Locked On Bulls - Daily Podcast On The Chicago Bulls

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LOCKED ON BULLS, 2/13/2018 - Bulls beat the Orlando Magic, Fred Hoiberg's rotations, front office influence, and This Week in Bulls History Feb 13, 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.

The show opens with talking about the Bulls hanging on to beat the Orlando Magic last night. How the Bulls managed to blow an 18-point lead but scrape back with the help from Zach LaVine. How badly does this win sting for the Bulls in terms of 'tanking'?

The guys dive into a deeper conversation about Fred Hoiberg's rotations. Should Hoiberg allow for some of the young players to get more run? What do you tell veteran players who are helping win games if a switch is made? Is Fred Hoiberg still pushing to prove something with wins? How should John Paxson and Gar Forman communicate with Hoiberg about including Payne, Felicio, Zipser, and Payne into the rotation to help better the odds this summer?

The guys finish up with This Week In Bulls History, including a historic game from Scottie Pippen and Michael Jordan. Luol Deng, Ben Wallace, Tyrus Thomas, and Kirk Hinrich all make an appearance in the segment as well.

Also, Locked On Bulls writer Austin Hutchinson eats his tweet live on Periscope. All of this and so much more on Locked On Bulls.

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LOCKED ON BULLS, 2/12/2018 - Bulls beat Timberwolves in Butler's return, fall to the Wizards, Bobby Portis ejection Feb 12, 2018

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Locked On Bulls is back after the weekend to recap the Bulls win against the Timberwolves and the loss to the Washington Wizards. Jordan and Matt recap their experience at the game Friday with their contest winners, the tribute video for Taj Gibson and Jimmy Butler, and the LaVine's clutch factor in Friday's win. The guys discuss Markkanen's low volume of shots on Friday.

The guys spend some time on the Chicago Bulls loss on Saturday to the Wizards. The guys have a discussion about Bobby Portis' ejection, whether or not it was warranted, and the unfair stigma that is coming with Portis' name around the league.

Finishing up, the guys touch on the new look Cleveland Cavaliers, how Dwyane Wade might have been the biggest problem in the Land, and they have a conversation about Trae Young. All of this and so much more on Locked On Bulls.

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LOCKED ON BULLS, 2/9/2018 - Guests, Timberwolves beat writer Tim Faklis & Timberwolves Radio Host Kevin Draves Feb 09, 2018

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Locked On Bulls is back to bring you into the weekend and right up to the most anticipated game of the Chicago Bulls season. The guys give their final thoughts leading up to Jimmy Butler's return.

The guys have a two-part interview, the first interview is with Tim Faklis, Timberwolves beat writer for Zone Coverage and contributor at Sporting News and The Athletic Minnesota. The second interview is with Timberwolves radio host, Kevin Draves, of the Howl Radio on Dash Radio. Both interviews include great takes on Jimmy Butler, Taj Gibson, Tom Thibodeau, and more.

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LOCKED ON BULLS, 2/8/2018 - NBA Trade Deadline, Bulls get Noah Vonleh, deal Jameer Nelson, Locked On Wolves Crossover Feb 09, 2018

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Locked On Bulls is here to react right after the NBA trade deadline. The guys start with the evaluation of the Chicago Bulls and the moves that they made. The Bulls get Noah Vonleh and trade Jameer Nelson. The guys react to not moving Robin Lopez and Justin Holiday. How did the Bulls moves overall look compared to other teams?

The guys dive into the rest of the deals made in the final hours leading up to the NBA trade deadline. The Cavaliers were able to move 10 players, will LeBron still be out? How Dwyane Wade returns home, Derrick Rose could be headed to the Timberwolves, Doug McDermott heads to the Mavericks, and so much more.

The guys wrap up by grading the front office's job over the course of the last few weeks. Should the guys start to evaluate the moves made by John Paxson aside from the 'GarPax' stigma?

Bonus: Locked On Wolves did a crossover episode which can be heard at the end of this show.

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LOCKED ON BULLS, 2/7/2018 - Bulls drop seventh in a row, Robin Lopez tossed, Stacey King, and Mailbag questions Feb 07, 2018

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The guys go in-depth about the Chicago Bulls seventh-straight loss on Monday night to the Sacramento Kings. Jordan talks more about Robin Lopez's ejection and Zach LaVine possibly ending Jakkar Sampson's career. Was the Stacey King dunk call an A+ effort? Jordan thinks so, while Matt is on the fence. The guys quickly touch on the Bulls struggles to close out games as well as Antonio Blakeney. The guys briefly talk about Cameron Payne's assignment to the G-League.

The back half of the episode, the guys take your questions in their weekly Bulls mailbag segment. Some questions included on today's show: Most appealing Bulls piece to trade before the deadline, veteran free agents in 2018, and the Bulls front office best and worst moves since Fred Hoiberg was named head coach. All of this and so much more on Locked On Bulls.

