 NBA Draft. Is Daryl Morey looking to make another splash move after the Sixers’ season unraveled with injuries to its veteran stars? It landed them the third pick, but Morey might look to flip that pick for more “win now” help. If Arturas Karnisovas is interested in moving up from #12, would the Sixers be interested in Coby White? What else would it take to get such a deal done? Would Paul George be involved? Peck and Big Dave break down the possibilities. Plus, the guys react to the Celtics and Nuggets seasons ending, and preview the East and West Conference Finals.

The CHGO Bulls crew break down more NBA Draft Combine interviews, featuring Rasheer Fleming, Kasparas Jakucionis, Will Riley and Rocco Zikarsky. These four players seem to be among the most talked about by the Bulls fanbase. Which Illini product would fit better into the current Bulls core? Could Zikarsky be the big man solution with a second round pick? And is Fleming worth a reach at #12? Peck, Big Dave and Will Gottlieb review the players’ traits and Combine interview answers.

The CHGO Bulls crew break down more NBA Draft Combine interviews, featuring Khaman Maluach, Derik Queen, Carter Bryant and Collin Murray-Boyles. Which of these players would be the best fit for the current Chicago Bulls roster? Peck, Big Dave and Will Gottlieb discuss the players’ traits and most interesting answers from their Combine interviews. Plus, the guys check in with Marc Stein to get his thoughts on the craziness of NBA Draft Lottery night, the Giannis Drama, and what the Bulls should do with the 12th overall pick.

The CHGO Bulls crew discuss all the names connected to the Chicago Bulls on Day 2 of the NBA Draft Combine. Among the prospects who met with the Bulls on Wednesday: Collin Murray-Boyles, Asa Newell, Thomas Sorber and Tre Johnson. Johnson is projected to go Top 10, maybe even Top 5, in the 2025 NBA Draft next month. Could this mean the Bulls are considering a trade up on draft night? Peck, Big Dave and Will Gottlieb break down all the latest intel from the Combine. Plus, the guys review the NBA Playoffs action from Tuesday night.

The CHGO Bulls crew discusses NBA on NBC's announcement that Michael Jordan will be joining their coverage as a "special contributor." What does the NBA legend have to offer as an analyst? And how frequently will he actually be contributing? Matt Peck and Big Dave discuss.