CHGO Chicago Bulls Podcast

Wes Unseld Jr Reportedly a FINALIST for Bulls Head Coaching Job | CHGO Bulls Podcast 04.06.2026 59min

The CHGO Bulls crew discuss the latest reporting on the Chicago Bulls coaching search, with Wes Unseld Jr. among the finalists. Marc Stein and Jake Fischer reported in The Stein Line on Thursday morning that Bryson Graham and the Bulls are expected to have a list of finalists by early next week or sooner. Among those names will be Unseld, an assistant under Billy Donovan for two seasons after being the head coach for the Washington Wizards. Peck and Big Dave react to the possibility of Unseld landing the job, as well as updated mentions of other candidates like Chris Quinn and Micah Nori. The guys also review Game 1 of the NBA Finals and Noa Essengue’s interview with Joakim Noah.

DRAFT NIGHT TRADES: Can the Bulls Add MORE First Round Picks? | CHGO Bulls Podcast 03.06.2026 59min

The CHGO Bulls crew discuss possible trades the Chicago Bulls could make during the 2026 NBA Draft. Bryson Graham has the 4th and 15th overall picks in a deep draft. Should he try to get creative with either pick? Can he turn either of those picks into additional first round picks? What about being a facilitating team in a draft-night trade involving stars like Kawhi Leonard, Jimmy Butler or Jalen Williams? Peck and Will Gottlieb analyze several different options. Plus, the guys preview Game 1 of the NBA Finals between the Knicks and Spurs.

NBA DRAFT PLAYER COMPS: Is Caleb Wilson the NEXT Pascal Siakam? | CHGO Bulls Podcast 02.06.2026 1godz

0:00 SHOW START 1:20 Magic hire Sean Sweeney 18:00 AJ & Peterson Player Comps 33:00 Boozer Player Comps 45:50 Caleb Wilson Player Comps The CHGO Bulls crew discuss player comparisons for the projected Top 4 lottery picks in the 2026 NBA Draft. ESPN’s Jeremy Woo made high and low-end player comps for AJ Dybantsa, Darryn Peterson, Cameron Boozer and Caleb Wilson. Peck and Big Dave react to the names that include Jaylen Brown, Damian Lillard, Pascal Siakam and Kevin Love. Which comps appear to be the most accurate as we near the draft, and which comps offer the most enticing possibilities for the rebuilding Chicago Bulls? Plus, the guys wonder if the Bulls head coaching job is the most attractive one among the remaining open positions. An ALLCITY Network Production ALL THINGS CHGO: https://linktr.ee/chgosports BUY MERCH: https://store.allcitynetwork.com/collections/chgo-locker FOLLOW ON SOCIAL: Twitter: @CHGO_Sports Instagram: @CHGO_Sports Limited Time Offer – Get Huel today with my exclusive offer of 15% OFF online orders of $50 or more with my code bulls15 at https://www.huel.com/bulls15 . New Customers Only. Thank you to Huel for partnering and supporting our show! WATCH YOUR FAVORITE TEAMS: https://www.fubotv.com/chgo PrizePicks: ○ Visit https://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/CHGO and use code CHGO and get $50 in lineups when you play your first $5 lineup! PrizePicks. It's Good to be Right! Shady Rays: Head to https://shadyrays.com and use code: CHGOSR for 40% off 2+ pairs of polarized sunglasses. Try for yourself the shades rated 5 stars by over 300,000 people. Monarch: Use Monarch to get control of your overall finances with 50% off your first year at https://www.monarch.com/chgo Ray Auto Group: Get into your next vehicle with Ray Auto in Fox Lake! Ray Chevy: https://www.raychevrolet.com/ Ray CDJR: https://www.raycdjr.com/ Head to https://factormeals.com/chgobulls50 and use code chgobulls50 to get 50% off. That’s code chgobulls50 at https://factormeals.com/chgobulls50 to get 50% off! HelloFresh - Get 10 FREE meals at https://hellofresh.com/freebulls. Applied across 7 boxes, new subscribers only, varies by plan. Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code CHGO for $20 off your first purchase. When you shop through links in the description, we may earn affiliate commissions. Copyright Disclaimer under section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for “fair use” for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, education and research. Fair use is a use permitted by copyright statute that might otherwise be infringing. #Bulls #ChicagoBulls #BullsNation

Should Bulls Trade UP to Get the #1 Pick in the NBA Draft? 30.05.2026 8min

On the latest CHGO Bulls episode, Matt Peck and Big Dave welcome Chicago Bulls Public Address Announcer Tim Sinclair to discuss the rumors that the team is calling the Washington Wizards about moving up to secure the #1 pick in the NBA Draft. What would it cost and should the Bulls aggressively pursue this bold swing? Is the #1 pick still AJ Bybantsa or is Cameron Boozer making a run at it? Tune in as rumors continue to swirl!

