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LOCKED ON BULLS 9/12/2018 - Locked On Bulls Mailbag + Voicemails (Markkanen/Wallace, Fred Hoiberg, building like the Celtics, who takes the last shot?) Sep 12, 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 their weekly Bulls mailbag show, the guys kick off the episode with a voicemail about comparing Lauri Markkanen to Rasheed Wallace. The guys compare both players, why Matt and Jordan don't necessarily see a connection, and ultimate what Markkanen should be working on this season. Second voicemail is in response to an early question asking how Fred Hoiberg can get back into the good graces with Bulls fans who don't believe in him. Third voicemail is a call about not necessarily needing to sign a top tier free agent in 2019 in order to compete. Last voicemail of the show asks who we would like to see take the last shot in close games this season. Matt and Jordan dive into some clutch time statistics from last year to try and make a case for any of the five Bulls core players. All of this and so much more on Locked On Bulls.

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LOCKED ON BULLS, 9/11/2018 - What are they doing in Minnesota? + Guest, Chicago Bulls Forward Bobby Portis Sep 11, 2018

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Locked On Bulls opens the show talking about what they're thinking in Minnesota after signing former Bulls wing Luol Deng to a one year deal. Tom Thibodeau reliving the old Bulls days, will it work? Is it a last ditch effort to keep Jimmy Butler happy? How will it all play out and ultimately could it put Thibs job on the line?

The second half of the episode is dedicated to their interview with Chicago Bulls forward Bobby Portis. The guys spend some time talking about where his love of bowling came from, what his expectations are for the Bulls this season, who his mentors were coming into the league, and a guarantee that the Bulls will be playoff bound this season. All of this and so much more on Locked On Bulls.

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LOCKED ON BULLS, 9/10/2018 - Recap of Bowling with Bobby Portis, David Nwaba signs with Cavaliers, SI's Top-100 NBA Players (100-51) Sep 10, 2018

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Locked On Bulls is back from the weekend and the guys kick off the show talking about their first live event ever, Bowling With Bobby Portis, and highlight some of the best parts for listeners. The guys discuss their perception of Bobby Portis, how they feel fans will react, and more. The guys also spend some time talking about David Nwaba officially signing with the Cleveland Cavaliers, why the Bulls didn't see him as a fit, and what it says about the other players on the roster. The guys also dive into Sports Illustrated's Top-100 NBA players, which includes Lauri Markkanen. All of this and so much more on Locked On Bulls.

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LOCKED ON BULLS, 9/7/2018 - Naismith Hall of Famers 2018, who should be next up, voicemail on Fred Hoiberg this season Sep 07, 2018

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Locked On Bulls is back with a Friday episode, the guys dive into the inductees to the Naismith Hall of Fame in 2018, who from the Bulls past was inducted, and who should be the next players up for a Hall of Fame bid. The guys use the second half of the show to take a voicemail about Fred Hoiberg, the concerns with him as a long term option, why he's not like Brad Stevens, and why Jordan believes Hoiberg's tickets to success lie within Markkanen and Carter. All of this and so much more on Locked On Bulls.

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LOCKED ON BULLS, 9/5/2018 - Locked On Bulls Mailbag + Voicemails Sep 05, 2018

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Locked On Bulls is back with a fresh episode, the guys spend their entire episode doing their weekly segment of Bulls Mailbag. Some of the topics discussed on today's show include a voicemail about how if Lauri Markkanen turns into Kevin Love it won't enough, caller believes Zach LaVine vs. Devin Booker comparison is idiotic, and whether or not Denzel Valentine's ceiling is Evan Turner and look into both of their stats in the first two seasons. All of this and so much more on Locked On Bulls.

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LOCKED ON BULLS, 9/4/2018 - Bulls becoming more analytically focused, maximizing G-League affiliate, Gar Forman on medical staff and training Sep 04, 2018

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Locked On Bulls is back and the guys kick off the show discussing more of the Bulls front office promotions and what the exact details include. The guys have a discussion on whether or not this means the Bulls are moving to more of an analytically focused team moving forward. The guys also talk about how the Chicago Bulls might be the best team in the NBA utilizing their G-League affiliates not just with players but with coaches and staff too.

