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This week we got a Bulls staple on the pod, as Luol Deng joins Q and D on Knuckleheads. As a kid who grew up in South Sudan and then Egypt, Luol looks back on his journey from Africa to Great Britain to America. He recounts how Coach K got him to come to Duke and discusses his Blue Devil experience. Luol also reflects on being one of the longest tenured Bulls ever, and looks back at those talented Bulls teams led by Derrick Rose — and just how special that stretch was for Chicago. He also touches on South Sudan's performance in the Paris Olympics. Luol's story is can't miss — tune in! Growing up in Africa, learning basketball from Manute Bol (3:09) Coming to America, playing with Charlie Villanueva in high school (11:23) Choosing to go to Duke, losing in the Final Four to UConn (21:25) Getting drafted by the Bulls, knowing about MJ's legacy (28:15)2010s Bulls core with Derrick Rose and Joakim Noah (33:06)Heat-Bulls rivalry, legendary LeBron matchups (43:54) 2024 Paris Olympics, leading the South Sudan basketball federation (1:17:55) About Our Hosts:NBA veterans Quentin Richardson and Darius Miles are lifelong friends and bona fide truth-tellers. Listen as they invite special guests, high-profile athletes, musicians and entertainers to get brutally honest about everything from current events to untold stories from the golden era of sports and culture. Named for the on-court celebration they made wildly popular, this unfiltered, hilarious and surprising podcast is like playing NBA 2K with no fouls.Other places to find Knuckleheads: Subscribe on YoutubeFollow on InstagramFollow on Facebook

Amin Elhassan joins the show to discuss the intricacies of the comments from Gilbert Arenas and Paul Pierce toward South Sudan's basketball team ahead of their matchup with Team USA and Luol Deng's response to those comments. We examine how Luol took the high road, the xenophobia soaked into what they said, the racism these players have faced over the years, and the Top 5 People Who Make Amin Feel Like a Piece of Shit. Then, Greg finally gets his chance to question Ron Magill's Africa story, and Deshawn Foster gets off to rough start as a Big 10 Head Coach. Plus, it's time for Thursday Thunder, a show spelling bee, and, as we discuss our Olympic sport coverage draft, Jeremy ruins everything with wokeness. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Luol Deng is one of the most respected Bulls in franchise history and if you didn't believe that, just wait until you listen to this interview. Deng joins K.C. Johnson to discuss him expanding and growing the game of basketball in South Sudan as president of the South Sudanese Federation. They also discuss some never-before-heard stories and memories from Luol's time with the Bulls, including his relationships with Derrick Rose, Joakim Noah, and Tom Thibodeau.(2:20) - Life after retiring from the NBA and becoming president of the South Sudanese Federation(10:40) - Luol on qualifying for the AfroBasket tournament in August in Rwanda(15:00) - Luol discusses the coaches that had the most influence on him(22:40) - Deng's relationship with Joakim Noah and retiring as a Bull(29:10) - The Rose MVP year: "Derrick is one of my favorite human beings"(33:40) - Does Luol hear "ICE" when he sleeps due to playing for Tom Thibodeau

In this episode, we'll be speaking to K.C Johnson, someone we very much look up to who has spent 19 years reporting on the Bulls for the Chicago Tribune before moving to NBC Sports Chicago in 2019 where he works as a Bulls Insider and co-hosts the Bulls Talk podcast. K.C. has been working for the Bulls since the 80s, reporting on everyone from Jordan to D Rose, Luol, Jimmy Butler and now, as he states in his Twitter bio - Denzel Valentine.

The Lakers want Luol Deng's dead money off their cap, but if they are successful what will they do with the extra room?

In Episdoe 69 of the Hoopsfix Podcast we speak with Ajou Deng, one of the most talented players to ever come out of the UK.Standing 6'11" with a 7'4" wingspan, Deng - the older brother of NBA and GB star Luol - had a skillset ahead of his time, being able to face up and handle the ball on the perimeter, ending up one of the most heralded prospects to ever land at UConn.Growing up through a devastating civil war in Sudan, him and his family fled to Egypt where he picked up a basketball for the first time under the tutelage of 7'7" Sudanese NBA star Manute Bol.From there, his family were granted asylum to England, where he played for Brixton Topcats for a year and a half under Jimmy Rogers before attracting the attention of UConn, committing early and making the move to St Thomas More High School in the US for two seasons, where he averaged 22 points, 12 rebounds and seven blocks a game.He was named a Parade All American Third team in 1998, before joining UConn in the 98-99 season, where, led by future NBA players Richard Hamilton and Khalid El Amin, they won a national championship although Ajou was stuck to practicing only due to being academically ineligible.The level of hype around him was unprecedented, Khalid El Amin called him the best player on their roster that year in a Sports Illustrated feature spread, as he was named the Big East preseason rookie of the year.Battling through foot injuries in college and with minutes hard to come by, Deng announced he was transferring from UConn in his Sophomore year, ending up at Fairfield for his final two years at college whilst still having foot issues.Having been told by a doctor he should never play again, a year out rehabbing after college saw him sign his first pro contract with Nick Nurse's Brighton Bears in the BBL, where he would go on to have a five year pro career predominantly in the UK along with a season in Slovakia, before hanging them up after the 2008-9 season.He now works full time for the Luol Deng Foundation.Note: Ajou joined us on the call from Uganda where the internet connection wasn't always the strongest, we have edited most of the drops out where possible, but there are still moments where it gets a little choppy - stick with it and it gets stronger as the call goes on!In this 90 minute episode, hear from Ajou on: How he first started playing basketball in Egypt under Manute Bol The provision for basketball in Egypt and the environment he was playing in Watching old VHS tapes of the NBA and cultivating his love for the game Arriving in the UK, being turned down by Crystal Palace and ending up at Brixton The culture shock of the UK His first impressions of the legendary Jimmy Rogers Standout players in the British basketball landscape as he was coming up The Brixton - Hackney rivalry with Joe White's teams and Andrew Sullivan How Tony Hanson - a UConn legend then coaching in the UK - was the first to put Jim Calhoun and the UConn programme on to Ajou Heading to St Thomas More Prep school under Jere Quinn and how instrumental that was to his development The players he was looking up to for his own skill development Transitioning from the UK to the US and the physicality and athleticism Coming back in the summers to play in Rough and Ready His first year at UConn and having to sit out, practising only The '99 squad winning the national championship but not being able to play The Sports Illustrated article where Khalid El Amin said he was the best player on the team Whether he felt pressure of the expectations placed upon him Playing through a foot injury and having to take painkillers daily to practice Trying to focus on basketball with the civil war going on in Sudan and seeing it as an opportunity to inspire and represent other South Sudanese The decision to transfer 5 or so games into his Sophomore season at UConn Why he chose to go to Fairfield His goal to make the NBA Whether he has any regrets about his college career Taking a year to rehab his injury having been told by a doctor to never play again Turning pro and signing with Brighton Bears under Nick Nurse His memories of Nick Nurse as a coach His time in Scotland and Guildford Going into Europe with the Guildford Heat What kept him going despite the repetitive foot injuries His experiences playing in Slovakia Why he chose to retire when he did His role with the Luol Deng Foundation since retiring Seeing Luol coming through as a youngster and what he has gone on to do with his career Advice he would give to younger players aspiring to play pro And much, much more! The show has been approved on iTunes – find it here and please subscribe to automatically receive new episodes straight to your phone/computer/tablet – if you could give us a review/rating it would be much appreciated to help the podcast spread far and wide, meanwhile it is also on Spotify here, Overcast, Stitcher, and Google Podcasts.You can support Hoopsfix's work in helping to grow British basketball on Patreon.

