CHGO Chicago Bulls Podcast

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NEW NBA All Star tournament format released…Kevin Durant: "I hate it" | CHGO Bulls Podcast Dec 18, 2024

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The CHGO Bulls crew discuss the newly released format for the 2025 NBA All Star game. In an apparent attempt to fix the exhibition game’s lack of competitiveness in recent years, the league has once again made a change. Instead of two All Star teams selected by conference or captains, there will be four teams competing: 3 teams of 8 All Stars and the fourth team being the winner of the Rising Stars game. Peck, Big Dave and Will Gottlieb debate whether this new mini-tournament format will have the same success as the Play In Tournament and NBA Cup. Plus, Goat and Bulls center Nikola Vucevic sit down to talk through X’s and O’s of some successful Bulls plays this season.

Josh Giddey injured, but Nikola Vucevic & Chicago Bulls hold off Raptors | CHGO Bulls Podcast Dec 17, 2024

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The CHGO Bulls crew break down the Chicago Bulls 122-121 win over the Toronto Raptors on Monday night. Nikola Vucevic led the Bulls with 24 points in another efficient night. Peck, Big Dave and Will Gottlieb discuss another strong performance from Lonzo Ball off the bench. Will Zo's minutes continue to increase as the Bulls look for trade partners? Plus, Josh Giddey was having a solid game before leaving in the third quarter with an ankle injury. Big Dave awards the Empire Today Goon of the Night!

Ayo Dosunmu leads balanced Chicago Bulls win over LaMelo-less Hornets | CHGO Bulls POSTGAME Podcast Dec 14, 2024

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The CHGO Bulls crew break down the Chicago Bulls __ win over the Charlotte Hornets on Friday night. It wasn't a pretty shooting night for either team, but the Bulls managed to get the better of a Hornets team playing without their engine LaMelo Ball. Peck, Big Dave and Will Perdue discuss what they saw from Patrick Williams in his return, including minutes with him as a small-ball center. Plus, has Lonzo Ball proven himself healthy and effective enough to be a strong trade candidate? Will Gottlieb joins from the United Center with his thoughts on the game and intel from the postgame locker room. Big Dave awards the Empire Today Goon of the Night!

Here’s a 4-step plan to get the Chicago Bulls back on track | CHGO Bulls Podcast Dec 13, 2024

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The CHGO Bulls crew discuss the ideal roadmap to get the Chicago Bulls back to NBA contention over the next three years. Will Gottlieb laid out his vision for the team’s best path forward in a column for CHGO Diehards. Goat, Peck and Big Dave analyze the details within each step, and the likelihood of each part of the plan working out. Can the Bulls be star free agent hunting again by 2026, with a strong young core of players already in place?

Making the All Star case for Chicago Bulls’ Zach LaVine | CHGO Bulls Podcast Dec 12, 2024

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The CHGO Bulls crew discuss the 2024-25 All Star candidacy of Zach LaVine. While his scoring isn’t on pace with his two previous All Star seasons, LaVine is putting up some of the most efficient numbers of his career. The competition among guards in the East isn’t exactly fierce, so does LaVine have a dark horse chance at getting one of the reserve spots? Peck, Big Dave and Will Gottlieb evaluate LaVine’s resume compared to other East All Star hopefuls. Plus, the guys chat about the latest wild NBA trade rumors connecting LeBron James and Jimmy Butler to the Golden State Warriors.

Jake Fischer offers details on the latest Chicago Bulls trade buzz | CHGO Bulls Podcast Dec 10, 2024

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The CHGO Bulls crew welcome NBA reporter from The Stein Line and Bleacher Report Jake Fischer to the show! Fischer wrote a detailed report on November 29th about the Bulls front office being willing sellers at this season’s trade deadline. Peck, Big Dave and Will Gottlieb get Fischer’s latest trade intel on several players: Zach LaVine, Nikola Vucevic, Lonzo Ball, Patrick Williams and more! Then, the guys break down what they hear from Fischer, and tie in the newest report from Shams Charania on Jimmy Butler, Brandon Ingram and the Warriors’ search for a star player.

What's next for Zach LaVine, Chicago Bulls after BLEAK update on trade market? | CHGO Bulls Podcast Dec 09, 2024

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The CHGO Bulls crew discuss the latest update on Zach LaVine’s trade market from ESPN’s NBA Insider Brian Windhorst. On the latest episode of Hoop Collective, Windy stated he’s “hearing nothing” on the market for LaVine. Peck, Big Dave and Will Gottlieb discuss what this means for Zach and the Bulls as we near the opening of the NBA’s in-season trade window on December 15th. Do Arturas Karnisovas and Marc Eversley need to adjust their plans for the remainder of this season is LaVine is in fact untradeable? Which other players could recoup the most value in trades, and which players can be moved while keeping a promising young core intact?

Chicago Bulls let Joel Embiid go off as they go cold in loss to 76ers | CHGO Bulls Podcast Dec 08, 2024

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The CHGO Bulls crew break down the Chicago Bulls 108-100 loss to the Philadelphia 76ers on Sunday afternoon. Joel Embiid recovered from an 0-6 first quarter on his way to 31 points, and Philly kept the Bulls at bay down the stretch. Peck, Big Dave and Will Perdue discuss another 30-point game from Zach LaVine, and another Bulls offensive effort with 50+ three point attempts. Also, what is wrong with Coby White? Will Gottlieb joins from the United Center with his thoughts on the game and intel from the postgame locker room.

Zach LaVine's 32 points not enough as Chicago Bulls fall to Pacers | CHGO Bulls Podcast Dec 07, 2024

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The CHGO Bulls crew break down the Chicago Bulls 132-123 loss to the Indiana Pacers on Friday night. The Bulls started hot, shooting 9-17 from downtown in the first quarter, but couldn't keep up with the Pacers. Peck, Big Dave and Will Perdue discuss the Pacers abusing the undersized Bulls in the paint while keeping pace behind the arc. Plus, what should we make of Zach LaVine's high-usage game? Will Gottlieb joins from the United Center with his thoughts on the game and intel from the postgame locker room.

Nikola Vucevic, Ayo Dosunmu dominate as Chicago Bulls beat Wemby-less Spurs | CHGO Bulls Podcast Dec 06, 2024

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The CHGO Bulls crew break down the Chicago Bulls 139-124 win over the San Antonio Spurs on Thursday night. Without Victor Wembanyama protecting the paint, Nikola Vucevic feasted with 39 points. Peck, Big Dave and Will Gottlieb discuss another great game from Ayo Dosunmu, who tallied his first NBA triple double. Zach LaVine nearly had a triple double also, continuing to play team basketball. Matas Buzelis also showed more flashes as his recent stretch of real minutes carried into another shorthanded night for the Bulls. Tim Legler joins to give his thoughts on the latest Bulls developments. And Big Dave awards the Empire Today Goon of the Night!

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