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Where Do Bulls Rank Among Eastern Conference Contenders? Dec 16, 2021

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On today's episode, Matt and Big Dave discuss the landscape of the Eastern Conference, and where the Bulls fit among the real contenders through one third of the season. What's to make of the Brooklyn Nets and Philadelphia 76ers, who still have decisions on key stars looming before the deadline? Can anyone stop the charging Milwaukee Bucks? And do the Bulls' two losses to the Miami Heat mean anything? The guys also start the episode going over Billy Donovan's latest updates on certain players in health and safety protocols and their potential return dates.

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DeMar DeRozan Opens Up On CJ McCollum's Podcast Dec 15, 2021

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On today's episode, Matt and Big Dave discuss Covid-19 spreading throughout the NBA, and DeMar DeRozan's recent interview with fellow NBA star CJ McCollum. As the Bulls are finally on the verge of getting some players back from health and safety protocols, several other NBA teams are starting to deal with a similar problem. The Lakers are one of those teams, so will their game against the Bulls on Sunday be postponed? What will the NBA do if these outbreaks start happening with most teams in the league? The guys also talk about DeMar's recent interview on CJ McCollum's podcast and which stories and insights from DeMar they found most interesting.

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Two Bulls Games Postponed, Can Bulls Trade for Jerami Grant or Robert Covington? Dec 14, 2021

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On today's episode, Matt reacts to the NBA postponing two Bulls games due to the team's Covid-19 outbreak, and fields texts from listeners discussing potential midseason trades. The Bulls finallyy caught a break from the league, and won't play their scheduled games on Tuesday and Thursday. By the time they host the Lakers on Sunday, they could have 4 players returned from protocols, including leading scorer DeMar DeRozan. But now the Lakers appear to have a Covid-19 outbreak of their own, putting Sunday's game in question. Matt also takes some trade hypothetical texts from listeners, breaking down the feasibility of acquiring Robert Covington or Jerami Grant before the trade deadline.

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Depleted Bulls Lose to Heat, Alize Johnson Becomes 10th Player In Protocols Dec 13, 2021

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On today's episode, Matt and Big Dave react to the Bulls loss to the Heat over the weekend, and discuss the mounting problem for the team and the league with their Covid-19 outbreak. Nikola Vucevic's slump continued on Saturday, shooting just 3-15 in a game when the shorthanded Bulls needed more from their starting center. A bigger problem exists, however: the Bulls now have 10 players in health and safety protocols, as Alize Johnson joined the list Monday morning. The guys discuss the situation from the Bulls' perspective, and the NBA's at large. Should the league start postponing games? Should players feel comfortable playing against teams with an outbreak? And what, if any, are the silver linings of the situation the team is currently going through?

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Voicemails! Do the Bulls HAVE to Make a Trade? And a Listener Picks a Bone with Big Dave Dec 10, 2021

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On today's episode, Matt and Big Dave react to voicemails from listeners, with more talk about the Bulls' need to make a trade addressing their front court. One caller marveled at the win over Denver, another watched the loss to Cleveland and is running out of patience with the Bulls' size issue. Another caller takes issue with Big Dave's "dumb Bulls fan" impression, and our guy Jamal is here to put everything in perspective and remind everyone: In AKME We Trust.

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Shorthanded Bulls Blown Out By Cavs Dec 09, 2021

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On today's episod, Matt and Big Dave react to the Bulls 115-92 loss to the Cleveland Cavaliers on Wednesday night. The Bulls continue their stretch of playing games shorthanded with 4 players in Covid protocols and Alex Caruso out with a hamstring. They needed a monster night from Zach LaVine, or a strong night from Nikola Vucevic, and got neither. But the guys aren't worried about Vooch's slump and believe he'll pull his way out of it. The more concerning aspect of tonight's game was the complete lack of bench scoring with Billy Donovan's rotation as depleted as it is. We also discuss Devon Dotson struggling in his first significant NBA minutes, and why Billy hasn't turned to Marko Simonovic, even on a night when the Bulls could've used more size.

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Can Bulls Trade for Myles Turner or Domantas Sabonis? Dec 08, 2021

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On today's episode, Matt and Big Dave discuss what it would take for the Bulls to get Domantas Sabonis or Myles Turner in a trade, and which player would be the better fit in Chicago. With the Indiana Pacers reportedly preparing to be sellers at the NBA trade deadline, are either of these players a feasible get for the Bulls? Both players offer frontcourt depth the Bulls sorely need, but would they be worth the price tag, and can the Bulls even put together a trade package offer good enough for the Pacers to accept? The guys open the show reacting to the update that Matt Thomas has joined several of his teammates in health and safety protocols, and the Bulls brought back training camp participant Stanley Johnson.

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Ayo Dosunmu Shines In First Start As Shorthanded Bulls Beat Nuggets Dec 07, 2021

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On today's episode, Matt and Big Dave discuss the Bulls win over the Nuggets on Monday night. We learned just a few hours before tipoff that DeMar DeRozan was placed in health and safety protocols. Billy Donovan turned to Ayo Dosunmu, who made his first NBA start and did a little bit of everything in 42 minutes. The guys look back on the 2021 NBA draft and marvel at Ayo falling to Chicago in the second round. Zach LaVine also had a strong night, scoring 32 points including a dominant stretch of the third quarter. Lonzo Ball, Nikola Vucevic and several role players stepped up to fill the DeRozan void in an impressive team win.

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DeMar DeRozan & Zach LaVine Combine for 60 Points as Bulls Take Down Nets Dec 06, 2021

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On today's episode, Matt and Big Dave break down the Bulls' impressive win over the Brooklyn Nets on Saturday night. DeMar DeRozan continues to dominate 4th quarters, with 13 of his 29 points coming in the final frame in Brooklyn. How is he getting to his spots on the floor and knocking down shots with such astonishing efficiency? Zach LaVine, meanwhile, came up big with a layup and two free throws late in another close game, continuing to prove that his crunch time decision making is getting smarter. The Bulls were shorthanded in this one, and rookie Ayo Dosunmu had a strong game with timely plays that prove just how ready he is for the biggest stages in the NBA.

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DeMar DeRozan Dominates 4th Quarter as Bulls Beat Knicks Dec 03, 2021

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On today's episode, Matt and Big Dave react to the Bulls 119-115 win over the New York Knicks on Thursday night. DeMar DeRozan showed up big again, scoring 18 of his 34 points in the 4th quarter of a game that the Bulls nearly choked away after being up by 21. Zach LaVine dominated the first half and struggled in the 3rd quarter, but had big free throws late in the 4th and made a key decision on a late possession that demonstrated his mental growth compared to seasons past. Nikola Vucevic had another strong game with 27 points, including two huge threes in the 4th. The guys also discuss the big defensive plays from Lonzo Ball late in a game where he dealt with foul trouble and a lousy shooting night. And a final tip of the cap to Alex Caruso, who did absolutely everything for the Bulls in 31 tireless minutes of effort.

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