CHGO Chicago Bulls Podcast

The CHGO Bulls crew debate which Chicago Bulls players currently under contract should stay with the team as the rebuild begins. Are Josh Giddey and Matas Buzelis still viewed as foundational pieces? What about Noa Essengue, Tre Jones, Isaac Okoro and Jalen Smith? Peck, Big Dave, Will Gottlieb & Will Perdue discuss the merits of keeping or trading each player. Plus, the guys examine the rebuilding strategies and timelines of the Spurs and Thunder. How can Bryson Graham and the Bulls emulate their success? 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 debate which Chicago Bulls players currently under contract should stay with the team as the rebuild begins. Are Josh Giddey and Matas Buzelis still viewed as foundational pieces? What about Noa Essengue, Tre Jones, Isaac Okoro and Jalen Smith? Peck, Big Dave, Will Gottlieb & Will Perdue discuss the merits of keeping or trading each player. Plus, the guys examine the rebuilding strategies and timelines of the Spurs and Thunder. How can Bryson Graham and the Bulls emulate their success? 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 departure of Jason Kidd from the Dallas Mavericks, and whether he should be a candidate to coach the Chicago Bulls. Kidd and the Mavs parted ways on Tuesday night, with speculation on if it was a firing or a mutual decision. Should Bryson Graham consider pursuing Kidd for the Bulls coaching job? Peck and Will Gottlieb weigh the risk and potential reward of hiring Kidd, compared to the other named candidates. Jerry Stackhouse also reportedly is among those candidates. Plus, how should we be determining “upside” when discussing NBA Draft prospects? The guys also react to the Knicks wild comeback in Game 1 of the East Finals. 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 latest names added to the Chicago Bulls search for a new head coach, including Tiago Splitter and Dave Bliss. Splitter took over for Chauncey Billups in Portland with an interim tag, and could be chosen to remain with the Blazers. Bliss is a highly-touted assistant under Mark Daigneault in OKC, a candidate similar to San Antonio’s Sean Sweeney and Minnesota’s Micah Nori. Peck and Big Dave analyze the list of candidates, which also includes James Borrego and Wes Unseld Jr. Plus, the guys react to an epic Game 1 of the Western Conference Finals. 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 dive into the conference final matchups for the East and the West. Which two teams do they feel will go head to head in the NBA Finals? Plus, Josh Giddey is the hot name when it comes to trade talks. Should the Bulls consider trading the 24-year- old? What teams could be in the Giddey trade discussions? Does Giddey have more value to the Bulls than any other team in the league? Finally, Big Dave and Will Gottlieb discuss which position Bryson Graham could fill out next. 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 1st episode of The Run, Big Dave and Drew Stevens discuss the moves that have been made by Bryson Graham. From hiring Stephen Merck’s to appointing Acie Law IV the VP of Player Personnel, Graham has been busy. Is he making all the right moves or is this simply new hire syndrome?Who could he be looking at for the head coaching position? Plus, it seems like the two players that the Bulls have the best chance of landing in the draft are Cam Boozer or Caleb Wilson. Is there one player the crew prefers over the other? Which one is more likely to hit the ground running? Who could shift the culture of the team from day one? Also, Josh Giddey has been brought up in trade rumors as a player to watch if the Bulls decide to move up in the draft. Is this a good move to consider? Are teams willing to give up a 1st round pick for Giddey? Finally, the fellas discuss what happened in Hip Hop History on this day. 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 hirings of Stephen Mervis and Acie Law to the new Chicago Bulls front office on Thursday. Mervis, who had a long tenure in Orlando, was named Senior Vice President of Basketball Operations. Law left the Brooklyn Nets to become Chicago’s Vice President of Player Personnel. Peck and Big Dave analyze the resumes of Mervis and Law, and discuss how they can best aid the Bulls’ new lead executive Bryson Graham. Should the Magic’s current cap sheet be a red flag for Mervis? And is Law’s deep-rooted connection to Graham a positive or a negative? Plus, the guys highlight two NBA Draft Combine standouts and potential lottery pick risers: Morez Johnson Jr and Cameron Carr. 