PROVE IT: Will Nic Claxton Be the X-FACTOR for the Chicago Bulls? | CHGO Bulls Podcast

The CHGO Bulls crew continue their “Prove It” series, setting goals for Chicago Bulls newcomer Nic Claxton. Arriving via trade this offseason, Claxton could be the new starting center for the Bulls following the departure of Nikola Vucevic. Peck, Big Dave and Will Gottlieb discuss whether Claxton can have a bounceback year after the disappointing finish to his tenure with the Brooklyn Nets. Can he become the rim protector the Bulls have been missing? Plus, the guys react to the official cast of color commentary personas who will rotate alongside Adam Amin in the Bulls TV broadcast booth 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 week's CHGO Bulls mini-pod, The crew reacts to ESPN's Top 100 Player Rankings heading into the 2026-27 NBA Season. Which Bulls made the list? The guys debate whether they were properly ranked and where players like Caleb Wilson, Josh Giddey and Matas Buzelis could be ranked AFTER this season! Presented by Branded Bills An ALLCITY Network Production Become a CHGO Diehard today! https://allchgo.com/join/ 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 Limited Time Offer – Get Huel today with my exclusive offer of 15% OFF online orders of $50 or more with my code bulls15 at https://www.huel.com/bulls15 . New Customers Only. Thank you to Huel for partnering and supporting our show! WATCH YOUR FAVORITE TEAMS: https://www.fubotv.com/chgo PrizePicks: ○ Visit https://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/CHGO and use code CHGO and get $50 in lineups when you play your first $5 lineup! PrizePicks. It's Good to be Right! Shady Rays: Head to https://shadyrays.com and use code: CHGOSR for 40% off 2+ pairs of polarized sunglasses. Try for yourself the shades rated 5 stars by over 300,000 people. Monarch: Use Monarch to get control of your overall finances with 50% off your first year at https://www.monarch.com/chgo 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/ 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 continue their “Prove It” series with the big free agent acquisition for the Chicago Bulls, sharpshooter Norman Powell. Powell earned his first All Star nod last season at age 32, scoring 21.7 points per game for the Miami Heat. Peck, Big Dave and Will Gottlieb set goals for the veteran leader of a young Bulls squad in the 2026-27 season. Can he maintain his elite efficiency behind the three-point line? Will he be asked to take some of the toughest defensive assignments? Plus, the guys react to Peter Suder and Houston Mallette being added to the Bulls training camp roster. 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 continue their “Prove It” series, setting goals for Matas Buzelis in his third season with the Chicago Bulls. Peck, Big Dave and Will Gottlieb discuss the potential of a third-year breakout for Buzelis, who made significant jumps in his statistical production from his rookie year to his second season. Can he become a 20 PPG scorer? Will he get to the free throw line more? What about his defense? Plus, the guys react to Buzelis, Caleb Wilson, Norman Powell and Josh Giddey all cracking ESPN’s NBA Top 100 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 continue their “Prove It” series by laying out goals for Josh Giddey in the 2026-27 NBA season, his third with the Chicago Bulls. Giddey put forth a strong ‘25-26 campaign, averaging 17 points, 9 assists and 8 rebounds per game. Peck, Big Dave and Will Gottlieb set new goals for Giddey while discussing specific areas of his game with room for improvement. Will his outside shooting remain consistent? Can he finish at the rim better? What about limiting his turnovers? The guys also react to a Ferrari owned by Michael Jordan going up for auction. 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 begin the final week before a fresh Chicago Bulls season with their “Prove It” series, and Caleb Wilson. Peck, Big Dave and Will Gottlieb each set specific goals or benchmarks for Wilson’s rookie season in the NBA. Aside from contending for Rookie of the Year, what statistical evidence would most represent a strong rookie campaign for the #4 overall pick? The guys cover the map with expectations for Caleb. Speaking of Caleb, the guys also react to the Caleb Williams injury from the Bears game vs the Vikings, and how so many Chicago sports fans felt the same chill they felt the night Derrick Rose went down. 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 the possible impact of Taj Gibson returning to the Chicago Bulls as an assistant coach on Tiago Splitter’s staff. In addition to working with young forwards and possible franchise cornerstones Caleb Wilson and Matas Buzelis, what else will Taj bring to the team? And could his return lead to more former Bulls players from the post-dynasty glory days getting involved with the organization in some capacity? Peck and Big Dave also react to the Bulls officially announced training camp schedule, which includes an open practice at Horner Park! 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 take a look at ESPN's 3-year-outlook power rankings for the Chicago Bulls among their NBA competitors. Peck, Big Dave and Will Gottlieb discuss whether the Bulls' ranking position is fair or too low. Also, with roster questions looming, the Bulls will look to free agency in the next 3 years to find the right talent to help them contend. Does Caleb Wilson by himself make the Bulls a free agent destination? Does his growth decide what free agents look towards the Bulls? Plus, what type of team will the Bulls be in 3 years? If they are not closer to contending but there is growth from the young stars, would that be acceptable or seen as a negative? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

On the latest CHGO Bulls, Big Dave and Will Gottlieb react to NBA Commissioner's Adam Silver's latest comments regarding NBA Expansion in 2028. Who should the Bulls protect when this new basketball landscape takes hold? Could Josh Giddey be that player? Check out the latest intel on the future of the NBA and the Bulls! 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 is all about expanding on this episode. We dive into NBA Commissioner Adam Silver’s press conference where he announced Las Vegas and Seattle as the two cities that are moving towards being selected as the sites for the new NBA teams. What are the guidelines and regulations for this going forward? Plus, with this announcement, it also means there will be an expansion draft. What players would the Bulls NOT protect? Should Josh Giddey be protected? Also, the guys discuss the possible effects of restructuring divisions, conferences and future playoff structure. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.