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LOCKED ON BULLS, 12/25/2018 - Merry Christmas! Locked On Bulls mailbag and voicemails Pt. I Dec 25, 2018

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Locked On Bulls is back with a fresh episode, the guys take the best voicemails and text messages from the week in a special Christmas episode. The guys take a call about how struggles of being a fan of a tanking team, why this team may look like they have improved on the surface but really it's just a different approach to bad basketball. The guys take a call about Kris Dunn after his game winner against the Spurs, is he clutch? Jordan goes through clutch time stats from this year and last to see where Kris Dunn and the rest of the Bulls stack up. The guys get into a conversation about Wendell Carter Jr., why he's been lost, and has Jabari Parker played his last game as a Chicago Bull? All of this and so much more on Locked On Bulls.

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LOCKED ON BULLS, 12/24/2018 - The Bulls have gone streaking, Lauri Markkanen, KD, and where is Wendell? Dec 24, 2018

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You have stumbled across the best Chicago Bulls show on the air. The voice of true Chicago Bulls fans lies here in this show. Hosts Jordan Maly and Matt Peck provide you with a daily dose of Chicago Bulls news and stories. We are Locked On Bulls. Join the conversation by leaving texts and voicemails at (331)-979-1369.

Locked On Bulls is back with a fresh episode, the guys kick off the show talking about the Bulls longest winning streak of the season, two games. Has Lauri Markkanen finally turned the corner with getting back into the swing of every day NBA? The guys highlight some of the successes Markkanen has had in the last two games.

The guys talk about Kris Dunn and his offensive production since returning. Does Kris Dunn have the clutch gene? Locked On Bulls talks about his ability to potentially be the closer the Bulls have been needing. They also discuss his volume of shots, how that will change when LaVine returns, and how they get all of these young players to mesh.

Locked On Bulls highlights some of the good and bad in the both the wins against the Magic and Cavaliers. A brief conversation about Collin Sexton vs. Kris Dunn, team effort attacking the basket, the defense coming around, the absence of Jabari Parker, and where the hell is Wendell's offensive game gone? All of this and so much more on Locked On Bulls.

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LOCKED ON BULLS, 12/20/2018 - Guest, 8-year NBA veteran Trevor Booker Dec 20, 2018

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Locked On Bulls is back with a fresh episode, the guys are joined for the first time ever by former first round pick in the NBA draft, 8-year NBA veteran Trevor Booker (Washington Wizards, Utah Jazz, Brooklyn Nets, Philadelphia 76er's, and Indiana Pacers). The guys start the conversation about the state of the Chicago Bulls and from an NBA players prospective, what's going wrong.

Booker talks to the guys about NBA routines, what a normal week looks like for players during the season, and if he's ever experienced unusual tactics like what Boylen has been implementing with the Bulls. Trevor Booker explains where he sees leadership coming from in an NBA locker room, whether or not he's ever seen a leadership committee before, and why it may or may not work.

The guys ask Booker what he thinks of Zach LaVine, can he LaVine be an All-Star caliber player for the Bulls? Booker also answers whether the national media's perspective on modern NBA players being "soft" or "coddled" is fair and what his perspective is. The guys talk about Booker's early career including the time he was on the Wizards and was on the floor when a near fight broke out between Jimmy Butler and his former teammate Nene.

Some of the other topics discussed on the show include his favorite coming out of the East, which former teammate has blown him away from pure talent, if he was disappointed Zion didn't go to his alma mater Clemson, and his path back on to the NBA floor this season. All of this and so much more on Locked On Bulls.

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LOCKED ON BULLS, 12/19/2018 - Bulls Mailbag (Parker, giving up on LaVine, WCJ fouls, who will care?, Kris Dunn, + more) Dec 19, 2018

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Locked On Bulls is back with a fresh episode, the guys spend the entire episode taking mailbag questions on their weekly Wednesday show. Some of the topics that the guys discuss include:

- Jabari Parker trade value?

- Should the Bulls punt on 2019 free agency and trade for a player like Otto Porter?

- Who in Reinsdorf family will care about the future of the Bulls?

- Texter is over LaVine, asks what kind of trade value he has?

- Is Kris Dunn clutch?

- Young Bulls fans needing some hope for the future, light at the end of the tunnel

- How much of Wendell Carter Jr.'s foul trouble is actually on him?

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LOCKED ON BULLS, 12/18/2018 - Bulls 21-point comeback win, OKC loss + fight, Jabari Parker trade value (???), Gar speaks Dec 18, 2018

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Locked On Bulls is back with a fresh episode, the guys have plenty to talk about after being off on Monday. They start first with the Bulls 21-point comeback win against Jim Boylen idol's San Antonio Spurs. How the Bulls dug themselves such a hole and were able to climb out of it. Does Kris Dunn have the clutch gene? Yes? No? Too early to tell? The guys break down Markkanen and Dunn's performance being able to get them back into the game.

Locked On Bulls has a conversation about the Bulls advanced metrics, how they stack up during the Boylen Era vs. the rest of the NBA. The guys talk about the usage of Wendell Carter Jr., his first half foul trouble leading the NBA, and some explanation on why it might be happening.

The weekend brought rumors about the Bulls taking calls on Jabari Parker from as many as 15 teams according to sources. Are the guys buying 15 teams being interested? Will the Bulls be willing to talk on bad money? Probably not, they also talk about the most likely team involved in talks and how a buyout with Parker is still the most realistic option. To wrap up the show, the guys talk about quotes from Gar Forman in the LA Times. All of this and so much more on Locked On Bulls.

