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The CHGO Bulls crew continue their discussion on Josh Giddey signing a 4-year, $100 million contract to remain a key roster piece for the Chicago Bulls. How will his contract impact the next steps in Arturas Karnisovas’ roster-building plan? Peck, Big Dave and Will Gottlieb look at the Bulls’ books and try to map out potential deals for Coby White and Ayo Dosunmu, and determine cap space in the coming years. Plus, what must Josh Giddey prove this season to validate his contract and AK’s vision of him as a cornerstone of the franchise? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

BREAKING NEWS: the Chicago Bulls and Josh Giddey have agreed on a four-year, $100 million deal. Now that the wait is finally over, the CHGO Bulls crew breaks down the reported extension that locks Giddey in with Chicago on a long-term deal. Is $25 million annually good value? Could the Bulls have squeezed him harder in negotiations? Matt Peck, Big Dave, and Will Gottlieb discuss. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The CHGO Bulls crew discuss Billy Donovan’s induction into the Hall of Fame, and what he must do prove himself with the Chicago Bulls in the 2025-26 season. Several players who’ve played for Donovan - including current Bulls - showed up to support their coach, who’s seemingly beloved by all those who play for him. Coby White was among those singing his praises. But being well-liked isn’t enough to win at the highest level. So, what will be the biggest challenges facing Donovan this year? Peck, Big Dave and Will Gottlieb kick off their annual “Prove It” series, issuing specific goals for Donovan to accomplish this season. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

On this episode of CHGO Bulls, See Red Fred of the Big Red Bus podcast joins Big Dave and Will Gottlieb in studio. They discuss new changes to the NBA All-Star Game. Will it help increase viewership and competitiveness? They also discuss Billy Donovan will being inducted into the Hall Of Fame this weekend. Plus, Issac Okoro was the big off-season move for the Chicago Bulls. Is he the 3 and D answer the Bulls have been looking for? Will he be the starter on opening night? Also, Hoops Hype released there Top 26 power forwards in the league and no Bulls player made the cut. Will Matas Buzelis be on the list next year? Are he and Okoro the answers to the Bulls frontcourt issues? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

On this episode, Big Dave and Will Gottlieb get into the news from Bobby Marks that the Bulls offered Josh Giddey 4yrs 88 million. Should Giddey take this offer? Should the Bulls be willing to increase it? Plus, Cam Thomas has signed a QO with the Nets. What does this news mean for other RFAs and more importantly, Josh Giddey? How will this effect his ongoing contract negotiations with the Bulls? Also, what if Josh Giddey takes the QO and balls out or stinks? What would be the options for him and the team for either outcome? Finally, the crew goes over the teams that are listed to have cap space next season. Does this make the danger of Josh Giddey becoming an UFA next season more of a reality? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

On this episode of CHGO Bulls, the crew continues to celebrate the BBBSA Month Of Giving! Big Dave and Will Gottlieb discuss Nikola Vucevic announcing his retirement from his Montenegro National team (but not from the NBA). How much time does he have left on his NBA career? Plus, Talen Horton-Tucker may be taking a deal to go to the Euroleague. What does this mean as far as a roster spot for the Bulls? Also, the crew breaks down the Bulls bench rotation. Who will be the first player off the bench...Julian Phillips, Dalen Terry, Kevin Huerter? Whose minutes will increase and whose will take a hit? Finally, the crew give there top 5 Bulls players they would like to have in there Players Box at the US Open. What players would you have in your Players Box? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

On this episode of CHGO Bulls, Big Dave and Will Gottlieb help kick off the CHGO/ALL CITY Big Brothers and Big Sisters Month of Giving! President and CEO of BBBS Metropolitan Chicago Jeremy Foster joins us for a segment to talk about the incredible foundation and what you can do to help the youth of Chicago and nationwide. Plus, we ask the question what's the biggest unknown for the Chicago Bulls 2025-26 season? Is it Josh Giddey continuing what he did in the second half of last season? Is it Coby White becoming an NBA All-Star? Or Matas Buzelis ascending in his second year? Also, which five Bulls players, past or present, would you invite to your players box to cheer you on at the US Open? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