Jason Goff, David Haugh and Corey Robinson join Leila Rahimi for a Friday edition of STL.We are two weeks away from Opening Day. Do we feel any better about the season happening? Plus, the panel discusses Buster Posey’s decision to opt out of the season.The Big Ten won’t play non-conference football games this fall. Are more changes coming? Meanwhile, what happens to Notre Dame’s schedule?Luol Deng says he felt betrayed when the Bulls traded him and also took a veiled shot at Gar Forman. Do those comments carry more weight since they came from someone as respected as Deng? Plus, Tom Thibodeau appears to be the frontrunner for the Knicks job. Will he make them a playoff team again? Jason doesn’t think so.0:00 - We are 2 weeks away from Opening Day. Meanwhile, a big name opts out of the season as Buster Posey says he won’t play due to family reasons.9:00 - Big Ten football teams won’t play non-conference games. Are more changes coming? And what does this mean for Notre Dame which relies on those non-conference games?15:00 - Luol Deng says he felt betrayed when the Bulls traded him and also took a shot at Gar Forman. Do these comments mean more since Luol said them?20:00 - Tom Thibodeau looks like he’ll be the Knicks head coach. Will he get them to the playoffs?

Whilst the world is locked down during the coronavirus pandemic, two British basketball stars, Luol Deng and Pops Mensah-Bonsu, set up a series of live discussions, hosted on Instagram Live, which we have been granted to re-post on our Hoopsfix Podcast feed. In Episode 10, aired on April 22nd 2020, it was the grand finale which went almost three hours and it was straight Q&A, as they answered questions from fans.Hear from the pair on: Whether or not Luol does his own laundry How Luol has not shot a basketball since retiring, but has joined a local football league What constitutes success for both of them Whether or not they would invest in a UK team Whether there are any quotes they live by What advice they would give to their younger selves The biggest misconceptions about being an NBA player The importance of mental health Pops on learning how to play a role and focusing on rebounding The importance of being surrounded by the right people and support system The biggest challenges the Basketball Africa League faces How Tacko Fall ended up as a translator on his first trip to Senegal  The challenges of getting government involved to fund basketball programs Who their biggest inspirations were growing up How Pops ended up in handcuffs the night before the AAU Nationals And much, much, more! Follow @LuolDeng9 and @PopsMBonsu on Instagram.The show has been approved on iTunes – find it here and please subscribe to automatically receive new episodes straight to your phone/computer/tablet – if you could give us a review/rating it would be much appreciated to help the podcast spread far and wide, meanwhile it is also on Spotify here, Overcast, Stitcher, and Google Podcasts.You can support Hoopsfix's work in helping to grow British basketball on Patreon.

With the world locked down during the coronavirus pandemic, two British basketball stars, Luol Deng and Pops Mensah-Bonsu, continued with their Instagram live discussions, which we have been granted permission to post on the Hoopsfix Podcast feed.In Episode 7, aired on April 15th 2020, they spoke about life after basketball, their respective decisions to retire, how difficult it is to not be playing anymore, and what they are currently doing - Pops as the GM of the Capital City Gogo and Luol as the President of the South Sudanese Basketball Federation, along with what they are doing with their money, how they approach investing and business decisions.Follow @LuolDeng9 and @PopsMBonsu on Instagram.The show has been approved on iTunes – find it here and please subscribe to automatically receive new episodes straight to your phone/computer/tablet – if you could give us a review/rating it would be much appreciated to help the podcast spread far and wide, meanwhile it is also on Spotify here, Overcast, Stitcher, and Google Podcasts.You can support Hoopsfix's work in helping to grow British basketball on Patreon.

Whilst the world is locked down during the coronavirus pandemic, two British basketball stars, Luol Deng and Pops Mensah-Bonsu, have been recording a series of live discussions, hosted on Instagram Live, and with their permission we are reposting to the Hoopsfix Podcast feed.In Episode 5, aired on April 10th 2020, they did a part two on life in the pros, predominantly answering questions from fans.Here from the pair on: Pops dealing with being cut from teams and how much it hurt in his early career How Pops was protesting the NBA when first getting to Italy, refusing to wear any NBA branded clothing Luol processing being traded and how much it hurt after feeling he had given so much to Chicago Luol Deng addressing the racist situation with the Atlanta Hawks' Danny Ferry and how he approached it Advice they would have for someone trying to get their young children into basketball The role of mentorship and who has provided guidance to both Luol and Pops Pops' experience in the G-League and how he got called up by the Bulls and almost played with Luol Both of their experience of racism playing in Europe  The mismanagement of Luol's spinal tap by medical staff and how it put his life in jeopardy How Chicago gave Luol two days to accept a contract offer mid-season, he didn't want to be rushed into it (having tried to re-sign in the off-season prior to the season) and ended up getting traded What happened with Luol with the LA Lakers, who had originally said they wanted to be a playoff team when he signed before they changed direction to tank Luol staying professional in LA, working out and staying ready despite being stuck to the bench Pops being released from Toronto and what he had tweeted on the night he could become a free agent Pops' situation in Russia with CSKA Moscow - where it was the most money he had earned as a professional athlete - who wouldn't play him consistent minutes or release him to NBA teams If any situations in their careers had caused them to want to quit basketball What they did in their careers to look after their bodies and perform optimally The time Luol's Bulls matched up with Pops' Raptors, and Pops went off - unfortunately Lu wasn't playing And much, much more! Follow @LuolDeng9 and @PopsMBonsu on Instagram.The show has been approved on iTunes – find it here and please subscribe to automatically receive new episodes straight to your phone/computer/tablet – if you could give us a review/rating it would be much appreciated to help the podcast spread far and wide, meanwhile it is also on Spotify here, Overcast, Stitcher, and Google Podcasts.You can support Hoopsfix's work in helping to grow British basketball on Patreon.

