A Look at the Bulls' Sluggish Start. Could Starting Lineup Changes be on the Way?
Nick Schultz and C.J. Watson assess the Bulls' sluggish start to the season and discuss possible starting lineup changes.
Oct 31, 2023•29 min•Ep. 150
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Episodes
What To Make of the Bulls' Players-Only Meeting After Game 1
Nick Schultz and C.J. Watson break down the Bulls' first game of the season, which ended with a players-only meeting in the locker room afterward.
Oct 27, 2023•28 min•Ep. 149
Bulls Season Opener Preview: Should Billy Donovan Be on the Hot Seat?
Nick Schultz and C.J. Watson wonder if Billy Donovan should be on the hot seat as they preview the Bulls' 2023-24 season opener.
Oct 24, 2023•27 min•Ep. 148
Who Could Have A Breakout Year for the Bulls?
Nick Schultz and C.J. Watson discuss who could have breakout years for the Bulls this season before looking at other storylines around the NBA.
Oct 17, 2023•26 min•Ep. 147
Taking Stock in Preseason and Breaking Down the Bulls' Point Guard Competition
Nick Schultz and C.J. Watson provide their impressions of the Bulls' first preseason game and evaluated the ongoing point guard competition.
Oct 10, 2023•28 min•Ep. 146
Bulls Media Day Takeaways: Are They A Playoff Team? Plus Reaction to the Damian Lillard and Jrue Holiday Trades
Nick Schultz and C.J. Watson discuss some takeaways from Chicago Bulls media day and react to the huge trades of Damian Lillard and Jrue Holiday.
Oct 03, 2023•29 min•Ep. 145
Could — and Should — the Bulls be in the mix for Damian Lillard or Tyler Herro?
Nick Schultz and C.J. Watson are back to discuss rumors connecting the Bulls to Damian Lillard and Tyler Herro as training camp is getting ready to start.
Sep 26, 2023•26 min•Ep. 144
Breaking Down the Bulls' 2023 Schedule And the Over-Under Win Total
Nick Schultz and C.J. Watson highlight some notable matchups from the Bulls' 2023-24 schedule and discuss the over-under win total.
Aug 22, 2023•27 min•Ep. 143
Why Defense Will Be Key for the Bulls in 2023-24 and Could James Harden Wind Up in Chicago?
Nick Schultz and C.J. Watson break down the importance of defense for a small Bulls lineup before looking into the possibility of trading for James Harden.
Aug 15, 2023•26 min•Ep. 142
NBA Free Agency: Ayo Dosumnu Returns and the Bulls Have A LOT of Guards
Nick Schultz and C.J. Watson react to Ayo Dosunmu's decision to re-sign with the Bulls and add to an already guard-heavy roster.
Jul 25, 2023•27 min•Ep. 141
NBA Summer League: Has Javon Freeman-Liberty Played His Way Into a Two-Way Contract for the Bulls? Plus: A Major Salary Cap Update
Nick Schultz and C.J. Watson break down Javon Freeman-Liberty's play in the Summer League and assess whether he's earned a two-way spot. They also analyze the $10.2 million disabled player exception the Bulls got after the Lonzo Ball injury.
Jul 18, 2023•27 min•Ep. 140
NBA Free Agency: Bulls Re-Sign Nikola Vucevic and Coby White, Add Jevon Carter and Torrey Craig
Nick Schultz reacts to the Bulls' free agency moves, including the decision to extend Nikola Vucevic and add Jevon Carter and Torrey Craig.
Jul 04, 2023•28 min•Ep. 139
NBA Free Agency Preview: What the Bulls Can and Can't Do — and Should Derrick Rose Come Home?
Nick Schultz and C.J. Watson preview NBA free agency, including whether or not the Bulls should pursue a reunion with Derrick Rose.
Jun 27, 2023•28 min•Ep. 138
2023 NBA Draft Reaction: Bulls Trade In to Select Julian Phillips, Sign Adama Sanogo to a Two-Way Deal
Nick Schultz and C.J. Watson discuss what former Tennessee forward Julian Phillips brings to the Bulls and what stands out about two-way signee Adama Sanogo.
Jun 23, 2023•20 min•Ep. 137
How the Bradley Beal Trade Impacts the Bulls' Plans for Zach LaVine and 2023 NBA Draft Preview
Nick Schultz and C.J. Watson break down the Bradley Beal trade and what it could mean if the Bulls decide to trade Zach LaVine before previewing the 2023 NBA Draft.
Jun 20, 2023•25 min•Ep. 136
NBA Finals Recap, All Eyes on Portland and Can the Bulls Go After Fred Van Vleet?
