CHGO Chicago Bulls Podcast

The CHGO Bulls crew break down the Chicago Bulls 139-124 win over the San Antonio Spurs on Thursday night. Without Victor Wembanyama protecting the paint, Nikola Vucevic feasted with 39 points. Peck, Big Dave and Will Gottlieb discuss another great game from Ayo Dosunmu, who tallied his first NBA triple double. Zach LaVine nearly had a triple double also, continuing to play team basketball. Matas Buzelis also showed more flashes as his recent stretch of real minutes carried into another shorthanded night for the Bulls. Tim Legler joins to give his thoughts on the latest Bulls developments. And Big Dave awards the Empire Today Goon of the Night!

The CHGO Bulls crew discuss recent reports and rumors circling the Chicago Bulls as we near the beginning of the NBA’s in-season trade window. Jake Fischer of The Stein Line and Michael Scotto of HoopsHype both have recent reports about which players the Bulls are willing to trade, and what the Bulls are looking for in return. Is a midseason Zach LaVine trade at all possible? Which teams might be willing to surrender assets for Nikola Vucevic, who’s playing very well? What about Lonzo Ball, or Patrick Williams? Peck, Big Dave and Will Gottlieb break down all the possibilities.

The CHGO Bulls crew break down the Chicago Bulls __ win over the Brooklyn Nets on Monday night. The Bulls capitalized on a seriously depleted Nets squad. Peck, Big Dave and Will Perdue discuss the game of the season from rookie Matas Buzelis, who scored 20 points off the bench. Is this the definition of "earning" minutes? Nikola Vucevic feasted yet again. Is his trade value rising? Josh Giddey also tallied the first triple double of his Bulls career, but shot just 1-8 from downtown. Will Gottlieb joins from the United Center to offer this 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 138-129 loss to the Boston Celtics in NBA Cup action on Friday night. Nikola Vucevic had a huge night, the Bulls bench played strong, but it wasn't enough to slow down the surging Celtics, who eliminated the Bulls from the NBA Cup with the loss. Peck, Big Dave and Will Perdue discuss the effort given by the Bulls, especially that second unit. Marc Stein joins to share his takes on the game, as well as the latest trade rumors around the Bulls. Then, Will Gottlieb joins 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 133-119 loss to the Orlando Magic on Wednesday night. The Magic got their revenge after an early season loss to Chicago, slicing through the Bulls defense with ease. Peck, Big Dave and Will Gottlieb discuss the Bulls turnover problem against Orlando's stingy defense. Should Zach LaVine and Coby White been more assertive? Plus, what is it about the Bulls that sets Jalen Suggs off? The guys also talk about Billy Donovan's choice to play small, and a growing pains game for rookie Matas Buzelis.

The CHGO Bulls crew break down the Chicago Bulls 127-108 win over the Washington Wizards in the NBA Cup on Tuesday night. This one wasn't pretty, but the Bulls got the job done, and even made some headway in the NBA Cup's point differential standings. Peck, Big Dave and Will Gottlieb discuss the Bulls playing down to their competition out of the gate before tightening up in the second quarter. Can this game pull Coby White out of his mini-slump? Plus, this game served as a reminder of just how large of a gap exists between the Bulls and the truly tanking teams of the NBA this season. Big Dave awards the Empire Today Goon of the Night.

The CHGO Bulls crew discuss strong back-to-back performances from Chicago Bulls rookie Matas Buzelis. With a depleted frontcourt, Buzelis played a combined 49 minutes in the Bulls’ weekend games against Atlanta and Memphis. And he made the most of his minutes, running and dunking in transition, taking open threes, and staying active on defense. Peck, Big Dave and Will Gottlieb analyze what we’ve seen from the rookie thus far, and how high his NBA ceiling could be. The guys also react to some whispers from Jake Fischer that the Bulls are more open than ever to trading Patrick Williams.

The CHGO Bulls crew break down the Chicago Bulls 142-131 loss to the Memphis Grizzlies on Saturday night. The Bulls looked like a team playing their fifth game in seven nights, at least on the defensive end. Matt Peck, Big Dave and Will Perdue discuss what - if anything - the Bulls and Billy Donovan can do to put some bandages on this terrible defense. Plus, is Coby White just in a mini-slump, or are there some issues with his game recently? The guys also give credit to rookie Matas Buzelis, and talk about where he can improve if he continues to get real minutes while the Bulls are shorthanded with injuries.

The CHGO Bulls crew break down the Chicago Bulls 136-122 win over the Atlanta Hawks in NBA Cup action on Friday night. Zach LaVine led a balanced Bulls offense with 26 points, as seven players scored in double figures. Peck, Big Dave and Will Perdue discuss the interesting rotations from Billy Donovan, and a big night for rookie Matas Buzelis. Will Gottlieb joins from the United Center to offer 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 122-106 loss to the Milwaukee Bucks on Wednesday night. Zach LaVine had a hot start with 20 first-half points, but he and his teammates got run over by Giannis Antetokounmpo's 25-point third quarter. Peck, Big Dave and Will Perdue discuss the Bulls' defensive efforts against Giannis and another rough night for Josh Giddey. Will Gottlieb joins from the United Center to offer his thoughts on the game and intel from the postgame locker room.