How Will Lottery Reform IMPACT Bryson Graham’s Plans For The Chicago Bulls? | CHGO Bulls Podcast 29.05.2026 1godz 6min

Should Chicago Bulls Trade #4 to OKC for a HAUL of Future Picks? | CHGO Bulls Podcast 28.05.2026 59min

The CHGO Bulls crew discuss whether the Chicago Bulls should entertain offers for the #4 pick in the 2026 NBA Draft, particularly from the Oklahoma City Thunder. Jake Fischer reported for The Stein Line that many across the league believe OKC wants to package their picks at #12 and #17 to move up into the Top 4. Peck and Big Dave consider how many first round picks it would take for Bryson Graham to reasonably pass on the chance to draft Cameron Boozer, Caleb Wilson or Darryn Peterson. Plus, regardless of the incoming draft lottery changes, the Thunder project to be a very good team for a long time. What value do their other currently owned future picks from other teams have? The guys also react to the latest update on the Bulls coaching search: there’s both mutual interest in and competition for San Antonio Spurs assistant Sean Sweeney. And the NBA Board of Governors officially passed the anti-tanking draft lottery rules changes.

Chicago Bulls MOCK DRAFT 1.0 : Best Case Scenarios at Pick #15 | CHGO Bulls Podcast 27.05.2026 1godz 7min

The CHGO Bulls crew do a mock draft of the first fifteen picks in the 2026 NBA Draft, focusing on which players might fall to the Chicago Bulls at #15. Peck and Will Gottlieb make selections for each lottery pick, starting with the star-studded Top 4. Who do the Bulls land between Darryn Peterson, Cameron Boozer and Caleb Wilson? Which players could fall to the Bulls midway through the first round? Are Aday Mara, Cameron Carr, Morez Johnson Jr and Hannes Steinbach all possibilities? Plus, the guys react to Johnnie Bryant’s named being added to the list of candidates to be the next Bulls head coach.

Chicago Bulls Want to TRADE UP for #1 Overall Pick in 2026 Draft? | CHGO Bulls Podcast 26.05.2026 59min

The CHGO Bulls crew discuss the report that Chicago Bulls executive Bryson Graham contacted the Washington Wizards, possibly to inquire about the #1 overall pick in the 2026 NBA Draft. Brett Siegel of ClutchPoints reported that in his new mock draft on Sunday, along with intel that the Bulls are only interested in trading up from the #4 pick, not down. Peck and Big Dave are joined by Bulls PA announcer Tim Sinclair to discuss the merits of trading up from #4 in this stacked draft class. Sinclair offers his takes on the top prospects, and whether he’d prefer Cameron Boozer or Caleb Wilson to be on the board at #4. Plus, Tim gives his insights into Keaton Wagler, the Illini star who could go as high as pick #5. The guys also do some coaching candidate round-up as Billy Donovan’s replacement still hasn’t been chosen.

Keep or Trade: Which Bulls Players Should Stay for the Rebuild? | CHGO Bulls Podcast 22.05.2026 1godz 5min

The CHGO Bulls crew debate which Chicago Bulls players currently under contract should stay with the team as the rebuild begins. Are Josh Giddey and Matas Buzelis still viewed as foundational pieces? What about Noa Essengue, Tre Jones, Isaac Okoro and Jalen Smith? Peck, Big Dave, Will Gottlieb & Will Perdue discuss the merits of keeping or trading each player. Plus, the guys examine the rebuilding strategies and timelines of the Spurs and Thunder. How can Bryson Graham and the Bulls emulate their success?

Calculating SLAP: New Metric for Bryson Graham’s Ideal Bulls Draft Picks | CHGO Bulls Podcast 21.05.2026 59min

The CHGO Bulls crew are joined by Latif Love, rising sports journalist and creator of a new SLAP metric for measuring NBA Draft prospects. Latif explains to Peck and Big Dave his mathematical system designed to calculate the different qualities of Bryson Graham’s ideal basketball player: size, length, athleticism and physicality. From dunks and blocks to rebounds and fouls drawn, Latif breaks down which players in the 2026 draft class have the highest SLAP ratings at each position. He also offers his take on potential Bulls draft picks, from Caleb Wilson to Cameron Boozer and targets at the #15 pick. Plus, the guys react to the Thunder winning Game 2 of the West Finals and the players selected to the All Rookie teams.

