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A Deep Dive on Coby White Apr 26, 2021

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On a new episode of BullsHQ, host Mark Karantzoulis (@mkhoops) is joined by Will White (@WRW_11) to discuss the development and future of his brother, Bulls guard Coby White.
On the show, Mark and Will go over who Coby is as a person; the typical criticisms of Coby and if there is any merit to these arguments; the strides Coby has made in his game in year two; what position he ultimately will be in the NBA; if Coby can fit long-term next to Zach LaVine and Nikola Vucevic, the areas of Coby's game that must continue to develop, and much more.

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LaVine's 50-point Outburst Not Enough vs. Hawks Apr 11, 2021

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Zach LaVine may have had a career-high in points, but it wasn't enough for the Bulls to beat the Atlanta Hawks.
On a new episode of BullsHQ, host Mark Karantzoulis (@mkhoops) is joined by Matt Peck (@Bulls_Peck) to discuss the Bulls' disappointing loss to the Hawks.
On the show, Mark and Matt discuss:
-- LaVine's unbelievable 50-point outing
-- The very real roster flaws that exist and were exposed against the Hawks
-- The Bulls' inability to defend, specifically in pick-and-roll sets
-- Billy Donovan's odd lineup and rotational decisions
-- The schedule ahead and where the Bulls should end the season, and much more

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The Big Red Bus Pulls Up at HQ Apr 05, 2021

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On a new episode of BullsHQ, host Mark Karantzoulis (@mkhoops) is joined by the co-hosts of the Big Red Bus podcast, Doug Thonus (@Doug_Thonus) and Fred Pfeiffer (@cbefred).
In the first half of the show, given Doug and Fred are at opposite ends of the spectrum on the trade of Nikola Vucevic, Mark quizzes the Big Red Bus boys on their views on the trade, why Doug isn't currently optimistic of the trade that was made, if there's scope for Fred's plan of another joining Vucevic and Zach LaVine in Chicago,
Later on, a lot of arguing and yelling about what the Bulls should do with Lauri Markkanen, why Troy Brown Jr. should be getting all of Denzel Valentine's minutes, and much more.

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The Bulls are (maybe) Back? Apr 02, 2021

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The Bulls were officially Back at the trade deadline after trading for Nikola Vucevic. Then three straight losses happened.
On a new episode of BullsHQ, host Mark Karantzoulis (@mkhoops) is joined by a special guest, the resident Bulls fan and co-host of the No Dunks podcast, Trey Kerby (@treykerby).
On the show, Mark and Trey discuss:

The early returns of the Nikola Vucevic trade now that we've seen the product on the floor

Why the results on the court haven't been inspiring, but also not concerning

The potential connection between Vucevic and Zach LaVine

Despite the recent losses, do the Bulls still have a chance to make the playoffs?

Where to now with Lauri Markkanen and if his future long-term remains in Chicago

Patrick Williams' growth in his rookie season and why he is the key to unlocking the Vucevic-LaVine pairing

Will Coby White follow the same trend of former GarPax draft picks out the door

The opening race of the F1 season, and if Red Bull can finally dethrone Mercedes, and so much more

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The Bulls Owned the Trade Deadline Mar 25, 2021

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What an unbelievable trade deadline, Bulls fans!
On the latest episode of BullsHQ, host Mark Karantzoulis (@mkhoops) goes over all the moves the Bulls made on an extremely busy trade deadline.
Mark offers up his thoughts on the acquisition of All-Star center Nikola Vucevic, how he fits on the roster, what a move for a legitimate All-Star means for the trajectory of the team going forward, how the Bulls are building a Denver Nuggets equivalent in the Eastern Conference, the absolute steal the Bulls got in trading for Daniel Theis and Troy Brown Jr., what these deadline deals mean for our faith in this front office, and so much more!

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It's Time For a Trade Mar 23, 2021

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On a new episode of BullsHQ, host Mark Karantzoulis (@mkhoops) is joined by the hosts of the Bulls101 podcast, Kris Amundsen (@klahoops) and Larry Golden (@_Larrohoops).
With the trade deadline only days away, Mark, Kris and Larro discuss how the up and down Bulls season to date should dictate what Arturas Karnisovas does the deadline; whether we've seen enough of Lauri Markkanen, Coby White, and Wendell Carter to move them now, even if they're "young"; how the fan base should react if no moves occur at the deadline; if we should expect a Lonzo Ball deal to actually happen; these odd rotations Billy Donovan is leaning into; and much more.

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Worst Loss of the Season? Mar 18, 2021

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Just when you thought the Bulls had their worst loss of the season against the Sixers, the Bulls find a way to drop a game to the Spurs, one where they led by 23 points.
On BullsHQ, host Mark Karantzoulis (@mkhoops) is joined by Bulls Gold co-hosts Edward Schuler Jr. (@EdwardSchulerJr) and Salim Suterwalla (@JordanDynasty) to discuss the Bulls' embarrassing loss to the Spurs; the significant flaws of the young Bulls on the roster; how a loss like this may dictate what the team does at the trade deadline; and so much more.

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I Still Love You, Wendell Mar 15, 2021

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On a new episode of BullsHQ, host Mark Karantzoulis (@mkhoops) shares his thoughts on what has been a crazy few days of Bulls basketball.
After two uninspiring losses against the Sixers and Heat, the Bulls made some notable changes to their starting lineup, benching Wendell Carter Jr. and Coby White.
Mark shares his thoughts on this lineup shift, why this decision from Donovan makes sense, the benefits of this change as witnessed in the win against the Toronto Raptors, and why this lineup and rotational changes finally signals that the Bulls are serious about winning games this season.

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Bulls Beat Pelicans, BullsHQ Mailbag Mar 04, 2021

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On a new episode of BullsHQ, host Mark Karantzoulis (@mkhoops) reflects on the Bulls closing the first half of their season with a win over the Pelicans, as well as offering thoughts on how the fan base should be feeling after an impressive 34 game stretch.
Later on the show, Mark opens up his mailbag and answers listener questions.
Topics discussed include: Free agent signings the Bulls should consider in 2021; why pairing Zach LaVine with another star must have via trade, not free agency or the draft; how Billy Donovan should alter his coaching and rotation if the Bulls are serious about winning games; how to build a defensive lineup around Wendell Carter if he can't stop big, huge centers; and if Patrick Williams is the answer to the Bulls' lack of perimeter playmaking.

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Mid-Season Review: Patrick Williams Feb 26, 2021

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On a new episode of BullsHQ, host Mark Karantzoulis (@mkhoops) is joined by college and global basketball draft expert PD Web to review the first 30 games of Patrick Williams' rookie season.
On the show, Mark and PD go over the impact Williams has had on the defensive floor, why the intricacies of his game may not lend itself to not being fully appreciated, how his performance on both sides of the ball has evolved from initial pre-draft evaluations, his positional scope moving forward and if he can develop as an option at center, where PD ultimately views the arc of Williams' career is headed, and, of course, whether there's any validity to the Kawhi comparisons.
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