The guys wrap up the show discussing an interview on 670 the Score with Gar Forman, specifically about the Bulls medical staff and their training this off season. The guys grab the best sound bytes from the interview as well as discuss why health should be No. 1 in importance this season.

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LOCKED ON BULLS, 9/3/2018 - Bulls announce front office promotions, reuniting the 2012 Bulls in Minnesota? Sep 03, 2018

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Locked On Bulls is back, Matt Peck is solo today and kicks off the show talking about the highlights from the weekend including the Bulls announcing promotions within their front office, some of the leaked NBA 2K ratings for Bulls players past and present, and why Coach Thibs is trying to recreate the 2012 Bulls in Minnesota. Will Joakim Noah and Luol Deng actually join former teammates Jimmy Butler and Derrick Rose up north? All of this and so much more on Locked On Bulls.

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LOCKED ON BULLS, 8/31/2018 - Guest, Mark Karantzoulis host of Bulls HQ Aug 31, 2018

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Locked On Bulls welcomes on Mark Karantzoulis (@mkhoops) for the first time, the guys kick off the show wondering what Mark thinks about the Bulls moves this summer and the core pieces in place. The guys discuss what might be the most important element to Zach LaVine's game and how to find improvement in other areas besides scoring.

The guys talk about what Lauri Markkanen and Wendell Carter Jr. can accomplish this season, whether or not it's imperative for Carter to start this year, and where the development will go in coming years. The guys follow with a conversation about Fred Hoiberg, the pressure on him to succeed this season, and wondering if Jim Boylen might be the next man up if Fred is gone this season.

The guys wrap up the show talking about Denzel Valentine, Jabari Parker, and what kind of win total is realistic for the Bulls this season. All of this and so much more on Locked On Bulls.

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LOCKED ON BULLS, 8/30/18 - Is Zach LaVine the X-Factor to the Bulls success, goals for Cam Payne this season, building trust in player relations Aug 30, 2018

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Locked On Bulls is back, the guys open the show with a voicemail about why Zach LaVine could be the x-factor to accelerate this rebuild. Jordan and Matt discuss what it might take for LaVine to be the catalyst of the Bulls this season. Jordan believes in LaVine's ability to bounce back and have a great year while Matt is a little bit more skeptical.

The guys discuss a Bulls hypothetical from a listener, which player would you rather have playing an average of 28 minutes per night this season at the respective positions: Cam Payne (PG), Justin Holiday (SF), Jabari Parker (PF), or Cristiano Felicio (C)? Jordan believes this is a no-brainer while Matt isn't quite sure. This leads to a conversation about what the realistic expectations are for Cameron Payne in finally his first, full healthy season.

To finish up the show, the guys take another voicemail talking about how the NBA is trending towards investing in young players and their future production rather than veteran players who have proved it in the past. It leads to talking about how Zach LaVine's contract could be seen as a high value deal two-three years down the road. All of this and so much on Locked On Bulls.

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LOCKED ON BULLS, 8/29/2018 - NBA lifting restrictions on sneakers, most likely Bulls player to be an All-Star this season, Mailbag Questions Aug 29, 2018

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Locked On Bulls kicks off today's episode discussing the NBA's decision to allow players to wear any color sneakers on any night. While this might seem like a tiny change, it's just another way the NBA is ahead of other professional sports leagues in terms of creativity and progression. The guys discuss which Bulls player is bound to have the best sneakers of the season and what designs they should roll with.

The second segment, the guys dive into a discussion on who they feel might be most likely to make an All-Star appearance this season from the Chicago Bulls. Will it be Lauri Markkanen in only his second season, Zach LaVine with a breakout year, or Jabari Parker turning pressure into motivation?

To wrap up the show, the guys take your mailbag questions. Some of the topics on today's mailbag segment include: Why not just sit back and enjoy this team instead of worrying about overall fit, what is the ceiling for Lauri Markkanen's Per Game stats this year, and is the Bulls rebuild headed back towards mediocrity or are they one a different path? All of this and so much more on Locked On Bulls.

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