Cash Considerations: A Chicago Bulls Pod

Jason and Ricky welcome Matt Brooks from NetsDaily to the pod. We discuss the Bulls' additions of Andre Drummond and Goran Dragic in free agency and how they'll fit after ending last season in Brooklyn. We also talk about the Nets' tumultuous offseason and where they stand relative to the Bulls and the rest of the Eastern Conference after Kevin Durant's decision to pull his trade request. 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 give their immediate takeaways on the 2022-23 Bulls schedule after its release and go game-by-game with predictions to come up with a final win total. 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 recent report of mutual interest between the Bulls and Nikola Vucevic on an extension. We also touch on the latest Lonzo Ball report, Patrick Williams' Drew League appearance and preview the upcoming playoffs for the Chicago Sky. 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.

Matt Bernhardt of Blog a Bull (@BullsBlogger) joins the pod to talk about the Bulls' disappointing offseason and what it means for the upcoming 2022-23 season. While the Bulls still have upside to improve, they need a lot to go right to make noise in the playoffs, including Lonzo Ball staying healthy and Patrick Williams making a big leap. 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 Summer Bulls won their last three games in Vegas to finish 4-1, with Dalen Terry and Marko Simonovic standing out. However, the latest Lonzo Ball injury update brings major concern for next season. 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 have tipped off Summer League in Vegas, and their first two games were quite different. The first was a thrilling comeback win over the Mavs in OT, while the second was an ugly blowout loss against the Knicks. Jason and Ricky discuss these two games and the play of Summer Bulls stars Dalen Terry and Marko Simonovic. 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 added Goran Dragic over the Fourth of July Weekend, giving them 15 guaranteed contracts. Will this be it for meaningful player movement this offseason? Jason and Ricky discuss the Bulls' uninspiring offseason thus far while acknowledging they should still be a pretty good team with some excitement for 2022-23. We also touch on the Kevin Durant situation and offer up some words on the tragic shooting in Highland Park, Illinois. 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 re-signed Zach LaVine to a max deal, but the rest of free agency has been disappointing thus far with deals for only Andre Drummond and Derrick Jones Jr. As other teams make big moves around them, where do the Bulls stand and what else can they do? Will they actually be willing to go into the luxury tax? How will they be able to compete next season? Jason, Ricky and others discuss all of this on a special free agency episode on Spotify Live. 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 here to talk all things NBA free agency, including Zach LaVine's pending max deal, top Bulls targets, rumors from around the NBA and plenty of answers to fan questions from Twitter. 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 on Spotify Live after the 2022 NBA Draft and discussed the Bulls selecting Dalen Terry with the No. 18 pick. We also touched on the two-way contract for Justin Lewis, the possibility of trading for Rudy Gobert 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 are joined by Brian Schroeder (@BrianJDraft) to preview the 2022 NBA Draft, where the Bulls have the No. 18 pick. If they don't trade the pick, there are a number of possible options for that selection, including Tari Eason, E.J. Liddell, Jalen Williams and others. We also touch on the latest Zach LaVine news, Coby White trade rumors 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 latest trade rumors involving Rudy Gobert and the Bulls. Should the Bulls actually go after Gobert? Is it worth trading Patrick Williams for him? Could these teams actually pull off a trade? We answer all this and more as we break down these rumors about one of the most polarizing players in the NBA. 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 Jimmy Butler's legacy after nearly dragging the Heat to the NBA Finals, only to fall one 3-pointer short against the Celtics. We also dive into the Warriors-Celtics NBA Finals, talk about the latest Zach LaVine rumor and revisit the Nikola Vucevic 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.

After congratulating DeMar DeRozan and Ayo Dosunmu for their season honors, Jason and Ricky discuss some of the rumblings surrounding Zach LaVine and his free agency, including the chatter that there may be issues with him playing second fiddle to DeRozan. Is there reason to worry? We then wrap up with some NBA Draft talk after Ricky attended the combine 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 discuss the concern surrounding Lonzo Ball's ongoing knee problems and what it means for this offseason. We then talk about Zach LaVine needing surgery and if that will impact his free agency at all. We wrap up with a look at the pair of Game 7s and some thoughts on the Bulls going after Deandre Ayton. 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.

While it's quiet in Bulls Land, Jason and Ricky discuss the ongoing 2022 NBA Playoffs and take some lessons from them and what it should mean for Chicago's roster building. We also give our take on Nikola Jokic beating out Joel Embiid for MVP again. 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' exit interviews after the 2021-22 season, highlighting Arturas Karnisovas, Zach LaVine and Lonzo Ball. What should we expect from this offseason after AK stressed "continuity?" Is there reason to worry about LaVine leaving in free agency after his eye-opening comments? What's going on with Ball's knee problems? The answers to these questions will shape the summer 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 went live on Spotify Live to discuss the Bulls' season-ending loss to the Bucks in Game 5. The Bulls had no chance from the start while playing so shorthanded, but the series and back half of the season as a whole showed they still have a lot of work to do to compete with the top-tier teams. Even so, it was a fun season in Chicago and a step in the right direction after so much misery. Now comes the hard part of taking yet another step. What comes next for 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.

