Cash Considerations: A Chicago Bulls Pod

Jason and Ricky discuss the Bulls letting go of shooting coach Peter Patton, who was well-liked by the players and seemed to have a tangible impact on development. Why would Arturas Karnisovas do this and why does he still have his job? How does ownership actually feel about the direction of the franchise? Ricky also highlights a couple draft prospects after the Bulls lost their lottery tiebreaker to the Mavs, which slots them in at No. 12. Finally, the start of the 2025 NBA Playoffs again shows how far away the Bulls are from real competitiveness.

Jason and Ricky recap the Bulls getting embarrassed by the Heat yet again to end their season in the NBA Play-In Tournament. But while this loss only raises more skepticism about the future, Arturas Karnisovas did his best to spin the season as a resounding success in his end-of-season press conference. So, what comes next for the Bulls now that their Mickey Mouse run has ended with a thud? Interested in advertising on this podcast? Email sales@bluewirepods.com!

Jason joins Giancarlo Navas of The Miami Heat Beat Podcast for a third straight year to preview a Bulls vs. Heat play-in game. This time the scene shifts to Chicago for a 9/10 game instead of a second play-in game on South Beach, and Jason and Giancarlo discuss all the key matchups and strategy facing these two teams. While the Bulls seem to have the upper hand, anything can happen in a one-game scenario. Interested in advertising on this podcast? Email sales@bluewirepods.com!

Jason and Ricky welcome 670 The Score's Cody Westerlund back to the pod to talk about the Bulls' victory over the Heat, which sets up a likely play-in rematch at the United Center. Josh Giddey continued his second-half renaissance with yet another triple-double. Is it time to believe in Giddey as a future cornerstone? Can a Giddey-Coby White backcourt lead the Bulls back to real relevance? The guys also talk about Matas Buzelis' development, Bulls season winners and losers, and draft targets. Finally, will the Bulls actually make the playoffs? Interested in advertising on this podcast? Email sales@bluewirepods.com!

Jason and Ricky discuss the Bulls officially clinching a play-in spot by beating the Raptors, which came after a miracle win over the Lakers on Josh Giddey's half-court heave, a heartbreaking loss to the Mavericks and an ugly loss to the Thunder. The guys also dive into Michael Pina's Bulls piece at The Ringer, which highlights both their recent improved play (Coby White Player of the Month!) and the continued skepticism of the long-term future of the current core. But while Giddey's contract situation brings immediate questions, the optimism surrounding Matas Buzelis only grows. NOTE: Jason's live prediction that the Heat would blow their lead against the Celtics was VERY wrong, so the Bulls were still the No. 10 seed at the time the episode published. Interested in advertising on this podcast? Email sales@bluewirepods.com!

The Chicago Bulls are now 8-2 in their last 10 games after a 4-2 West Coast road trip. Are the Bulls actually back?! Jason and Ricky dive deep into this hot stretch and try to determine what's real and what's more of a product of Mickey Mouse March, including a close look at Coby White, Josh Giddey and Matas Buzelis. Ricky also breaks down the first weekend of the NCAA Tournament and highlights some notable NBA prospects. Interested in advertising on this podcast? Email sales@bluewirepods.com!

Jason joined Morten Jensen of The NBA Podcast for a crossover episode to talk about the Bulls' recent run of competent play, Josh Giddey's contract situation, goals for the rest of the season and the offseason. What exactly is the plan? Will this front office try to make a big splash to compete next season or make the draft a priority? Interested in advertising on this podcast? Email sales@bluewirepods.com!

Ricky and Jason discuss the Bulls' recent four-game winning streak and their general improved competitiveness since the All-Star break. What's real and what's a product of Mickey Mouse March? Ricky also dives into some of the top NBA Draft prospects to watch in the NCAA Tournament, including a Duke star not named Cooper Flagg. Interested in advertising on this podcast? Email sales@bluewirepods.com!