Whilst the world is locked down during the coronavirus pandemic, two British basketball stars, Luol Deng and Pops Mensah-Bonsu, have been publishing a series of live discussions, hosted on Instagram Live which we have been granted permission to post on the the Hoopsfix podcast feed.In Episode 4, aired on April 8th 2020, they discussed turning pro, the draft, and playing in the NBA and Europe.Hear from the pair on: Pops making the decision on whether to declare for the draft after his Junior year and the conversation he had with Luol Pops not wanting to have a draft party but it ending up being over 40 people there  The pain of going undrafted for Pops, hearing his mum cried and using that as a motivator Pops being able to sign with the Dallas Mavericks after a strong NBA Summer League performance The role Amadou Gallo Fall has played in many African players' basketball experience Luol going into the draft being projected top 3, having been initially projected top 20 straight out of High School Being in the green room, and with all of the trades happening on draft night, Luol finding out he was dropping down Being selected with the 7th pick by the Phoenix Suns, and having the feeling he has made it  Luol getting a call to find out he had been traded to Chicago but having to do interviews where the press didn't know yet so running with it What happened when Pops got his first NBA pay cheque - a $30,000 sum from the Mavericks and going straight to the mall Learning to be more financially diligent throughout their pro careers How quickly things had changed for 19 year old Luol; not being able to afford to go to the cinema the night before being drafted How Luol was so paranoid about going broke, he was eating his pre-game meal from Subway to save money in his rookie year The sense of gratitude Luol has always had from his humble beginnings Pops finding out he was cut from the Dallas Mavericks, two minutes before his contract was guaranteed Pops learning to embrace his journeyman role and recognising the impact it has had on who he is as a person Luol having ten years in Chicago, having not lived anywhere for more than 5 years prior to that Deng finding out he was being traded to Cleveland, just after realising where he was in the all-time record boards of the Bulls Luol taking a long time to adapt to being traded, and always looking back at what Chicago were doing and thinking what could have been Luol settling instantly in Miami, embracing a family atmosphere and feeling more like he was home Pops discussing the difference between the NBA and Europe Pops' experiences in Italy after being cut from Dallas, and being jumped by fans Dealing with injuries; Luol's wrist surgery, and Pops' more than 11 surgeries through his career Luol Deng choosing to the Africa t-shirt at the NBA All-Star game, despite it being against league rules The impact of being from Africa on their NBA careers And much, much more! Follow @LuolDeng9 and @PopsMBonsu on Instagram.The show has been approved on iTunes – find it here and please subscribe to automatically receive new episodes straight to your phone/computer/tablet – if you could give us a review/rating it would be much appreciated to help the podcast spread far and wide, meanwhile it is also on Spotify here, Overcast, Stitcher, and Google Podcasts.You can support Hoopsfix's work in helping to grow British basketball on Patreon.