Jerry Stackhouse & Jason Kidd Enter Bulls Coaching Conversation | CHGO Bulls Podcast 20.05.2026 1godz

The CHGO Bulls crew discuss the departure of Jason Kidd from the Dallas Mavericks, and whether he should be a candidate to coach the Chicago Bulls. Kidd and the Mavs parted ways on Tuesday night, with speculation on if it was a firing or a mutual decision. Should Bryson Graham consider pursuing Kidd for the Bulls coaching job? Peck and Will Gottlieb weigh the risk and potential reward of hiring Kidd, compared to the other named candidates. Jerry Stackhouse also reportedly is among those candidates. Plus, how should we be determining “upside” when discussing NBA Draft prospects? The guys also react to the Knicks wild comeback in Game 1 of the East Finals.

COACHING CAROUSEL: Tiago Splitter, Dave Bliss, Sean Sweeney Among Bulls Candidates | CHGO Bulls 19.05.2026 59min

The CHGO Bulls crew discuss the latest names added to the Chicago Bulls search for a new head coach, including Tiago Splitter and Dave Bliss. Splitter took over for Chauncey Billups in Portland with an interim tag, and could be chosen to remain with the Blazers. Bliss is a highly-touted assistant under Mark Daigneault in OKC, a candidate similar to San Antonio’s Sean Sweeney and Minnesota’s Micah Nori. Peck and Big Dave analyze the list of candidates, which also includes James Borrego and Wes Unseld Jr. Plus, the guys react to an epic Game 1 of the Western Conference Finals.

What is Josh Giddey’s VALUE in the NBA Trade Market? | CHGO Bulls Podcast 18.05.2026 1godz 13min

The CHGO Bulls crew dive into the conference final matchups for the East and the West. Which two teams do they feel will go head to head in the NBA Finals? Plus, Josh Giddey is the hot name when it comes to trade talks. Should the Bulls consider trading the 24-year- old? What teams could be in the Giddey trade discussions? Does Giddey have more value to the Bulls than any other team in the league? Finally, Big Dave and Will Gottlieb discuss which position Bryson Graham could fill out next.

Should the Bulls TRADE UP to get Darius Acuff Jr or Yaxel Lendeborg?| CHGO Bulls Podcast 15.05.2026 59min

On the 1st episode of The Run, Big Dave and Drew Stevens discuss the moves that have been made by Bryson Graham. From hiring Stephen Merck’s to appointing Acie Law IV the VP of Player Personnel, Graham has been busy. Is he making all the right moves or is this simply new hire syndrome?Who could he be looking at for the head coaching position? Plus, it seems like the two players that the Bulls have the best chance of landing in the draft are Cam Boozer or Caleb Wilson. Is there one player the crew prefers over the other? Which one is more likely to hit the ground running? Who could shift the culture of the team from day one? Also, Josh Giddey has been brought up in trade rumors as a player to watch if the Bulls decide to move up in the draft. Is this a good move to consider? Are teams willing to give up a 1st round pick for Giddey? Finally, the fellas discuss what happened in Hip Hop History on this day.

YOU’RE HIRED: Stephen Mervis & Acie Law JOIN New Bulls Front Office | CHGO Bulls Podcast 14.05.2026 1godz 14min

The CHGO Bulls crew react to the hirings of Stephen Mervis and Acie Law to the new Chicago Bulls front office on Thursday. Mervis, who had a long tenure in Orlando, was named Senior Vice President of Basketball Operations. Law left the Brooklyn Nets to become Chicago’s Vice President of Player Personnel. Peck and Big Dave analyze the resumes of Mervis and Law, and discuss how they can best aid the Bulls’ new lead executive Bryson Graham. Should the Magic’s current cap sheet be a red flag for Mervis? And is Law’s deep-rooted connection to Graham a positive or a negative? Plus, the guys highlight two NBA Draft Combine standouts and potential lottery pick risers: Morez Johnson Jr and Cameron Carr.