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LOCKED ON BULLS, 12/14/2018 - Bulls lose to Magic, Jabari Parker out of rotation, conspiracy theory, Antonio Blakeney, national media trolling Dec 14, 2018

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Locked On Bulls is back with a fresh episode, the guys kick off the show talking about the Bulls loss to the Magic in Mexico last night. Late game mistakes, turnovers, and off night shooting sums up the Bulls. The guys discuss some of the growing concerns about the offense under Jim Boylen. The guys also discuss a supposed "transition" from Fred Hoiberg's offense that looks oddly similar.

The guys move to the more shocking news, just before tip ESPN's Malika Andrews broke the news that Jabari Parker would be out of the Bulls rotation going forward. The guys give their reaction, if this is the right move, and where do they go moving forward? What's more likely: trade, buyout, or finishes the season on the Bulls?

Locked On Bulls talks about Antonio Blakeney, who refutes a report from The Athletic that he cursed out former head coach Fred Hoiberg. The guys read his response in full and react. The guys talk about the actual 'leadership committee', who is on it, and why was Wendell Carter Jr. left off? Some of other topics include a conspiracy about Boylen not being on Woj's podcast and the national media continues to troll the Bulls but maybe on a false narrative. All of this and so much more on Locked On Bulls.

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LOCKED ON BULLS, 12/13/2018 - Guest, Marc (Silvy) Silverman from ESPN 1000 Chicago's Waddle & Silvy Dec 13, 2018

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Locked On Bulls is back with a fresh episode and the guys welcome on for the first ever Marc Silverman aka Silvy from ESPN 1000 Chicago's Waddle & Silvy show. The guys start with the state of the organization and how he's feeling as a Bulls fan. The guys get his perspective on who's side he was on with the chaos this weekend. Locked On Bulls gets his feelings and thoughts on Fred Hoiberg's firing last week, did he think it was justified?

Can the coaching style of Jim Boylen last? Was he justified in some of the moves that he made? The guys discuss what the rationale behind Boylen's madness was and how players are going to respond if it continues. Does Silvy believe in the 'leadership committee' the team has formed? The guys mention Zach LaVine and Jim Boylen's relationship and will it be able to grow and last? Silvy also discusses the core of Lauri Markkanen, Kris Dunn, Zach LaVine, and Wendell Carter Jr.

The guys ask Silvy about his broadcasting relationship with John Paxson, how he feels about the front office, and the comments made about this weekend's near player mutiny. The guys discuss the feelings of the fans too, where they can go from here and if there is any sort of light at the end of the tunnel. All of this and so much more on Locked On Bulls.

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LOCKED ON BULLS, 12/12/2018 - Bulls fans voicemails from this weekend's mess + LOLeadership Committee Dec 12, 2018

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Locked On Bulls is back with one of their more depressing episode in history, taking voicemails and text messages from Bulls fans who are reacting to this weekend's turmoil. Some fans are just about ready to give up, some are ready to move on to other teams, and some still don't understand why the owners of the Bulls don't see how frustrated this fan base really is. Jordan and Matt try and talk Bulls fans off the ledge and sympathize with the way this team has been operated for so long.

Some other questions that pop up include: why does Cameron Payne still play? If Boylen doesn't last, who would you like to see take over as coach? The guys throw around a few names that have been linked as well as who they would like to see. All of this and so much more on Locked On Bulls.

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LOCKED ON BULLS, 12/11/2018 - Hitting our Boylen point, Kings come to win/stay to mock, national media rips Bulls Dec 11, 2018

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Locked On Bulls is back with a fresh episode, the guys kick off the show talking about the blowout loss to the Sacramento Kings. The Kings came to pick up a win and stayed to mock the circus around the Bulls. The guys talk about how Boylen's rotations were all over, getting outscored 63-33 in the second half, Kris Dunn and Bobby Portis return, and ultimately some more Jim Boylen comments.

The guys continue discussing all of the story lines come from the recent days with Jim Boylen's Bulls. The guys face the reality that this team is at the point were the Sacramento Kings are mocking you on your home floor. The guys talk about the national landscape of this story and who is taking what side? Will Boylen change (probably not), how long will it take for the next blow up, who was a part of leading the stop to practice Sunday, and will LaVine/Boylen continue to butt heads? All of this and so much more on Locked On Bulls.

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LOCKED ON BULLS, 12/10/2018 - One hell of a weekend for the Bulls Dec 10, 2018

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Locked On Bulls is back with a fresh episode, the guys are not sure where to begin after all of the stories that have unfolded this weekend with the Chicago Bulls. What started as an feel good win on Friday against Oklahoma City almost ended in a complete collapse of this 2018-19 Bulls team. The guys discuss the franchise record loss, why Boylen's tactics have already grown old on players, and why this all unfolded the way it did.

The guys discuss whether or not the players would have actually followed through with a boycott, why Robin Lopez and Lauri Markkanen held defuse a potential disastrous situation, and all the reasons why the modern NBA cannot be coached like high school varsity basketball. Can Boylen right the ship? Is this the last time the Bulls will be in a situation like this? Who is held accountable for the actions this weekend, why was the front office in the close door meetings, and who was actually responsible for calling off the practice on Sunday?

Locked On Bulls discusses the text chain started by the players, Boylen embarrassing his starters to make a point, running guys into the ground, and the most obnoxious buzzwords of the weekend. All of this and so much more on Locked On Bulls.

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