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The CHGO Bulls crew react to the latest national NBA projection columns for the 2025-26 NBA season. ESPN just released their rankings of each team by their “Big 3” - their three most important players this season and beyond. ESPN also dropped a simulation of the entire season, which saw the Bulls beating Miami in the Play In Tournament! Plus, The Ringer’s second annual “Clarity Index” is out, and the Bulls are in the Fun-House Mirror category. Is Arturas Karnisovas’ vision for Bulls success clearer or better than how the outside-Chicago media sees it? Peck, Big Dave and Will Gottlieb discuss them all. Plus, a few more thoughts from the loss to Denver, and Jonas Valanciunas has high praise for Matas Buzelis! 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 break down the Chicago Bulls 124-117 loss to the Denver Nuggets in their fourth preseason game on Tuesday night. The Bulls built themselves another big deficit early, and there was no semblance of a comeback tonight. Peck, Big Dave and Will Gottlieb discuss the Bulls’ defensive struggles against Nikola Jokic and Jamal Murray, and the possibility of the team’s new “defensive identity” not materializing this season. How much of the problem is about Nikola Vucevic? On the bright side, Matas Buzelis shined again, continuing to play his role in the team’s offense very confidently. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

On this episode, The CHGO Bulls crew re-recap last night's preseason loss to the Milwaukee Bucks. What good and/or bad things did the crew see? How will it impact the team moving forward? Plus, Patrick Williams has been playing consistently well for the Bulls this preseason. Does he have a chance to become the starter at the 3 for the Bulls when the season begins? What is fueling his more physical style of play this preseason? Also, the fellas give the players whose stock is rising and whose is falling in the Bulls Market, Bear Market segment. Will there be any surprises on the list? 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 break down the Chicago Bulls 127-121 preseason loss to the Milwaukee Bucks in their third preseason game on Sunday night. Ayo Dosunmu continued his impressive return from shoulder surgery, scoring 22 very efficient points off the bench. Is he still a possible starter, or is he in an ideal spot leading the second unit? Peck and Big Dave also discuss another strong game from Matas Buzelis, who’s finding success with hesitation dribbles in transition. Plus, more signs of life from (Lee) Patrick Williams! Will Gottlieb joins live from the United Center with intel from the postgame locker room and his thoughts on the game. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

NBA win totals have emerged for teams and the Chicago Bulls win total is surprisingly consistent. Is Billy Donovan's team destined for the play-in yet again? Or can they finally break through to the NBA Playoffs? Would a Year 2 jump for Matas Buzelis be the missing piece to a winning 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 break down the Chicago Bulls 119-112 win against the Cleveland Cavaliers in a preseason rematch on Thursday night. Zach Collins and Tre Jones got starts with Nikola Vucevic and Kevin Huerter sitting this one out, but the team’s start was similar to Tuesday. Sloppy execution, several turnovers, and an early deficit. Peck and Big Dave discuss the duality of Josh Giddey’s playmaking, and whether it can be different this season. Jones and Dosunmu both looked solid again, and the Bulls bench got them back in the game. Who impressed more between Collins and Jalen Smith in Vooch’s absence? Will Gottlieb joins live from the United Center with intel from the postgame locker room and his thoughts on the game. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

On this episode, The CHGO Bulls crew recap last night's preseason victory over the Cleveland Cavaliers. What stood out from the matchup?How excited should fans be about what they saw? Did the victory tell us anything about the team heading into the season? Also, after his awesome performance, did Matas Buzelis solidify himself as the starting power forward for the Bulls? Can he prove himself to be the best player on the team? Plus, the crew lists their names of Bulls players who improved their stock and whose stock fell from last night's game. 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 break down the Chicago Bulls 118-117 win over the Cleveland Cavaliers in their preseason opener on Tuesday night. The Bulls recovered from a sloppy start (9 first quarter turnovers) to make it a fun, competitive game. Peck, Big Dave and Will Gottlieb discuss what they saw from the starting lineup, which featured both Kevin Huerter AND Isaac Okoro with Coby White resting his sore calf. Matas Buzelis looked confident in his first action of a sophomore season with lofty goals and expectations. Ayo Dosunmu also looked fully healed and strong as ever. The guys also dissect what they saw from Billy Donovan’s rotation, and the late-game minutes from rookie Noa Essengue and fan favorite Yuki Kawamura. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

📬 Chicago sports in your inbox: https://allchgo.com/newsletter The CHGO Bulls crew preview the first Chicago Bulls game of the preseason against their Central Division rival and reigning #1 seed in the East, the Cleveland Cavaliers! Big Dave sat down with Bob Schmidt of the Fear The ‘Fro Podcast over the weekend to get some intel from a Cavs insider. Will the Cavs be the East’s elite again this season? Can the Bulls compete with them with their fast-paced offense? What can Bulls fans expect from former Cavalier Isaac Okoro? Plus, notes on Isaac Okoro and Yuki Kawamura from Monday’s practice from Will Gottlieb. And is Billy Donovan running a tighter ship than in years past with a younger roster? 0:00 SHOW START 3:10 New side of Billy? 20:00 Can Yuki make an impact in 2026? 32:00 Okoro returns to Cleveland 42:00 Interview with Bob Schmidt An ALLCITY Network Production ALL THINGS CHGO: https://linktr.ee/chgosports BUY MERCH: https://store.allcitynetwork.com/collections/chgo-locker FOLLOW ON SOCIAL: Twitter: @CHGO_Sports Instagram: @CHGO_Sports WATCH YOUR FAVORITE TEAMS: https://www.fubotv.com/chgo Empire Today: Schedule a free in-home estimate today! All listeners can receive a $350 OFF discount when they use the promo code CHGO. Restrictions apply. See https://empiretoday.com/chgo for details. Monarch Money: Use Monarch Money to get control of your overall finances with 50% off your first year at https://www.monarchmoney.com/chgo PrizePicks: Go to https://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/CHGO and use code CHGO for $50 instantly when you play $5. PrizePicks. Run Your Game! Ray Auto Group: Get into your next vehicle with Ray Auto in Fox Lake! Ray Chevy: https://www.raychevrolet.com/ Ray CDJR: https://www.raycdjr.com/ Hall of Fame App: Get a 7-Day Free Trial + 50% Off your first month with code CHGO. Just download the HOF app on iOS and Android or visit www.hofbets.com, enter code CHGO, and you’re all set. #ad Head to https://factormeals.com/chgobulls50 and use code chgobulls50 to get 50% off. That’s code chgobulls50 at https://factormeals.com/chgobulls50 to get 50% off! HelloFresh - Get 10 FREE meals at https://hellofresh.com/freebulls. Applied across 7 boxes, new subscribers only, varies by plan. Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code CHGO for $20 off your first purchase. When you shop through links in the description, we may earn affiliate commissions. Copyright Disclaimer under section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for “fair use” for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, education and research. Fair use is a use permitted by copyright statute that might otherwise be infringing. #Bulls #ChicagoBulls #BullsNation 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 react to the latest words from newly signed Chicago Bulls point guard Josh Giddey after the team’s training camp practice on Friday. Giddey said this year has a different feel than last year, feeling much more confident about his role on the team. What’s the best case scenario for Giddey’s 2025-26 season? Peck, Big Dave and Will Gottlieb try to answer that, plus several other “what if” and “fill in the blank” questions about the upcoming season. Plus, a little Taylor Swift talk as the gang bids a bittersweet farewell to Katy, our forever Queen of the Controls! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.