THE FIT IS IN: Caleb Wilson TALKS S.L.A.P. at NBA Draft Combine | CHGO Bulls Podcast 13.05.2026 1godz 7min

The CHGO Bulls crew discuss player interviews from the NBA Draft Combine in Chicago on Wednesday. Caleb Wilson answered that he was “for sure” a S.L.A.P. guy. Did he stick out most from today’s interviews? Plus, Will Gottlieb shares his intel with Matt Peck from Day Three of the Combine. AJ Dybantsa, Darryn Peterson, Jayden Quaintance and Nate Ament are among the projected lottery picks who confirmed they’ve met with the Bulls. Plus, the guys react to new Bulls EVP Bryson Graham firing Windy City Bulls General Manager Josh Malone. 0:00 Show Start 3:00 Giddey Undergoes Surgery 8:00 Bulls fire Windy City Bulls G.M. 20:26 Caleb Wilson Interview 33:00 Cam Boozer Interview 40:41 Darryn Peterson Interview 51:00 AJ Dybantsa Interview 57:00 Jayden Quaintance Interview 1:00:00 Answering Superchats An ALLCITY Network Production ALL THINGS CHGO: https://linktr.ee/chgosports BUY MERCH: https://store.allcitynetwork.com/coll... FOLLOW ON SOCIAL: Twitter: @CHGO_Sports Instagram: @CHGO_Sports Limited Time Offer – Get Huel today with my exclusive offer of 15% OFF online orders of $50 or more with my code bulls15 at https://www.huel.com/bulls15 . New Customers Only. Thank you to Huel for partnering and supporting our show! WATCH YOUR FAVORITE TEAMS: https://www.fubotv.com/chgo PrizePicks: ○ Visit https://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/CHGO and use code CHGO and get $50 in lineups when you play your first $5 lineup! PrizePicks. It's Good to be Right! Shady Rays: Head to https://shadyrays.com and use code: CHGOSR for 40% off 2+ pairs of polarized sunglasses. Try for yourself the shades rated 5 stars by over 300,000 people. Monarch: Use Monarch to get control of your overall finances with 50% off your first year at https://www.monarch.com/chgo Ray Auto Group: Get into your next vehicle with Ray Auto in Fox Lake! Ray Chevy: https://www.raychevrolet.com/ Ray CDJR: https://www.raycdjr.com/ Head to https://factormeals.com/chgobulls50 and use code chgobulls50 to get 50% off. That’s code chgobulls50 at https://factormeals.com/chgobulls50 to get 50% off! HelloFresh - Get 10 FREE meals at https://hellofresh.com/freebulls. Applied across 7 boxes, new subscribers only, varies by plan. Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code CHGO for $20 off your first purchase. When you shop through links in the description, we may earn affiliate commissions. Copyright Disclaimer under section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for “fair use” for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, education and research. Fair use is a use permitted by copyright statute that might otherwise be infringing. #Bulls #ChicagoBulls #BullsNation

Biggest SURPRISES from Bulls Targets at the NBA Draft Combine | CHGO Bulls Podcast 12.05.2026 59min

The CHGO Bulls crew discuss measurements, trends and storylines from the big names at the 2026 NBA Draft Combine. The Chicago Bulls, led by new EVP Bryson Graham, are scouting for picks at both #4 and #15 in the 2026 NBA Draft. Among targets at each pick, who’s standing out at the Combine so far? Peck and Big Dave, along with Will Gottlieb and Steph Noh - who are taking in the Combine firsthand - react to all the intel coming from Wintrust Arena. Which players in the consensus Top 4 of AJ Dybantsa, Darryn Peterson, Cameron Boozer and Caleb Wilson had the most impressive measurements? Could Aday Mara, Yaxel Lendeborg, Chris Cenac or Hannes Steinbach be ideal targets with the 15th pick?

Bryson Graham Wants BEST AVAILABLE! Who Will That Be For The Chicago Bulls? | CHGO Bulls Podcast 11.05.2026 1godz 6min

"WE DID IT" Bryson Graham Reacts to Chicago Bulls Jumping into Top-4 of 2026 NBA Draft 10.05.2026 9min

New Chicago Bulls Executive Vice President of Basketball Operations Bryson Graham reacts to the Bulls landing the #4 pick in the 2026 NBA Draft immediately after it was announced. Graham talks about his excitement and the future prospects of the team.

CHICAGO BULLS LIVE 2026 DRAFT LOTTERY SHOW & REACTION! | CHGO Bulls Podcast 10.05.2026 1godz 44min

The CHGO Bulls crew are LIVE watching the 2026 NBA Draft Lottery unfold, hoping the Chicago Bulls land a Top 4 pick. Toni Kukoc is serving as the team’s representative, crossing fingers for all Bulls fans to cash in on 20.3% odds to leap from their 9th slot in the lottery into the Top 4. The Bulls also have a 4.5% chance to land the #1 overall pick. Peck and Big Dave react to the reveal pick by pick, team by team. Will Gottlieb joins live from Navy Pier - this year’s lottery HQ - with his thoughts on the lottery and the Bulls pick.