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Will the Bulls be able to be a top four seed in the East Aug 16, 2022

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NBC Sports Chicago's Bulls analyst Kendall Gill joins the podcast to discuss how the Bulls stack up with the rest of the teams in the East. They discuss the players added during the off-season, what will year two of Ayo Dosunmu look like, how will the Bulls operate the point guard position around the uncertainty with Lonzo Ball, and a lot more!

1-year anniversary of a new era of Bulls basketball Aug 12, 2022

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One year ago this week, the Bulls officially started a new era of basketball by signing DeMar DeRozan, Lonzo Ball, and Alex Caruso. After missing the playoffs the previous four seasons, the Bulls finally made the leap to postseason play and now hope to build on that success. K.C. Johnson and Rob Schaefer recap the offseason that changed the franchise’s fortunes and what it means going forward.

Why fans should temper expectations for Patrick Williams this year Aug 09, 2022

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NBC 5's Leila Rahimi joins Robert Schaefer and Tony Gill to discuss the off-season for the Bulls and the most important question of the Bulls off-season, how good does Patrick Williams need to be for the Bulls to take a serious step up? The crew also discusses the off-season and what the Bulls need to fix to be better this season.

Scottie Pippen on charity event, Scotty Pippen Jr., and Draymond Green Aug 05, 2022

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Bulls legend Scottie Pippen joins Rob Schaefer on the Bulls Talk pod to discuss his charity event, his son Scotty Pippen Jr. playing in NBA, and Scottie responds to Draymond Green's comments about the 2017 Warriors beating the 1996 Bulls. INDULGE!

Bill Russell, the greatest winner in sports history Aug 02, 2022

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At the age of 88 Bill Russell, one of the greatest players in NBA history died this past Sunday. Russell an icon, a legend, a Civil Rights leader, and much more leaves behind one of the greatest legacies we've seen in sports and one of the greatest examples of what we can be to inspire change in our world. Rob Schaefer and K.C. Johnson discuss his legacy and remember not only a great athlete but a great man as well.

Does this Bulls season depend on growth of Patrick Williams? Jul 29, 2022

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For the first time in a while, the Bulls have expectations. How will they handle it? Rob Schaefer, Will Perdue, and Jason Goff discuss the expectations for this year and if Patrick Williams’ growth is the most important factor in the Bulls taking another step. The crew also discusses the top teams in the East and where a fully-healthy Bulls matches up.

(3:30) - Will Perdue breaks down the offseason signings of Andre Drummond and Goran Dragić

(18:00) - The Bulls are depending on Patrick Williams’s growth

(31:23) - Which teams are the Bulls looking up at in the East?

(37:51) - What are the expectations for the Bulls this year?

Bulls fans mailbag: Vučević predictions, trade possibilities, and more Jul 26, 2022

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The podcast mailbag, not to be confused with K.C.’s mailbag, is back. Offseason edition! K.C. Johnson and Rob Schaefer take your questions and concerns about the Bulls and give you the most informed and funny takes you’ll find. They answer questions about the fit of Bulls center Nikola Vučević, Goran Dragić’s expected role, what executives Marc Eversley and Artūras Karnišovas think about the current roster and a lot more!

(5:00) -Who will be the third scoring option for the Bulls?

(12:00) - How should fans watch the ebbs and flows of a Nikola Vučević season?

(17:05) - Is the Bulls roster set or will they make other moves?

(25:10) - What is the vision for management after a quiet offseason?

The TOP 3 things that NEED to happen for fans to believe the Bulls are real Jul 22, 2022

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The Bulls have seemingly made all their off-season moves and now its time to discuss what needs to happen this year for fans to be excited about the future of this team. Rob Schaefer and Tony Gill discuss the top 3 things they are looking for in the upcoming season that will instill confidence in the fanbase that this organization is headed in the right direction.

(4:47) - Patrick Williams should win the Most Improved award

(12:20) - Lonzo Ball MUST remain healthy throughout this season and playoffs

(17:45) - Billy Donovan needs to make the Bulls more versatile on offense

(23:44) - Zach LaVine needs to improve on defense

(31:00) - Bulls need to make a trade for another significant piece

Dalen Terry, Marko Simonović Summer League recap and Drew League reaction Jul 19, 2022

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Summer League has officially ended meaning it’s time to recap. K.C. Johnson and Rob Schaefer discuss and break down the play of rookie first-round pick Dalen Terry, second-round big man Marko Simonović and other players on the roster. Later in the pod, the crew discusses the game of the summer, the Drew League matchup in Los Angeles featuring LeBron James and DeMar DeRozan.

(0:57) - Dalen Terry injury update and Summer League recap

(9:30) - Can Marko Simonović make the Bulls’ rotation?

(15:25) - Justin Lewis impressed a lot of people

(18:30) - Where will Malcolm Hill play?

(24:30) - Drew League with LeBron James and DeMar DeRozan

Is Lonzo Ball’s concerning injury update tied to Goran Dragic signing? Jul 15, 2022

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K.C. Johnson, Rob Schaefer, and Tony Gill discuss the injury update Artūras Karnišovas gave about Bulls guard Lonzo Ball and if Ball will be ready for training camp. The crew also discusses the signing of Goran Dragić and if the Lonzo injury is connected to the Bulls going after him. Later in the podcast, the guys discuss Dalen Terry and Marko Simonović’s play in Summer League and the rumors that All-Star guard Donovan Mitchell could be on his way to the New York Knicks.

(1:25) - Artūras Karnišovas gives an honest update on Lonzo Ball’s rehab(

14:20) - Was the Goran Dragić signing insurance for Lonzo Ball?

(23:46) - Summer League breakdown for Dalen Terry and Marko Simonović

(33:48) - Could Donovan Mitchell be a New York Knick?

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