Jason and Ricky discuss where the Bulls stand in the East after Coby White led them to another comeback win, this time over the Magic. While the Bulls aren't winning much these days, the wins have been of the rather crazy variety (see: Magic, Raptors, 76ers). With the other teams below them clearly tanking, the Bulls have solidified their hold on the 10-seed and likely have a better chance of moving up than falling down as they embrace the play-in push. The guys also touch on Arturas Karnisovas' recent podcast appearance with Stacey King, Ayo Dosunmu's weird season-ending injury and more. Interested in advertising on this podcast? Email sales@bluewirepods.com!

Jason joined Blue Wire's The Block, The Shot, The Stop for a crossover episode previewing the Bulls' third matchup against the Cavaliers in 2024-25. While the Cavs have patiently built a juggernaut over the last few years, the Bulls have languished in mediocrity. Interested in advertising on this podcast? Email sales@bluewirepods.com! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jason and Ricky are back after the All-Star break as the Bulls continue their trudge to an inevitable 10-seed. Despite going 5-15 over their last 20 games, the Bulls still hold a 1.5-game lead for the final play-in spot after destroying the tanking 76ers in savage fashion. The guys also discuss Josh Giddey's recent heater and what it means for his free agency, Patrick Williams' lost season and more. Interested in advertising on this podcast? Email sales@bluewirepods.com! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jason and Ricky welcome Morris Bankston of Bulls On Tap to the pod to talk about the Bulls hitting the All-Star break on an ugly four-game losing streak full of blowout losses. The guys revisit the trade deadline and Mo recaps the mock trade deadline exercise he took part in, which featured a whopping 11 deals. The conversation then shifts to Matas Buzelis and the plan for him moving forward. How much should he bulk up? Interested in advertising on this podcast? Email sales@bluewirepods.com! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jason and Ricky rant and rave about the Bulls doing absolutely nothing at the trade deadline after dealing away Zach LaVine for scraps days earlier. Arturas Karnisovas didn't help matters with an incoherent press conference afterward. What exactly is the plan here? Interested in advertising on this podcast? Email sales@bluewirepods.com! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jason and Ricky welcome back Kevin Ferrigan to the podcast to talk about the Bulls trading Zach LaVine to the Sacramento Kings in a three-team trade that also saw De'Aaron Fox go to the San Antonio Spurs. What comes next for the Bulls after a bombshell weekend that also featured the bonkers Luka Doncic-Anthony Davis trade? Interested in advertising on this podcast? Email sales@bluewirepods.com! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jason and Ricky officially preview the 2025 NBA trade deadline by looking at all the latest rumors surrounding the Bulls, featuring the latest on the Warriors' possible pursuit of Zach LaVine and Nikola Vucevic. The guys discuss a number of trade scenarios and make their final predictions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ricky returns from vacation to join Jason to discuss what's happening on the Bulls trade front, including the latest on Zach LaVine, Nikola Vucevic, Patrick Williams and more. The guys also lament Williams' brutal decline this season and Matas Buzelis' minutes. Interested in advertising on this podcast? Email sales@bluewirepods.com! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jason rides solo for a quick check-in on the Bulls at the halfway point of the season, where they're 18-23 after their most embarrassing loss of the season against the Hawks. Arturas Karnisovas, what would you say you do here? Interested in advertising on this podcast? Email sales@bluewirepods.com! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jason and Ricky discuss the great success of Derrick Rose Night and launch into full-blown propaganda mode on Zach LaVine, who has been shooting the lights out in a career season. Despite this, there still seems to be little trade interest around the NBA as we get within a month of the deadline. Will the Bulls actually pick a direction or just stand pat again? Interested in advertising on this podcast? Email sales@bluewirepods.com! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Bulls began 2025 with an embarrassing loss to the lowly Wizards as they continue to meander along in meaningless mediocrity. There are seemingly no trades on the horizon as the front office struggles to define a direction for the franchise yet again. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jason and Ricky discuss the report from The Athletic saying the Nuggets are interested in Zach LaVine. Would a trade involving LaVine and Michael Porter Jr. make sense? Could MPJ be flipped elsewhere? What are other trades the Bulls could make along with this one or instead of this one? Interested in advertising on this podcast? Email sales@bluewirepods.com! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices