CHGO Chicago Bulls Podcast

On this episode, the CHGO Bulls crew get into Brett Seigel’s report from Clutch Points where he states the Chicago Bulls and Josh Giddey are “are expected to reach a resolution on a new contract" near the end of August. Are the years and money reported a fair deal for both sides? Will it come with a player or team option? Also, Indiana Pacers Coach Rick Carlisle was on Caitlin Cooper's Podcast and stated that the NBA brand of basketball is not top heavy super teams anymore; it's more try hard team-focused with multiple good players on the roster. How close are the Bulls to this model? Was Arturas Karnisovas ahead of the curve with his infamous "9 to 10” good players quote? Also, a recent survey of NBA fans across the league was conducted by the Action Network and it had some surprising results on what Bulls fans think about the state of the team, price of tickets and their satisfaction with the Bulls. Matt Peck, Big Dave Watson, and Will Gottlieb discuss that and more.

The CHGO Bulls crew discuss whether Nic Claxton would be a good trade target for the Chicago Bulls. Would Claxton be the right change after Nikola Vucevic's time in Chicago? Plus, who could the Bulls send to the Brooklyn Nets in exchange for the center? Matt Peck, Big Dave, and Will Gottlieb discuss trade packages surrounding Patrick Williams, draft picks, and Ayo Dosunmu.

The CHGO Bulls crew discuss new NBA point guard rankings from HoopsHype, which have Chicago Bulls restricted free agent Josh Giddey listed at #15. Is this a fair ranking? Peck, Big Dave and Will Gottlieb analyze the players above and below Giddey in the rankings. Plus, the guys react to a new piece from ESPN about what all 30 NBA teams are “All-In” on for the 2025-26 season. Spoiler alert: the Bulls category isn’t a good one. And big news…the Bulls are bringing the pinstripes back! Hold onto your wallets.

The CHGO Bulls crew discuss the latest Josh Giddey contract negotiation context from ESPN’s Bobby Marks, and evaluate the potential ripple effects of Luka Doncic’s new contract. Marks said on the NBA on ESPN’s YouTube channel that the contract the Toronto Raptors gave Immanuel Quickley “screwed up” this year’s restricted free agents. Is this the latest piece of evidence to suggest the Bulls front office will NOT offer Giddey a multiyear deal with an AAV at or near $30 million? Peck, Big Dave and Will Gottlieb also talk about what Luka signing his extension with the Lakers means for free agency in 2026. Can the Bulls still create max cap space? If so, which players will they or should they pursue?

The CHGO Bulls crew discuss the possibility of Nikola Vucevic leaving the NBA completely if he reaches a rumored buyout with the Chicago Bulls. After Euroleague teams missed out on Jonas Valančiūnas, could they be more aggressive in pursuing Vucevic? Would European basketball provide Vucevic the opportunity to win that he's been searching for?

The CHGO Bulls crew discuss Jeremy Woo’s Top 10 sophomores to watch rankings for ESPN, where Matas Buzelis came in at #4. What are the most important factors that could make or break a big second NBA season for Matas? Peck and Big Dave evaluate the potential for a Buzelis breakout, and also review other names that made the list. Plus, Queen of the Controls Katy Duffy interviews the Zodiac GM to get insights on the Chicago Bulls synergy and astrological potential!

The CHGO Bulls crew welcome Lead Chicago Bulls writer for Bleacher Nation, Elias Schuster back to the show! Peck, Big Dave and Eli talk about the latest Ayo Dosunmu trade market update from KC Johnson of CHSN, who said he expects Ayo to be in a Bulls jersey when the new season begins. Entering the final year of his contract, could Dosunmu be an in-season trade deadline candidate, like Nikola Vucevic? Or do the Bulls plan to keep him long-term? Plus, the guys have some trade machine fun and break down a few of Schuster’s recent Bulls trade ideas featuring Dosunmu, Vooch, Patrick Williams and more!

The CHGO Bulls crew welcome Fighting Illini legend, NBA veteran and Chicago Bulls TV analyst Kendall Gill back to the show! Peck and Big Dave chat with their old NBC Sports Chicago pal about all things Bulls, including Kendall’s hot take from last season that Matas Buzelis is better than Cooper Flagg. Is he still standing on that take as we enter Year 2 for Buzelis and Flagg’s rookie campaign with the Mavericks? Plus, his thoughts on the Bulls acquisition of Isaac Okoro and re-signing Tre Jones. And is Kendall a believer in the Coby White and Josh Giddey backcourt?

As the 2025-26 Blackhawks season approaches, it's becoming hard to see a roster spot for Lukas Reichel. Does he have a spot with the team? Will he be a Blackhawk on opening night? If he makes the team, what should his role be? All that and much more today on CHGO Blackhawks.

The CHGO Bulls crew welcome Chicago Bulls radio play-by-play announcer and Chicago sports broadcasting legend Chuck Swirsky back to the show! Peck and Big Dave get Chuck’s takes on the entire Bulls offseason: drafting Noa Essengue and first impressions from Summer League, the Tre Jones signing and the Lonzo Ball for Isaac Okoro trade. Plus, what does Chuck think of the ongoing Josh Giddey contract negotiations? And does he see Matas Buzelis as the future of the franchise? Plus, the guys get Chuck’s thoughts on the passing of Cubs legend Ryne Sandberg.

