CHGO Chicago Bulls Podcast

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.

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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. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com
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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. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com
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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. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com
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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? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com
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