CHGO Chicago Bulls Podcast

The CHGO Bulls crew discuss whether Bulls head coach Billy Donovan has a strong enough case to be considered for the NBA’s Coach of the Year award. Obviously, the frontrunners are Kenny Atkinson and Mark Daigneault, whose teams are leading the East and West, respectively. JB Bickerstaff will likely also garner several votes for the immense turnaround for his playoff-bound Pistons. Peck, Big Dave and Will Gottlieb take a closer look at what Donovan has accomplished with the Bulls, given all the challenges and obstacles his team faced. Plus, the guys review a fun “What If” trade scenario had the Mavericks fielded other offers for Luka Doncic. And Tim Legler joins to talk Coby White, Matas Buzelis and more!

The CHGO Bulls crew break down the Chicago Bulls 131-117 win over the Charlotte Hornets on Sunday afternoon. Coby White exploded after a slow start, finishing with 37 points for his second straight 30-point game. Peck, Big Dave and Will Gottlieb discuss Coby turning into a "ON-OFF" button kind of player, in a good way. Plus, another stat-stuffer from Josh Giddey, and Patrick Williams was productive off the bench. Big Dave awards the Empire Today Goon of the Night.

The CHGO Bulls crew break down the Chicago Bulls 118-113 win over the Portland Trail Blazers on Friday night. Coby White and Nikola Vucevic each scored 31, and the Bulls held off a late Blazers comeback to retake control of the 9th seed in the East. Peck, Big Dave and Will Perdue discuss Coby making big plays down the stretch, growing his image as a clutch player. Plus, another triple double for Josh Giddey, and another dud for Patrick Williams. Will Gottlieb joins from the United Center with his thoughts on the game and intel from the postgame locker room. Big Dave awards the Empire Today Goon of the Night.

The CHGO Bulls crew discuss the pros and cons of the Chicago Bulls punching their ticket to a third consecutive Play-In Tournament appearance. Michael Pina, senior staff writer for The Ringer, wrote a great column weighing the good (playing faster, shooting more threes, the play of Coby White and Josh Giddey, the promising potential of Matas Buzelis) with the bad (misleading March wins, killing their draft lottery odds, toiling in mediocrity, upcoming contracts) of this Bulls season. How should Bulls fans approach the Play-In experience? What’s the best case scenario? Peck, Big Dave and Will Gottlieb also react to a new commercial where Buzelis stars alongside Will Smith.

The CHGO Bulls crew break down the Chicago Bulls 137-118 win over the Toronto Raptors on Tuesday night. The win officially punched the Bulls' ticket to the NBA's Play-In Tournament for the third consecutive year. Continuity at its finest! Peck and Big Dave discuss a strong bounce-back game from Coby White after he struggled against the Thunder. Plus, the guys want to see more shot creating confidence from Matas Buzelis. Will Gottlieb joins from the United Center with his thoughts on the game and intel from the postgame locker room. Big Dave awards the Empire Today Goon of the Night.

The CHGO Bulls crew break down the Chicago Bulls 145-117 loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder on Monday night. That's called a reality check. After an upswell of wins and momentum in March, the Bulls finished the month with a thud against Josh Giddey's former team and the current top seed in the NBA. Peck, Big Dave and Will Gottlieb discuss what Bulls fans can take away from this game, including any positives or lessons for what comes next. Plus, Matas Buzelis had some impressive blocks on Chet Holmgren. The guys also shout-out some of their fellow Bulls fans who came out to the Hooters on Wells in Chicago for the watch party tonight!

The CHGO Bulls crew break down the Chicago Bulls 120-119 loss to the Dallas Mavericks on Saturday night. Matas Buzelis scored 28 points and grabbed a career-high 9 rebounds, but he and Coby White couldn't quite muster another comeback. Peck and Big Dave, along with guests John Sabine and Kevin Anderson (formerly of Bulls Outsiders on NBC Sports Chicago) discuss the interesting lineup choices from Billy Donovan, including a Dalen Terry-led bench unit and sitting Josh Giddey down the stretch of the fourth quarter. Will Gottlieb joins from the United Center with his thoughts on the game and intel from the postgame locker room.

The CHGO Bulls crew break down the Chicago Bulls 119-117 win over the Los Angeles Lakers on Thursday night. The Bulls were down five with ten seconds to go. Patrick Williams corner 3, Bulls steal the inbound, Coby White 3. Austin Reaves goes glass on the other end. Josh Giddey halfcourt heave at the buzzer. That sequence actually happened! Peck, Big Dave and Will Perdue discuss the wild finish. Will Gottlieb joins from the United Center with his thoughts on the game and intel from the postgame locker room. Big Dave award the Empire Today Goon of the Night.

The CHGO Bulls crew get into the numbers of Coby White and Josh Giddey before and after the All Star break. Is what we’ve seen post all star break enough to conclude they are the backcourt of the future? Plus, with Giddey’s contract due to be renewed, we look at what other RFAs are in position to receive this offseason. Also will Giddey’s contract have any bearing on what Coby White will get on his next deal?

The CHGO Bulls crew discuss a recent column from ESPN NBA reporters Tim Bontemps and Kevin Pelton on the league’s tanking problem. Efforts have been made - like flattening the lottery odds - to do away with tanking and incentivize competition. Unfortunately, it hasn’t worked, as finding superstars at the top of the draft is still the model for NBA success. What other possible solutions exist, and where do the Chicago Bulls fit into that picture? Peck, Big Dave and Will Gottlieb break it down. Plus, the guys look at the star-level play of Coby White and Josh Giddey over the past ten games. Do the Bulls already have their star duo?