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LOCKED ON BULLS, 11/27/2018 - Bulls lose to Spurs in final seconds, Zach LaVine final shot, 4th quarter problems Nov 27, 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 final seconds that lead to 108-107 loss to the San Antonio Spurs. The guys break down the final decision for Zach LaVine to call everyone off and run isolation, shooting a step back three. Jordan breaks down why this shot makes no sense or LaVine in this situation, including his three-point shooting numbers in November and an applicable example from earlier this season. Should the Bulls Fred Hoiberg have called a timeout in that situation? The guys discuss whether or not it was the right call to keep the game going.

The guys go through the final six minutes of the fourth quarter, why did Fred Hoiberg choose to pull Wendell Carter Jr. off the floor with less than three minutes left? The guys break down the minute he was off and why it could have contributed to the Bulls loss. Some of the other topics discussed include Ryan Arcidiacono's career high in points, his contributions late, and the on-going battle between Blakeney and Payne benching. Does Shaq Harrison have a role on this team and is Jabari Parker finally coming around? All of this and so much more on Locked On Bulls.

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LOCKED ON BULLS, 11/26/2018 - Bulls lose to Heat/Timberwolves, Wendell Carter Jr.'s struggles, Spurs preview Nov 26, 2018

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Locked On Bulls is back from the weekend, the guys kick off the show talking about the Bulls loss to the Miami Heat on Friday night. How a terrible first half, including another incomprehensible second quarter, lead to a Bulls second half bounce back. What kind of adjustments did the guys see on the floor that turned a 26-point deficit into a single digit loss? The guys talk about the lack of production from the bench and running Felicio out there until he's no longer playable to make a point to the front office?

The guys spend the second segment discussing some of Wendell Carter Jr.'s struggles over the last few games. Is his foul trouble a case of being a rookie and not getting veteran calls or is there more to it than that? The guys give some evidence to some bad calls on Carter and how it might be affecting his approach to each game. The guys also talk about Carter's value on the floor and what the Bulls look like when he gets into foul trouble.

The final segment the guys discuss the Timberwolves loss on Saturday and how you could lose a game when two starters combine for 1-30 from the field. The guys talk about one of the most common themes of the Bulls season so far: out-rebounded. How the Bulls lack of offense in the 4th quarter ended with a 15-point loss. The guys also take a look at tonight's matchup against the San Antonio Spurs. Other topics include: Chandler Hutchison injury update, Spurs injuries, and betting lines for tonight. All of this and so much more on Locked On Bulls.

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LOCKED ON BULLS, 11/23/2018 - Guest, NBA writer for Bleacher Report & Dime Mag Sean Highkin Nov 23, 2018

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Locked On Bulls is back with a fresh Friday episode, the guys are joined by former Locked On Bulls host and current NBA writer for Bleacher Report Sean Highkin. The guys talk to Sean about the Bulls positives this season including Wendell Carter Jr.'s impressive start and Zach LaVine's break out year. How do the Bulls handle their leadership problem, should they start listening to Wendell Carter Jr.? The guys get Highkin's thoughts on Jabari Parker and Fred Hoiberg's current situation.

The guys go around the league, starting with the Sixers and Markelle Fultz's situation. Will someone trade for him? The guys also get his perspective on Jimmy Butler, does it make the Sixers the team to beat in the East? They also discuss if this is going to become a trend of guys being frustrated with their situation and sitting out. Some other topics discussed include Golden State Warriors problems, the next NBA star on the move, and so much more on Locked On Bulls.

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LOCKED ON BULLS, 11/22/2018 - Thanksgiving Special, Full Mailbag + Voicemails Nov 22, 2018

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Locked On Bulls is back with a special Thanksgiving episode taking all of your text messages and voicemails. You can interact with the show at (331)-979-1369. The guys go through a variety of different topics from the concern of injuries with the Bulls, when do we start to question other parts of the organization, are you in on John Wall, who are your favorite prospects from the draft, and what to do about Jabari Parker. All of this and so much more on Locked On Bulls.