On this episode of CHGO Bulls, the crew discuss all things Chicago Bulls with special guest co-host of the Big Red Bus Podcast Doug Thonus. We discuss Josh Giddey and the Bulls front office still not having a contract signed. When is the time to be concerned about the lack of a deal? Should Giddey look more towards taking a qualifying offer? Also, Ayo Dosunmu’s newest vlog details his trip back to U of I includes some INTERESTING thoughts about the Bulls making the playoffs this season. Will Ayo be ready to go for training camp? Plus, the Bulls have several unknowns coming into the season. Which unknown is the biggest one that needs to be answered? How immediate does that unknown need to be proven? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The Chicago Bulls are once again being doubted on the national stage, as ESPN projects them to miss even the NBA Play-In Tournament this season. On this one, Big Dave and Will Gottlieb dive into ESPN’s prediction and what it means for Josh Giddey, Matas Buzelis, and Coby White. Can the Bulls prove the doubters wrong and make a push in the Eastern Conference playoff race? Plus, Nikola Vucevic gave an interview to BasketNews where he discussed his relationship with AK, patience from the fans and staying in Chicago. Is he happy with his time with the team?Also, NBA Insider Marc Stein joins the show to discuss the latest free agency talk and updates on Josh Giddey. Join the CHGO Bulls Podcast for all the latest Bulls news, analysis, and reactions! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

