CHGO Chicago Bulls Podcast

The CHGO Bulls crew is here for every pick for Round Two of the 2026 NBA Draft. Bryson Graham had a successful Round One by drafting Caleb Wilson and Dailyn Swain with the 4th and 15th picks, respectively. Will he steal a first-round worthy player at #38? And who will be the team’s fourth and final pick of this year’s draft at #56? Join Matt Peck, Big Dave and Will “the GOAT” Gottlieb as they bring you pick-by-pick analysis on the CHGO Bulls NBA Draft Live Special! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

00:00 Start 03:00 NBA Draft starts 10:00 AJ Dybansta 16:50 Darryn Peterson 23:00 Cameron Boozer 29:00 Chicago Bulls pick Caleb Wilson! 35:00 Keaton Wagler 40:30 Mikel Brown Jr. 47:00 Darius Acuff 53:30 Kingston Flemings 59:30 Morez Johnson Jr. 1:06:40 Brayden Burries 1:13:00 Yaxel Lendeborg 1:26:30 Aday Mara 1:30:45 Nate Ament 1:39:00 Hannes Steinbach 1:45:20 Chicago Bulls pick Dailyn Swain! 1:51:00 Ricky O'Donnell joins the show 2:07:30 Christian Anderson 2:18:50 Allen Graves 2:22:00 Jayden Quaintance The CHGO Bulls crew is here for every pick of the 2026 NBA Draft. Bryson Graham begins his tenure with the Chicago Bulls with two 1st-round picks in hand. Is Caleb Wilson the heavy favorite at pick #4 to be joining Matas Buzelis in the frontcourt in 2026? Or could Cameron Boozer follow in his father’s footsteps to don a Bulls uniform? The Bulls also hold the 15th pick of the Draft. Is a stick-and-pick in their future or could a trade into the top 10 occur. Join Matt Peck, Big Dave and Will “the GOAT” Gottlieb as they bring you pick-by-pick analysis on the CHGO Bulls NBA Draft Live Special! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The CHGO Bulls crew discuss the latest trade and draft buzz circling the NBA as we approach the 2026 NBA Draft. Several reports indicate the Milwaukee Bucks will trade Giannis Antetokounmpo by the time the draft is over. Peck, Big Dave and Goat weigh the possible ripple effects of a Giannis trade and whether the Bulls could get involved as a facilitator. Plus, are the Minnesota Timberwolves interested in Josh Giddey? The guys also rank their ideal picks for the Bulls at both #4 and #15. Who among Darryn Peterson, Cameron Boozer and Caleb Wilson would generate the most excitement for the rebuild? And which prize players might fall into the Bulls’ lap at #15? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

0:00 SHOW START 1:20 MEMORIES OF STACEY KING 7:30 THOUGHTS ON TIAGO SPLITTER 16:30 RICKY'S PROFILE OF CALEB WILSON 34:20 A LOOK AT RICKY'S MOCK 44:33 WHAT WILL BULLS DO WITH PICK #15 54:49 WILL BULLS TRADE UP? 59:04 UNDER THE RADAR NAMES The CHGO Bulls crew are joined by writer, editor and associate director of programming for SB Nation and Cash Considerations co-host Ricky O’Donnell to dive into all things Bulls. A press conference was held to introduce the new Head Coach of the Chicago Bulls Tiago Splitter. What does Ricky feel about the new hire? Did Splitter say enough in the press conference to give Bulls fans hope about next season and the future of the team? Plus,the NBA Draft is less than a week away and excitement is at a fever pitch for Bulls Nation. Does Ricky think Caleb Wilson is a lock at 4? How realistic is the possibility the Bulls land Daryn Peterson? Does he think the Bulls should explore trading the 15th pick to move up? Who are his sleepers of the draft? Also, we talk the legacy of Stacey King and ask Ricky some of his fondest memories of the legendary 3x champ and analyst. 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 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

0:00 SHOW START 1:20 HOUSEKEEPING 8:50 WELCOME SPLITTER 20:00 SPLITTER'S TIME IN PORTLAND 32:00 HOW COACHES FIND THIER VOICE 45:00 SEAN HIGHKIN JOINS The CHGO Bulls crew welcome friend and Blazers reporter Sean Highkin for his thoughts on the Chicago Bulls hiring Tiago Splitter as their next head coach. The Bulls PR team made the Splitter hire official on Tuesday morning. So we had to talk to our guy Sean, longtime Blazers reported who also covered the Bulls during The Athletic’s inaugural season. Sean offers his insights to Peck and Big Dave on what made Splitter’s lone season as Portland’s interim head coach so special. Plus, what did Splitter’s players have to say about him as the season wrapped, and why didn’t the Blazers make a stronger effort to keep him? 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 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The CHGO Bulls crew discuss upcoming NBA Free Agency, and what Chicago Bulls lead executive Bryson Graham should do with cap space. The Bulls - assuming they release all players from last season whose contracts expired - can have upwards of $50 million to spend this summer. Peck, Big Dave and Will Gottlieb debate which position(s) are most in need of spending. Or, should the priority be taking on bad contracts for picks, regardless of the players and which position they play? The guys also react to the latest Tiago Splitter updates tied to the coaching search, and play some 82-0! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Three-time NBA Champion and Former Bull Will Perdue joins CHGO Bulls to celebrate the life and career of Stacey King. Will takes you behind the scenes during the 90's when himself and Stacey King were young Bulls on a growing dynasty. He tells some never-before heard stories involving Michael Jordan and Stacey King as the CHGO Bulls crew looks back on an incredible life and career. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

3-Time NBA Champion and Bulls Legend Horace Grant joins CHGO Bulls to celebrate the life and career of Stacey King. Horace remembers meeting Stacey as a teammate of his twin brother Harvey in college and talks about Stacey King as a player, person plus the incredible impact he had on Bulls fans around the world. Don't miss Horace taking you behind the scenes of the 1992 NBA Finals and the integral role Stacey had in securing the Bulls (then) second NBA Championship. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The CHGO Bulls crew discuss the sad and sudden passing of Chicago Bulls 3X champion and Beloved commentator Stacey King. CHGO Bears host and former Bulls beat writer Mark Carman joins the show to offer his memories and insight into Mr. King. Plus, the crew is joined by CHGO Cubs host Luke Stuckmeyer as he tells stories about working with Stacey King and what he meant to him. Also, Will Gottlieb released his Mock Draft 2.0. Where does he have Caleb Wilson landing? Does he see a shakeup happening in the top 4? Sam Vecenie also released his Mock draft and it has some pretty interesting ideas for one of the Bulls 1st round selections. Should the Bulls be considering drafting Dailyn Swain in the 1st round? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The CHGO Bulls crew discuss a report that Chicago Bulls new EVP Bryson Graham has hired former Pelicans colleague Jarrett Sutton. Sutton will join the Bulls with the title Scout and Intelligence Coordinator, working in the Player Personnel department. Peck and Big Dave review Sutton's resume, and wonder whether this is a "yes man" hire by Graham, given their previous familiarity. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

On today’s show, Will Gottlieb welcomes back old friend Mark K from Australia to discuss the new NBA Lottery rules, which passed on Thursday. What are the nitty gritty details of the 3-2-1 reform? How will those rules impact the Bulls as they look to rebuild the team with new EVP of Basketball Operations Bryson Graham in charge? With the rules in place for the next three seasons, we also have details on the plans in the 2030s. Plus, we look into what the Bulls should do with their cap space now that the rules have shifted. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.