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LOCKED ON BULLS, 4/8/2019 - Final week of the Bulls season, NBA Player's Poll, Bulls-Sixers recap Apr 08, 2019

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Locked On Bulls is back from the weekend and discuss the final week of the regular season, a quick highlight of Bulls-Sixers, and some surprising names on The Athletic's NBA Player's Poll.

Jordan and Matt kick off the show talking about the final week of the regular season, what they hope will come out of the end of year two of the rebuild, and looking ahead to even a more optimistic outlook for year three. The guys stress the importance of this summer to the Bulls success next season, how staying healthy is of utmost importance, and what does Zach LaVine think about the Bulls future and his goals individually for 2019-2020?

The guys quickly highlight Bulls and Sixers from the weekend. JaKarr Sampson had a career night, Joel Embiid played in his first game at the United Center, and the continued debate on what to do with Shaq Harrison.

Locked On Bulls spends the rest of the episode discussing an interesting article by The Athletic's Sam Amick polling over hundred different NBA players on several different questions from this season. The guys talk about Jim Boylen, Zach LaVine, Shaq Harrison, Kris Dunn, and a few other names to make the article and what categories they fell under. All of this and so much more on Locked On Bulls.

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LOCKED ON BULLS, 4/5/2019 - Bulls-Wizards recap, Otto Porter Jr., NBA execs talk teams on the rise Apr 05, 2019

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Locked On Bulls is back with a fresh Friday episode, the guys recap the Bulls and Wizards game from Wednesday, talk about the funniest moment of the season in this game, Otto Porter Jr. being underrated, and NBA execs favorites for the future.

The guys kick off the episode trying to explain what Cristiano Felicio was doing at the end of the game against the Wizards. The guys discuss Jim Boylen being unaware of only four players on the floor and why it's now a favorite for funniest moments of the season. The guys discuss some good from this game including another impressive performance from Walt Lemon Jr.; How did Bobby Portis and Jabari Parker look and a final thought about what they'll be looking for this summer.

The guys talk a little bit about Otto Porter Jr., whether or not they feel differently about his impact next season and beyond than they did in early February? Jordan and Matt dive into some of Porter's statistics across his last three seasons and why he might just be one of the more underrated players in the NBA. The guys also talk about Robin Lopez's mention in Zach Lowe's final column for ESPN this regular season and what are NBA executives saying about teams most likely on the rise over the next few seasons? Where do the Bulls stack up and what have they said about the core pieces. All of this and so much more on Locked On Bulls.

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LOCKED ON BULLS, 4/3/2019 - Locked On Bulls Mailbag + Voicemails Apr 04, 2019

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Locked On Bulls is back with a fresh episode, the guys talk about Fred Hoiberg's introduction to Nebraska, Ryan Arcidiacono, and dedicate the rest of the episode to mailbag questions and voicemails.

The guys open the show talking about Fred Hoiberg's introductory press conference at Nebraska and how he reflected on his time as Bulls head coach. The guy discuss an interesting topic on Ryan Arcidiacono and his impending restricted free agency this summer. The guys spend the rest of the episode taking mailbag questions from their text and voicemail line. Topics include why the Bulls didn't shut it down earlier, one trade you want the Bulls to make this summer and one to avoid, interest in trading with Cleveland, Dennis Smith Jr., Laker, and so much more on Locked On Bulls.

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LOCKED ON BULLS, 4/2/2019 - Quick Bulls-Knicks recap, Wendell Carter Jr., NBA Playoffs Apr 02, 2019

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Locked On Bulls is back to quickly recap last night's Bulls loss to the Knicks in New York, the guys circle around coaching, they discuss some improvements for Carter in year two, and a look at the NBA Playoff picture.

The guys talk about last night's loss to the worst team in the NBA, the New York Knicks. The guys discuss if this loss means anything in terms of the way Jim Boylen will be evaluated at the end of the season. The guys highlight quickly JaKarr Sampson's first game in a Bulls uniform, Robin Lopez having a near career night on his birthday, and some discussion about the Knicks young center Mitchell Robinson.

