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Ep. 164: Wrapping up the 2018-19 season Apr 10, 2019

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On this edition of the Bulls Talk Podcast Mark Schanowski is joined by Kendall Gill and Will Perdue as the guys put a bow on the 2018-19 season. It was a difficult season for the Bulls young core dealing with injuries and an in season coaching change. (:23) The guys debate who will emerge as the team leader next season and the best way to build team chemistry in the offseason. (2:10) With the point guard position in a state of flux, have the Bulls already moved on from Kris Dunn? (8:14) The guys discuss the possible return of Derrick Rose, but would he be open to coming off the bench? (12:00) Plus they look at the Bulls front court and who will back up Wendell Carter next year and the future of Robin Lopez. (18:45) It was a rough year under Jim Boylen in his first season behind the bench, but building trust in year 2 could be pivotal for the team's success next season. (22:15)

Ep. 163: NBA Player agent B.J. Armstrong on the new documentary, POOH: The Derrick Rose Story Apr 08, 2019

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On the latest edition of the Bulls Talk podcast, former Bulls’ 3-time champion guard and current player agent B.J. Armstrong joins Mark Schanowski to discuss the new documentary, POOH: The Derrick Rose Story which airs Thursday at 6 p.m. on watchstadium.com/live. Armstrong reveals the motivation behind the project and why Rose wanted to let his fans see what he’s really like with unprecedented access to his daily life. Armstrong also talks about Rose’s incredible bounce back season with the Minnesota Timberwolves and the possibility of a Chicago homecoming in free agency this summer. Plus, Armstrong shares stories about his playing days with the Bulls and his memories of NBC Sports Chicago analysts Will Perdue and Horace Grant.

00:00 BJ Armstrong explains the D-Rose documentary

01:30 Behind the scenes of the documentary

02:45 More than just about the game on the court

4:00 Derrick’s battle back from injury

4:45 Learning the game of patience

5:15 Derrick figures out how to play a ‘different way’ after injury

6:00 Derrick in the news off the court

6:30 Reacting to the trade to the Knicks

08:00 Rose rebounds with the Timberwolves

09:45 Seeing the other side of Derrick Rose

12:00 How to watch the documentary

13:00 Rose back to the Bulls?

15:00 Running with the Bulls of the ‘90s

Ep. 162: Roles for next year Apr 03, 2019

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On this edition of the Bulls Talk podcast Mark Schanowski, Kendall Gill and Will Perdue discuss the point guard situation for next year. What's next for Ryan Arcidiacono? (0:45), is there room on the roster for Shaq Harrison (2:30) and why next year is a make it or break it year for Denzel Valentine (3:00). The guys look at some potential 2nd round picks for the Bulls (4:30) and is Carsen Edwards size holding him back (5:20). The guys give their picks to win the NCAA title (11:00) and Kendall explains why he's not impressed with RJ Barrett (13:00). Plus a proposal to avoid tanking and make late games more interesting for lottery teams. (16:00). The guys also give their picks for MVP (19:30) and discuss whether the Warriors are preparing for another title run. (22:00)

Ep. 161: NBA Draft scouting with Ricky O’Donnell Mar 28, 2019

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On this edition of the Bulls Talk podcast, Mark Schanowski and Kevin Anderson are joined by SB Nation’s Ricky O’Donnell.

0:45 - Reaction to Lauri Markkanen being shut down for rest of the season

4:05 - On Otto Porter Jr. and his fit in the Bulls rebuild

6:40 - Ricky explains why Bulls are still several moves away from making playoffs’

8:25 - Ricky on being a realist with his Bulls fandom

9:30 - How much stock can be put into how well played in February

11:15 - On Bulls point guard situation—scouting Ja Morant

16:10 - On Darius Garland and his NBA projection

19:00 - On Carolina’s Coby White

19:45 - On Gonzaga’s Brandon Clarke

22:35 - On Gonzaga’s Rui Hachimura

23:25 - Ricky’s best memes and moments from the Bulls season

25:30 - On RJ Barrett and Cam Reddish

29:30 - Should Bulls trade up or down in the draft?

26:05 - Boom or bust out of Nassir Little, Keldon Johnson, Kevin Porter Jr, and Romeo Langford

Ep. 160: Bulls Talk Podcast: Why Ja Morant would be a perfect fit Mar 24, 2019

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On this edition of the Bulls Talk podcast, Mark Schanowski, Kendall Gill, and Kelly Crull react to the Bulls loss to the Jazz and the mounting injuries.

