Locked On Bulls - Daily Podcast On The Chicago Bulls

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LOCKED ON BULLS, 1/16/2018 - Wild night in the NBA, Bulls flirting with purgatory, and Zach LaVine quotes Jan 16, 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 guys kick the show off with a wild night in the NBA, a fight breaks out between the Clippers-Rockets and turns into one of the best nights in recent NBA Twitter history. How Shaq, Charles Barkley and Inside the NBA continue to make for the best sports show on television.

Zach LaVine back in action, on a minutes restriction, what has stood out in the limited sample size? The guys may believe that once the training wheels are off, Zach LaVine can take off offensively. How will the Bulls handle LaVine's progress to returning fully and will it have an impact on the moves the Bulls make before the trade deadline?

Wrapping up the show, the guys discuss the urgency in which the Bulls should make moves. How the schedule over the next 10 games could put the Bulls in an even worse position for a Top-3 lottery pick this summer. They also discuss the conflicting feelings of watching a team exceed expectations while still wanting the long-term goal to play out.

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LOCKED ON BULLS, 1/15/2018 - Bulls beat the Pistons/Heat, Zach LaVine impresses in his return Jan 15, 2018

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Locked On Bulls is back after the weekend, today's show hosted solo by Jordan Maly. Jordan takes a look at the Bulls wins over the weekend including a late game stunner against the Detroit Pistons and holding onto a win against the Miami Heat. Jordan talks about Zach LaVine's return, his impact moving forward, and how long the Bulls will hold him on a leash.

Jordan touches on some other notable stories including Denzel Valentine's impressive leadership, where will Nikola Mirotic end up, how January is still the most important month for the Chicago Bulls, and plenty more.

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LOCKED ON BULLS, 1/12/2018 - Zach LaVine's anticipated return, Lauri Markkanen's background, Nikola Mirotic update Jan 12, 2018

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The guys dive into a variety of topics on Friday's episode, they start with the anticipated return of Zach LaVine. How will Fred Hoiberg integrate LaVine into the lineup and what will be the most effective way to evaluate his progress? We discuss how the Bulls will look and their rotations that could be the most effective with his return.

The guys dive into a story about Lauri Markkanen's European coach and mentor. Markkanen has quite an interesting background, the guys give a little bit more insight on how Lauri Markkanen cracked his way to the NBA. The guys also have comments from his European coach about the type of player potential he has.

The show wraps up with an update to Nikola Mirotic and trade rumors surrounding the Bulls. Will the Bulls move Mirotic sometime next week, reports may say so. Could Detroit be the more appealing option when all things considered for the Bulls trade partners?

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LOCKED ON BULLS, 1/11/2018 - Bulls beat the Knicks in double OT, Lauri Markkanen, NBA Draft update Jan 11, 2018

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The guys are back to give you a full recap of the Chicago Bulls exciting double overtime win over the New York Knicks. Everything from Lauri Markkanen's dunk heard around the world, with some late-game heroics. The guys also touch on Denzel Valentine, Christiano Felicio, and David Nwaba. Should we be concerned with Kris Dunn's off night last night?

The guys wrap up the show by giving you their weekly update of the NBA Draft standings as well as some players to keep an eye on. This week we talk about Michigan State's Jaren Jackson Jr. and Villanova's Mikal Bridges. Also, if the Bulls fall out of the top-5 would they be willing to trade a late first rounder if they acquire one for Mirotic?

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LOCKED ON BULLS, 1/10/2018 - Nikola Mirotic drawing interest from Jazz/Pistons/Trail Blazers, Wednesday Mailbag Jan 10, 2018

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The guys are back to discuss other teams that might get involved in Nikola Mirotic trade talks. Could the Bulls swing leverage now that Detroit Pistons and the Portland Trail Blazers have expressed interest? Would the Jazz be the perfect fit for Mirotic, but are they willing to part with a first-round pick? Who could the Pistons and Trail Blazers package for a deal?

The guys spend the second half of the show answering your Chicago Bulls questions. Topics today included a deal with the Los Angeles Lakers, talking to Cleveland about Robin Lopez and Justin Holiday, Denzel Valentine and Justin Holiday's roles when LaVine returns, and the ceiling/floor for Lauri Markkanen.

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LOCKED ON BULLS, 1/9/2018 - Bulls lose to Rockets, Zach LaVine return date, Nikola Mirotic interested in Utah Jazz, Eastern Conference teams interest level Jan 09, 2018

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The guys break down the loss to the Houston Rockets, 116-107, including a record number of three-pointers taken by the Rockets. The guys discuss the official return date of Zach LaVine and how it could impact pushing Nikola Mirotic out the door.