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LOCKED ON BULLS, 2/6/2018 - Guest, Bulls beat writer Darnell Mayberry of The Athletic Chicago Feb 06, 2018

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On today's episode of Locked On Bulls, Matt is joined by The Athletic's Darnell Mayberry. Matt and Darnell break down the Bulls' late collapse against the Kings and Zach LaVine's shot selection. They also talk about David Nwaba's recent slump and the shifting minutes for other bench players. Darnell gives Matt his most likely trade deadline outcomes for Robin Lopez and other Bulls players on the market. They finish up the show with Matt grilling Darnell, the Chicago newbie, about his favorite eats in the city.

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LOCKED ON BULLS, 2/5/2018 - Bulls drop sixth straight to Clippers, Kings preview, around the NBA, and trade deadline looming Feb 05, 2018

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The guys are back after Super Bowl Sunday to deliver you a fresh week of Chicago Bulls content. First up, the guys talk about the Bulls loss to the L.A. Clippers on Saturday, their recent six-game losing streak, and previewing tonight's matchup against the 76er's. Quotes from Zach LaVine about the team's morale and what to expect in the matchup tonight.

The guys go around the NBA and talk about some of the most pressing headlines from the weekend. Will LeBron James really take a meeting with the Warriors? Is this finally the year that Cleveland fails to reach the Finals? Is there any way that Cleveland moves their Brooklyn pick at the deadline? The guys also discuss Isaiah Thomas, Derrick Rose's secret marriage, and the best team in the East.

The guys finish up by giving updates and notes about Chicago Bulls rumors and involvement in trades leading up to the deadline. Could teams like the Washington Wizards, Milwaukee Bucks, Cleveland Cavaliers, or even the Miami Heat be interested in anything the Bulls are selling? All of this and so much more on Locked On Bulls.

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LOCKED ON BULLS, 2/2/2018 - Guest, Former Locked On Bulls Host Sean Highkin Feb 02, 2018

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The guys start the show off by having a conversation about the Nikola Mirotic trade, Jordan gets Matt's reaction to the trade and how both teams won. The guys also finish up talking about other moves the Bulls could make before the February 8th deadline.

The guys welcome on former Bulls beat writer for The Athletic and Locked On Bulls host Sean Highkin to the show. The guys get his overall perspective on the Chicago Bulls this season. They dive into his reaction to moving Nikola Mirotic and what they plan to do before the deadline.

How has the dynamic of the front office changed for the Bulls since last summer? The guys find out what Sean thinks the biggest dynamic shift has been, and whether or not fans can start regaining the trust of the front office.

The guys also talk about the best NBA storyline of the year so far and the one thing Sean misses about being Chicago. All of this and so much more on Locked On Bulls.

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LOCKED ON BULLS, 2/1/2018 - Bulls trade Nikola Mirotic to New Orleans and blown out in Portland Feb 01, 2018

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Jordan takes on a solo podcast today, giving you his initial reaction to the Chicago Bulls trading Nikola Mirotic to the New Orleans Pelicans. Jordan breaks down all of the particulars of the trade, how it benefits both teams, how it can benefit Nikola Mirotic, and why this trade may look even better than it does on the surface.

Jordan wraps the show up with the Chicago Bulls blow out loss to the Portland Trail Blazers last night. He talks about C.J. McCollum's epic night, the Bulls inability to play any sort of defense, concerns with Zach LaVine's defense, LaVine's development overall, and postgame quotes from players and coaches.

All of this and so much more on Locked On Bulls.

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LOCKED ON BULLS, 1/31/2018 - Guest, NBA Writer and Radio Host Oliver Maroney Jan 31, 2018

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Locked On Bulls has a special guest for today's show, NBA and college basketball writer for UpRoxx Oliver Maroney. Jordan dives into what his thoughts are on the Chicago Bulls transformation this season from a national perspective. The guys talk about Fred Hoiberg's learning curve, how he can take the next steps to being a sought-after NBA coach, and what he is doing right with the Bulls this season.

The guys touch on what's going on with the Portland Trail Blazers, the expectations that are set for the Bulls matchup on Wednesday, how a dominant backcourt doesn't necessarily mean success, and what the Blazers do moving forward. Could Nikola Mirotic be a possibility in Portland? Oliver delivers news and analysis about some of the players that could be involved in a potential deal with the Chicago Bulls.

The guys wrap up talking about the NBA as a whole and his role with the Big 3 in their inaugural season. What are the draws to watching the Big 3, how will it be transformed in year number two, and what kind of fanbase can grow from a summer league of former NBA players? All of this and so much more on Locked On Bulls.

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