0:45 Kelly on making the transition to covering the Cubs

1:20 On Bulls limping to the finish line

2:35 On Paxson addressing the media before the Jazz game

4:15 Kendall on Chandler Hutchison

6:20 On Wendell Carter Jr and his leadership and expectations for next season

8:40 Kendall on next season, and his conversation with Robin Lopez

12:40 Kendall makes an analogy on Bulls needing a veteran to elephants

13:45 On Otto Porter Jr and his status for the last few weeks

14:50 On NCAA Tournament and NBA draft prospects; Ja Morant

20:20 Kendall on being recruited by Depaul when he was in high school

22:30 On what LaVine and Markkanen need to improve on during offseason

23:45 Other players biggest improvements

24:55 More on Kendall’s interview with Robin Lopez

25:40 On Sweet Sixteen

Ep. 159: : Remembering Jordan’s return in 1995; NCAA Tourney bracket advice Mar 19, 2019

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On this edition of this Bulls Talk Podcast, Mark Schanowski, Kendall Gill, and Will Perdue remember Michael Jordan’s comeback game in 1995, and get you ready for the NCAA Tournament

0:45 On difficulty playing the last month of the season after being eliminated from playoff contention

3:50 On Kris Dunn and his struggle playing consistently

5:45 Why Markkanen is slumping in March

7:50 On Jordan’s comeback in 1995 and his first game back, against the Pacers

14:35 On why Jordan eventually switched back to #23 after wearing #45

16:30 Perdue on getting traded for Dennis Rodman

17:45 Our NCAA Tourney preview including likely upsets and bracket advice

Ep. 158: The Return of the King Mar 13, 2019

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Mark Schanowski, Will Perdue, and Kendall Gill discuss LeBron James’ triumphant return to the United Center (1:30), LeBron’s incredible run of consecutive NBA Finals ending (5:00), Lauri Markkanen and the Bulls coming back down to earth (9:00), what’s left to play for with 13 games remaining this season (12:30), Patrick Beverley’s potential fit in free agency (17:30), and Will gives a scouting report on Murray State’s Ja Morant (20:00).

Ep. 156: Division rival Pistons take first of home and home series with Bulls Mar 08, 2019

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Mark Schanowski is joined by Kendall Gill and Kelly Crull to review the Bulls 112-104 loss to the Detroit Pistons, a game the Bulls once led by 21 points

0:30 - Reaction to loss against Pistons/lack of bench production

2:52 - Big runs and swings take toll on Bulls in loss to Detroit

3:40 - Learning experience for Jim Boylen and the Bulls

4:13 - Boylen's challenges of back-to-back with Pistons

5:05 - Update on Chandler Hutchison

6:10 - What Denzel Valentine brings to the Bulls?

7:35 - Point guard battle: Ryan Arcidiacono or Kris Dunn?

8:45 - LaVine with the "Yips" at the charity stripe

11:10 - Happy Birthday Zach LaVine

12:05 - Identifying the future Bulls starters during the rebuild

13:35 - The evolution of Blake Griffin

15:25 - Preparing for Sunday rematch with the Pistons

16:43 - Andre Drummond's domination on the boards

17:10 - Comparing the Pistons and Bulls situations with cap space and future assets

18:55 - Energy and atmosphere changing for fans at the United Center

19:45 - "The Bulls have a little buzz in the city"

20:25 - LeBron taking on the Bulls

21:00 - Lauri Markkanen's new hairstyle

Ep. 155: Yahoo senior NBA writer Vincent Goodwill joins the Bulls Talk Podcast Mar 03, 2019

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Mark Schanowski is joined by Kendall Gill, Kelly Crull and former Bulls insider Vincent Goodwill to talk the Bulls future, bringing Derrick Rose back to Chicago and the NBA Draft.

:45 - Vincent Goodwill on new gig at Yahoo

2:00 - Goodwill on New York vs. Chicago

2:40 - Goodwill on covering one team compared to across the league

3:40 - Goodwill on "The Bounce" transforming himself into broadcast

5:20 - Goodwill on the Bulls season/front office decisions

7:30 - Otto Porter's impact on the Bulls locker room

8:50 - Kendall Gill: "Bulls are poised to make a huge jump next year"

10:50 - Compared next year's Bulls to this year's Sacramento Kings

11:30 - Goodwill on Fred Hoiberg firing

13:25 - Goodwill on national perception of Bulls/Jim Boylen

15:20 - Gill on Bulls future playoff chances/adding Derrick Rose to rebuild

17:10 - Goodwill on possible Rose return to Chicago

20:00 - Goodwill on bringing Patrick Beverley home to Chicago

21:10 - Bulls sustaining success down the stretch/draft positioning

22:25 - Goodwill on tanking/draft odds

23:10 - Goodwill on Robin Lopez buyout

24:35 - Goodwill on where Jimmy Butler plays next season

Ep. 154: Finally... A Winning Streak! Feb 24, 2019

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Mark Schanowski, Kendall Gill, and Will Perdue react to the Bulls' first 3-game winning streak of the season after Zach LaVine & Lauri Markkanen led the way in a big win over Boston. The crew discusses the victory over the Celtics, what the future holds for Robin Lopez (4:30), the re-energized play of LaVine (7:30), what kind of a jump the team can make next season (11:15), and the effect Otto Porter has had on the court and in the locker room (15:30).

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