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LOCKED ON BULLS, 11/21/2018 - Guest, Chicago Tribune Bulls beat writer K.C. Johnson Nov 21, 2018

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Locked On Bulls is back with a fresh episode, the guys kick the show off talking about the Bulls matchup tonight against the Phoenix Suns. Can the Bulls snap their four-game losing streak with a win tonight? The guys discuss some of the interesting individual match-ups for tonight's game including Zach LaVine vs. Devin Booker and Wendell Carter Jr. vs. DeAndre Ayton. Will the Bulls be able to contain TJ Warren?

The guys are joined by reoccurring guest, the Chicago Tribune's long time Chicago Bulls beat writer K.C. Johnson. The guys ask what the impact of Denzel Valentine's injury will have on the other rotation players, what the Bulls could be missing in his absence, and how he's been responding to the injury news. What's been the most impressive thing about Wendell Carter Jr.'s season so far? How are other players responding to Wendell Carter Jr. speaking up? K.C. shares a story about Jay Williams and Jalen Rose from the early 2000's Bulls in relation to leadership pecking order.

The guys ask about Jabari Parker, how does the front office view their move to sign him this off season? The guys have a conversation about the point guard situation and why it's become even more evident why they miss Kris Dunn. Some other topics include what other players around the league are saying about Zach LaVine, Fred Hoiberg's job security, and so much more.

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LOCKED ON BULLS, 11/20/2018 - Guest, Chicago Bulls Senior Writer for The Athletic Darnell Mayberry Nov 20, 2018

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Locked On Bulls is back and the guys are joined by senior Bulls beat writer for The Athletic Chicago, Darnell Mayberry. The guys start the discussion with the most current news, Denzel Valentine will undergo ankle surgery and likely to miss the entire season. The guys find out from Darnell what Denzel and Fred Hoiberg had to say this morning at practice. The guys discuss the potential opportunity for young guys to fill that role.

The guys also get into a larger discussion about leadership, what the roles are for this team, and if anyone is going to step up as the voice in the absence of Kris Dunn or Bobby Portis. Darnell gives a few different angles on who might be the person to do that, why it's important to find that guy, and whether or not this falls on Fred Hoiberg. The guys also discuss Fred Hoiberg, has he lost the locker room and Fred can't be to blame for everything, right?

Some other topics on today's show include Wendell Carter Jr.'s impressive start, his basketball IQ being his most surprising trait right away, 2019 NBA prospects including the Duke trio, whether or not the Wizards will blow things up, should the Bulls be involved in any trade talks with Washington? All of this and so much more on Locked On Bulls.

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LOCKED ON BULLS, 11/19/2018 - Guest, NBA & CBB Writer for SB Nation Ricky O'Donnell Nov 19, 2018

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Locked On Bulls is back from the weekend and the guys are joined by SB Nation NBA and college basketball writer Ricky O'Donnell. The guys talk about the state of the Bulls from the positives of Wendell Carter Jr. and Zach LaVine. Is Zach LaVine the real deal? Who has impressed you the most so far with such a depleted team? The guys also get into the bad, what the Bulls are going to do with Jabari Parker, and is there any hope at all for him to turn around a mundane start?

The guys get into whether or not Justin Holiday or Robin Lopez will draw any interest at the trade deadline. Will the Bulls consider moving Bobby Portis? The guys also get into some of the topic prospects in the country, why Zion Williamson is every bit as good as we thought and more, and where the Bulls realistic will end up when the season is over. Are there any prospects that could move up or down the draft board by the time March Madness rolls around? The guys see if Ricky thinks Fred Hoiberg will be around to see another season with this Bulls team. All of this and so much more on Locked On Bulls.

