CHGO Chicago Bulls Podcast

The CHGO Bulls crew discuss the full 2025-26 Chicago Bulls schedule release, and make win or loss picks game by game for all 82! Peck and Willl Gottlieb make their way from the season opener at home against the Detroit Pistons, to the regular season finale against Cooper Flagg and the Mavericks in Dallas. Will the Bulls crush the over on their projected win total, which most Vegas books have in the low thirties? Plus, a clip of our interview with Carlos Boozer that prompts a fascinating question: how many titles do the Bulls win if Derrick Rose never got injured?

The CHGO Bulls crew - with Will Perdue back in studio - discuss which Chicago Bulls player on the current roster has the best shot at being the team’s next All Star player. If Arturas Karnisovas commits to building this roster around Josh Giddey, Coby White and Matas Buzelis, will any of them reach All Star status? If so, when? And what is the ceiling of the team if a) one of them becomes a fringe All Star or b) NONE of them reach even that height. Peck, Will Gottlieb and Will Perdue analyze the possibilities. Plus, a teaser for our interview with Carlos Boozer and the full 2025-26 schedule drops!

The CHGO Bulls crew are joined by Drew Stevens of #TheBIGS to rank every calculated move Arturas Karnisovas has made during the Chicago Bulls 2025 offseason. What was his best move, and what decision looks the worst at present? Peck, Will Gottlieb and Drew analyze all of AK’s moves: re-signing Tre Jones, drafting Noa Essengue, trading Lonzo Ball for Isaac Okoro and signing Billy Donovan to an extension. Plus, they discuss the Bulls schedule drop for the Emirates NBA Cup.

The CHGO Bulls crew welcome OG basketball podcaster and Diehard Chicago Bulls fan Trey Kerby to the show! Kerby has been talking NBA and Bulls basketball for quite awhile, between The Basketball Jones, The Starters on NBATV, and now the No Dunks Podcast for The Athletic. Peck and Will Gottlieb get Trey’s thoughts on all things Bulls: the ceiling for Matas Buzelis, the Josh Giddey contract situation, AK’s vision on team-building and more! Plus, the guys talk about the importance of Isaac Okoro next season, and whether the Bulls’ defensive improvements after last season’s All Star Break were legitimate.

The CHGO Bulls crew welcome The People’s Insider Jake Fischer back to the show! Fischer had some interesting reporting over the past few days about the ongoing negotiations between the Chicago Bulls and restricted free agent Josh Giddey. Are the Golden State Warriors - or any other teams - actively pursuing Giddey? Or are these just fires being started by Giddey’s reps to try to squeeze more money from the Bulls? Peck and Will Gottlieb also react to some reporting from Brett Siegel of ClutchPoints, who doesn’t see any realistic path to Giddey leaving Chicago. Plus, the NBA’s full 2025-26 season schedule will be released later this week! What should Bulls fans be looking for?

📬 Chicago sports in your inbox: https://allchgo.com/newsletter The CHGO Bulls crew discuss the latest report from Jake Fischer that several teams, including the Golden State Warriors, are still interested in acquiring Chicago Bulls restricted free agent Josh Giddey. Speaking on a B/R livestream, Fischer said that the Warriors - still dealing with Jonathan Kuminga - are one of a few teams intrigued by a sign-and-trade for Giddey. What would such a deal look like? And which Eastern Conference teams could be the logical Giddey suitors that Fischer mentioned? Peck and Will Gottlieb review the possibilities, and do some trade machine exploration. Plus, the guys react to Fischer’s remark on Coby White seeking over $30 million per year on his next contract. 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 WATCH YOUR FAVORITE TEAMS: https://www.fubotv.com/chgo Empire Today: Schedule a free in-home estimate today! All listeners can receive a $350 OFF discount when they use the promo code CHGO. Restrictions apply. See https://empiretoday.com/chgo for details. Monarch Money: Use Monarch Money to get control of your overall finances with 50% off your first year at https://www.monarchmoney.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/ Hall of Fame App: Get a 7-Day Free Trial + 50% Off your first month with code CHGO. Just download the HOF app on iOS and Android or visit www.hofbets.com, enter code CHGO, and you’re all set. #ad Sunnyside Cannabis Dispensary: Head to https://sunnyside.shop and use code ‘HICHGO’ at checkout for 50% off your first 3 online orders on our favorite brands like Cresco, Good News, & more to elevate your first purchase! Sunnyside* Cannabis Dispensary -Bright buys, every day. Only for 21+ or IL medical card holders 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

The CHGO Bulls crew discuss the first round pick still owed to the Chicago Bulls from the Portland Trail Blazers. In his recent rankings column, Sam Quinn of CBS Sports ranked all 63 future first round draft picks that have been traded across the league. The Blazers’ pick owed to Chicago came in at #36. The big wrinkle: Portland has swap rights with the Milwaukee Bucks in 2028. Can Arturas Karnisovas leverage Portland’s desire to keep that pick swap into getting something more valuable from the Blazers? Peck, Big Dave and Will Gottlieb also react to new fan satisfaction rankings from The Action Network. How (un)satisfied are Bulls fans with the recent and current state of the team?

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?