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Do the Bulls have the WORST assets in the NBA? Sep 12, 2023

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According to Hoops Hype, the Bulls are last in the NBA in tradeable assets. Is it true? The Bulls Talk crew of K.C. Johnson, Jason Goff, and Tony Gill discuss the pieces the Bulls have and if they are truly valuable or not. Later in the podcast, the crew discusses Team USA not medaling in the FIBA World Cup and if LeBron James should have also called Zach LaVine to participate in the Paris Olympics next year.

2:45 - Do the Bulls have the worst set of assets in the NBA?

10:33 - The Bulls plan to double down on this roster

13:07 - Can the Bulls sell high on Zach LaVine or temper expectations on what they can get for him?

21:48 - Team USA embarrasses America (Tony Gill rant)

27:25 - Does Zach LaVine deserve to be a part of Team USA in Paris in 2024?

The BIGGEST “What-If’s” in Bulls History Sep 08, 2023

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Pulling from Marvel’s “What-If” series, the Bulls Talk podcast discusses the biggest What-If’s in Bulls history. What if MJ never retires? What if Derrick Rose never gets injured? What if the Scottie Pippen trade for Shawn Kemp had gone through? What if the Bulls had gotten the coin flip right in 1979 and drafted Magic Johnson? K.C. Johnson and Kevin Anderson go over all these and more on the Bulls Talk podcast.

3:12 - What if the Bulls won the draft coin toss in 1979 and drafted Magic Johnson No.1 overall?

8:08 - What if the approved trade of Scottie Pippen and Shawn Kemp had gone through in 1994?

11:28 - What if Jay Williams had never gotten on a motorcycle?

15:40 - What if Michael Jordan had never retired after the 1992-93 season?

19:24 - What if Mike D’Antoni had accepted the Bulls job in 2008 instead of Vinny Del Negro?

23:34 - What if Derrick Rose never got hurt?

26:36 - What if LeBron James, Dwyane Wade and Chris Bosh joined the Bulls?

28:04 - What if the Bulls go up 3-1 on LeBron James and the Clevland Cavaliers in the 2015 Eastern Conference semifinals?

Should the Bulls re-sign DeMar DeRozan to an extension? Sep 05, 2023

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Bulls All-Star DeMar DeRozan is heading into his final year as a Bull and it’s time for fans and the organization to think if DeRozan should return. K.C. Johnson, Tony Gill and Kevin Anderson discuss all the ramifications of re-signing DeRozan and what it means if they choose not to keep him. The crew also breaks down realistic goals for this core and when should the Bulls think about dismantling this roster iteration.

4:30 - What were the initial reactions to DeMar DeRozan signing with the Bulls

15:49 - What is the relationship like between DeRozan and LaVine?

23:40 - The Bulls cannot pay for past performances

37:48 - How would you describe this current era of Bulls basketball?

Could this be the final year for Bulls Big 3 of DeMar DeRozan, Zach LaVine and Nikola Vučević? Sep 01, 2023

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In a jam-packed episode of the Bulls Talk Podcast, K.C. Johnson, Will Perdue, Jason Goff and Tony Gill discuss comments made by Nikola Vučević to Yahoo Sports' Jake Fischer, saying that this may be the final year the Big 3 of DeMar DeRozan, Zach LaVine and Nikola Vučević. "We know it's kind of our last chance as this core of guys to do something". Will the Bulls be able to capitalize if this is their final year together? What will it take from the players and Billy Donovan to make this work? Is it too late? The crew discusses all of this on this edition of the Bulls Talk Podcast!

5:10 - Nikola Vučević discusses his thoughts on the importance of losing Lonzo Ball and saying this might be the last year for this core

13:30 - Will the Bulls find a leader/floor general to do what Lonzo does?

22:36 - Will someone step up and enforce a change of play on the Bulls

38:05 - In a contract year, will DeMar DeRozan take a step back offensively to improve team play?

46:05 - Does Billy Donovan have to command the Bulls locker room better?

What Jevon Carter brings to Chicago Bulls from the Milwaukee Bucks Aug 29, 2023

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One of the first signings the Bulls made this offseason was Milwaukee Bucks guard Jevon Carter. Carter shot 40 percent from 3-point range, is durable, and has a defensive-minded style of play. Jim Owczarski from the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel joins K.C. Johnson and Tony Gill to discuss if Carter will fit what the Bulls are trying to build. They also discuss Bucks new head coach, former Bulls' assistant Adrian Griffin, and the expectations for him heading into his first season as a head coach.

