Nikola Vucevic TRADE PARTNERS for Bulls This Offseason | CHGO Bulls Podcast

On this episode, the CHGO Bulls Crew breakdown a big night of action in the NBA Playoffs and recap their time at the CHGO Bears Draft Party Night 1. Also, we do e into the Bulls Free Agency off season. Who is under contract with the team, what players are restricted and unrestricted free agents and who is picking up their player option. Plus, we go over some free agent targets the Bulls should be looking at. Is Jonathan Kuminga on their radar? Can they afford him? What would be his role with the team? All this and more on the CHGO Bulls Podcast

The CHGO Bulls crew answer mailbag questions from the CHGO Diehards Discord, including what the dismissal of Peter Patton says about the organization. Patton, who earned big credit for his work as the Chicago Bulls head of player development over the past couple seasons, did not have his contract option picked up for next year. Joe Cowley reported that it was partly because he voiced unwanted opinions to those in charge. Is this the sign of a toxic power structure and team? Other mailbag questions include the future of Tre Jones, and whether Bulls fans are perhaps too “friendly towards rebuilds.”

The CHGO Bulls crew discuss the latest reports and rumors surrounding the Nikola Vucevic trade market for the Chicago Bulls this offseason. Joe Cowley reported that the team still plans to try to move their veteran center, who’s entering the final year of his contract. Despite lots of smoke nearing the trade deadline this season, the Bulls held onto Vucevic. Other than a brief late-season slump, the two-time All Star had one of the best seasons of his career. Could the Warriors still be interested? What about the Lakers or Spurs? Peck, Big Dave and Will Gottlieb break down all the potential trade destinations.

The CHGO Bulls crew discuss different Eastern Conference playoff teams, especially the upstart Detroit Pistons, and weigh which roster-building models the Chicago Bulls should emulate. The Pistons have a promising future, with Cade Cunningham earning his first All Star selection this season at age 23. Plus, other homegrown talents like Jalen Duren, Jaden Ivey and Ausar Thompson are blossoming. Can the Bulls build something similar with Coby White, Josh Giddey and Matas Buzelis? What would be the ceiling of such a team? Or, should the Bulls look to land a stud free agent in 2026 to lead the younger core? Peck and Will Gottlieb wade through all the roster-building possibilities!

The CHGO Bulls crew react to Cooper Flagg officially declaring for the 2025 NBA Draft, on the same day the Chicago Bulls lost a coin flip to be placed 12th in the NBA Draft Lottery. Given the team’s 39-43 season, and its potential for improvement, is there any “consolation prize” value to them being in the lottery at all, even with slim odds? Plus, Peck and Will Gottlieb discuss the Atlanta Hawks firing GM Landry Fields and the seemingly impenetrable job security of Arturas Karnisovas.

The Chicago Bulls have officially been eliminated from the NBA playoffs. As they head into the offseason, should VP Arturas Karnisovas and GM Marc Eversley consider trading for a pricey star like Zion Williamson or Domantas Sabonis?

The CHGO Bulls crew react to the exit interviews of Josh Giddey, Coby White, Nikola Vucevic and other Chicago Bulls following their season-ending loss in the Play-In Tournament. How confident is Giddey after his post-All Star break performance? Does White believe that a potential core of himself, Giddey and Matas Buzelis can go the distance? And does Vucevic still see himself fitting into the Bulls’ future plans? Peck and Will Gottlieb break down the players’ answers. Plus, the guys chat with Marc Stein and get his thoughts on the conclusion of the Bulls season, and the tasks they face this offseason.

The CHGO Bulls crew break down the end-of-season press conference from Chicago Bulls VP of Basketball Operations Arturas Karnisovas. AK laid out the four goals he set for himself and the team in his opening statement, and proceeded to tell the media (and fans) how they accomplished each one. So…now what? Peck, Big Dave, Will Gottlieb and Will Perdue react to all of AK’s thoughts on his roster-building philosophy, trying to avoid mediocrity, the offseason plans for Josh Giddey’s contract and more!

The CHGO Bulls crew break down the Chicago Bulls 109-90 loss to the Miami Heat in the NBA Play-In Tournament on Wednesday night. After beating the Heat 3-0 in the regular season, the Heat completely flipped the script. Peck, Big Dave and Will Perdue discuss the Heat dictating the pace of the game, and capitalizing off Bulls turnovers forced by their suffocating defense. Plus, another tough night for Coby White. Will Gottlieb joins from the United Center with his thoughts on the game and intel from the postgame locker room. The guys also talk about what this loss means when coupled with the promising stretch after the All Star break.

The CHGO Bulls crew preview the “win or go home” Play-In Tournament matchup between the Chicago Bulls and Miami Heat. For the third straight season, these two teams will face off in a do-or-die Play-In game, with the Heat emerging victories twice thus far. But the new-look Bulls are playing well of late, with Josh Giddey and Coby White leading their fast-paced offense. Can the Bulls replicate the success they had against the Heat in the regular season? Or will Erik Spoelstra and the Heat’s stifling and shapeshifting defense give the Bulls trouble? Peck, Big Dave, Will Gottlieb and Will Perdue break down every angle, advantage and x-factor for the big game!