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The CHGO Bulls crew break down the Chicago Bulls 121-103 win over the Indiana Pacers on Monday night. Coby White and Josh Giddey put forth another strong performance as this team's potential backcourt of the future, each scoring 29 points. Unfortunately, Giddey left the game late with an apparent ankle injury. Peck and Big Dave discuss the complimentary play of Giddey and White. Plus, how did Nikola Vucevic and Patrick Williams look in their returns from injury? Will Gottlieb joins from the United Center with his thoughts on the game and intel from the postgame locker room. Big Dave awards the Empire Today Goon of the Night.

The CHGO Bulls crew break down the Chicago Bulls 114-109 win over the Miami Heat on Saturday night. Tre Jones was huge in a fourth quarter run, and Josh Giddey hit a dagger three in the final minute to cap his triple double. Peck, Big Dave and Will Gottlieb discuss where Jones will be in the Bulls' offseason signings priority list. Plus, which areas of Giddey's game have seen the most noticeable growth and improvement? The guys also make note of another game with Matas Buzelis riding the bench down the stretch: is that what Billy Donovan should be doing, if Matas mistakes brought him to the bench? Big Dave awards the Empire Today Goon of the Night.

The CHGO Bulls crew break down the Chicago Bulls 125-123 win over the Orlando Magic on Thursday night. Coby White started cooking in the second quarter, and exploded in the fourth on his way to a career-high 44 points. Peck, Big Dave and Will Gottlieb discuss the Coby takeovers recently, and what it could mean for the Bulls' long term roster plans. Plus, it was a rough night for the Bulls frontcourt, with Zach Collins and Jalen Smith both fouling out. Marc Stein joins the guys to offer his thoughts on the Bulls youth movement progress compared to their stranglehold on the East's 10th seed and another Play-In Tournament appearance. Big Dave awards the Empire Today Goon of the Night.

The CHGO Bulls crew are joined by creator and host of Hoop Intellect, NBA Draft scouting expert Keandre Ashley! The guys present Keandre with a variety of “what if” scenarios for the Chicago Bulls regarding the 2025 NBA Draft. What if the Bulls jump up to picks #2-4? What if they decide to build around Josh Giddey, and want the player who best compliments Giddey’s skillset? What if it’s about finding the perfect teammate for Matas Buzelis? What if they prioritize finding a long term replacement for Nikola Vucevic at center? Peck, Big Dave and Will Gottlieb also discuss the latest movement in the Eastern Conference standings, and the impending return of Patrick Williams.

The CHGO Bulls crew break down the Chicago Bulls 139-117 loss to the Cleveland Cavaliers on Tuesday night. The game was tied 107-107 with seven minutes remaining in the fourth...then the Cavs decided to start playing. Peck and Big Dave discuss what - if any - significance we can take from the Bulls playing the Cavs even for 3.5 quarters. Plus, that's the second consecutive start with limited minutes for Dalen Terry. What isn't he showing to earn Billy Donovan's trust? Will Gottlieb joins live from the United Center with his thoughts on the game and intel from the postgame locker room.

The CHGO Bulls crew welcome SB Nation’s NBA and college hoops writer, Chicago Bulls dysfunction roaster and NBA Draft expert Ricky O’Donnell back to the show! Peck, Big Dave and Will Gottlieb get Ricky’s takes on the Bulls’ strange 2024-25 season thus far, what’s important over the final 20 games, and the “plan” of Bulls VP Arturas Karnisovas. Plus, Ricky shares his thoughts on the top talents of the 2025 NBA Draft class. Who does he like for the Bulls if they stay in the #8-10 range, and which prospects outside the top 3-4 have the highest star ceilings?

