NBA Draft Night 1 LIVE: Chicago Bulls Take Noa Essengue at 12 | CHGO Bulls Podcast

The CHGO Bulls crew are LIVE for the first hour of the NBA’s 2025 free agency window opening. Will we quickly see the Chicago Bulls and Josh Giddey come to terms on a new contract? Meanwhile, trade rumors are flying around Ayo Dosunmu and Coby White. Could one of them be moved, and is Tre Jones a target to re-sign as he likely fields many suitors as an unrestricted free agent? Plus, what would it take for the Bulls to pull off a sign-and-trade deal to acquire Jonathan Kuminga from the Golden State Warriors?

BREAKING NEWS! The Chicago Bulls have sent Lonzo Ball to the Cleveland Cavaliers in exchange for Isaac Okoro. The CHGO Bulls crew reacts live to this seismic trade, dissecting what it means for Lonzo's future, the Bulls' roster construction, and whether adding Okoro is the right move for Chicago. Is this a shrewd gamble or a massive mistake? Tune in for instant analysis from Matt Peck, Big Dave Watson, and Will Gottlieb.

Join the CHGO Bulls crew for a LIVE watchalong of the Second Round of the 2025 NBA Draft. Matt Peck, Big Dave Watson, and Will Gottlieb analyze picks from all 30 teams, including the Chicago Bulls. After trading down from 45 to 55, will the Bulls actually use their draft pick? Or are more trades in their future? Find out LIVE with the CHGO Bulls crew.

The CHGO Bulls crew are back after Night 1 of the 2025 NBA Draft to break down the press conference from Chicago Bulls GM Marc Eversley. Marc spoke on Wednesday night after the Bulls selected French forward Noa Essengue with the 12th overall pick. What vision do the Bulls have for Essengue’s player profile and role on the team’s future? Plus, Eversley answered questions about the team’s timeline back to contending, and where they plan to find their franchise player. Peck, Big Dave, Will Gottlieb and Will Perdue review the ins and outs of the Bulls front office’s message.

Join the CHGO Bulls crew for a LIVE watchalong of the 2025 NBA Draft. Matt Peck, Big Dave Watson, Will Gottlieb, and Will Perdue analyze picks from all 30 teams, including the Chicago Bulls. As the names slowly come off the Bulls big board, will they make a move to land higher in the draft? Are the rumors of their focus on big men - Khaman Maluach, Joan Beringer, Collin Murray-Boyles, Thomas Sorber - true? Find out LIVE with the CHGO Bulls crew.

The CHGO Bulls crew discuss how Jrue Holiday's trade from the Boston Celtics to the Portland Trail Blazers will affect the Chicago Bulls' future NBA Draft positioning. The Trail Blazers owe the Bulls a first round pick from a trade that has yet to convey. Does getting Holiday put the Blazers farther away from the NBA Draft Lottery? And will that mean the Bulls will have a worse pick?

The CHGO Bulls crew break down all the latest intel surrounding the Chicago Bulls on the eve of the 2025 NBA Draft! Jake Fischer reports hearing whispers around the league that the Bulls could trade up on draft night to get the big man they covet. Meanwhile, Noa Essengue and Collin Murray-Boyles are two names that keep getting tied to Chicago. Jeff Goodman joins with his draft takes, including what’s going on with Ace Bailey. Plus, the guys react to all the latest mock drafts and which players mocked to the Bulls make the most sense.

The CHGO Bulls crew discuss the Oklahoma City Thunder - and their prized trade acquisition Alex Caruso - winning the NBA championship with a Game 7 triumph over the Indiana Pacers on Sunday. Should this be the final reevaluation of the Caruso for Josh Giddey trade, and how it impacts the Chicago Bulls’ current status in the league? Meanwhile, Tyrese Haliburton’s injury increased the “East is wide open” narrative heading into the 2025-26 season. Where do the Bulls stack up in that picture? Peck, Big Dave and Will Gottlieb break it down. Plus, the guys review some of the latest NBA Mock Drafts two days before Round 1 on Wednesday night. 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 Rugged Road: Gear up for your next adventure with Rugged Road Coolers - Your ultimate outdoor companion! Head to http://ruggedroadoutdoors.pxf.io/ALLCITY and use code CHGO for 10% off! 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 Sunnyside Cannabis Dispensary: Head to https://sunnyside.shop and use code ‘HICHGO’ at checkout for 50% off your first 3 online orders on our favorite brands like Cresco, Good News, & more to elevate your first purchase! Sunnyside* Cannabis Dispensary -Bright buys, every day. Only for 21+ or IL medical card holders Get Coors Light delivered straight to your door with Instacart by going to https://coorslight.com/CHGOBasketball. Celebrate Responsibly. Coors Brewing Company, Golden, Colorado. 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

The CHGO Bulls crew discusses which players they'd be happy to see fall in the NBA Draft to the Chicago Bulls at number 12. Is Khaman Maluach the answer to the Bulls defensive problems? Is Ace Bailey worth moving up a few spots? Plus, which players can be "safety picks" on the Bulls big board?

CHGO Spirit Week continues on as we celebrate you, the Diehards! In addition to talking Game 6 of the NBA Finals, Will Gottlieb and Big Dave answer questions from the Diehards about who the Bulls should draft. Should the Bulls be all in on Derik Queen? Is Asa Newell the prospect the team needs? Can Kasparas Jakucionas be the player that the Bulls need for their future plans? 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 GET OUR FREE NEWSLETTER: http://www.allchgo.com/newsletter 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 Rugged Road: Gear up for your next adventure with Rugged Road Coolers - Your ultimate outdoor companion! Head to http://ruggedroadoutdoors.pxf.io/ALLCITY and use code CHGO for 10% off! 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 Sunnyside Cannabis Dispensary: Head to https://sunnyside.shop and use code ‘HICHGO’ at checkout for 50% off your first 3 online orders on our favorite brands like Cresco, Good News, & more to elevate your first purchase! Sunnyside* Cannabis Dispensary -Bright buys, every day. Only for 21+ or IL medical card holders Get Coors Light delivered straight to your door with Instacart by going to https://coorslight.com/CHGOBasketball. Celebrate Responsibly. Coors Brewing Company, Golden, Colorado. 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