The CHGO Bulls crew analyze the early season numbers for Chicago Bulls newcomer Josh Giddey. Through the team’s first 15 games, Giddey has experienced a shaky entry. Billy Donovan has largely kept him off the floor in crunch time of their past five games, likely due to opponents hunting his weak defense. Even more concerning is that his presence on the floor doesn’t even seem to be improving the team’s offensive efficiency. Peck, Big Dave and Gottlieb break down the worrisome stats, and contemplate some possible areas that could improve over the course of a full season.

The CHGO Bulls crew break down the Chicago Bulls 122-112 win over the Detroit Pistons on Monday night. Zach LaVine caught fire in the fourth, hitting six three-pointers to secure the win for Chicago. Nikola Vucevic and Coby White also had hot shooting nights, and the Bulls as a team bounced back from an ugly loss to Houston. Peck, Big Dave and Gottlieb discuss a bounce-back night from Josh Giddey and more head-scratchers from Patrick Williams. Plus, is it bad that LaVine and Vucevic are the ones pacing the Bulls to their wins early in the season? And Big Dave awards the Empire Today Goon of the Night!

The CHGO Bulls crew break down the Chicago Bulls 143-107 loss to the Houston Rockets on Sunday night. The Bulls came out completely flat and found themselves down 16 at halftime. Unlike previous games this season, there was no big comeback this time. Peck, Big Dave and Will Perdue discuss the lack of effort across the board. Plus, Patrick Williams came crashing back down to earth after a promising stretch of performances. Will Gottlieb joins from the United Center to offer his thoughts on the game and insights from the postgame locker room.

The CHGO Bulls crew break down the Chicago Bulls 144-126 loss to the Cleveland Cavaliers on Friday night. In their first Emirates NBA Cup game of the season, the Bulls once again fought tooth and nail with the NBA's undefeated team for 3.5 quarters. But the wheels fell off again, just like the Bulls loss to the Cavs on Monday. Peck, Big Dave and Gottlieb discuss the strong night from Coby White, a tough night for Zach LaVine, and another game that saw Josh Giddey riding the pine down the stretch.

The CHGO Bulls crew break down the Chicago Bulls 124-123 win over the New York Knicks on Wednesday night. The Bulls led by as many as 21 early in the second half, but the Knicks tore off a 17-0 run to finish the third quarter, setting up a wildly dramatic final frame. Zach LaVine finished with a season-high 31 points, while Karl-Anthony Towns poured in 46 for the Knicks. Peck, Big Dave and Gottlieb discuss the back-and-forth drama of the fourth, Zach's big night, the Bulls defense problems, and Billy Donovan's rotation. Plus, Big Dave awards the Empire Today Goon of the Night!

The CHGO Bulls crew analyze some statistical trends through the first eleven games of the Chicago Bulls 2024-25 season. Some trends - like the on/off numbers for newcomer Josh Giddey - are concerning. Others - like their effective field goal percentage and pace of play - are encouraging. Which trends are most likely to continue, and which trends are just small sample size oddities likely to correct themselves? Peck, Big Dave and Will Gottlieb break it down. Plus, the guys field some revisited predictions and lingering questions for the season ahead from the CHGO Diehards in Discord.

The CHGO Bulls crew break down the Chicago Bulls 119-113 loss to the Cleveland Cavaliers on Monday night. The Bulls gave the undefeated Cavs a good fight, but couldn't come up with enough plays down the stretch. Peck, Big Dave and Will Perdue discuss the strong play of Zach LaVine and Coby White, who led the Bulls starting five all scoring in double figures. But turnovers once again doomed the Bulls. Will Gottlieb joins from the United Center to offer his thoughts on the game and insights from the postgame locker room.

The CHGO Bulls crew break down the Chicago Bulls 125-113 win over the Atlanta Hawks on Saturday night. Marc Stein of DLLS joins Matt, Big Dave and Will Gottlieb to offer his thoughts on the win and the Bulls season thus far. The Bulls were down big again in this one, trailing by as many as 18 points in the first half. But after surrendering 70 first half points, the defense clamped down to hold the Hawks to just 43 points in the final 24 minutes. Zach LaVine and Coby White both had key buckets in the 4th quarter. The guys discuss the best performances from the win. Was this a "good" Patrick Williams game? And what should we make of Billy Donovan's rotation adjustments? Big Dave awards the Empire Today Goon of the Night!

The CHGO Bulls crew break down the Chicago Bulls 135-119 loss to the Minnesota Timberwolves on Thursday night. The Bulls held a lead for nearly the entire game, paced by another great game from Nikola Vucevic and timely Coby White buckets. But the fourth quarter quickly turned into the Anthony Edwards Show. Matt, Big Dave and Will Perdue discuss how the Bulls collapse happened, and what positives can still be taken from a loss like this one. Plus, Will Gottlieb joins from the United Center to offer his thoughts on the game and insights from the postgame locker room.

The CHGO Bulls crew break down the Chicago Bulls 119-99 loss to the Dallas Mavericks on Wednesday night. Other than an efficient night from Nikola Vucevic, the Bulls starters couldn't buy a bucket. The Mavericks also punished the Bulls for their 23 turnovers. Matt Peck, Big Dave and Will Gottlieb discuss the tough nights for Coby White and Ayo Dosunmu. On the bright side, rookie Matas Buzelis looked strong in his first real minutes off the bench with 13 points, 9 rebounds, 2 steals and a block. Will Perdue joins the guys to offer his takes on the blowout loss.