Podcasts about Chicago Bulls

In the Best of the Bulls this week, Chicago Sports Network insider K.C. Johnson joined the Mully & Haugh Show to discuss the organization's direction after it executed seven trades in less than a week leading up to the NBA trade deadline; Matt Spiegel and Laurence Holmes listened and reacted to Bulls executive vice president of basketball operations Arturas Karnisovas' most notable comments in his media session after the trade deadline passed; and Spiegel and Holmes took calls from frustrated Bulls fans.

Full Show — February 6, 2026 full 11738 Sat, 07 Feb 2026 05:59:00 +0000 OZHWAlYTNCgFqv8566RikcwN9Zzgtwez sports Spiegel & Holmes Show sports Full Show — February 6, 2026 Matt Spiegel and Laurence Holmes bring you Chicago sports talk with great opinions, guests and fun. Join Spiegel and Holmes as they discuss the Bears, Blackhawks, Bulls, Cubs and White Sox and delve into the biggest sports storylines of the day. Recurring guests include former Bears coach Dave Wannstedt, former Bears center Olin Kreutz, Cubs manager Craig Counsell, Cubs second baseman Nico Hoerner and MLB Network personality Jon Morosi. Catch the show live Monday through Friday from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. CT on 104.3 The Score, the exclusive audio home of the Cubs and the Bulls, or on the Audacy app. © 2026 Audacy, Inc. Sports False https://player.amperwavepodcasting.com?feed-link=https%3A%2F%2

In the Best of the Bulls this week, Chicago Sports Network insider K.C. Johnson joined the Mully & Haugh Show to discuss the organization's direction after it executed seven trades in less than a week leading up to the NBA trade deadline; Matt Spiegel and Laurence Holmes listened and reacted to Bulls executive vice president of basketball operations Arturas Karnisovas' most notable comments in his media session after the trade deadline passed; and Spiegel and Holmes took calls from frustrated Bulls fans.

WEEI presents a collection of reactions to the Celtics' trade deadline activity, headlined by the trade with the Bulls to send Nikola Vucevic to Boston

In the Best of the Bulls this week, Chicago Sports Network insider K.C. Johnson joined the Mully & Haugh Show to discuss the organization's direction after it executed seven trades in less than a week leading up to the NBA trade deadline; Matt Spiegel and Laurence Holmes listened and reacted to Bulls executive vice president of basketball operations Arturas Karnisovas' most notable comments in his media session after the trade deadline passed; and Spiegel and Holmes took calls from frustrated Bulls fans.

Hour 2- Parker Fleming on Ja's value, Grizzlies Direction, and NBA Trade Deadline + The Blitz: Bediako and Bulls in Purgatory + Small Talk

WEEI presents a collection of reactions to the Celtics' trade deadline activity, headlined by the trade with the Bulls to send Nikola Vucevic to Boston

WEEI presents a collection of reactions to the Celtics' trade deadline activity, headlined by the trade with the Bulls to send Nikola Vucevic to Boston

We've reached the end of another Super Bowl Week and it's NBA Trade deadline where Giannis didn't get traded, the Wizards got Anthony Davis and the Bulls collected all the 2nd round picks (00:00:00-00:36:08). Super Bowl 60 preview and prop picks as we prepare for the final game of the NFL Season (00:36:08-01:17:38). 4 all pro linebacker from the San Francisco 49ers to talk about his career, the substation, Super Bowl 60, and tons more (01:17:38-02:07:36). Seattle Seahawks Wide Receiver Jake Bobo joins the show to talk about the big game, coming out of the combine and making an NFL Roster, being Max's hero, Sam Darnold and more (02:07:36-02:39:50). We finish with Fyre Fest of the week (02:39:50-03:02:46).You can find every episode of this show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or Netflix. Prime Members can listen ad-free on Amazon Music. For more, visit barstool.link/pardon-my-take

Brian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Tim Bontemps and Tim MacMahon to break down all of the biggest storylines and moves from this year's NBA trade deadline. The guys talk about a unique trade with major implications as the Clippers sent Zubac to the Pacers including if this could mean the end for Kawhi in LA and some massive draft pick implications. Then, we discuss the race for lottery odds across the NBA before talking if anyone has a clue what the Bulls are doing. Plus, Giannis remains with the Bucks and Ja remains in Memphis, what is next for both of their futures? Finally, we talk if the Wolves did enough for Anthony Edwards and the Knicks homecoming deal prior to giving our final thoughts on the deadline. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In the second hour, Matt Spiegel and Laurence Holmes shared their concerns with the Bulls' leadership. After that, they detailed how the Bears are trying to get a stadium bidding war going between the state of Indiana and the state of Illinois. Will they be successful?

