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Cam Smith and K.C. Johnson discuss the Chicago Bulls' offseason moves, coaching search, and the NBA conference finals.

Cam Smith and K.C. Johnson unpack some more offseason moves for the Chicago Bulls after the organization officially added Stephen Mervis and Acie Law IV to the front office. The conversation dives into Law’s return to the franchise, his basketball background, and the Chicago sports ties that make the hire even more intriguing. From there, the spotlight swings toward the Bulls’ coaching search, as Cam and K.C. sort through the growing list of candidates that includes Wes Unseld Jr., David Sweeney, Micah Nori, and James Borrego. Then the energy shifts to a wild start to the NBA’s conference finals, beginning with the Spurs and Thunder delivering an instant classic in Game 1 of the West Finals. Cam and K.C. break down Victor Wembanyama’s jaw-dropping performance, debate whether his deep late-game three could become one of the defining shots of this NBA era, and discuss what lessons the Bulls can take from San Antonio’s rapid rise. The episode also includes Eastern Conference Finals predictions, draft talk surrounding potential risers outside the top four, K.C.’s insight into how league circles view the Bulls’ draft position, and why Cam believes Caleb Wilson may ultimately have the…

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Hosts: Cam Smith, K.C. Johnson

Topics covered

• Chicago Bulls offseason moves
• coaching search
• NBA conference finals
• Victor Wembanyama performance
• draft predictions

Keywords

• Chicago Bulls
• Stephen Mervis
• Acie Law IV
• NBA conference finals
• Victor Wembanyama
• draft predictions
• coaching candidates

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Organizations: Chicago Bulls, San Antonio

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