Locked On Bulls - Daily Podcast On The Chicago Bulls

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LOCKED ON BULLS, 8/14/2018 - Guest, media savant, die-hard Chicago sports fan, and host at the Scout Network Paige Dimakos Aug 14, 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.

Locked On Bulls welcomes first-time guest, Paige Dimakos, media savant/host at the Scout Network/die-hard Chicago sports fan to chat about all relevant Chicago Bulls topics. The trio discusses some of the moves made this off-season, her thoughts on Jabari Parker, the idea of Chicago being the only place in sports that want homegrown talent to return, some of her favorite moments in Bulls history, and her favorite Bulls player of all-time (not including Michael Jordan). All of this and so much more on Locked On Bulls.

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LOCKED ON BULLS 8/13/2018 - NBA Schedule is released, first 20 games of the season, ESPN's best/worst off-season additions (Jabari Parker) Aug 13, 2018

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Locked On Bulls kicks off the show talking about the Bulls entire 2018-19 schedule, what their first 20 games might look like and how they might end up starting. Jordan believes they could be .500 after the first 20 games while Matt is a little bit more skeptical. The guys discuss what path the Bulls might be on this season, the most difficult stretches of the schedule, easiest stretches, and the most likely outcome when it's all set-and-done.

The final topic of the day the guys discuss ESPN's article on the NBA's best and worst off-season signings, which includes the Bulls recent signing of Jabari Parker. Jordan and Matt get into a heated discussion on whether or not this projection was justified, if there were players who should have been ahead of Parker, and also the reasoning behind these votes. The guys also sound off about the Bulls front office's priorities this season, whether or not the Bulls would bend to appease Parker, and if Fred Hoiberg will plant firm on not messing with Lauri Markkanen's development. Things get heated, all of this and so much more on Locked On Bulls.

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LOCKED ON BULLS, 8/10/2018 - LOCKED ON BULLS ANNOUNCEMENT, Joakim Noah, Lauri Markkanen player comparisons past & present Aug 10, 2018

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The guys kick off the show discussing a major announcement coming to Locked On Bulls. Listen to the opening 10 minutes to find out what they guys have planned coming up this fall. The guys also have a discussion about Joakim Noah, what might happen to him, whether or not he can still play in the NBA, where he might end up, and a mentoring role at the end of his career.

Locked On Bulls spends the second half of the episode discussing five player comparisons similar to Lauri Markkanen's rookie season. Jordan brings up a variety of players that could set the floor and ceiling for Markkanen's career. Could Markkanen's floor be Lamar Odom and could his ceiling really be Dirk Nowitzki? The guys dive deep into the analytics, comparing statistics and career arc for Markkanen. All of this and so much more on Locked On Bulls.

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LOCKED ON BULLS, 8/9/2018 - NCAA's new rules for high school players, USAB/NBA involvement, NBA opening week schedule, Jamal Crawford Aug 09, 2018

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Locked On Bulls is back with a fresh episode, some of the topics discussed on today's show include the NCAA's new rules about high school athletes signing agents, whether or not coaches will be covering the AAU more extensively, what it ultimately means for players in looking to go to the NBA, the axing of the one and done rule, and why this rule doesn't take place until 2021-22.

The guys have a conversation about the NBA's opening week lineup, the Christmas Day lineup, and also the MLK day lineup. The guys discuss how many games the Bulls might end up with on national TV and who the opponents might be.

The final segment of the show the guys take a voicemail regarding a conversation about Jamal Crawford back in the early 2000's. The guys discuss his tenure with the Bulls, why the Bulls ultimately traded him, what they received in return, and how ultimately it was a money saving mistake to move Crawford. All of this and so much more on Locked On Bulls.

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LOCKED ON BULLS, 8/8/2018 - Locked On Bulls Mailbag + Voicemails (Kris Dunn, Mirotic trade hindsight, win projection, Chicago native bias) Aug 08, 2018

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Locked On Bulls is back for their weekly segment of Bulls mailbag where the guys take questions, voicemails, texts, and tweets from Bulls fans. Today's Bulls related topics include comparing last year's starting lineup to this years, would you rather be in the Timberwolves position or the Bulls position long-term, was trading Nikola Mirotic in hindsight the right decision?, why do Bulls fans continue to dismiss the idea of Kris Dunn being a long-term solution at point guard, Kris Dunn/Ricky Rubio comparison, and is Chicago the only place in the sports world who hold high regard for native players playing for their teams regardless of talent?

All of this and so much more on Locked On Bulls. You can interact with the show by texting or dropping a voicemail (331)-979-1369 or on Twitter @LockedOnBulls.

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LOCKED ON BULLS, 8/7/2018 - Wendell Carter Jr. FOCUSED, Gilbert Arenas tell all story, will the Bulls re-sign Bobby Portis long-term? Aug 07, 2018

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What is the likelihood the Chicago Bulls find a deal with Bobby Portis to re-sign him long term? This is one of the main topics on today's Locked On Bulls, the guys dive into what Bobby Portis' asking price might be, how the Bulls might approach negotiations with him, what is realistically his long-term role for this young Bulls core, and what will it cost? The guys also get into what moves the Bulls need to make in order to get the best out of their front court this season.