Matt Spiegel and Laurence Holmes opened their show by reacting to the Bulls making seven trades in the past six days. What did they actually accomplish? Anything at all? After that, Dan Patrick Show executive producer Paul Pabst joined the show to discuss the latest storylines from the Super Bowl.

In the final hour, Matt Spiegel and Laurence Holmes listened and reacted to Bulls executive vice president of basketball operations Arturas Karnisovas' press conference after he overhauled the roster by making seven trades in the past six days. After that, Spiegel and Holmes opened up the phone lines for Score callers to sound off on the state of the Bulls.

Matt Spiegel and Laurence Holmes reacted to the Bulls' flurry of activity ahead of the trade deadline. Chicago made seven trades in the past six days, but did the organization make any progress toward getting better?

Transition with Rahimi & Grote bonus 1352 Fri, 06 Feb 2026 20:22:29 +0000 IQTgMoPpVXnYAuzBiy8Nh6b79K9MaAPS sports Spiegel & Holmes Show sports Transition with Rahimi & Grote Matt Spiegel and Laurence Holmes bring you Chicago sports talk with great opinions, guests and fun. Join Spiegel and Holmes as they discuss the Bears, Blackhawks, Bulls, Cubs and White Sox and delve into the biggest sports storylines of the day. Recurring guests include former Bears coach Dave Wannstedt, former Bears center Olin Kreutz, Cubs manager Craig Counsell, Cubs second baseman Nico Hoerner and MLB Network personality Jon Morosi. Catch the show live Monday through Friday from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. CT on 104.3 The Score, the exclusive audio home of the Cubs and the Bulls, or on the Audacy app. © 2026 Audacy, Inc. Sports False https://player.amperwavepodcasting.com?feed-link=https%3A%2F%2

In the second hour, Leila Rahimi and Mark Grote were joined by Mike Florio of Pro Football Talk to discuss the latest NFL storylines and to preview the Patriots-Seahawks matchup in the Super Bowl. After that, Rahimi and Grote shared their takeaways from Bulls executive vice president of basketball operations Arturas Karnisovas' media session discussing the organization's direction after a flurry of activity ahead of the trade deadline.

Leila Rahimi and Mark Grote discussed a variety of sports topics in the 5 On It segment.

Leila Rahimi and Mark Grote shared their takeaways from Bulls executive vice president of basketball operations Arturas Karnisovas' media session discussing the organization's direction after a flurry of activity ahead of the trade deadline.

Full Show — February 6, 2026 full 10235 Fri, 06 Feb 2026 22:55:10 +0000 FaEaz9FbijIS4ARD94IxLdnvP2XOSm7Z sports Rahimi, Harris & Grote Show sports Full Show — February 6, 2026 Leila Rahimi, Marshall Harris and Mark Grote bring a thoughtful, fast-moving approach to Chicago sports, pairing sharp insight with real personality. They break down the day's biggest stories across the NFL, MLB, NBA and college sports, with Chicago always leading the conversation — from the Bears and Cubs to the Bulls, White Sox and more. Known for smart analysis, honest takes and lively discussion, the show offers Chicago fans a well-rounded, informed perspective on everything happening in the city's sports landscape. Catch the Rahimi, Harris & Grote Show live Monday through Friday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on 104.3 The Score or on the Audacy app. © 2026 Audacy, Inc. Sports False https://player.amperwavepodcasting.com?feed-link=https%3A%2F%2

The NBA Trade Deadline takes center stage as the crew breaks down where the Bulls stand coming out of a busy day and why the roster is still a work in progress. K.C. Johnson offers his perspective on what he called the "wildest deadline" he's ever covered, setting the stage for how Chicago's moves fit into the league-wide chaos. From there, the focus shifts to the newcomers, evaluating how players like Jaden Ivey, Anfernee Simons, Collin Sexton, Rob Dillingham and others could shape both the Bulls' present and long-term direction. The episode wraps up with a look back at the Bulls tenures of Nikola Vučević, Coby White, Ayo Dosunmu, Javon Carter and Kevin Huerter, reflecting on their impact and what their departures mean for the franchise going forward.

