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Top three concerns for the 2023 Bulls season Aug 08, 2023

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On this edition of the Bulls Talk podcast, Jason Goff and Tony Gill discussed their top three concerns for the Bulls this season. They talk about the injury bug that plagued the team last year and discuss if the issues would continue. Later they discuss if the Big 3 of Zach LaVine, DeMar DeRozan, and Nikola Vučević will be better and if there should be concern over the Bulls' future after this season. Finally, the guys announce a special appearance that’s happening this month!

3:47 - Will the Bulls' offense work this year?

8:40 - Will the injury luck run out on the Bulls? Will Patrick Williams step up this year?

22:45 - SPECIAL SURPRISE FOR BULLS TALK FANS

23:56 - Will the Bulls be the same team they were last year?

Chicago Bulls Mailbag Part 2: Will DeMar DeRozan re-sign with the Bulls? Aug 04, 2023

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In the second mailbag episode, K.C. Johnson and Tony Gill discuss who was the best Bulls free agent in the last 30 years. Should Billy Donovan use a heavy staggered minutes system for the Big 3 to avoid issues with the offense? Are the Bulls are looking to re-sign DeMar DeRozan?

1:52 - Are Artūras Karnišovas and Marc Eversley looking to re-sign DeMar DeRozan?

9:30 - Will the Bulls pivot if the team is below .500 at the deadline, or if things are going well, will they add at the deadline?

16:25 - Should Billy Donovan stagger the Big 3 due to last year’s poor offensive output?

22:28 - Best Bulls free agent in the last 30 years

Chicago Bulls Mailbag Part 1: Will front office pull plug on roster if they miss the playoffs? Aug 01, 2023

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In the first part of a two-part mailbag series, K.C. Johnson and Tony Gill answer your questions about the Bulls. Will the Bulls make another first-round exit? Will they even make the playoffs? Why haven’t the Bulls been aggressive to get over the luxury tax? The guys answer all that and more.

1:50 - What is the ceiling for this team with the same Big 3

5:22 - Is this the end all be all for this team if they miss the playoffs?

10:50 - Why don't the Bulls go into the luxury tax?

18:10 - What will the Bulls do at the trade deadline if the season is going well and what will they do if it's not going well?

25:00 - Who will be the last player to fill out the roster?

Ayo Dosunmu and Bulls agree on deal, Javon Freeman-Liberty signs with Toronto Raptors Jul 25, 2023

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The Chicago Bulls and Ayo Dosunmu have agreed to a three-year, $21 million dollar deal. But there are questions. Where will he play in an already packed guard rotation? Will they trade him? K.C. Johnson and Tony Gill break down the signing and how they think the Bulls will use him and if he will be a tradeable asset down the road. Later in the pod, the crew discusses Summer League fan favorite Javon Freeman-Liberty not signing with the Bulls but with the Toronto Raptors. They analyze why the Bulls didn’t sign Freeman-Liberty and if the Bulls erred by not finding a spot for him.

3:00 - Bulls sign Ayo Dosunmu. What will be his role?

10:43 - Dosumu will have to fight for minutes this year

14:00 - Will Javon Freeman-Liberty be the next Spencer Dinwiddie?

NBA Rumors: Could the Bulls sign Christian Wood? Jul 20, 2023

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Big man Christian Wood has become a hot topic for Bulls fandom this offseason, and it makes sense. The Bulls need bigs and shooting; Wood does both. We know fans are interested but are the Bulls? K.C. Johnson and Tony Gill discuss if the Bulls are interested in the free-agent center and, if they are, how he would fit with this team. Later, they discuss if Ayo Dosunmu will be with the Bulls long-term.

1:23 - Is there interest from the Bulls in Christian Wood?

14:20 - Will Ayo Dosunmu return to the Bulls?

19:42 - What will be the Bulls starting rotation this year?

2023 Summer League review and will Ayo Dosunmu return to the Bulls? Jul 19, 2023

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The Bulls Summer League season is over. What did you learn about Dalen Terry and rookie Julian Phillips? On today's edition of the Bulls Talk Podcast, K.C. Johnson, Jason Goff and Tony Gill review everything they learned about the Bulls Summer League, Dalen Terry and Julian Phillips. They also discuss what the Bulls will need from Terry and Phillips and if they will be rotational players this season. Later in the pod, the guys break down what is going on with Ayo Dosunmu's contract and if he will return to the Bulls this year.

3:25 - Did the Miami Heat make Summer League more important with finding undrafted talent?

8:55 - Dalen Terry Summer League breakdown

15:30 - Julian Phillips Summer League review

21:00 - Who impressed you the most at Summer League?

29:40 - Ayo Dosunmu contract status breakdown. Does he still fit with the Bulls?

Hall of Famer Isiah Thomas on his Chicago roots and love for the city Jul 14, 2023

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Hall of Fame point guard and legendary Detroit Piston Isiah Thomas is known in Chicago for his fierce competitiveness and bitter rivalry against Michael Jordan and the Bulls in the late 80s and early 90s. But he is also a son of the city and the way he played was unapologetically Chicago. Thomas joins Tony Gill on the Bulls Talk podcast to discuss his collaboration with Mitchell & Ness, the “OG Bad Boy Collection”. He discusses the meaning behind the “Bad Boy” moniker, his battles with the Lakers, the Celtics and the Bulls, whether he was misunderstood as a player, his connection to Chicago and his impact on future generations of point guards.

3:52 - Why is the "Bad Boy" monicker so important

7:50 - Issues with people not liking the "Bad Boy" style of basketball

13:46 - Thomas discusses his connection to Chicago

19:30 - Thomas on his battles with the Bulls and Chicago

25:00 - Did the small point guard revolution start with Thomas?

Reacting to Dalen Terry, Julian Phillips Summer League and NBA In-Season Tournament Jul 11, 2023

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The Chicago Bulls Summer League team now has two games under their belt. The two names of note are 2022 first-round pick Dalen Terry and rookie second-round pick Julian Phillips. K.C. Johnson, Jason Goff, and Tony Gill break down the Summer League games and discuss their takeaways from Dalen Terry and Julian Phillips' performances. Later, they give their honest feelings about the NBA's newest venture, the In-Season Tournament. They talked about what it is and what fans can expect from it. Finally, K.C. Johnson gives an update on the Bulls' free agency.3:00 - First impressions of Dalen Terry and Julian Phillips

9:25 - How should bulls Fans watch Summer League games

19:00 - Is the new NBA In-Season Tournament going to help the league?

32:33 - Bulls free agency update

How will Jevon Carter and Torrey Craig improve the Bulls? Jul 07, 2023

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The Bulls are making moves this off-season, and they may not be done yet. When analyzing the newest members of the Bulls, Jevon Carter and Torrey Craig, how do they improve the team? And by how much? K.C. Johnson, Jason Goff and Tony Gill discuss the free-agent signings and if Artūras Karnišovas and Marc Eversley are making the right moves. Later, they discuss the Bulls applying for the disabled player exception on Lonzo Ball’s contract and what it means for the franchise. They also break down the Bulls’ Summer League roster.

How Bulls’ Peter Patton has come full circle with return to Chicago Jun 29, 2023

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The Bulls have hired former Loyola Academy and DePaul star Peter Patton as their new director of player development and shooting coach. Patton joins Bulls' Insider K.C. Johnson for an exclusive one-on-one interview where they discuss his new role with the team and his journey returning to his hometown. Patton also details his approach to working with players.

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