With the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, two British basketball stars, Luol Deng and Pops Mensah-Bonsu, set up a series of live discussions, hosted on Instagram Live which we are now reposting with permission on the Hoopsfix podcast feed.In Episode 3, aired on April 6th 2020, they discussed their college experiences - Luol at Duke with Coach K and Pops Mensah-Bonsu at George Washington, with a lot of great stories about the recruitment and March Madness.Hear from the duo on: The rapid rise of Luol's career from making the decision to take basketball seriously at 13, to consider jumping to the NBA straight out of High School 5 years later How Luol was considering schools from his last 5 of Duke, Virginia, Indiana, Fairfield, and Missouri.  A workout Pops had with his brother, Kojo, after his Junior year where he saw all the holes in his game Living in an era before the widespread proliferation of mobile phones The impact Pops' older brother Kojo had on guiding him through his career The goals Pops set for himself and how he went about achieving them When Pops first heard someone ask him if he's coming back to school and realised the NBA is within reach How the two had the same goals just very different paths to get there The recruitment process and the amount of attention Luol was receiving Luol being recruited by every school with private jets, except for Duke How Luol and Charlie Villanueva were originally plotting to go to Indiana together and Luol only went to visit Duke because of his father Pops last five schools were GW, La Salle, St Joes, Cleveland State and Boston College How Luol ended up being the number 2 player in the country and all over Slam Magazine Why Luol was determined to not just be a good junior player and having a one-track mind to make it Pops having to balance getting a degree whilst preparing for a professional career The advice Luol gave Pops when he was considering the NBA draft Staying grounded whilst getting endless attention Luol's Final Four run in the NCAA Tournament in his Freshman year How Luol was initially planning on returning to school for his Sophomore year, it getting back to the coaching staff, only to change his mind and have to tell them he was declaring for the NBA  A member of the GW coaching staff finding out Pops was close with Luol and trying to get him to persuade Lu to come to GW The first time their parents saw them play basketball Whether it's harder to stay humble nowadays for young basketball prospects because of social media Humbling experiences they both had in the NBA  And much, much, more! Follow @LuolDeng9 and @PopsMBonsu on Instagram.The show has been approved on iTunes – find it here and please subscribe to automatically receive new episodes straight to your phone/computer/tablet – if you could give us a review/rating it would be much appreciated to help the podcast spread far and wide, meanwhile it is also on Spotify here, Overcast, Stitcher, and Google Podcasts.You can support Hoopsfix's work in helping to grow British basketball on Patreon.

With the world locked down during the coronavirus pandemic, two British basketball stars, Luol Deng and Pops Mensah-Bonsu, set up a series of live discussions, hosted on Instagram Live, and with permission from their team we are hosting them on the Hoopsfix Podcast.In Episode 2, aired on April 3rd 2020, they discussed their transition from the UK to the US, going to their respective high schools and how they adapted.Hear from Luol and Pops on: How Pops attended The Hun School of Princeton in NJ, originally not to play basketball Why Luol made the jump to the US at 14 years old to attend Blair Academy The mental preparation and mental mind-switch that occurred heading to the US The crushing blow Pops suffered to find out he was on the Junior Varsity team  Adjusting from state school in London to some of the most prestigious and wealthiest high schools in the US Luol had never used a laptop or computer before getting to the States How Luol ended up forgetting his basketball shoes when moving to the US  Luol's mindset in trying to prove himself and being on a mission to make it  Turning negatives into positives How Deng tore up his first practice at Blair and was told by Coach Joe Mantegna he had a chance of making the NBA The story of what happened when Pops and Luol met in the High Jump while competing in track & field How Pops had more interest and offers to compete in High Jump at college than basketball Why Pops ended up following the basketball route  The impact on Luol of having a coach who cared about him so much Luol getting the keys to the gym at Blair for 6am workouts Charlie Villanueva joining Luol at Blair Academy, and then their team starting to get a lot of national recognition The talk of Luol and Charlie skipping college to go straight to the NBA How Pops used Luol's success as motivation to work on his own game What motivated both of them to pursue basketball, and trying to change their lives How social media has impacted high school basketball now The number of kids coming over to the US and getting in the wrong situation And much, much, more! Follow @LuolDeng9 and @PopsMBonsu on Instagram.The show has been approved on iTunes – find it here and please subscribe to automatically receive new episodes straight to your phone/computer/tablet – if you could give us a review/rating it would be much appreciated to help the podcast spread far and wide, meanwhile it is also on Spotify here, Overcast, Stitcher, and Google Podcasts.