In the opening hour of today's show, Mike Mulligan and David Haugh recap the the Chicago Bulls' 123-107 loss to the Toronto Raptors, after a bust NBA Trade Deadline. Mully and Haugh go over the top six sports stories of the day in the Pick 6

Mike Mulligan and David Haugh discussed the state of the Bulls after the organization made seven trades in less than a week leading up to the trade deadline Thursday. What's their plan?

Mike Mulligan and David Haugh were joined by Chicago Sports Network insider K.C. Johnson to discuss the Bulls' direction after the organization made seven trades in six days leading up to the trade deadline Thursday. Which newly acquired players will the Bulls keep for next season? Which ones will they let go this summer?

In the third hour, Mike Mulligan and David Haugh were joined by Chicago Sports Network Bulls insider, KC Johnson on his takeaways from the Chicago Bulls' move at the NBA Trade Deadline. Later, Mully and Haugh were joined by Mike Palm of Circa Sports for his Super Bowl pick and a special announcement

The Bulls latest bewildering trades remind Ben of everything that's wrong with Chicago. Ben riffs. His old friend, Mick Dumke, sorta tries to calm him down. But then he gets fired up. Also, Mick talks about the latest details related to Trump's raid at 7500 South Shore Drive. It's Chicago meets MAGA. Also, Bruce Springsteen's protest song. And finally, don't blame Mick for Kid Rock, even though they're both from Michigan. Mick is an editor and writer for Block Club.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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Grading the 2026 NBA trade deadline! #nba Check out the TD3 merch: https://the-deep-3-shop.fourthwall.com/ Listen on Spotify!: https://open.spotify.com/show/3elbbqVumwqz8wlIdknsLW Listen on Apple Podcasts!: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-deep-3-podcast/id1657940794 Follow us on TikTok!: https://www.tiktok.com/@thedeepthree Follow us on Instagram!: https://www.instagram.com/thedeep3podcast/ Isaac's twitter: https://twitter.com/byisaacg Mo's twitter: https://twitter.com/Mojo99_ Donnavan's twitter: https://twitter.com/Dsmoot3D 0:00- Intro 4:46- Welcome Producer BSolz! 6:13- Harden to Cavs 31:07- Jaren to jazz 40:55- Kuminga to Hawks 47:20- Vucevic to Celtics 54:00- Davis to Wizards 1:05:04- Coby to Hornets 1:09:25- McCain to 76ers 1:20:28- Ivey to Bulls (& Giannis update) 1:27:08- CP3 To Canada 1:29:27- lightning round 1:46:00- Zubac to Pacers 1:53:35- tiktok time Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Matt Spiegel and Laurence Holmes opened their show by wondering what the Bulls have up their sleeve ahead of the trade deadline Thursday after they dealt guard Coby White to the Hornets on Wednesday afternoon. After that, they discussed if the Bulls could be eyeing a trade for Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo.

Full Show - February 4, 2026 bonus 10993 Thu, 05 Feb 2026 05:59:00 +0000 GT5rtsNGRJVPQvXFhDReOpgkj07rOKSe sports Spiegel & Holmes Show sports Full Show - February 4, 2026 Matt Spiegel and Laurence Holmes bring you Chicago sports talk with great opinions, guests and fun. Join Spiegel and Holmes as they discuss the Bears, Blackhawks, Bulls, Cubs and White Sox and delve into the biggest sports storylines of the day. Recurring guests include former Bears coach Dave Wannstedt, former Bears center Olin Kreutz, Cubs manager Craig Counsell, Cubs second baseman Nico Hoerner and MLB Network personality Jon Morosi. Catch the show live Monday through Friday from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. CT on 104.3 The Score, the exclusive audio home of the Cubs and the Bulls, or on the Audacy app. © 2026 Audacy, Inc. Sports False https://player.amperwavepodcasting.com?feed-link=https%3A%2F%2Fr

Matt Spiegel and Laurence Holmes listened and reacted to Bulls executive vice president of basketball operations Arturas Karnisovas' press conference after he overhauled the roster by making seven trades in the past six days.