Some of the other discussions on Locked On Bulls is Wendell Carter Jr. (real quick) and his Instagram story as well as discussing a fascinating piece from The Action Network detailing what really happened between former-Wizards All-Star Gilbert Arenas and Javaris Crittenton. They discuss also how the game that started the feud between the Wizards is still being played today and even in the Bulls locker room. All of this and so much more on Locked On Bulls.

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LOCKED ON BULLS, 8/6/2018 - Vegas Odds for NBA Team Win Totals, B/R ranks NBA Front Offices, Voicemails (Buy Low - Sell High, Lauri at the wing (???)) Aug 06, 2018

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Locked On Bulls is back from the weekend, the guys kick off the show talking about Vegas releasing their odds on win totals for every NBA team this season. The Chicago Bulls come in with 27.5 wins, is that too low or too high? Do the guys believe the Chicago Bulls are set to be the third-worst team in the NBA this season? The guys also give their over/under on some other NBA teams in comparison to where the Bulls sit.

Locked On Bulls discusses Bleacher Report's ranking of the NBA Front Offices from best to worst. Where do the Chicago Bulls sit and do the guys feel like their adequately ranked? The guys discuss the teams ranked behind and just ahead of the Chicago Bulls.

To wrap up the show, the guys take two voicemails and the topics include: The idea that the Chicago Bulls are in a position to buy-low on talent and sell them high. Have the Bulls been doing this for awhile? Have the Bulls had opportunities to sell high on players and passed? The second voicemails details the idea of playing Lauri Markkanen at the wing position in order to put Parker in a more productive spot. The guys explain why this is a terrible idea and why diminishing the development of your young, rising star would make little sense for a player on a short term deal. All of this and so much more on Locked On Bulls.

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LOCKED ON BULLS, 8/3/2018 - Extra Bulls Mailbag + Voicemails (Potential rotations, Denzel Valentine, Jimmy Butler, best Bulls trade of all-time, more) Aug 03, 2018

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Locked On Bulls is back with an extended Bulls Mailbag episode, topics covered on today's show via texts, voicemails, and tweets include:

- Potential lineups to maximize production from Markkanen, Parker, and Carter

- Lineups if Parker doesn't fit at the wing, who might suffer?

- Texter is tired of Jimmy Butler "star" talk

- Caller sees no value in Kris Dunn, Denzel Valentine, Justin Holiday

- Best-non Pippen or Rodman trade in Bulls history

- Fred Hoiberg ceiling and floor as coach

All of this and so much more on Locked On Bulls, (331)-979-1369.

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LOCKED ON BULLS, 8/2/2018 - Potential avenues for Fred Hoiberg (fired mid-season, extension, not re-signed), Bulls time machine: lottery busts to full potential Aug 02, 2018

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Locked On Bulls kick off the show discussing the possible paths to Fred Hoiberg's final two years of his contract. Do the guys see any scenario in which the Bulls decide to fire Hoiberg mid-season? What would have to happen for the Bulls to give Fred Hoiberg a contract extension? The guys also discuss possible replacements, conspiracy theories around potential replacements, and ultimate the best case scenario for Bulls fans.

The second half of the show, Locked On Bulls dives into a Twitter driven hypothetical: If you could go back and change the careers of four former Bulls lottery picks, who would you choose? Eddy Curry, Doug McDermott, Marcus Fizer, and Tyrus Thomas. The guys discuss each of the options and how they feel they would of turned out if they reached their scouting report potential.

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LOCKED ON BULLS, 8/1/2018 - Locked On Bulls Mailbag + Voicemails (No confidence in Markkanen (ha), down on Kris Dunn?, WCJ ROY?, FA 19 or 20?) Aug 01, 2018

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Locked On Bulls kicks off the show highlighting some of the best conversations with their two guests on Friday and Monday. One of the conversations the guys get into is about Kris Dunn and why people feel he needs to produce offensively? Jordan and Matt make the case that they still feel Kris Dunn can be a really good player on a competitive Bulls team. Matt also highlights a great piece of sports writing which includes former Bulls player Dennis Rodman.

The rest of the episode is spent taking Bulls fans questions and voicemails in their weekly Locked On Bulls mailbag. Some of the topics on today's show include:

- Are the Bulls building a team similar to the '04 Pistons?

- Can you win with a "big man" as your centerpiece? Multiple Big Men?

- Texter who does not think Lauri Markkanen will be good

- LeBron James school

- Is Chicago as a sports town the butt-end of jokes nationally?

- Wide criticism of Parker from NBA Analysts

- Can Wendell Carter Jr. win Rookie of the Year? What are the odds?

Join the conversation with texts and voicemails at (331)-979-1369, all of this and so much more on Locked On Bulls.

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