Whilst the world is locked down during the coronavirus pandemic, two British basketball stars, Luol Deng and Pops Mensah-Bonsu, set up a series of live discussions, hosted on Instagram Live. We hit their team up to ask if they would be happy for us to record and publish online and we got the green light!In Episode 1, aired on April 1st 2020, they discussed the early stages of their basketball careers where they both started in England's capital, London, with a lot of legendary stories of Luol at Brixton Topcats with Jimmy Rogers and Pops Mensah-Bonsu in Hackney with Joe White.Hear from Luol and Pops on: What made them decide to start an Instagram live show Whereabouts in London they grew up Endless banter about their favourite football teams - Luol's Arsenal and Pops' Tottenham The impact sport had on their upbringing and trying to fit in Why Luol was called Michael Deng growing up When Luol switched back from Michael to Luol after getting to Blair Academy in the US How and why Pops ended up telling people his name was Dwayne The era of London basketball they grew up in and the competition Pops first time seeing basketball was the WICB tournament at Crystal Palace What drove them as teenagers and their mindsets Pops learning the game under Joe White  Luol coming up under Jimmy Rogers and the Brixton Topcats community The moment Luol Deng realised he had a shot at making it  Sneaking into Brixton Rec for workouts The mindset shift that happened in Pops Mensah-Bonsu working out with Luol up close A message to young basketball players in the UK who are trying to make it How great of a junior player Richard Midgley was The legendary Rough & Ready tournament held at Brixton Rec to showcase British talent The North London vs South London rivalry A 55-point loss that Luol Deng's Brixton side had in Brighton as a youngster that was a turning point for him The importance of garnering respect from their British peers growing up And much, much, more! Follow @LuolDeng9 and @PopsMBonsu on Instagram.The show has been approved on iTunes – find it here and please subscribe to automatically receive new episodes straight to your phone/computer/tablet – if you could give us a review/rating it would be much appreciated to help the podcast spread far and wide, meanwhile it is also on Spotify here, Overcast, Stitcher, and Google Podcasts.

On a new episode of BullsHQ, host Mark Karantzoulis (@mkhoops) is joined by Morten Jensen (@msjnba) to discuss the Bulls' impressive win over the Atlanta Hawks, focusing on the impressive play from rookie guard Coby White, Zach LaVine's continued preseason dominance, an impressive defensive display from Kris Dunn, Wendell Carter slowly finding his groove, the odd nature of Lauri Markkanen's preseason campaign, Jim Boylen's rotation heading into the regular season, plus a whole lot more.To close the show, Mark and Morten pay tribute to Luol Deng, who ceremonially retired as a Chicago Bull.Blue Wire thanks our partners for this week, Shipstation & Roman. Try Shipstation free for 60 days by going to shipstation.com and entering promo code Blue and go to roman.com/bluewire to get a free online visit & free two day shipping.

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*Luka's impact in Dallas and can the Wolves reach that with KAT? *More post-break expectations, including improvement on defense. *Tyus Jones' underrated value. *What Luol Deng has brought to the table.

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In this episode, Jon and Adam praise Manu Ginobili's career, discuss Ryan Anderson's departure, and finish off by breaking down the details of Luol Deng's waiving and how the Lakers can use that extra cap room in next year's free agency.

We break down the Lakers decision to waive veteran forward Luol Deng and what it means for their pursuit of stars next summer.  Twitter: @Trevor_Lane, @KeithSmithNBA 

We talk about Kawhi Leonard attending the Dodger game, who out of James/George/Leonard would you take if two were available and more Luol Deng trade scenarios.

With the trade deadline inching closer, we talk Lakers trades on the latest edition of the LN News Feed. Will the Lakers find a new home for Luol Deng? And will they have to deal Jordan Clarkson to clear space for stars? 