Matt Spiegel and Laurence Holmes opened up the phone lines for Score callers to sound off on the state of the Bulls.

In the final hour, Matt Spiegel and Laurence Holmes were joined by Audacy NBA insider Nick Friedell to discuss the Bulls' direction after they've made a series of trades in recent days and stockpiled a number of guards that are headed for free agency this offseason. After that, Spiegel and Holmes took Bulls calls from Score listeners.

Laurence & Spiegs discuss the issues with the Bulls basketball decision-makers

Matt Spiegel and Laurence Holmes reacted to the Bulls making seven trades in the past six days. What did they actually accomplish? Anything at all?

Transition: Don't confuse Bulls' activity for accomplishment bonus 1226 Thu, 05 Feb 2026 20:22:24 +0000 MvarHYQI6zTMdKvVyfuMhkUBWyvYpHoF sports Spiegel & Holmes Show sports Transition: Don't confuse Bulls' activity for accomplishment Matt Spiegel and Laurence Holmes bring you Chicago sports talk with great opinions, guests and fun. Join Spiegel and Holmes as they discuss the Bears, Blackhawks, Bulls, Cubs and White Sox and delve into the biggest sports storylines of the day. Recurring guests include former Bears coach Dave Wannstedt, former Bears center Olin Kreutz, Cubs manager Craig Counsell, Cubs second baseman Nico Hoerner and MLB Network personality Jon Morosi. Catch the show live Monday through Friday from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. CT on 104.3 The Score, the exclusive audio home of the Cubs and the Bulls, or on the Audacy app. © 2026 Audacy, Inc. Sports False https://player.amperwavepodcasti

On today's Kevin O'Connor show, we've got a trade-deadline special! Kevin O'Connor is joined by Tom Haberstroh to dissect any and all movement in the league before the 3 PM ET buzzer, going through the biggest winners and losers in what may be the weirdest trade deadline in NBA history.First, the pair discuss the Milwaukee Bucks' decision to retain Giannis Antetokounmpo, and what that means for the landscape of the NBA–and for the future outlook of the Golden State Warriors, especially after the anticlimactic end of the Jonathan Kuminga saga. Were the Warriors the biggest losers of the trade deadline? Will another team arise in the summer to win the Antetokounmpo sweepstakes?Next, they discuss the James Harden trade to the Cleveland Cavaliers, and if this move can bring the city of Cleveland to the Finals once again.Then, they muse on what exactly made this deadline so weird: multiple All-Stars being traded to bad NBA teams. They ask: why are bad teams trading for good players? Why are the Utah Jazz putting their top-8 protected first round pick in jeopardy? Why such a paltry return for Anthony Davis, who was traded for Luka Doncic just last year?Plus, they cover all the bases with the more local trades made, from the Chicago Bulls picking up 9 second round picks to the Boston Celtics acquiring their long-coveted big man in Nikola Vucevic. Plus more questions: why didn't the Sacramento Kings trade for Ja Morant? Why did the Philadelphia 76ers let go of Jared McCain? All that and much, much more on today's KOC Show!(0:16) Trade deadline instant reactions(4:33) Giannis not traded by Bucks(10:39) Warriors trade Kuminga to Hawks(25:49) Cavs get James Harden(43:34) Wizards acquire Anthony Davis(48:22) Clippers trade Zubac to Pacers(55:57) Jazz trade for Jaren Jackson Jr.(1:02:18) Ja Morant stays in Memphis(1:07:45) Timberwolves trade recap(01:10:18) What are the Chicago Bulls up to?(01:13:05) Celtics trade Simons for Vucevic(01:19:04) 76ers trade Jared McCain to OKC

Everyone says sports coverage is too negative — and the “fix” was supposed to be ex-players taking over the microphone. So why does it feel like the takes are hotter, harsher, and sloppier than ever?In this episode, Ric digs into the hypocrisy of modern sports debate culture: endless era wars, manufactured arguments that can't be settled, and the engagement-driven “hamster wheel” that turns players into pundits… and pundits into flamethrowers.Ric spotlights recent examples — including Draymond Green's baffling defense of Bronny James — and explains why “I played” isn't automatically a media credential. Then he shifts to the NBA's newest pressure cooker: Cooper Flagg in Dallas, why the criticism is missing the point, and what the Mavericks' post-Luka Dončić reality says about leadership, context, and expectations.Plus: Ric's trade deadline observations, including what Chicago's moves signal, why Mike Conley could boomerang back to Minnesota, and why Boston's move for Nikola Vučević is the kind of “he killed us, so get him” logic teams swear they don't use… until they do.Time Stamps0:00 “We're cooking with gas” — welcome to On The Ball0:39 Ric's third book: Coachability (pre-order info coming)1:30 “There's only one place you hear me” — why this pod is different1:44 The myth: players hate “negative media”… so ex-players should fix it2:42 The reality: negativity is worse than ever (era wars, cheap shots)4:10 Why era debates are a trap (and a ratings machine)4:48 Example #1: Draymond Green, Bronny James, and basic facts6:45 “Only players can talk hoops”? Here's why that argument collapses7:46 Example #2: Jamal Mashburn takes a shot at Cooper Flagg12:38 The real topic: what Flagg is carrying in Dallas (post-Luka)18:44 Dallas watch: Jason Kidd, Sean Sweeney, front office intrigue22:44 Trade deadline quick hits (what caught Ric's attention)23:05 Bulls signal the end for Coby White (and why)24:17 Mike Conley path back to Minnesota?26:14 Celtics get Nikola Vučević — and the “he torched us” phenomenon28:21 Outro + what's next (deadline aftermath + All-Star weekend) #OnTheBall #RicBucher #NBA #NBATradeDeadline #CooperFlagg #DallasMavericks #LukaDoncic #DraymondGreen #BronnyJames #SportsMedia #NBAAnalysis #UnitedWeCastSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/bucher-and-friends. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Leila Rahimi and Marshall Harris were joined by Tribune reporter Julia Poe to discuss the Bulls' recent flurry of trades and to detail how a good deal of the organization's plan appears to rely on luck these days.

, Leila Rahimi and Marshall Harris discussed a variety of sports topics in the 5 On It segment.

Leila Rahimi and Marshall Harris opened up the phone lines for Score listeners to sound off on the aimless Bulls.

Leila Rahimi and Marshall Harris wondered what the Bulls' direction is amid their flurry of activity on the trade market.

Leila Rahimi and Marshall Harris reacted to the Bulls' flurry of activity ahead of the trade activity. Do we understand their direction any better? Did they make any progress?

Leila Rahimi and Marshall Harris opened their show by wondering what the Bulls' direction is amid their flurry of activity on the trade market. Later, they opened up the phone lines for Score listeners to sound off on the aimless Bulls.

Leila Rahimi and Marshall Harris welcomed on Matt Spiegel and Laurence Holmes for the daily transition segment.

In the third hour, Leila Rahimi and Marshall Harris discussed a variety of sports topics in the 5 On It segment. After that, Tribune reporter Julia Poe joined the show to discuss the Bulls' recent series of trades and how a good deal of the organization's plan appears to rely on luck these days. Later, Rahimi and Harris discussed if the Bears will pursue Raiders star pass rusher Maxx Crosby this offseason.

Mike Mulligan and David Haugh were joined by Sporting News writer Steph Noh to share his recent takeaways on the Bulls' series of trades.

Mike Mulligan and David Haugh were joined by Chicago Sports Network host Cam Smith to share his takeaways from the Bulls' series of trades in recent days, including guard Coby White being dealt to the Hornets.