The guys move on to looking around the NBA as the season winds down and the playoffs rapidly approach. The guys take a look at the Eastern Conference first, which match ups seem like they could be the most intriguing in the first round? Who will make it out of the Nets, Pistons, Heat, and Magic for the last three spots? Is Kemba Walker's time in Charlotte all but over and where are some likely free agent destinations for him? The guys circle around to the Western Conference where they talk about each matchup being equally as competitive in the first round.

The guys have a discussion on some of the teams who just missed out on the playoffs including the Sacramento Kings and how that relates to the Bulls plans next season. The guys talk about rookie Marvin Bagley III and how the Kings have managed his season this year. Why is it important to the Bulls? The guys will tell you. They also get into a conversation about Wendell Carter Jr.'s potential in year two and some of the possibilities we might see from him with the additions of a healthy Zach LaVine, Lauri Markkanen, Otto Porter Jr., and summer moves this off-season. All of this and so much more on Locked ON Bulls.

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LOCKED ON BULLS, 4/1/2019 - Lemon/Sampson signings, Would You Rather?, coaching search, surprise team for AD? Apr 01, 2019

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Locked On Bulls is back from the weekend, the guys briefly discuss Bulls-Raptors, Walt Lemon and JaKarr Sampson signings, a game of Would You Rather? Bulls roster edition, coaching search, and a surprise team in on AD this summer?

The guys kick off the episode talking about the Bulls recent signings of Walt Lemon Jr. and JaKarr Sampson to help close out the season. The guys discuss Lemon's first game against the Raptors on Saturday and what Sampson can bring in the final few games. The guys wonder if the signings come out of basic necessity, are good faith measures for good seasons in the G-League, or something else?

Locked On Bulls plays a short game of "Would You Rather" Bulls roster edition. If you had the choice to only keep one of the following three players, who would it be and why: Ryan Arcidiacono, Shaq Harrison, or Wayne Selden Jr.? The guys talk about the impact all three guys have had this season, what the Bulls will look like fully healthy next season and how that will impact their decision on keeping fringe players around.

The guys dive into the March Madness games from the weekend with a specific conversation on Duke prospect R.J. Barrett after their loss on Sunday. Have their opinions changed at all on Barrett as a possible option? The guys lay out some strengths and weaknesses they saw from the tournament in his game.

To wrap up the show, Locked On Bulls talks briefly about former Bulls head coach Fred Hoiberg taking the job at Nebraska officially. How does that impact a potential Bulls coaching search this summer? The guys also get into an interesting conversation about Anthony Davis after hearing a rumor about a possible surprise team in play this summer on The Lowe Post podcast. All of this and so much more on Locked On Bulls.

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LOCKED ON BULLS, 3/29/2019 - Surviving the Final Six Games, Friday Voicemails Mar 29, 2019

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Locked On Bulls is back with a fresh Friday episode, the guys open the show talking about how the Bulls survive the final six games, a few notes about the bench, and then they get two a handful of voicemails to wrap up the week.

How do the Bulls survive the final six games of the season and more importantly how do Bulls fans survive the final stretch of the season without Lauri Markkanen, Otto Porter Jr., Kris Dunn, Wendell Carter Jr., and likely Zach LaVine? The guys talk about some of the players who will be playing for contracts and spots this summer including Shaq Harrison, Ryan Arcidiacono, Robin Lopez, and Wayne Selden Jr. The guys also mention the recent addition of Walter Lemon Jr. from the Windy City Bulls.

To wrap up the week, Locked On Bulls takes a few more questions from their text and voicemail line - you can always leave your thoughts for the guys at (331)-979-1369. Some of the questions the guys answer include the possibility of going after Nets point guard De'Angelo Russell this summer. One Bulls fan tries to make the case for why the Bulls could make it possible, do Jordan or Matt think Russell will leave Brooklyn this summer?

The guys get a question about the NBA Draft and whether or not the Bulls would take Ja Morant or Jarrett Culver if both players were available on draft night. The guys discuss both players value, how they compare to past draft classes, and what the Bulls would ultimately do given this scenario. The final voicemail left is about a potential trade involving the New Orleans Pelicans and Jrue Holiday. The guys discuss all factors of Holiday including fit, contract, age, style of play, and where it would ultimately get the Bulls in terms of path back to competitiveness. All of this and so much more on Locked On Bulls.