The CHGO Bulls crew break down the Chicago Bulls 127-112 loss to the Indiana Pacers on Sunday afternoon. Coby White started white hot, scoring 20 points by early in the second quarter. But he appeared to aggravate his wrist, and finished with just 26. The Bulls were within three points early in the fourth quarter, but the Pacers won the final frame 32-20 to secure the win. Peck, Big Dave and Will Gottlieb discuss another strong effort from Coby, who took over in the Bulls comeback win over the Raptors on Friday. Are he and Josh Giddey figuring out how to coexist? Plus, the guys react to the news that Ayo Dosunmu will have shoulder surgery and miss the remainder of the season.

The CHGO Bulls crew break down the Chicago Bulls 125-115 overtime win over the Toronto Raptors on Friday night. Coby White led a furious fourth quarter comeback, capping it off with a miraculous 4-point play to force overtime. Peck and Big Dave discuss White's resolve after a tough shooting night, and a stretch of games that have seen Josh Giddey pull the offensive focus. Will Gottlieb joins live from the United Center with his thoughts on the game and intel from the postgame locker room. Big Dave awards the Empire Today Goon of the Night.

The CHGO Bulls crew welcome No Ceilings NBA draft expert Corey Tulaba back to the show! With March Madness drawing near, the guys figured it’s time to start talking about potential Chicago Bulls draft picks from the 2025 class. We still don’t know where the Bulls will be drafting, but they’ve got a good chance to be in the Top 10. So that’s where we’ll start! From Cooper Flagg, Dylan Harper and Ace Bailey to some of the midseason risers like Kasparas Jakucionis and Derik Queen, Tulaba shares his insights on each lottery-level talent!

The CHGO Bulls crew break down the Chicago Bulls 122-117 loss to the Los Angeles Cllippers on Wednesday night. The Bulls fought tough all night, led by another big game from the lights-out-shooting Josh Giddey, and Zach Collins rising to the occasion with Nikola Vucevic out. Peck, Big Dave and Will Perdue discuss the growing "Good Giddey" trend, and Collins as a hypothetical piece to keep around. Plus, will we see these kind of minutes and trends continue when certain players get healthy? Will Gottlieb joins live from the United Center with his thoughts on the game and intel from the postgame locker room.

The CHGO Bulls crew break down the Chicago Bulls 142-110 win over the Philadelphia 76ers on Monday night. On a night when both teams were missing (sitting?) key players, the 76ers acted like a team that wanted the loss more than the win. Peck, Big Dave and Will Gottlieb discuss the consequences of this win for the Bulls, who held onto the 10th seed in the East but hurt their draft lottery math. Plus, how much stock should we put into the games we saw from Josh Giddey, Kevin Huerter, Dalen Terry and Matas Buzelis tonight? Big Dave awards the Empire Today Goon of the Night!

The CHGO Bulls crew break down the Chicago Bulls 121-117 loss to the Phoenix Suns on Saturday night. The Bulls led by as many as 13 early on as the Suns struggled to hit shots, but Kevin Durant and Devin Booker started cooking as the game moved on. Peck and Big Dave discuss another big game from Josh Giddey. Plus, Billy Donovan seems to be prioritizing minutes for Kevin Huerter - who did have his first double digit game for the Bulls - over Matas Buzelis. Will Gottlieb joins live from the United Center with his thoughts on the game and intel from the postgame locker room.

The CHGO Bulls crew analyze all the variables at play over the final third of the season that will determine where the Chicago Bulls will land in the 2025 NBA Draft Lottery. The Bulls are currently 8th in lottery standings. The teams ahead of and behind them have different stakes, and could steer in varying directions down the stretch. Will the Spurs fall off without Victor Wembanyama? Will the 76ers decide to pack it in to maximize the chances of keeping their Top-6 protected pick? How will the Bulls’ odds fluctuate depending on where they land, anywhere from 6th to 10th in the lottery? Peck, Big Dave and Will Gottlieb break it down!

