Cash Considerations: A Chicago Bulls Pod

Ricky and Jason discuss the reported extensions for Billy Donovan and the Chicago Bulls' front office. Just, why? Then the guys tackle all the latest Bulls rumors leading up to the 2025 NBA Draft, including draft rumblings and trade scenarios. Interested in advertising on this podcast? Email sales@bluewirepods.com!

Ricky and Jason welcome NBA Draft expert Ben Pfeifer to dive deep on Bulls targets in the 2025 NBA Draft, including Derik Queen, Collin Murray-Boyles and many more. But first, Ben discusses his current life as a Pacers fan during a magical playoff run that has them two wins away from their first NBA title. Can the Bulls emulate what the Pacers are doing and become a contender in the near future? Interested in advertising on this podcast? Email sales@bluewirepods.com!

Ricky and Jason discuss all the hot Chicago Bulls draft rumors, including the buzz surrounding Egor Demin, the reports suggesting they're not high on Derik Queen and much more. Plus, the latest on Josh Giddey, Lonzo Ball trade rumors and the playoffs as Alex Caruso and the Oklahoma City Thunder reach the NBA Finals. Interested in advertising on this podcast? Email sales@bluewirepods.com!

Ricky gives his main takeaways from the 2025 NBA Draft Combine and makes his Chicago Bulls Big Board now that we're a month away from the draft. The guys also talk about the Indiana Pacers' crazy playoff run so far and how they embody what Arturas Karnisovas wants the Bulls to be, and give props to Alex Caruso for helping the Oklahoma City Thunder get to the Western Conference Finals and possibly beyond. Interested in advertising on this podcast? Email sales@bluewirepods.com!

Ricky and Jason break down the heartbreaking results of the 2025 NBA Draft Lottery, which saw the Bulls stay at No. 12 and the Mavericks win the Cooper Flagg sweepstakes after winning an earlier tiebreaker against Chicago. Who should the Bulls take at 12? Should they trade the pick? Plus, the latest on the Giannis Antetokounmpo trade front and a riveting playoffs. Interested in advertising on this podcast? Email sales@bluewirepods.com! 

Jason and Ricky welcome CHGO's Will Gottlieb back to the pod to discuss early takeaways from the 2025 NBA Playoffs and how the Heat getting swept by the Cavs in historic fashion illustrates just how far away the Bulls still are when it comes to really competing. Plus, looking at potential Bulls trade targets if they want to make a splash, a live reaction to the possible end of the Giannis era in Milwaukee and a look at the futures of Josh Giddey, Coby White and Nikola Vucevic. Interested in advertising on this podcast? Email sales@bluewirepods.com!

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

Steph Noh of Sporting News returns to the pod to talk about where the Bulls are at 25 games into the season, the state of the youth movement and trade scenarios for Zach LaVine and Nikola Vucevic. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Chicago Bulls trade rumors are starting to heat up as we pass the quarter mark of the 2024-25 NBA season, but will they actually sell hard if they remain firmly in the play-in tournament mix in a wretched Eastern Conference? Jason and Ricky discuss the latest from the rumor mill as Zach LaVine and Nikola Vucevic stay hot, Matas Buzelis' breakout game and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jason and Ricky welcome back Larry Golden (@_LarroHoops) to the pod after the Bulls' 122-106 loss to the Bucks on ESPN. We discuss what went wrong in this game, Zach LaVine and Nikola Vucevic's strong starts to the season, Josh Giddey's painful play, Patrick Williams' latest injury, Matas Buzelis' future and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jason and Ricky discuss a crazy three-game stretch for the Bulls, featuring an 18-point comeback win over the Hawks, a near win against the unbeaten Cavs and a wild win over the Knicks at MSG that included a 22-point blown lead. Just what the heck is going on with this team?! We also answer a bunch of fan questions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

After surprisingly starting 3-2, the Bulls have dropped four games in a row after a 135-119 loss to the Timberwolves in which they gave up 45 points in the fourth quarter. Jason and Ricky break down what has gone wrong over the last week, including injuries to Zach LaVine and Lonzo Ball, while also pondering Nikola Vucevic trades as he continues his hot start. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Bulls are off to a shocking 3-2 start to the season after back-to-back 20-point comebacks over the Grizzlies and Magic. While there has been some crazy flukiness and luck involved, the Bulls are establishing a run-and-gun identity that should be fun to watch this season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ricky and Jason break down the Bulls' 123-111 season-opening loss to the Zion Williamson-less Pelicans. While the Bulls were fun and competitive for one half, they fell apart in the second half thanks to a barrage of turnovers, which will likely be a theme of the season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Bulls preseason is now over, with the real games starting on Oct. 23 against the Pelicans. Jason and Ricky discuss what was actually an eventful exhibition slate, with Lonzo Ball's triumphant return and an entirely different offensive style taking center stage. Will the Bulls actually be better than expected? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jason and Ricky are joined by Drew Stevens of CHSN's By The Horns podcast and The Bigs as the Bulls make their way through a preseason that has been quite eventful already, with Lonzo Ball's long-awaited return coming next. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Bulls are back in action, and they tipped off their preseason with a comeback win over the Cavs. While the first half looked as expected, the second saw a fun turnaround. Ricky and Jason recap the good (Matas), the bad (Pat) and everything in between. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jason and Ricky recap everything from Bulls Media Day, including Arturas Karnisovas' insistence that the Bulls will try to win in 2024-25, Zach LaVine playing the PR game, key injury updates on multiple players and much more. Plus, a few words on Derrick Rose's retirement. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Bulls Media Day is a week away, and The Athletic's Darnell Mayberry provided a nice little primer to get ready for the start of training camp. Jason and Ricky discuss Mayberry's reporting on how Zach LaVine is trying to get back in the Bulls' good graces, Lonzo Ball's status, Coby White's role, a troubling Patrick Williams injury setback and more. Interested in advertising on this podcast? Email sales@bluewirepods.com! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jason joined Alex Golden and Mike Facci of Setting The Pace for a Blue Wire crossover pod to talk all things Bulls with training camp just weeks away, plus a fun throwback Bulls/Pacers draft. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jason and Ricky are back to discuss the Bulls adding Talen Horton-Tucker and Kenneth Lofton Jr. to what can only be described as a weird training camp roster. The THT signing is hilariously on-brand for this front office, with the bonus of a backstory with Ayo Dosunmu going back to when they were both being recruited by Illinois. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jason joined Hardwood Knocks' Dan Favale for their annual discussion of all things Bulls in the dog days of the summer. What does this offseason's change in direction mean for the upcoming season and beyond? Are more moves on the way soon? How will the Bulls look in 2024-25? Interested in advertising on this podcast? Email sales@bluewirepods.com! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The 2024-25 NBA schedule release means one thing: Ricky and Jason go through game-by-game and make their Bulls season predictions! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices