BULLShittin is back, back, back like a Frank Thomas homer. In Episode 20, Michael goes solo to discuss:

(00:27) Coby White OUT 4-months following surgery on his left shoulder

(02:32) Chicago losing the 8th pick in the '21 draft as part of the Vuc trade

(14:32) Ben Simmons is a perfect fit with LaVine & Vucevic but the Bulls don't have the assets to pull off a deal

(21:51) Thad Young wins the 2021 Hustle Award

(22:47) Zach LaVine commits to Team USA for Tokyo Olympics 

(24:24) Bulls Offseason Outlook including PG options (Lonzo, Dinwiddie, Conley, Lowry, Schroder) 

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On Episode 19 of the BULLShittin Podcast,

Michael and Peter discuss the Bulls' Zach LaVine-less loss to the Grizzlies:

- Theis + Vooch starting is no bueno

-They disagree on how much of the blame goes to Nikola Vucevic for the Bulls' defensive struggles

-Will the Bulls be a lottery team?

-Is it Lonzo Ball or bust at point guard heading into the offseason?

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In Episode 18 of BULLShittin', Michael goes breaks down 

-Bulls score 90 points in an awful loss to the Grizzlies (01:40)

-Bulls terrible pick-and-roll defense in losses to the Hawks, Timberwolves (07:34), and Grizzlies

- Is there anything Chicago can do to stop the bleeding on defense?

-Do we owe Wendell Carter Jr. an apology? The defensive rating is 2.9 points worse since the Vucevic trade (13:15)

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In Episode 17 of BULLShittin', Michael goes solo to discuss:

- Bulls keep it close vs. the best team in the league (Utah Jazz at 37-11)

- (09:23) Bulls still outperforming Vegas expectations 

- (11:33) CLEAR GOAL: Play-In Tournament or Bust 

- (11:48) 6-game losing streak heading into April 4

- (13:30) Bulls D since Vucevic trade

- (15:30) Billy D wants bigs to be facilitators

- (22:36) Rotation changes that can help

- (24:11) 3 Bulls that should get more minutes

- (25:54) Bulls No. 1 problem on defense

- (28:44) Other ideas to help the Bulls bounce back 

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In Episode 16 of BULLShittin' With Michael & Peter, Michael goes solo to discuss Big Boss Man Arturas Karnisovas doin' Big Business at the NBA Trade Deadline, turning the Bulls from an overachieving lottery team to a serious playoff threat. 

Michael also breaks down: 
- Nikola Vucevic's efficiency will skyrocket as his (29.9.%) usage rate goes down 

- The impact of Daniel Theis as a screener (for real) 

- Troy Brown Jr. is a creative point forward 

-Javonte Green is a dawg (for real)

- I WILL NEVER SELL MY WCJ STOCK 

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In Episode 15 of BULLShittin' With Michael & Peter, the Chicago dudes discuss:

- Michael adopted a kitten

- "I Care A Lot" is .....an odd movie

-Billy Donovan's new Bulls lineup (8th in Net Rating since the change)

- Could Coby and Sato start together?

- Should Chicago try to acquire Lonzo Ball? John Collins? Anyone?

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In Episode 14 of BULLShittin' With Michael & Peter, the Chicago dudes discuss:

- Bulls vs. Pelicans (Wendell plays BIG with 15 REB)

-NBA All-Star Sunday

-Bulls that have exceeded expectations (A lot of them)

- WE WANT LUKE KORNET TOP SHOT MOMENTS

-Our movie idea, "Uncut Gems, but Top Shot"

-Lauri Markkanen's return

-Tank or Postseason Push (yup, again)

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In Episode 13 of BULLShittin' With Michael & Peter, they discuss:

- Suns improvement vs. Bulls improvement

-Monty Williams vs. Billy Donovan

-Wendell plays like shit against the Suns 

-Peter talks about his successful NBA 2K franchise in which Zach LaVine won MVP 

-COOL HAND LUKE

-Michael & Peter argue about trading Thad Young, though mostly Michael argues with himself on it

-Breakdown players they'd like to see on the Bulls, including Ricky Rubio and Lonzo Ball


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In Episode 12 of The Brief Bulls Podcast, Michael Walton II discusses the entertaining return of The National TV Bulls, who put up a great fight in a seven-point loss to the Philadelphia 76ers. 

He also breaks down:

• Embiid went "Prime Shaq" all over the Bulls, getting a career-high 50 points
• Wendell Carter Jr. shows up on offense vs. Embiid (!!)
• Bulls were competitive on National TV
• How to handle Lauri Markkanen's inevitable return to the rotation?

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On Episode 11 of The Brief Bulls Podcast, Chicagoans Michael Walton II and Peter Bonello discuss if the Bulls should make a playoff push (including a deal for Lonzo Ball), go full tank mode, or do nothing and simply play out the season with this roster.

They also breakdown if Zach LaVine should make the NBA All-Star team, and he his overall chances. 

Closing thoughts are on Bulls vs. Pacers, Malcolm & Marie being overrated and sponsored by Big Mac and cheese, and Peter discusses a guy sitting in his car in a snow storm.