The CHGO Bulls crew break down the Chicago Bulls 113-111 overtime loss to the New York Knicks on Thursday night. Josh Giddey had a monster game with 27 points and 16 rebounds, but the Bulls fell short in the extra frame. Peck, Big Dave and Will Gottlieb discuss the offense largely running through Nikola Vucevic, and limited minutes for some of the younger players. Is this what Bulls fans should expect for the rest of the season?

The CHGO Bulls crew discuss interviews from Billy Donovan, Lonzo Ball and Matas Buzelis after Chicago Bulls practice on Wednesday before their season resumes on Thursday. Buzelis reviewed his experience at All Star weekend, and pledged to still be making a late push to win Rookie of the Year. Ball expressed his happiness with his newly re-signed contract and the loyalty he felt from the Bulls. But the most fascinating - and perplexing - words came from the Bulls head coach. Donovan is in a tricky situation for the team’s final 27 games this season, and did his best to explain his plan. He repeatedly focused on competing and executing winning habits. Peck, Big Dave and Will Gottlieb try to make sense of Donovan’s comments and separate fact from fiction.

The CHGO Bulls crew discuss which players the Chicago Bulls should protect in a hypothetical NBA Expansion Draft. There’s a lot of talk around the league of expanding from 30 to 32 teams, with a new team in Las Vegas and Seattle returning to the NBA landscape as possibilities. If an expansion draft were to occur, which players on the current Bulls roster should the team protect? Aside from Matas Buzelis, which young players still have the most promise? Peck, Big Dave and Will Gottlieb analyze the options. Plus, the guys review the successes and failures of NBA All Star Weekend. Did the new mini-tournament format work? Will the league make more changes next year? Can All Star events be salvaged?

The CHGO Bulls crew do an All Star break edition of Mailbag! Peck, Big Dave and Will Gottlieb answer questions from the CHGO Diehards Discord and Twitter. Questions include: how will Billy Donovan manage his rotation to ensure minutes for Dalen Terry and Julian Phillips with the arrival of new players in the Zach LaVine trade? Does Arturas Karnisovas have a secret plan to trade the Bulls 2025 first round pick instead of using it to draft young talent? If the Bulls end up picking in the #7-10 range, who will be the best prospects on the board? Should Bulls fans believe in the “groundwork” calls AK was making as the deadline passed for big offseason moves?

The CHGO Bulls crew preview all elements of 2025 NBA All Star Weekend! Can Chicago Bulls rookie Matas Buzelis dethrone 2-time reigning Slam Dunk Champion Mac McClung? Who are the favorites for the Three Point Contest and Skills Competition? Plus, are Trae Young and Kyrie Irving the rightful choices as injury replacements for Giannis Antetokounmpo and Anthony Davis? And how will the new format of the All Star Game impact its level of competitiveness? Peck and Big Dave get you ready for the entirety of All Star Weekend!

The CHGO Bulls crew break down the Chicago Bulls 128-110 loss to the Detroit Pistons on Wednesday night. It wasn't as embarrassing as Tuesday night, but the Bulls were outclassed by their division rivals once again. Peck, Big Dave and Will Perdue discuss the initial response from the Bulls in the first quarter, particularly Ayo Dosunmu showing some life. Plus, do Bulls fans need to have more patience with Kevin Huerter, who's struggling in his post-trade transition? Will Gottlieb joins from the United Center with his thoughts on the game and intel from the postgame locker room. And Tim Legler joins Big Dave for a big-picture conversation about the Bulls as we enter the All Star break.

The CHGO Bulls crew break down the Chicago Bulls 132-92 loss to the Detroit Pistons on Tuesday night. This one got out of hand quicky for the Bulls, who trailed 34-18 after one quarter and 71-29 at the half. Peck, Big Dave and Will Perdue discuss what a loss of this magnitude means for a team in the Bulls' position. Clearly not contenders, but their front office leader recently preaching about staying competitive - even making the playoffs - for the sake of the young players' growth and confidence. Plus, is it okay that Matas Buzelis only played 19 minutes?