The Los Angeles Lakers made a critical error when they signed Luol Deng to a massive contract in the summer of 2016. Now, with Deng out of the rotation and hoping to find greener pastures elsewhere, Trevor Lane and Keith Smith break down what the team's options are.  Twitter: @Trevor_Lane, @KeithSmithNBA

Los Angeles Lakers Forward Luol Deng is proud to be from South Sudan and has embraced his African roots wholeheartedly. Luol shares with us his worldly experiences, the importance of family and how he has dedicated his life to servicing others. He believes that with hard work and a positive attitude we as people can continue to evolve and bounce back in the face of adversity on our journey to success. Luol also shares that when we move with a defined purpose we can all accomplish amazing things in our lives!

Shocking. Appalling. For the love of Luol that's holy! The Charlotte Hornets get blitzed in Miami and we're here to try and diagnose the murder. Jonathan Jones, writer for the Charlotte Observer, is in Miami covering the series and he joins us with an update on the confidence of the team, the strategy moving forward and the health of Kemba Walker. Hive Talk Live PLUS Nata Edwards, host of the Mic Check podcast, joins with what he's seeing and hearing from fans after the Game 1 collapse. Where is the panic meter set?The top five things we learned from Jeremy Lin's pre-playoffs Reddit post and where Jeremy Lin finished in the Sixth Man of the Year award votingNick Denning is back with a NBA Playoffs edition of What's Happen'n Around the NBA. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week it's back to Purdue. National Signing Day has come and gone and completed year one for new coach Darrell Hazell. What does the class look like and what does it mean for year two at Ross Ade? And for basketball, Purdue continues to struggle. Should the heat be turned up on the ball coach? How high? It does end with an unusual event in NBA, that even Pops has never seen.

62ème épisode des podcasts Posterdunk, et en compagnie d'Alex, JB et Simon nous allons revenir sur le transfert qui a eu lieu entre les Cavs de Kyrie Irving et les bulls de Joakim Noah, qui a impliqué Andrew Bynum + une flopée de tour de draft et Luol Deng. Le sommaire ne s'arrête pas là, puisque nous allons aussi évoquer cette lueur d'espoir qui renaît à New York pour les deux franchises, mais aussi la course à la draft avec les équipes dont on parle peu, celles qui sont privées de spotlight, les plus mauvaises franchises de la NBA en quelque sortes. Le quizz et la chronique Plus & Minus de Jb viendront clôturer ce podcast. Pour réagir: JB: @Posterdunk Simon: @realsimoncw Alex: @AlexRaffali Etienne: @Alleyoopdunk

Aggrey Sam of Comcast Sports Net Chicago rounds out the lineup of this week’s Starting 5 – 5 pods in 5 days to get you ready for the upcoming Bulls season. The Bulls beat writer and sideline reporter dishes on the possibility that Derrick Rose is better than ever, a Bulls’ injury report (already), the team’s new offense, and the reported front office tension. Find out also Aggrey’s outlook on the season and whether it ends in a championship parade.

Bryan Crawford of NBC Chicago’s Outside Shot stops by for the third installment of “The Starting 5″ – 5 pods in 5 days to get you ready for the upcoming Bulls season. Listen to Bryan share his thoughts on Derrick Rose’s return, Jimmy Butler’s emergence, and this roster’s title chances. We also dive into some recent rankings across the internet, the impact of statistics on basketball analysis, and twitter beefs.

The Chicago Bears start a new era undre Marc Trestman. Find out what makes this years team different from last year's team.Big DAVE gives us his take on the Bulls and Loul Deng's failed negotiations.  And learn how it might have been harder to guard John Stockton than it was to guard Jordan. Was Gary Payton... right? Artist of the week: ProBlkMusic

Aggrey Sam of Comcast Sports joins us to shed some light on the "D-Rama" from last week's Derrick Rose news. Hear Aggrey's take on Rose's status and whether he thinks the former MVP will return this season. Aggrey also discusses any potential plans of the front office with the trade deadline approaching, the team's recent epidemic of injuries, and his expectations for the second half of the regular season.

Mitch & Nillz welcome to the show Bulls beat writer and insider Chris Cason of Examiner.com. Chris dishes on the controversy surrounding Joakim Noah's benching and the emergence of Jimmy Butler from Friday night's loss to Memphis. Listen in as Chris also shares his insight on this Bulls season, including the team's playoff chances and the timetable of Derrick Rose's return.