Jason and Ricky discuss the Bulls getting punked again by the Bucks in Game 4 at the United Center, putting them on the brink with a 3-1 deficit. We analyze what went wrong again, the roster's shortcomings and ultimately accept their fate against the defending champions while trying to remain optimistic about 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 discuss the Bulls' total no-show in Game 3 against the Bucks, resulting in the worst home playoff loss in franchise history. Nothing went right for the Bulls in this game, while the Bucks executed a perfect game plan without Khris Middleton. Will Chicago be able to bounce back with a quick turnaround in Game 4? Or is this series about to get ugly? 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 on Spotify Live immediately after the Bulls' shocking Game 2 victory over the Bucks. Could this actually be a series after Khris Middleton's injury? 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 to discuss the Bulls' 93-86 Game 1 loss to the Bucks. While the Bulls battled hard, they squandered a huge opportunity to steal a win because their stars just couldn't make shots. 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.

Join Jason, Ricky and Ti for a Blue Wire crossover pod previewing the first-round playoff matchup between the Bulls and Bucks. We dive deep into Giannis' Bucks and discuss if there's any way the Bulls can make this a competitive series. We also touch on former Bull Bobby Portis, the Grayson Allen incident and make some series predictions. 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' win over the Timberwolves to end the 2021-22 regular season, featuring a career game for Patrick Williams. We recap a truly weird Bulls season that can still be deemed a success despite the collapse since the All-Star break. Then we look ahead and preview the Bulls' first-round matchup against the Bucks and determine what must be done to keep it competitive. 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 joined by CHGO's Will Gottlieb after another ugly Bulls loss, this time to the Celtics on the second of a back-to-back. We discuss everything that's going wrong with the team coming down the home stretch and into the playoffs while also trying to keep perspective on what has mostly been a successful season. We also look ahead at potential playoff matchups and try to figure out a path for the Bulls to have a chance. 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 Greenroom to talk about the Bulls clinching their first playoff berth since 2017, which came on a night in which Lonzo Ball was effectively ruled out for the season and the team got smoked again by the Bucks. We discussed Ball's injury, another ugly loss to Milwaukee and the current state of the franchise heading into the playoffs 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 and Ricky went live on Spotify Greenroom after the Bulls' shocking comeback victory over the Clippers. While DeMar DeRozan's 50-point game was the biggest story, Patrick Williams' breakout game was also a major storyline as the Bulls continue to work him back into the rotation. Should Pat start 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 discuss the Bulls wrapping up a 2-3 road trip with a win over the Wizards. The trip was a roller-coaster ride for the Bulls, who have been struggling since the All-Star break thanks to a regressing offense and poor defense. We analyze what has gone wrong of late and look ahead to what should be a tough yet exciting home stretch. We also highlight Patrick Williams' performance in his return and discuss the ideal first-round playoff matchup. 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.

