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LOCKED ON BULLS, 10/1/2018 - Lauri Markkanen to miss 6-8 weeks, Bulls first preseason game recap and highlights Oct 01, 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 from the weekend with some bad news... Lauri Markkanen is expected to miss 6-8 weeks with a high grade lateral sprain in his elbow. Jordan is back with a solo episode to break down the injury to Markkanen, how it will affect the Bulls rotationally, and hear from Fred Hoiberg before last night's first preseason game. Jordan talks about the shift that will happen with Parker and what it means for the rookies who will have to step up in Markkanen's absence.

Locked On Bulls uses the second half of the show to breakdown the Bulls preseason game verse the Pelicans. Jordan highlights some of the best play he saw from Zach LaVine, Kris Dunn, Bobby Portis, and Wendell Carter Jr. Jordan dives into Jabari Parker's first game as a Chicago Bull as well as Chandler Hutchison, Cameron Payne, and Antonio Blakeney's performance. All of this and so much more on Locked On Bulls.

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LOCKED ON BULLS, 9/27/2018 - Bobby Portis contract extension talks (value, outlook), final roster spot and two-way contract competition Sep 27, 2018

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Locked On Bulls is back and the guys spend the first half of the show talking about Bobby Portis and the ongoing contract extension talks with the Bulls. The guys discuss what the outlook is for the Bulls/Portis getting a deal done before the deadline, how he compares to other sixth man candidates around the league, their salaries and what kind of money is realistic. Will the Bulls get a deal done with Portis or will they wait and see?

The second half of the show is dedicated to looking ahead to the Bulls first preseason game and the final roster spot competition. Who would the Bulls benefit from most on the roster? Should the Bulls keep another guard or secure depth at the wing position? Locked On Bulls also talks about the available two-way contract too.

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LOCKED ON BULLS, 9/26/2018 - Chicago Bulls Media Day (pt. II), Locked On Bulls Mailbag + Voicemails Sep 26, 2018

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Locked On Bulls is back, the guys kick off the show taking your voicemails and questions as a part of their weekly Bulls Mailbag segment. The guys take back-to-back voicemails surrounding the Jimmy Butler saga and why fans are feeling vindicated about the trade. The guys talk about growing out of the player you once knew and how it's possible to change for better or worse. Another voicemail comes about the Bulls overall defense this season and the realistic expectations set on this season.

The second half of the show the guys give you part two of Bulls Media Day talking about Jabari Parker and Wendell Carter Jr. Were the guys surprised by the brief meeting with Parker? The guys discuss Wendell Carter mentioning Robin Lopez in a mentor role and maybe that changes Lopez value to this team. The guys also go around the league for the best things they saw from other teams (Taj Gibson, Kawhi Leonard, Enes Kanter). All of this and so much more on Locked On Bulls.

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LOCKED ON BULLS, 9/25/2018 - Chicago Bulls Media Day 2018 (pt. I) Sep 25, 2018

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Locked On Bulls is back to breakdown Media Day 2018. The guys start with the Bulls front office and Fred Hoiberg, some of the most important points made by all three. The Bulls not using win totals as metric for success this season, Fred Hoiberg's evaluation this year, and who might be the leader of this team? The guys grab the most important sound bytes from the press conference.

Locked On Bulls spends time going through three of the Bulls who spoke at media day, including Zach LaVine, Lauri Markkanen, and Kris Dunn. Matt and Jordan discuss LaVine's approach to the season, his cut in weight, and his response to pressure from the fresh contract he signed this summer. They discuss Lauri Markkanen's evolution, his budding personality, and his weight gain/expectations for his post game this season. To wrap up, the guys discuss Kris Dunn and how he sounds like he's coming with fight this season. How Dunn might be the dark horse for the leader of this group, and also he addresses the work ethic report from May. All of this and so much more on Locked On Bulls.

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LOCKED ON BULLS, 9/24/2018 - BULLS ARE BACK!, Neil Funk's legacy as Bulls broadcaster, ESPN's Training Camp rankings, voicemail about Butler Sep 24, 2018

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Locked On Bulls is back with a fresh episode, Matt Peck is solo today and he hits you with some fresh topics coming off the weekend. Chicago Bulls Media Day is today, the guys will break down all the audio, highlights, and more on tomorrow's episode.

Bulls announce Neil Funk will take a step back, calling 20 fewer road games this season. beginning of the end for a bulls broadcasting legend? Bulls come in at #24 in ESPN Training Camp Power Rankings. fair or foul? voicemail follow-up from Mike in DC. Using Jimmy Butler as example, how do you define "winning a trade" or "losing a trade"? All of this and so much more on Locked On Bulls.

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LOCKED ON BULLS, 9/21/2018 - Season Preview: Kris Dunn, Ben Gordon OT three '09 vs. No. 3 draft pick in '84 Sep 21, 2018

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Locked On Bulls is back for a Friday episode, the guys kick the show off talking about Bulls media day on Monday, who might be the focal point of it, and what questions they are curious to ask as the rebuild hits year two. The guys also begin their season preview for each player over the next few weeks. First up, the guys start with Kris Dunn and talking about building off of his success in December. The guys discuss the main goals for Dunn this season and have a sliding scale of point guards to try an compare him to.

The last segment, the guys continue their 32 Most Iconic Moments in Bulls History: Ben Gordon's game tying three pointer in Game 4 2009 against the Celtics vs. Bulls drafting Michael Jordan in 1984. The guys discuss the importance of both events and the landslide victory of this matchup. All of this and so much more on Locked On Bulls.

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LOCKED ON BULLS, 9/20/2018 - R.I.P. Timberbulls 2018-2018, Jimmy Butler wants out update, did the Bulls win the trade (pt. II) Sep 20, 2018

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Locked On Bulls is back together, the guys spend the entire episode breaking down the Jimmy Butler story as it has developed. The guys start with what the Timberwolves should do, how Jimmy's decision to want out might be more than just about marketing and lifestyle. The guys discuss how the trade looks now 15 months after, what Bulls fans might feel like now, why the Bulls are getting the last laugh and how some around the Bulls circle could have seen this coming. The guys also discuss Andrew Wiggins getting into a fight with Stephen Jackson on Instagram and so much more on Locked On Bulls.

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LOCKED ON BULLS, 9/19/2018 - Can you get into the playoffs or win 40+ games with a bad defense? Bulls won the Butler trade, Denzel Valentine's role this season Sep 19, 2018

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Locked On Bulls is back and Jordan goes solo again today, he kicks the episode off posing a question to fans with playoff expectations: Can you be in the bottom of third of NBA defenses and still make the playoffs? Jordan goes over the past 10 years, how many teams have made it, and what percentage of teams won 40+ games. Jordan explains how difficult it is to make the playoffs with bad team defense and why expectations should be tempered a bit. Rebuilds don't happen over night.

Locked On Bulls seals the deal on the Jimmy Butler trade, as Butler has now requested a trade out of Minnesota. Jordan discusses the three teams Butler would want to play for, who should be gunning to trade for him and who is in the best situation to sign him in free agency. Jordan also declares the Bulls the clear winners of the trade just one season ago. To wrap up, Jordan takes a voicemail about Denzel Valentine's role this season and the expectations of him being a part of "the core". All of this and so much more on Locked On Bulls.

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LOCKED ON BULLS, 9/17/2018 - Karl-Anthony Towns may want out?, Kris Dunn is more valuable than you think, Justin Holiday, Bulls team defense Sep 17, 2018

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Locked On Bulls is back with a new episode, Jordan goes solo today and he kicks the show off talking about he potential downfall in Minnesota and how the Bulls could maybe get involved (and no, not for Jimmy Butler). If Karl-Anthony Towns and the Timberwolves relationship sours, the Bulls should be making calls. RFA or trade, Jordan talks both hypotheticals.

Jordan talks about the Bulls inviting Kaiser Gates to training camp and also tells you why Kris Dunn was in elite company last season. Jordan explains why Kris Dunn is being overlooked by many nationally and some locally this season. To wrap up the show we talk two voicemails: explain to me why Justin Holiday can't have a role on this team and how can you turn some of the negatives around the Bulls into positives this season? All of this and so much more on Locked On Bulls.

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LOCKED ON BULLS, 9/13/2018 - Bulls Clutch Time Statistics, Most Iconic Bulls Moments (I'm Back vs. Why Can't I Be MVP?) Sep 13, 2018

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Locked On Bulls is back with a fresh episode, the guys pick up where they left off on yesterday's episode talking about what the fourth quarter of games might look like. Jordan and Matt dive into clutch time statistics, what they mean, how they are important, and where the young Bulls core ended up last season. The second half of the show the guys kick off their newest segment of "Most Iconic Moments in Bulls History" with 32 different storylines that have defined the Chicago Bulls. The guys start with Michael Jordan's "I'm Back" fax vs. Derrick Rose's press conference asking "Why Can't I Be MVP?". The guys discuss the importance of both and ultimately which one moves on. Vote for either on Twitter (@LockedOnBulls) and join the discussion at (331)-979-1369.

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