Nick Schultz and C.J. Watson recap the NBA Finals before looking at the rumors about Damian Lillard's time with Portland and whether the Bulls can feasibly target Fred Van Vleet.
Jun 13, 2023•28 min•Ep. 135
Bulls Reportedly Start Extension Talks with Nikola Vucevic, A Mock Trade and Evaluating the NBA Head Coach Hires
Nick Schultz and C.J. Watson discuss whether the Bulls should extend Nikola Vucevic after the two sides reportedly start talks. Then, they evaluate an interesting mock trade and go around the NBA coaching carousel.
Jun 06, 2023•29 min•Ep. 134
The Bulls Don't Have A Pick in the NBA Draft. Can They Trade In?
The Bulls don't have a pick in this year's NBA Draft, so Nick Schultz and C.J. Watson discuss whether they can feasibly make a trade to get in.
May 23, 2023•28 min•Ep. 133
The NBA Coaching Carousel is Spinning FAST, The State of the Warriors' Dynasty Over and A Look at the Bulls' Draft Lottery Odds
Nick Schultz and C.J. Watson react to Monty Williams' firing, evaluate the state of the Warriors and 76ers, and look at the Bulls' odds in the lottery.
May 16, 2023•26 min•Ep. 132
More NBA Playoff Analysis, Mat Isbhia's Flop and Did Arturas Karnisovas Deserve A 'Secret' Extension?
Nick Schultz and C.J. Watson go around the NBA Playoffs — including Suns owner Mat Ishbia's flop — before assessing a reported "secret" extension for Arturas Karnisvoas.
May 09, 2023•29 min•Ep. 131
NBA Playoffs: A Record Night From Steph Curry and Looking Back the Bulls' Decision to Trade Jimmy Butler
Nick Schultz and C.J. Watson break down the big NBA playoff performances from Steph Curry and Jimmy Butler before looking at the Bulls' decision to trade Butler in 2017.
May 02, 2023•31 min•Ep. 130
NBA Playoffs Start Off Hot and Who Could Be Realistic Bulls Targets in Free Agency?
Nick Schultz and C.J. Watson break down the first week of the NBA Playoffs and discuss some realistic targets for the Bulls in free agency.
Apr 25, 2023•27 min•Ep. 129
Recapping the Bulls' Play-In Loss to the Heat and A Look Ahead at Arturas Karnisovas' Massive Offseason
Nick Schultz and C.J. Watson recap the Bulls' season-ending loss to the Miami Heat and start to preview a huge offseason for Chicago and Arturas Karnisovas.
Apr 18, 2023•28 min•Ep. 128
Bulls Defeat Raptors in the Play-In, DeMar DeRozan's Daughter for MVP and Previewing the Heat Matchup
Nick Schultz and C.J. Watson recap the Bulls' come-from-behind victory over the Toronto Raptors in the NBA play-in tournament and preview the matchup with the Miami Heat. They also make the argument for DeMar DeRozan's daughter, Diar, to be the team's MVP.
Apr 14, 2023•27 min•Ep. 127
2023 NBA Play-In Tournament Preview: Bulls vs. Raptors
Nick Schultz and C.J. Watson look back on the Bulls' regular season and preview the play-in matchup with the Raptors.
Apr 11, 2023•30 min•Ep. 126
The Bulls Are in the Play-In Tournament. Now What?
Nick Schultz and C.J. Watson discuss the Bulls' chances in the play-in tournament and react to two more disappointing losses.
Apr 07, 2023•29 min•Ep. 125
Bulls Inching Closer to the Play-In, Breaking Down the New NBA CBA, and Reaction to Caitlin Clark and Angel Reese
Nick Schultz and C.J. Watson discuss the Bulls' comeback win over the Grizzlies and how it impacts their play-in chances. Later, they break down the NBA's new CBA and react to the trash-talking between Caitlin Clark and Angel Reese in the Women's Final Four.
Apr 04, 2023•29 min•Ep. 124
Lakers Get Revenge on the Bulls, and Sending Love to Andre Drummond
Nick Schultz and C.J. Watson react to the Lakers' payback win over the Bulls and send the best to Andre Drummond after he missed the game.
Mar 31, 2023•29 min•Ep. 123
The Bulls Are Rolling into Play-In Contention and Pat Bev calls LeBron 'Too Small'
Nick Schultz and C.J. Watson react to the Bulls' impressive stretch and Patrick Beverley's antics against LeBron James and the Lakers.
Mar 28, 2023•25 min•Ep. 122
The Bulls Finally Beat Joel Embiid — and the 76ers Got Payback
Nick Schultz and C.J. Watson react to the Bulls' victory over the 76ers and the blowout loss that followed.
Mar 24, 2023•26 min•Ep. 121
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