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LOCKED ON BULLS, 11/16/2018 - Milwaukee Bucks preview, Bulls pushing back Lauri Markkanen's return?, Toronto Raptors preview Nov 16, 2018

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Locked On Bulls is back with a fresh Friday episode, the guys kick off the show talking about a difficult matchup against the Milwaukee Bucks tonight. How can the Bulls matchup with the Bucks fierce three-point shooting, their length, and rim protection tonight? The guys dive into how Giannis Antetokounmpo is already the favorite for MVP, could Khris Middleton end up in a Bulls uniform next season, Brook vs. Robin Lopez, and more. The guys detail the Bulls and Bucks team stats, how they stack up against each other, and will Jabari Parker's return to Milwaukee tonight be good or bad?

The guys have a conversation about Lauri Markkanen and how the Bulls have pushed his return back slightly. Are the Bulls doing this with mindfulness of the draft in mind already? Are the Bulls just taking every precaution they can to remain fully healthy once Dunn, Portis, and Markkanen return? The guys discuss how this affects the Bulls evaluation of the core all together, has this put their timeline of competitiveness back, and when we might actually see Markkanen again.

Finally, the guys wrap up with a preview of the Bulls matchup Saturday night at home against the Toronto Raptors. Matt argues that the Raptors have been the best team so far this season with the addition of Kawhi Leonard. Jordan tries to give a positive spin for the second game of a back-to-back, how the Bulls can capitalize on tired Raptors squad. The guys also discuss the depth of the Raptors bench and how that might be a problem for the Bulls. All of this and so much more on Locked On Bulls.

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LOCKED ON BULLS, 11/15/2018 - Bulls blown out in Boston, LaVine's verbal S.O.S., Wendell Carter Jr. comments Nov 15, 2018

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Locked On Bulls is back with a fresh episode, the guys kick off the show discussing the betting lines of the Chicago Bulls and Boston Celtics last night. Jordan has some regrets after the first quarter and Matt tells him I told you so. The guys break down the great first quarter for Jabari Parker and the Bulls but how it quickly sours after that. The guys discuss why the offense has all of sudden come to a complete halt and how Fred Hoiberg tries to fix it.

Locked On Bulls talks about the continuing struggle to stay in games when LaVine isn't dropping 25+ points. The guys also talk a little bit about the point guard position and Shaq Harrison. Finally, the guys play Wendell Carter Jr.'s comments post game, how the Bulls are lacking a voice in games. Carter also discusses how the team seems to not sticking together in tough times. Do the guys like the vocalness of the rookie? Who is going to step up? All of this and so much more on Locked On Bulls.

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LOCKED ON BULLS, 11/14/2018 - One year here, Boston Celtics preview, on/off court impact at PG/SF/PF, Bulls mailbag Nov 14, 2018

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Locked On Bulls is back with a fresh episode, the guys kick off the show reflecting on being with Locked On Podcast Network for a year hosting Locked On Bulls. The guys highlight some of the best moments since their start and what they were thinking about this rebuild in year one. Note: Additional episode of the best of Locked On Bulls will be available in a separate episode. The guys also announce giveaway details on Twitter to win a Wendell Carter Jr. jersey!

Second segment of the show the guys give you a full preview of the Boston Celtics including thoughts from Locked On Celtics. Celtics are coming off 1-4 road trip and the offense has been bad, how can the Bulls capitalize on a cold start? What's up with Gordon Hayward? The guys get Locked On Celtics take on what's going on, potentially coming off the bench, and Jaylen Brown's slow start. The guys also get into some on-off court numbers for the Bulls as a team at two different positions. Since Ryan Arcidiacono has replaced Cameron Payne, how have the Bulls played? The guys also take a look at Jabari Parker and Chandler Hutchison.

The final segment of the show, the guys take mailbag questions from their text/voicemail line. Some of the topics include if the Bulls end up in lottery this year, where are we look at being positioned? How many teams will be worse than the Bulls? Jordan isn't convinced the Bulls will be bad enough to be a Top-5 lottery team. Other topics include trading would you trade Lonzo Ball for Kris Dunn straight up and which of the Reinsdorf's franchises will win a championship first, the White Sox or Bulls? All of this and so much more on Locked On Bulls.

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