CHGO Chicago Bulls Podcast

The CHGO Bulls crew discuss potential candidates to lead a new front office of basketball operations for the Chicago Bulls. In the wake of the team firing Arturas Karnisovas and Marc Eversley, the Reinsdorfs have hired a search firm to help them find their new front office. Peck, Big Dave and Will Gottlieb review some of the popular names who have already been tied to the job through speculation or their connection to the organization: Matt Lloyd, Brian Wright, Zach Kleiman, Mike Zarren, Mike Dunleavy Jr and Austin Brown. Plus, do Bob Myers and Masai Ujiri actually belong in the “do not hire” column?

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Tim Legler joins Matt Peck of CHGO Bulls to discuss the Chicago Bulls firing VP Arturas Karnisovas and GM Marc Eversley, and the future of Billy Donovan. Legler offers his insights on whether an incumbent head coach can work well with a new front office and how the Bulls should prioritize their roster construction moving forward. Are there any young players on the current Bulls roster Legler thinks the team should keep long-term? Plus, Legler gives his picks for the most enticing first round matchups of the NBA Playoffs! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com
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The CHGO Bulls crew discuss the latest reporting after Billy Donovan met with Chicago Bulls ownership about his future with the team. Joe Cowley of the Chicago Sun-Times reported that the meeting between Donovan and the Reinsdorfs took place on Tuesday. A decision from Donovan - who returned home to Florida after the meeting - whether to remain the Bulls head coach is expected to come quickly. Peck, Big Dave and Will Gottlieb ponder the factors to Billy’s decision, and if the Bulls gaining an additional first round pick or the removal of Arturas Karnisovas and Marc Eversley changes things. The guys also react to the Play In Tournament victories by the 76ers and Warriors on Wednesday night. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com
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The CHGO Bulls crew breaks down potential 2026 NBA Draft strategies for the Chicago Bulls after landing an additional first-round pick thanks to the Portland Trail Blazers securing the No. 7 seed in the Western Conference. The long-awaited return from the Lauri Markkanen trade is finally here—and it could reshape the franchise alongside young pieces like Josh Giddey and Matas Buzelis. Peck, Big Dave, and Will Gottlieb debate whether the Bulls should swing big if they jump into the top 4, or how to approach picks No. 9 and No. 15 if they stay put. Should Chicago draft for need or take the best player available to build around Giddey and Buzelis? Plus, the crew reacts to Coby White’s standout Play-In performance with the Charlotte Hornets and revisits whether the Bulls made the right call moving on from him.

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Chicago Bulls fans are buzzing after a HUGE boost to their future, as the team now holds TWO first-round picks in the 2026 NBA Draft following a clutch win by the Portland Trail Blazers over the Phoenix Suns. Join the CHGO Bulls crew—Matt Peck, Big Dave Watson, and Will Gottlieb—as they react LIVE with fans to the game that could deliver Chicago a crucial first-round pick from the Lauri Markkanen trade. With the Bulls already eliminated, this matchup may have been the most important game of their season, shaping their 2026 NBA Draft outlook and offseason plans. Tap in for live reactions, analysis, and Bulls fans rooting hard for Portland! 

 

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