670 The Score's Cody Westerlund joins Cash Considerations to discuss all things Bulls after a big win over the Raptors and then an ugly loss to the Bucks. We touch on the general state of the Bulls as they slump coming down the stretch of this season, DeMar DeRozan falling back to earth, Lonzo Ball's injury setback, Patrick Williams' return, Billy Donovan's coaching and much more. We finish with predictions on how this season ends up and do a quick review of the Fighting Illini after their NCAA Tournament exit. 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' vibes were good after beating the Cavaliers in Alex Caruso's return to the court, but the positivity was short-lived thanks to an awful loss to the Kings to start a West Coast trip. Jason and Rick discuss Chicago's precarious position with a brutal schedule coming up, while also diving into Zach LaVine's situation as he approaches free agency. We finish the pod with an NCAA Tournament preview. 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 Bulls ending their five-game losing streak by beating the Pistons in a game that was ugly for much of the night until a closing surge. We discuss DeMar DeRozan finding his groove again and Tristan Thompson rallying the troops with a spirited bench outburst. We then answer Twitter questions on a variety of topics, including how the return of Alex Caruso, Lonzo Ball and Patrick Williams will impact the team, as well as the 3-point shooting, playoff rotations and much 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' four-game losing streak after back-to-back losses against the Hawks and Bucks. We talk about where the Bulls stand as a team in the Eastern Conference and also critique Billy Donovan's decision to use Tristan Thompson and Nikola Vucevic so much together against the Bucks. Ultimately, these latest losses just continue to show how much Lonzo Ball, Alex Caruso and Patrick Williams are missed, and why this version of the Bulls isn't all that good. 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' inability to beat elite teams after back-to-back losses against the Grizzlies and Heat. Is this really reflective of this Bulls team, or can they still make a run once they get their key guys back from injury? We also relay our concern level with Zach LaVine's knee and how that plays into all this. Finally, it wouldn't be a Cash Considerations pod without a reaction to the Jim Boylen puff piece published at The Athletic. 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 Greenroom to discuss the Bulls' thrilling win over the Hawks in the first game out of the All-Star break. DeMar DeRozan played the hero once again in his MVP-caliber season. Ayo Dosunmu's defense against Trae Young and Tristan Thompson's debut also got some love after Chicago's sixth straight win, which was a key victory in a loaded Eastern Conference. 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 Bulls' presence at 2022 All-Star Weekend in Cleveland and then discuss new details about Tristan Thompson's contract before taking a look ahead at the difficult schedule coming out of the break. 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 Kevin Ferrigan of Dennis Podman to talk about an eventful day of Bulls basketball heading into the All-Star break, including DeMar DeRozan making history, Coby White's development, good injury news and the signing of Tristan Thompson. We finish up with a look at how the Bulls stack up in a loaded Eastern Conference. 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 marvel at the marvelous play of DeMar DeRozan, who has carried the Bulls to a four-game winning streak despite all the injuries and should be in the MVP conversation. We also discuss the concern level over Zach LaVine's knee injury, Nikola Vucevic's resurgence, the Coby White heater and the buyout market. 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 Greenroom right after the 2022 NBA trade deadline that saw the Bulls do ... absolutely nothing. We discuss our disappointment with the lack of even one move and what this means for the rest of the season and beyond as the Bulls now turn to the buyout market to improve. 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 2022 NBA trade deadline with a current look at the banged-up Bulls, reviewing the trades from around the NBA and answering fan questions about the Bulls' situation as they look to upgrade their 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 discuss the Bulls' shootout loss to the Spurs and shootout win over the Blazers, highlighting this new normal of needing to be elite offensively to win games because of key injuries to Lonzo Ball, Alex Caruso and others. Because of these circumstances as the trade deadline approaches, Chicago must look to make moves to help the defense. 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 get together to celebrate DeMar DeRozan being voted in as an All-Star starter. We also discuss Zach LaVine's All-Star candidacy and Andrew Wiggins being named a starter before a quick analysis of the Bulls' tight victory over the Raptors. 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 almost blowing a 28-point lead against the Thunder after getting embarrassed by the league-worst Magic the night before. The Bulls got Zach LaVine and Javonte Green back against the Thunder while also getting strong performances from Nikola Vucevic and Ayo Dosunmu, but the near-collapse showed the massive importance of DeMar DeRozan. We also talk more about Vooch's Jekyll and Hyde routine this season and the latest on the Bulls and Jerami Grant. 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.

On this emergency episode of Cash Considerations, Jason and Ricky rant and rave about Grayson Allen's dirty play on Alex Caruso that broke the Bulls guard's wrist and will knock him out for 6-8 weeks. It's another brutal blow for the Bulls after the Lonzo Ball news, and Allen deserves some retribution for his actions. 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 goes solo on an emergency podcast to discuss Lonzo Ball suffering a torn meniscus and needing surgery that will keep him out for up to two months. The news is a tough blow for a banged-up Bulls team that just regained some of their mojo with a huge win over the Cavaliers. How will this injury impact the Bulls and how will it affect 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.

On a special crossover episode of Cash Considerations and BullsHQ, the guys try to talk through the Bulls' recent slump without jumping off the ledge. Injuries and a brutal schedule have played a key role in the struggles, but are there legitimate concerns for the rest of the season? Plus, should the recent down stretch affect the strategy at the trade deadline? On a positive note, Ayo Dosunmu continues to impress in his rookie season. 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 Greenroom with day-after thoughts on the Bulls' embarrassing loss to the Nets on ESPN. While we're not overreacting, this loss showed the importance of Alex Caruso and other key absences while also displaying the need for roster upgrades ahead of the trade deadline. We addressed possible moves and answered fan questions in the wake of Wednesday's debacle. 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' nine-game winning streak coming to an end with an ugly loss to the Mavericks. While there's no reason to be doom and gloom over a single loss, Chicago's defense has slipped of late and will be something to watch with a bunch of tough games coming up. We also discuss Coby White's continued strong play and go more into why the Bulls should make an all-in move for a player like Jerami Grant, who has a lot of connections to the organization. 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.

Morten Jensen of Heavy, Forbes and more joins Jason on the pod to talk about DeMar DeRozan leading All-Star fan voting for East guards after the first returns and then everybody's favorite topic: Trades! We discuss the possibility of trading Patrick Williams and then go into possible targets, with a focus on Jerami Grant and Harrison Barnes. Should the Bulls go all in this season? 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' eight-game winning streak, highlighted by DeMar DeRozan's back-to-back game-winners at the buzzer. We sing the praises of the DeRozan-Zach LaVine duo and give Coby White his flowers for his recent surge. We wrap up with trade talk and the possibility of acquiring an upgrade like Jerami Grant or Harrison Barnes, and how Patrick Williams fits into this whole equation. 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 had to get together for an emergency episode to talk about the signing of Jordan Bell, as well as Ricky's experience at a really fun win over the Hawks as the Bulls keep it rolling as 2022 approaches. 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.