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 player interviews from the NBA Draft Combine in Chicago on Wednesday. Caleb Wilson answered that he was “for sure” a S.L.A.P. guy. Did he stick out most from today’s interviews? Plus, Will Gottlieb shares his intel with Matt Peck from Day Three of the Combine. AJ Dybantsa, Darryn Peterson, Jayden Quaintance and Nate Ament are among the projected lottery picks who confirmed they’ve met with the Bulls. Plus, the guys react to new Bulls EVP Bryson Graham firing Windy City Bulls General Manager Josh Malone. 0:00 Show Start 3:00 Giddey Undergoes Surgery 8:00 Bulls fire Windy City Bulls G.M. 20:26 Caleb Wilson Interview 33:00 Cam Boozer Interview 40:41 Darryn Peterson Interview 51:00 AJ Dybantsa Interview 57:00 Jayden Quaintance Interview 1:00:00 Answering Superchats An ALLCITY Network Production ALL THINGS CHGO: https://linktr.ee/chgosports BUY MERCH: https://store.allcitynetwork.com/coll... 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 discuss measurements, trends and storylines from the big names at the 2026 NBA Draft Combine. The Chicago Bulls, led by new EVP Bryson Graham, are scouting for picks at both #4 and #15 in the 2026 NBA Draft. Among targets at each pick, who’s standing out at the Combine so far? Peck and Big Dave, along with Will Gottlieb and Steph Noh - who are taking in the Combine firsthand - react to all the intel coming from Wintrust Arena. Which players in the consensus Top 4 of AJ Dybantsa, Darryn Peterson, Cameron Boozer and Caleb Wilson had the most impressive measurements? Could Aday Mara, Yaxel Lendeborg, Chris Cenac or Hannes Steinbach be ideal targets with the 15th pick? 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 Chicago Bulls jumping to the #4 pick in the 2026 NBA Draft, and Bryson Graham confirming a “best player available” approach. The Bulls’ new EVP of Basketball Operations spoke with the media following the Draft Lottery on Sunday. Graham believes in taking the best player available over drafting for fit, so which players could that mean at both #4 and #15? Peck and Big Dave propose ideal scenarios at both picks. Let the Cameron Boozer vs Caleb Wilson Debate begin! Plus, the guys react to Will Gottlieb’s first in a series of draft player profiles on Duke’s Cameron Boozer. Are some scouts and analysts underselling his upside? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

New Chicago Bulls Executive Vice President of Basketball Operations Bryson Graham reacts to the Bulls landing the #4 pick in the 2026 NBA Draft immediately after it was announced. Graham talks about his excitement and the future prospects of the team. 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 are LIVE watching the 2026 NBA Draft Lottery unfold, hoping the Chicago Bulls land a Top 4 pick. Toni Kukoc is serving as the team’s representative, crossing fingers for all Bulls fans to cash in on 20.3% odds to leap from their 9th slot in the lottery into the Top 4. The Bulls also have a 4.5% chance to land the #1 overall pick. Peck and Big Dave react to the reveal pick by pick, team by team. Will Gottlieb joins live from Navy Pier - this year’s lottery HQ - with his thoughts on the lottery and the Bulls pick. 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 most important items on the “To Do” list for new Chicago Bulls lead executive Bryson Graham. What does Graham need to handle first: finding a GM, finding a new head coach, scouting players in the 2026 NBA Draft, looking for offseason trades? Peck and Big Dave analyze which of these issues are most pressing, and in what order Graham should look to accomplish them. Plus, did Graham put certain players on notice by alluding to the fact that no one is untouchable? What if Matas Buzelis or Josh Giddey don’t fit into his preferred “S.L.A.P.” player profile? 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 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](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 react to the introductory press conference of new Chicago Bulls VP of Basketball Operations Bryson Graham. Michael Reinsdorf introduced Graham in front of Chicago media at the Advocate Center on Wednesday afternoon. Peck, Big Dave and Will Gottlieb analyze what Bulls fans heard from Reinsdorf on his selection of Graham, and how Graham views the Bulls’ path back to relevance in the NBA. Will he keep any of the young talent already on the roster? Which player skills will he prioritize in the 2026 NBA Draft? 