Cash Considerations: A Chicago Bulls Pod

Jason and Ricky discuss Team USA beating Nikola Vucevic and Montenegro in a tight FIBA World Cup game, and then analyze Vucevic's recent interview with Yahoo Sports' Jake Fischer on the state of the Bulls. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

With Bulls Fest going down last weekend, fans actually got to hear from GM Marc Eversley, who addressed anything and everything about the state of the team. The results weren't that inspiring, much like the Bulls themselves, though we do think they will be better than ESPN's rough season projections. Finally, Lonzo Ball addressed his injury and more on a podcast with Trae Young, while also beefing with Stephen A. Smith. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Jason and Ricky welcome Kevin Ferrigan back on the pod to talk about the 2023-24 NBA schedule release. We go through the Bulls' schedule game-by-game and make our picks. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Jason and Ricky welcome Bulls reporter Drew Stevens to the pod to help get through the offseason doldrums. While not much is happening with the Bulls and NBA, there's still plenty to talk about when it comes to the big picture of this franchise, from Zach LaVine to Billy Donovan to DeMar DeRozan to the young guys and more. Plus, the Bulls still need to finish off the 2023-24 roster. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Jason and Ricky welcome Larry Golden (@_LarroHoops) to the pod to talk about the Bulls re-signing Ayo Dosunmu, losing Javon Freeman-Liberty to the Raptors and the big-picture outlook of the team, which puts Arturas Karnisovas on the hot seat. Plus plenty about Patrick Williams and Coby White's development and what it means for the future. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Jason and Ricky welcome on Kris Amundsen of Swish Theory and formerly of the Bulls 101 podcast to talk about his experience at Vegas Summer League and the play of the Summer Bulls. We then look at the big-picture direction of the Bulls and just what the vision is of this franchise and where it's all heading. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Ricky and Jason discuss the Summer Bulls' first three games, which resulted in two wins and a loss. DePaul product Javon Freeman-Liberty has been the standout performer, while rookie Julian Phillips bounced back from a quiet first game with a big second game. Unfortunately, it has been a real rough go of it for Dalen Terry. We also highlight some other notable players and look at how the Bulls' roster is shaping up. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Jason and Ricky react to the Bulls' start to free agency and the agreements with Jevon Carter and Torrey Craig. While the Bulls' ceiling hasn't been raised, they're in a better position than last season and should be a better team. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Jason and Ricky react to the Bulls giving Nikola Vucevic a three-year, $60 million contract extension before free agency. What does this mean for the rest of the Bulls' offseason and their team-building strategy? The feelings are tepid as Chicago moves forward with this core. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Ricky and Jason recap the 2023 NBA Draft, where the Bulls actually traded in and got the No. 35 pick to take Tennessee's Julian Phillips. While Phillips has upside, he fits a similar archetype as other recent Bulls draft picks as a raw wing who struggles to shoot. Will he be able to contribute right away? Does Arturas Karnisovas know what he's doing when it comes to building this roster? We also discuss AK's comments on Lonzo Ball, the Nikola Vucevic trade and free agency. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Jason and Ricky discuss the Bulls' situation heading into the 2023 NBA Draft, which comes on the heels of the Wizards trading Bradley Beal and Kristaps Porzingis. Will Zach LaVine actually get traded? Will the Bulls buy into the draft? What options are out there?Note: This pod was recorded before news broke of Derrick Jones Jr. declining his player option and entering free agency, and the first failed Porzingis trade. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Jason and Ricky join CHGO's Will Gottlieb for a crossover pod, and we discuss the latest rumor about the Bulls contacting other teams about a Zach LaVine trade. What does it mean? Should the Bulls trade LaVine? What is an acceptable return? What would they do next if they pulled the trigger? We talk about all this and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Jason and Ricky discuss the latest Bulls rumblings, including the news that Andre Drummond and Derrick Jones Jr. plan to pick up their player options, and reiterate that the roster needs some type of meaningful change this offseason. That could happen in a few ways, big or small, but they can't just run back the same main rotation guys. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Jason and Ricky welcome back Steph Noh of Sporting News to the show to preview the Bulls' offseason and come up with a plan for what they should do. The guys go over a number of options, including a wild hypothetical idea involving trading Zach LaVine AND DeMar DeRozan in order to draft Scoot Henderson. They wrap up with a quick NBA Finals preview as pod favorite Jimmy Butler and the Heat take on Nikola Jokic and the Nuggets. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Some early Bulls rumors and speculation have popped up in the wake of the NBA Combine, so Jason and Ricky discuss the future of the Bulls' Big 3 as well as names like Deandre Ayton, Fred VanVleet and even Derrick Rose. We then wrap up with some discussion on the NBA Playoffs as the Nuggets await the winner of Celtics-Heat, with Boston trying to pull off a historic comeback. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Jason and Ricky recap the 2023 NBA Draft Lottery, where Jason saw live the Bulls lose the No. 11 pick to the Magic to close the books on the Nikola Vucevic trade. We discuss what this means for the future and if there's any hope. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Jason and Ricky welcome Sean Highkin of the Rose Garden Report to discuss the Bulls and Blazers and the protected draft pick Portland owes Chicago. Will the two teams work something out to change the protections on the pick? Are there any other deals the two teams could make this offseason? We discuss that and much more about these two franchises before checking in on the NBA Playoffs. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Jason and Ricky are back to talk about Jerry Reinsdorf's recent comments at a sports business panel and how they exemplify everything wrong about his ownership of the Bulls (and White Sox). We then discuss Nikola Vucevic's contract situation and do a playoff roundup as the second round gets underway. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Jason and Ricky talk about former Bull Jimmy Butler putting forth an all-time great playoff performance for the Heat against the Bucks, which came mere hours after former Bull Lauri Markkanen won Most Improved Player. We laud what these players have become and lament why it didn't work out for them in Chicago. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Jason and Ricky welcome Matt from Blog a Bull back on the pod to break down Arturas Karnisovas' press conference after the season-ending loss to the Heat in the play-in. We break down all the troubling remarks about the state and direction of the Bulls, while also trying to figure out the best way out of the mess. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The Bulls had a prime opportunity to make the playoffs, but they crumbled down the stretch against Jimmy Butler's Heat. Jason and Ricky recap the season-ending loss, which featured an ugly Zach LaVine performance, and look ahead to an offseason that should have a lot of change. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Jason and Giancarlo Navas of Blue Wire's Miami Heat Beat pod preview the Bulls-Heat do-or-die play-in game, breaking down all the key storylines and matchups. The Bulls owned the Heat in the regular season, but do they have what it takes to win another game on the road to advance and face the Bucks in the first round of the playoffs? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Jason and Ricky took to Spotify Live after the Bulls' shocking comeback victory over the Raptors in the play-in tournament. Zach LaVine was the hero with 39 points (30 in the second half), but a big assist goes to DeMar DeRozan's daughter Diar for helping force the Raptors to choke the game away at the free throw line. Next up, Miami. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Jason and Ricky wrap up a frustrating Bulls regular season and get ready for the play-in tournament against the Raptors. Chicago has struggled in Toronto this season, but we expect a close game that goes down to the wire. Will Zach LaVine deliver the signature game of his career to keep the Bulls alive? Or will it just be another ugly loss that keeps Chicago in the lottery, which might not be the worst thing at this point. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

After a thrilling comeback win over the Grizzlies, the Bulls came out flat and laid an egg at home against a Hawks team missing Trae Young. A win would have put the Bulls in good position to finish the regular season as the 8-seed, but the ugly defeat has them staring at the 10-seed. At least they clinched a play-in spot! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Jason and Ricky took to Spotify Live after the Bulls' 121-110 loss to the Lakers, making it two straight ugly defeats after the big win over the Lakers in Los Angeles. While Chicago has played better with Patrick Beverley since the All-Star break, it's still looking like the No. 10 seed will be the outcome. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The Bulls beat Joel Embiid for the first time ever after losing 12 straight games against him, extending their overall winning streak to three in the process with a double-overtime thriller against the Sixers. As the Bulls tighten their grip on a play-in spot, Jason and Ricky discuss whether this surge since signing Patrick Beverley is for real and what it means for the rest of this season and beyond. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Jason is joined by Morten Jensen of Forbes, Sports Illustrated and The NBA Podcast after the Bulls' latest heartbreaking loss, a 117-114 defeat against the Kings on a last-second De'Aaron Fox 3-pointer. We discuss this wild game, where the Bulls stand this season and where they stand in the big picture moving forward. Finally, it's NCAA Tournament time! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The Bulls' roller-coaster season continues with a shocking blowout win over the West-leading Nuggets, but the excitement was short-lived with the news that Lonzo Ball might need a third surgery on his troublesome knee. On a more positive note, Zach LaVine is hooping. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Jason and Ricky took to Spotify Live after a disappointing Bulls loss to the Raptors. Chicago entered the crucial game with momentum thanks to two blowout wins in Patrick Beverley's first two games, but bad rebounding, too many turnovers and questionable coaching decisions doomed them in Toronto. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Jason and Ricky welcome 670 The Score's Cody Westerlund on the pod to talk about the Bulls at the All-Star break. We go over the Patrick Beverley signing, the news that Lonzo Ball is indeed out for the season and what it all means for the rest of this season and beyond. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The Bulls head into the All-Star break on a six-game losing streak after a loss to the Bucks, which snapped the #TNTBulls' 20-game winning streak. Both the present and future feel bleak for the franchise right now. Can this be fixed? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Jason and Ricky recap a brutal day of Bulls basketball, complete with another quiet trade deadline, a frustrating Arturas Karnisovas press conference and a pathetic loss to a Nets team that just overhauled its roster with the Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving blockbusters. Just what are the Bulls doing and where do they go from here? Should they just sign Russell Westbrook for the hell of it? What is the point of all this? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Jason and Ricky preview the 2023 NBA trade deadline after the Bulls' loss to the Grizzlies, which dropped them to 26-28 on the season. Our expectations are low for the Bulls at the deadline despite a clear need to make some moves, but perhaps this front office will surprise us with some activity. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Jason and Ricky congratulate DeMar DeRozan on his latest All-Star selection, the sixth of his career. We then look ahead at what the Bulls should do with DeRozan moving forward. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Jason and Ricky hopped on Spotify Live with Kevin Ferrigan and Stephen Noh right after the Bulls' heartbreaking loss to the Clippers. We broke down what went wrong in a game the Bulls should have won, which has been a theme all season. We then discussed trade deadline strategy and what the front office should do as the team wallows in mediocrity. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Jason and Ricky lament the Bulls' disastrous collapse against the Pacers, which ruined what should have been a four-game winning streak. We discuss what went wrong and highlight Zach LaVine's key role in the loss before diving more into LaVine's hand injury and future with the team. We finish up with some trade deadline talk. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Jason welcomes Stephen Noh of Sporting News to the pod to talk about the Bulls' victory over the Pistons in Paris. We also discuss where the team is at and what they should do as the trade deadline approaches, the status of the key young players on the roster and Zach LaVine. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The Bulls fumbled two prime opportunities for wins before securing a big win over the defending champion Warriors with a Paris trip on deck. Nikola Vucevic had a career game against the Dubs and is putting up excellent numbers this season. Should they feature him more? Plus the latest on Lonzo Ball. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Jason and Ricky took to Spotify Live after the Bulls nearly pulled off a big comeback against the Celtics in Boston. With DeMar DeRozan sidelined with a quad injury, Zach LaVine caught fire in the fourth quarter but couldn't quite finish the job. We talked LaVine's recent resurgence, Patrick Williams' development, DeMar's injury and if the Bulls' recent hot stretch changes anything about what they should do ahead of the trade deadline. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Jason welcomes Kevin Ferrigan (@NBACouchside) of Dennis Podman to talk about the Bulls' second consecutive heartbreaking loss to the Cavs, which again featured some bad officiating and also a 71-point performance from Donovan Mitchell. We then discuss where the Bulls are at as 2023 begins and what needs to come next. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The Bulls' three-game winning streak was snapped in horrific fashion with an embarrassing home loss to the Rockets. It's more clear than ever that Arturas Karnisovas needs to do something with this roster. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The Bulls were on the verge of total collapse thanks to a four-game losing streak and reports of locker room issues going public. So, of course they then won back-to-back road games in Miami and Atlanta. Are the Bulls going to actually turn it around or is this just another positive blip before more disappointment? Jason and Ricky break it all down. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Jason and Ricky have finally reached the point of wanting to blow up the Bulls after a truly embarrassing 150-126 loss to the Timberwolves. This came after back-to-back home losses against the rival Knicks. What should the Bulls look for in trades? Will they actually pull the trigger on any big moves? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Jason joins Jonathan Macri of Knicks Film School to talk about the Bulls' two-game set against the Knicks at the United Center, which started with a heartbreaking Chicago loss in OT. In addition to that game and the upcoming rematch, there's big picture discussion on the Bulls' direction, the idea of Zach LaVine to the Knicks, Nikola Vucevic, Patrick Williams and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Jason and Ricky discuss the Bulls' heartbreaking loss to the Hawks that ended a short winning streak. The conversation turns to how Zach LaVine and Patrick Williams can help get the Bulls back into the mix in a mediocre Eastern Conference, with two important games against the Knicks ahead. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The Bulls lost the last three games of their six-game road trip after winning two out of the first three, dropping them to 9-14 on the season. Jason and Ricky discuss what went wrong and if there are still reasons for optimism as the Bulls enter a stretch of the schedule that could be seen as do-or-die. If things go poorly the rest of December, should tanking be an option? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Jason and Ricky are back to talk about the secret Billy Donovan extension signed before the season, the recent article on The Ringer claiming the Bulls should tank and the last three games, which featured clutch wins over the Bucks and Jazz and a heartbreaking loss to the Thunder. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Jason and Ricky went live on Spotify Live after the Bulls' much-needed victory over the red-hot Celtics. This could be a season-saving win after the debacle against the Magic, which featured the controversial Zach LaVine benching and comments afterward, but things won't get easier with a tough six-game road trip coming up. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Jason and Ricky discuss the Bulls' ugly losses to the Pelicans and Nuggets and wonder if it's time to hit the panic button with this team. Should they make starting lineup changes? Would that even matter given the roster construction and Lonzo Ball's continued absence? How much is Billy Donovan to blame? We answer all this and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.