This week in Bulls history is back, including a 46-point game from a former big man, MJ doing MJ, and some other flashbacks.

The guys wrap up the show by discussing the serious Utah Jazz interest for Nikola Mirotic. The guys dive more in-depth on the Bulls asking price, who Utah would include, and if they would be willing to deal a first-round pick. The guys also listen to David Locke's (Locked On Jazz, Utah Jazz play-by-play broadcaster) opinion on a deal getting done.

To wrap up, the guys take a look at the rest of the Eastern Conference and teams that might have a drawing interest in Nikola Mirotic. Would Washington or Brooklyn be a potential landing spot? Could Milwaukee be interested? All of this and so much more on Locked On Bulls.

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LOCKED ON BULLS, 1/8/2018 - Mavericks and Pacers recap, Mirotic to Utah Jazz rumors, exploring trades in the Western Conference Jan 08, 2018

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Locked On Bulls is back after the weekend with a brand new episode, the guys break down the Chicago Bulls win against the Dallas Mavericks and the blowout loss to the Indiana Pacers. Why don't the Bulls understand what a trap defense is, who should be held accountable? Some notes about Denzel Valentine and more.

The guys spend the rest of the episode diving into each team's interest in Nikola Mirotic in the Western Conference. The guys address the serious rumors about Nikola Mirotic to the Utah Jazz, explain what the Bulls can get in return, and how it makes sense for both sides. Other teams of interest include the Portland Trail Blazers, Pheonix Suns, and Los Angeles Lakers.

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

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LOCKED ON BULLS, 1/4/2018 - Guest, NBA Writer Nick Friedell from ESPN and ESPN 1000 Chicago Jan 04, 2018

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Locked On Bulls is back with a brand new episode, the guys are joined by special guest Nick Friedell of ESPN to help figure out where the Chicago Bulls are at in the new year.

The guys spend time talking about the important month of January, where the Bulls are at in terms of their plan for the 2017-18 season, has the front office taken a step back to reconsider their goals? Should Bulls fans be worried about the tank-a-thon in the Windy City being dismantled?

What are Nikola Mirotic and Robin Lopez's value on the trade market? Is there a possibility that the Bulls don't sell when the deadline hits? Nick should give Bulls fans who were all aboard the tank this season, a bit of a sigh of relief.

We jump into conversations about Kris Dunn, the leadership in the locker room, what is the culture like right now, and could Dunn/LaVine be the guys to lean on for leadership? Also, the guys dive into Nikola Mirotic's very strange food combinations. All of this and so much more on Locked On Bulls.

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LOCKED ON BULLS, 1/3/2018 - Torn between tanking and being better than expected, Lopez/Mirotic/Holiday trades, and young athletes in Chicago's pressure meter Jan 03, 2018

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Locked On Bulls is back with a brand new episode, the guys jump into Synergy statistics for the Chicago Bulls including a breakdown of what the Bulls are doing offensively. How does the Bulls offensive styles of play stack with the rest of the league?

The guys have an early conversation about being torn between two roads for the Bulls this season. Should the Bulls continue to try and tank away the 2017-18 season or is it time to sit back and re-evaluate the situation? How will Bulls fans know whether or not the front office has made a decision?

The guys wrap up with mailbag questions including trade possibilities for Robin Lopez, Nikola Mirotic, and Justin Holiday. What are the important factors when considering trade partners? Will the Bulls trade Robin Lopez at all? Can Nikola Mirotic warrant a late first-round draft pick? The guys also debate which young athlete has had the most pressure on them to succeed in Chicago, their answer might surprise you.

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LOCKED ON BULLS, 1/2/2018 - Pacers/Wizards/Trail Blazers recap, closing out games, and where was Niko? Jan 02, 2018

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Locked On Bulls is back with their first episode of 2018, breaking down the Chicago Bulls last three games against the Indiana Pacers, Washington Wizards, and Portland Trail Blazers.

The guys have a conversation about late game situations, how the Bulls have improved and what becomes teaching moments for some of their young, developing players. Why was Niko Mirotic nowhere to be found late against the Trail Blazers? The guys also talk about the final seconds of overtime against Portland and the final seconds of the Wizards loss.

The guys wrap up with a look around the league including Isaiah Thomas' return to action for the first time since being traded and Anthony Davis ending Ron Baker's life (not literally).

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