The CHGO Bulls crew discuss a poll from The Athletic of anonymous NBA executives gauging what kind of offers - both length and dollar figures - to Chicago Bulls restricted free agent Josh Giddey. Were most of the executives on the same page when determining Giddey’s value in the league? Did any of them agree to the $30 million average annual salary Giddey is reportedly seeking? And what did the lower-end offers look like? Peck and Big Dave also react to the latest Giddey intel from Joe Cowley and some offseason grades for the Bulls handed out by ESPN and Yahoo.

The CHGO Bulls crew is LIVE with an emergency pod reacting to the breaking news that Billy Donovan has signed a multi-year extension as the head coach of the Chicago Bulls. Donovan will be entering his sixth year with the Bulls when the 2025-26 NBA season kicks off. Has he earned this extension? And what does this say about the front office and ownership’s confidence in Donovan to mold a younger squad with Matas Buzelis primed for a breakout year?

On this episode, Matt and Big Dave discuss Jake Fisher speaking on his Bleacher Report podcast about the Bulls and Josh Giddey's relationship. Is it becoming worse and more strained? Will they work something out by August? How far apart on the extension are they? Plus, Marc Stein joins the show. What does he think about the Giddey situation? What is his opinion of Matas Buzelis and Noa Essengue at Summer League? Is he down with Yukimania? Also, Jake Fisher also reported on his podcast that the market for Nikola Vucevic is non-existent. Did the Bulls hold on to the big man too long? Is it a chance he plays the entire season with the Bulls?

The CHGO Bulls crew discuss where the Chicago Bulls land in the rankings of rebuilding NBA teams from ESPN’s Tim Bontemps. Evaluating all 14 teams that missed the NBA playoffs this past season, Bontemps ranked the Bulls 11th in their path back to championship contention. Only the Kings, Pelicans and Suns were graded worse. Peck, Big Dave and Will Gottlieb debate whether the Bulls rebuild is in better shape than they’re reviewed by Bontemps, and compare their assets to the other rebuilding teams. Plus, the guys react to more names being added to the upcoming NBA on NBC broadcast teams.

The CHGO Bulls crew create hypothetical trades for Chicago Bulls guard Ayo Dosunmu. Would a one-for-one player swap with the Indiana Pacers get the job done? Or will the Golden State Warriors pull the trigger on a Jonathan Kuminga sign-and-trade? Plus, would the return even be worth the departure of the hometown kid?

The CHGO Bulls crew discuss fresh NBA front office rankings, courtesy of CBS Sports writer Sam Quinn. Quinn did the same rankings back in February, around the time Arturas Karnisovas and Marc Eversley kept the Chicago Bulls standing pat at another NBA trade deadline. In that edition, AKME ranked dead last, 30th among 30 front offices. But they’ve moved up!…to 29th. Peck, Big Dave and Will Gottlieb analyze what’s fair and what’s not in Quinn’s evaluation of the Bulls front office. Should certain other teams’ front offices be ranked below them? Plus, the guys react to several sportsbooks’ early over/under figures for the Bulls win total in 2025-26.

The CHGO Bulls crew review NBA Summer League notes from Spotrac reporter Keith Smith. Smith got quotes from anonymous Chicago Bulls executives and coaches with their thoughts on Josh Giddey, Coby White, Matas Buzelis, the acquisition of Isaac Okoro, and the future direction of the team. Peck, Big Dave and Will Gottlieb also discuss two new ESPN lists: Zach Kram ranking each NBA teams’ worst roster mistakes since 2020, and Kevin Pelton regrading the biggest offseason moves from 2024. Was trading for Nikola Vucevic really AK’s worst move? And do the Alex Caruso and DeMar DeRozan trades look better or worse now than when they first happened?

The CHGO Bulls crew discuss the Chicago Bulls signing Summer League standout Yuki Kawamura to a two-way contract, while the Josh Giddey restricted free agent situation remains at a standstill. Kawamura was a fan favorite out in Las Vegas, drawing huge crowds of supporters as he dished some eye-popping passes. Will he see any action on the 15-man squad this season, assuming a relatively healthy rotation? Plus, the Giddey contract negotiations remain dormant. Is there any chance Giddey plays on the qualifying offer? Peck, Big Dave and Will Gottlieb also talk some “trade candidate” roundup: what’s the latest on the futures of Nikola Vucevic, Coby White, Ayo Dosunmu, Patrick Williams and Jevon Carter?

The CHGO Bulls crew break down the Chicago Bulls 105-92 win over the Utah Jazz in their NBA Summer League finale on Friday night. Fan favorite Yuki Kawamura continued to dazzle with his incredible passes and playmaking. Did he show enough in these Summer League games to earn a two-way contract with the Bulls? Noa Essengue sat out again with the quad contusion he sustained in their second game. So how should Bulls fans evaluate what they saw from Essengue in his 2.5 games? Peck, Big Dave and Will Gottlieb discuss where the Bulls farm system of young players stacks up against the rest of the NBA.

On this episode, The CHGO Bulls crew dive into Jake Fischer’s new article courtesy of The Stein Line, where he states Jonathon Kuminga was “hopeful" about a sign and trade happening that would send him to the Chicago Bulls. Are Josh Giddey's contract negotiations getting in the way of making this happen? What would a sign and trade look like between the Bulls and Warriors? Plus, Josh Giddey and the Chicago Bulls are still "far apart” in their negotiations on a new contract for the 22 year old. What should be the number both sides settle on? When do the guys expect the negotiations to come to an end? Also, Bleacher Report has issued their top 100 NBA Players of All Time list. How many Bulls are represented on the list? Is Jordan number 1?