3:30 - What impact did Jevon Carter have on the Bucks last year?

10:40 - Is Adrian Griffin under pressure to win a championship in his first year as a head coach?

22:20 - Outside view of the roster and how the Bulls are improving the team?

Bulls season record predictions and player leadership additions Aug 25, 2023

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Now that the schedule has been released, media and fans are predicting how the Bulls will perform. Will they improve? Will they disappoint? K.C. Johnson and Tony Gill discuss ESPN's prediction that the Bulls will not finish in the top 10 in the Eastern Conference. They also discuss how much Jevon Carter and Torrey Craig will impact the Bulls this year. Later, discuss the Bulls' on-court leadership and debate whether it will improve. Finally, in honor of Kobe Bryant Day (8/24), they talk about his everlasting impact on the NBA.

2:26 - Will the Bulls finish outside the top 10 in the Eastern Conference?

15:26 - Will Jevon Carter and Torrey Craig be the vocal leaders on this team?

25:00 - Remembering Kobe Bryant on Kobe Day (8/24)

REACTION: Lonzo Ball details his disappointment with his injury-plagued Bulls career Aug 22, 2023

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Bulls point guard Lonzo Ball went on the “From the Point by Trae Young” podcast and discussed in his own words his career with the Bulls so far—from feeling like this was the perfect situation for him to dealing with injuries that have plagued him for three seasons. The Bulls Talk crew of K.C. Johnson, Jason Goff, Tony Gill, and guest Kevin “Bulldog” Anderson react to the comments made by Ball and discuss how the Bulls have been trying to fill his void. They also break down who they think is the most important Bull and debate who is the greatest point guard ever.

4:40 - New Media in the NBA. Players starting their own podcasts

16:06 - REACTION to Lonzo Ball's comments on his Bulls career

32:43 - Who is the Bulls player they can least afford to lose?

46:23 - Who is the greatest point guard ever?

Bulls Talk Live from Bulls Fest: Marc Eversley, Torrey Craig are ready to improve team this season Aug 20, 2023

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The Bulls Talk Podcast is on the road as they go LIVE from Bulls Fest. Bulls GM Marc Eversley joins K.C. Johnson, Jason Goff and Tony Gill to discuss the new acquisitions of Jevon Carter and Torrey Craig and why the Bulls wanted to keep Nikola Vučević, Ayo Dosunmu and Coby White. Eversley also shares his thoughts on DeMar DeRozan as his deal with the Bulls nears its end. Later, Torrey Craig joins the podcast to break down why he wanted to come to Chicago. Craig also talks about being cited by DeRozan as one of the best defenders DeRozan has faced!

Former Bulls’ Pau Gasol and Dwyane Wade officially inducted into Hall of Fame Aug 15, 2023

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Pau Gasol and Dwyane Wade are officially in the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame. On this episode of the Bulls Talk Podcast, K.C Johnson, Jason Goff and Tony Gill discuss the ceremony and share their thoughts on the class and the speeches from the inductees. They also discuss the careers of former Bulls, Gasol and Wade, and their tenures in Chicago. Later, they break down what really happened in the summer of 2010 when the Bulls were extremely close to signing LeBron James, Dwyane Wade and Chris Bosh.

6:18 - What is the trade package for James Harden

11:26 - Reactions to the 2023 Basketball Hall of Fame class

23:26 - Pau Gasol's career as a Bull

31:05 - The summer of Wade, Bosh, and LeBron

Three storylines Bulls fans can follow this season Aug 11, 2023

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On this edition of the Bulls Talk Pod, K.C. Johnson and Tony Gill discuss the top three things they are looking forward to this season from the Bulls. They discuss Patrick Williams’ growth and if there be changes in Billy Donovan’s offensive philosophy. Later, they discuss how impactful new Bulls Javon Carter and Torrey Craig will be and if the Bulls and fans will fully embrace Zach LaVine, and a lot more.

1:48 - Will Billy Donovan be able to fix the Bulls’ Big 3 on offense?

7:50 - Will Coby White be a starter or 6th man?

17:20 - Will Patrick Williams be an impact player this year

19:40 - Will the Bulls and fans fully embrace Zach LaVine this year?

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