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The CHGO Bulls crew break down the Chicago Bulls 123-111 win over the Milwaukee Bucks on Friday night. Coby White exploded for 35 points, while Zach LaVine and Nikola Vucevic both chipped in 20+. Peck, Big Dave & Will Perdue discuss the Bulls' hot shooting night and faster offense. Plus, Patrick Williams showed signs of life after his dud in New Orleans. Will Gottlieb joins from Fiserv Forum to provide his insider info.

The CHGO Bulls crew break down the Chicago Bulls 123-111 loss to the New Orleans Pelicans in their regular season opener on Wednesday night. Zach LaVine started hot, but cooled off. Turnovers were a big problem, and what happened in that third quarter?? Peck, Big Dave & Will Perdue dissect the loss. Will Gottlieb joins from New Orleans to provide his insider info.

The CHGO Bulls crew preview the 2024-25 Chicago Bulls season on the eve of their opening night game vs the New Orleans Pelicans! Matt, Big Dave, Will Gottlieb and Will Perdue answer big questions like what would define a successful season, along with their biggest concerns and boldest takes. They also make predictions for the Bulls’ record and where the team will finish in the Eastern Conference. Plus, who are they picking to win the NBA’s regular season awards, who will face off in the Finals, and which team will be crowned as the 2025 champions?

The CHGO Bulls crew discuss the consequences of the Chicago Bulls not signing Josh Giddey to a rookie contract extension by Monday’s deadline. With Giddey’s representatives unable to come to terms on a deal with Arturas Karnisovas and Marc Eversley, how are the stakes for the upcoming season elevated? What are some reasonable or comparable contracts of other players in Giddey’s tier in the NBA? How could different ranges of a new Giddey contract next summer impact the team’s cap flexibility and larger plans? Matt Peck, Big Dave and Will Gottlieb break it all down. Plus, the guys react to Talen Horton-Tucker earning the Bulls’ final roster spot and rookie Matas Buzelis signing with Reebok.

The CHGO Bulls crew break down the Chicago Bulls 139-137 overtime win over the Cleveland Cavaliers in their preseason finale on Friday night. All five Bulls starters scored in double figures, including a solid night from Ayo Dosunmu in his return from a two-game absence. Matt and Big Dave discuss the preseason highlights, including the successful return of Lonzo Ball. Will joins the guys from the United Center to offer his thoughts on the game and insights from the postgame locker room. Big Dave awards the Empire Today Goon of the Night.

The CHGO Bulls crew discuss new reports that Sacramento Kings and Los Angeles Lakers are interested in trading for Chicago Bulls star Zach LaVine. Both teams have shown interest in LaVine before, but will either team bite the bullet of Zach’s contract to beef up their offense for the season ahead and a playoff run? Matt, Big Dave and Will break down the likelihood of each trade and possible pieces involved. Plus, the guys react to the Bulls waiving Onuralp Bitim and Kenny Lofton Jr. Does Talen Horton-Tucker have the final roster spot locked up? Find out with the CHGO Bulls Podcast crew.

Lonzo Ball returned to the court for the first time in two years and tallied 10 points, one assist, one board and one block. The Bulls escaped with a win, but the Timberwolves made it close. One more preseason game Friday and then the real thing begins. Join Matt, Big Dave, Will Perdue and Will Gottlieb as they break down preseason game number three.

The CHGO Bulls crew dive into an exclusive interview Josh Giddey gave to Will Gottlieb before the Chicago Bulls game vs the Milwaukee Bucks on Monday. In the interview, Giddey analyzed how the Thunder - and his role within the team - changed so rapidly during his final season in OKC. Giddey was very candid about how difficult the process was for him, calling it a career “low point.” But his time spent with the Australian national team this summer, and a fresh start with the Bulls, has rejuvenated his confidence. Matt and Will also discuss Billy Donovan’s comments following the Bucks game about the Bulls’ forward rotation, and how to juggle minutes for Patrick Williams, Julian Phillips and Matas Buzelis this season.

The CHGO Bulls crew break down the Chicago Bulls [final score/result] the Milwaukee Bucks in preseason action on Monday night. Billy Donovan rested his entire projected starting lineup, except for Josh Giddey. Giddey found his stroke behind the three-point line, but it was the aggression of Bulls rookie Matas Buzelis that really stood out. Matt Peck, Will Perdue and Will Gottlieb give Bulls fans all the analysis and hear Bulls fans' thoughts in CHGO Bulls Postgame!

Chicago Bulls star Zach LaVine was dominant in his limited time on the floor in the preseason matchup against the Memphis Grizzlies. Matt and old friend Mark K are joined live from the United Center by Will Gottlieb to break it all down on the postgame edition of the CHGO Bulls Podcast.