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 news in the wake of the Chicago Bulls hiring Bryson Graham as their new Executive Vice President of Basketball Operations. Shams Charania and others have reported that Graham is expected to have “full autonomy” to build out the front office and team’s future however he sees fit. Could that include bringing in Boston Celtics assistant GM Dave Lewin, who impressed the Bulls greatly in his interview? Peck and Big Dave discuss the possibilities, including current members of the Bulls front office staying on board. Plus, is Sean Sweeney - currently Associate Head Coach for the Spurs - a leading candidate to be the next Bulls Head Coach? 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 reacts to the BREAKING NEWS that Bryson Graham, per Shams Charania, has been named the next Bulls Executive Vice President of Basketball Operations. What is the crew’s first reaction to the big news? What happened with Matt Lloyd? Does this prove the Bulls are moving in the right direction? Plus, Matt Peck joins the show to give his opinion on the hire and if this gives him more hope about the future of the franchise. Also, the crew goes over Graham’s resume and point out what excites them about his work and the huge tasks he will have ahead of him. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

On today’s show, CHGO Bulls is looking ahead to the big men in the 2026 Draft. With two picks in the top 15, the Bulls have a real opportunity to draft a center and lock down their five-man of the future. Will Gottlieb brings in guest Alex Nesnidal to break down Aday Mara, Hannes Steinbach, Jayden Quaintance, Morez Johnson and Chris Cenac Jr. who could all be in play at both 9 and 15. They also examine Henri Veesaar, Tarris Reed, Luigi Suigo and others that could potentially fall to 38. What type of big should the Bulls prioritize? What strengths and weaknesses are worth the risk-reward? What should the strategy be around one of the most important positions moving forward? 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 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](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 discuss the rumors that if Minnesota Timberwolves GM Matt Lloyd lands the Chicago Bulls lead executive job, he will hire Micah Nori as the next Bulls head coach. Lloyd and Nori have worked well together in Minnesota for several years, with Nori even filling in for Chris Finch as acting head coach for the Wolves in the 2024 NBA Playoffs. Does Nori have a sufficient resume and the right character to lead a Bulls rebuild and young roster? Peck and Big Dave analyze the hypothetical pairing in this CHGO Bulls minipod! 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 discuss a report that the Chicago Bulls pursued Denver Nuggets rising star Peyton Watson at the deadline, and could do so again in free agency this summer. Jake Fischer reported that the Bulls and Lakers inquired about Watson’s availability at this season’s trade deadline, but were rebuffed by the Nuggets. Will things change this summer as Watson is due for a big payday and Denver’s books are already stacked? Peck and Big Dave weigh the likelihood of a new Bulls front office pitching big names like Watson or Mark Williams in free agency. Or, will new management look to add draft capital by taking unwanted contracts from salary cap-stressed teams? Plus, the guys react to the latest action in the first round of the NBA Playoffs. 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 discuss the NBA’s new proposal for Draft Lottery reform and its impact on the Chicago Bulls rebuild. The new system, being called the “3-2-1 lottery”, has support from a majority of NBA teams according to Shams Charania’s report on Tuesday. Peck, Big Dave and Will Gottlieb weigh the pros and cons the new system could have on the Bulls as they begin a rebuilding phase. If the Bulls stay true to their organizational identity and refuse to “tank”, could they avoid being one of the relegation teams at the bottom of the standings next season? Can they land in that 4th through 10th in the lottery sweet spot? Plus, the guys discuss the potential negative impact it could have on the league’s truly bad teams that aren’t tanking. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.