On this episode, Big Dave and Will Gottlieb talk with draft expert and basketball analyst for the Hornets Live Terrence Oglesby, about Noa Essengue and if he sees big potential in his game. They also ask him if he has big expectations for Matas Buzelis going into year 2, and what he feels about Josh Giddey as a player. Would he give Giddey the contract he's asking for if he were the GM? Also, Sam Vecenie from The Athletic said on his Game Theory Podcast that Josh Giddey should sit out some games if he and the FO can't come to an agreement on a contract. Would this be a good move for Giddey? What does his timeline to sign look like? Plus, Nikola Vucevic plays his 1st FIBA Eurobasket game vs. Germany. How did Vuc do in his 1st Eurobasket action? Should Bulls fans be excited with what they saw? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The CHGO Bulls crew discusses the possibility of Zion Williamson or Giannis Antetokounmpo requesting a trade, and whether the Chicago Bulls would make an offer to land either player. As part of their “Summer Forecast” series leading up to the 2025-26 NBA season, ESPN conducted another round of survey questions, including which superstar players are most likely to be the next to request a trade. Zion and Giannis came in #1 and #2. Making a bold trade offer for either player would seemingly be in contrast with the Arturas Karnisovas “slow and steady” approach with his roster overhaul and development. But, what would it take from the Bulls’ side to get a deal done? Peck, Big Dave, and Will Gottlieb also react to ESPN’s season award predictions. Spoiler alert: …no Bulls! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The CHGO Bulls crew discuss the ideal path forward for the Chicago Bulls, knowing that the team’s VP Arturas Karnisovas has zero interest in tanking or trading for draft picks. Chicago Sun-Times beat reporter Joe Cowley wrote over the weekend about AK’s insistence on trying to build through the middle, and the complications that presents. Peck, Big Dave and Will Gottlieb try to establish what a path back to legitimate contention without tanking would look like. Would trades be involved? What about the team’s cap space in both 2026 and 2027? And how much can the team bank on internal improvement? The guys also react to zero Bulls players making HoopsHype’s Top 26 Small Forwards list for the 2025-26 season. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The CHGO Bulls crew dive into the new NBA2K26 rankings, with Coby White, Josh Giddey and Nikola Vucevic all cracking the Top 100. Are there ratings fair or foul? Will any of their teammates be Top 100 material by the end of the 2025-26 season? Plus, the crew shares some of their favorite moments from Bulls Fest 2025, including Will Gottlieb’s interview with former Bulls center Eddy Curry! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The CHGO Bulls crew discuss today’s announcement from the Chicago Bulls that the Derrick Rose Jersey Retirement ceremony will take place on January 24, 2026 after their home game against the Boston Celtics. What will the night entail, in addition to Rose’s jersey going to the rafters? Matt Peck and Will Gottlieb make some predictions. Plus, the guys deliberate what Billy Donovan’s starting lineup and main rotation will be to begin the season. Who will start between Kevin Huerter and Isaac Okoro? Who earns more minutes, Zach Collins or Jalen Smith? And which younger players will be left out of the rotation entirely? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The CHGO Bulls crew discuss some striking statistical splits from Josh Giddey in both his first Chicago Bulls season and his final season with Oklahoma City. Why did he have such poor starts in each season, along with very strong finishes? Is this a pattern that will repeat itself in 2025-26, or are there more context clues to explain each season’s trend as a special case? Peck and Will Gottlieb welcome back former CHGO Bulls contributor and good pal Mark K to help them analyze it! The guys also get Mark’s takes on a variety of offseason moves, and whether he thinks the Bulls can do a better job developing their young talent than in years past. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The CHGO Bulls crew discuss a recent redraft of the 2024 NBA Draft from The Athletic’s Sam Vecenie, with Matas Buzelis being selected 6th overall. Is this the rightful spot for Buzelis, or should he be even higher? What about if Matas was in the 2025 draft class, where would he have been drafted? Peck and Will Gottlieb also talk with Chicago Bulls Director of Basketball Programming Kyle Cummings. Plus, the guys react to an update on the Nikola Vucevic buyout rumor and some Bulls development staff promotions. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The CHGO Bulls crew discuss new NBA shooting guard rankings from HoopsHype, which have Chicago Bulls guard Coby White listed at #12. Is this a fair ranking? Peck and Will Gottlieb analyze the players above and below White in the rankings, and talk about a particularly worrisome stat in HoopsHype’s explanation of where Coby landed. Plus, the guys react to the Bulls 2024-25 roster’s less than impressive finish in Andy Bailey’s “HNI” rankings, a catch-all of advanced analytic statistics! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The CHGO Bulls crew discuss the full 2025-26 Chicago Bulls schedule release, and make win or loss picks game by game for all 82! Peck and Willl Gottlieb make their way from the season opener at home against the Detroit Pistons, to the regular season finale against Cooper Flagg and the Mavericks in Dallas. Will the Bulls crush the over on their projected win total, which most Vegas books have in the low thirties? Plus, a clip of our interview with Carlos Boozer that prompts a fascinating question: how many titles do the Bulls win if Derrick Rose never got injured? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The CHGO Bulls crew - with Will Perdue back in studio - discuss which Chicago Bulls player on the current roster has the best shot at being the team’s next All Star player. If Arturas Karnisovas commits to building this roster around Josh Giddey, Coby White and Matas Buzelis, will any of them reach All Star status? If so, when? And what is the ceiling of the team if a) one of them becomes a fringe All Star or b) NONE of them reach even that height. Peck, Will Gottlieb and Will Perdue analyze the possibilities. Plus, a teaser for our interview with Carlos Boozer and the full 2025-26 schedule drops! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The CHGO Bulls crew are joined by Drew Stevens of #TheBIGS to rank every calculated move Arturas Karnisovas has made during the Chicago Bulls 2025 offseason. What was his best move, and what decision looks the worst at present? Peck, Will Gottlieb and Drew analyze all of AK’s moves: re-signing Tre Jones, drafting Noa Essengue, trading Lonzo Ball for Isaac Okoro and signing Billy Donovan to an extension. Plus, they discuss the Bulls schedule drop for the Emirates NBA Cup. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.