The CHGO Bulls crew break down the latest updates from Bulls team practice on Thursday. Following their preseason opening win in Cleveland, the team returned home for another training camp practice ahead of their matchup with Memphis on Saturday. Bulls coach Billy Donovan said after practice that Lonzo Ball is not expected to play on Saturday, despite being a full participant in practice yet again. What is the team’s strategy here? Will they sit Lonzo for all preseason games? Matt and Will also field preseason questions from Bulls fans in the Diehard Discord.

The CHGO Bulls crew discuss Jonathan Givony’s fresh Top 100 for the 2025 NBA Draft class, which has Duke’s Cooper Flagg ranked #1. Flagg has been the consensus number one for awhile, despite being a 17-years-old freshman at Duke. Is he the prospect with superstar potential the Bulls desperately need? ESPN’s first BPI rankings of the season dropped and the Bulls are surprisingly projected for 38 wins. Is the projection higher than it should be given the roster changes? Or are the Bulls going to be better than most expect? If they are that good, does that risk the chance of drafting Flagg or another high lottery pick? Matt and Will break it down on this edition of the CHGO Bulls Podcast.

The Chicago Bulls kicked off their pre-season with a win in Cleveland. It's the first of five exhibition games. Matt, Big Dave and Will break down the first-ever looks at Matas Buzelis, Josh Giddey and others in Bulls uniforms. Matt, Big Dave and Will will also review the news and notes from Monday’s practice on the eve of Tuesday’s preseason opener against the Cavaliers.

The CHGO Bulls crew discusses the inside look at Bulls training camp from an all-access video released by the team over the weekend. Billy Donovan and his coaching staff will face a number of challenges with this young roster. But the coach posed a very specific challenge to his players: be the best conditioned team in the NBA this season. Can they give themselves that advantage on a nightly basis to make up for certain weaknesses? Matt, Big Dave and Will will also review the news and notes from Monday’s practice on the eve of Tuesday’s preseason opener against the Cavaliers.

The CHGO Bulls crew recap all the news and notes from Day 4 of Bulls Training Camp! Lonzo Ball spoke to the media after practice, and all signs are positive thus far regarding his health and rehab progress. Bulls coach Billy Donovan was pleased with how much 5-on-5 Ball has been able to play in training camp. Will Zo be healthy enough for a consistent role this season? Matt and Will also discuss a Zach LaVine for Ben Simmons trade proposed by ESPN’s Chris Herring. Should the Bulls make that deal if the Nets demand significant assets on top of Simmons to take on Zach’s contract?

The CHGO Bulls crew reacts to the Bulls signing guard Joshua Primo to an Exhibit-10 contract, which will likely place him with the Windy City Bulls this season. Primo was the 12th overall pick in the 2021 NBA Draft, but was released by the Spurs after being accused of indecent exposure by the team’s psychologist. She and the team settled their lawsuit shortly after filing. One year later, the NBA suspended Primo for four games following its investigation, but the Bexar County DA declined criminal charges due to insufficient evidence. Does signing Primo make enough basketball sense to deal with the PR headache? Matt, Big Dave and Will also discuss the highlights from Day 3 of Training Camp.

The CHGO Bulls crew break down all the news from Day 2 of Chicago Bulls training camp! Did we get more clarity from Billy Donovan and Matas Buzelis on what the rookie’s role will be this season? Free agent newcomer Jalen Smith expressed his reasons for signing with the Bulls and what he will provide for the team’s new identity. Ayo Dosunmu shared his admiration for Derrick Rose and details of the team’s Miami trip. Plus injury updates on Josh Giddey and Lonzo Ball.

The CHGO Bulls crew continues to break down all the action from Bulls Media Day. We are focusing on certain details that may have gone overlooked. Matt and Big Dave discuss some of Coby White’s offseason workout routine and unique practices that he shared from the podium. Will we see them have an impact on the court this season? Josh Giddey mentioned an interesting detail about the pace of offseason scrimmages with his new Bulls teammates. He was very candid about his play on the defensive end. Matt and Big Dave analyze the overlooked comments and moments from the busy day!

The CHGO Bulls crew is LIVE from the Advocate Center for Bulls Media Day to kick off the 2024-25 NBA season! Matt, Big Dave, Will Gottlieb and Will Perdue react to all of the interviews from VP Arturas Karnisovas, Head Coach Billy Donovan and most of the Bulls players! What were the biggest standout moments and comments made about the Bulls’ goals and trajectory this upcoming season? Who won Media Day, and who left questions unanswered? The crew is joined by the Chicago Tribune’s Julia Poe and Joe Cowley of the Chicago Sun-Times to break it all down from the room where it happened!

The CHGO Bulls Podcast crew welcomes Ray Scarpelli of Ray Auto to the studio! Matt and Big Dave chat with Ray about Derrick Rose retiring, some of his favorite Bulls fan memories and what he thinks of the team’s new direction this season. Plus, Ray shares a great story about Michael Jordan, a Chevy Blazer, and pulling a prank on the Goat. The guys also talk about the Bears’ early season struggles and match Chicago athletes with certain types of cars.