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LOCKED ON BULLS, 3/28/2019 - Trail Blazers recap, Bulls shut down Lauri Markkanen Mar 29, 2019

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Locked On Bulls is back and Matt Peck goes solo to recap last night's Trail Blazers loss. The Bulls roster a minimum eight players, decide to shut down Lauri Markkanen for the season, and a look at his first two years in the league.

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LOCKED ON BULLS, 3/27/2019 - Bulls lose to the Raptors, LOB Mailbag + Voicemails Mar 27, 2019

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Locked On Bulls is back with a fresh episode, the guys recap last night's loss to the Toronto Raptors without Zach LaVine, Otto Porter Jr., and Kris Dunn. The guys spend the second half of the show taking mailbag questions, texts, tweets, and voicemails in their weekly episode of Locked On Bulls mailbag.

Some of the topics include whether the Bulls will look to draft a big man in the second round, some prospects available, would they take the risk on Bol Bol if he slides to the end of the first-early second round, and a scenario of trading up with the Atlanta Hawks for the No. 2 pick.

The guys talk about last night's game with the idea that LaVine, Porter, and Dunn were out and the Bulls only dressed nine players. Lauri Markkanen only played 16 minutes in the game and left with 'illness' in the third quarter. Should the Bulls think about shutting him down for the rest of the season?

The guys talk about the time he did spend on the floor last night and how he was more aggressive but just missing shots. The guys also mention how the Raptors seem to be walking through this game as told by the final score, they mention the final 90 seconds, and give props to Shaq Harrison and Wayne Selden Jr.

Should the Bulls be looking to draft a backup big man with their recently acquired second round pick in the upcoming draft? Would you take the risk on NBA prospect Bol Bol if he started to slide to the end of the first round? What would it take to trade up from pick No. 4 to No. 2? All of these voicemails are answered and so much more on today's episode of Locked On Bulls.

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LOCKED ON BULLS, 3/26/2019 - Bulls in Toronto, Zach LaVine M.I.P. consideration? Mar 26, 2019

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Locked On Bulls podcast is back to preview Tuesday night's matchup against the Toronto Raptors. The Bulls will be short-handed again tonight missing Zach LaVine and Otto Porter Jr., the guys discuss how Lauri Markkanen will need to be in command from the start. Can the Bulls avoid a first half disaster against a Raptors team who has lost the last two games at home?

Will the Raptors decide to play Kawhi Leonard tonight or continue to monitor his games leading up to the playoffs? The guys discuss who will matchup with Leonard on defense should he play. The Bulls will need to elevate their energy and effort level from Saturday to stay in a game that the Raptors will be determined to end by half time after losing on a buzzer beater by Jeremy Lamb and the Charlotte Hornets on Sunday.

What should Bulls fans expect from Markkanen in the last eight games of the season? The guys talk about how it would be a great opportunity to see what the young big man can do without LaVine or Porter and whether or not he can take over long stretches of games. Does Jim Boylen have a strategy to allow Markkanen to do that?

The guys spend the last half of the show talking about where Zach LaVine is in the Most Improved Player conversation? Is he in the conversation currently? Would he get Top-10 votes? Top-5? Top-3? Who are some of the other candidates that are up for the award and what case can the guys make for LaVine this season? All of this and so much more on Locked On Bulls.

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LOCKED ON BULLS, 3/25/2019 - Bulls-Jazz recap, March Madness review, Lauri/LaVine doing something special Mar 25, 2019

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Locked On Bulls is back from the weekend to recap and discuss the entire first weekend of the NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament, talk about some of the top prospects in the nation, who Bulls fans are most excited about (Ja Morant, Zion Williamson, Jarrett Culver). The guys recap the ugly loss to the Utah Jazz at home without Otto Porter Jr. or Zach LaVine and they also give an update on injuries to Chandler Hutchison, Wendell Carter Jr., and Denzel Valentine. Jordan also drops some crazy statistics on Zach LaVine and Lauri Markkanen that put them in elite categories in NBA History this season. All of this and so much more on Locked On Bulls.

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