Ricky gives his main takeaways from the 2025 NBA Draft Combine and makes his Chicago Bulls Big Board now that we're a month away from the draft. The guys also talk about the Indiana Pacers' crazy playoff run so far and how they embody what Arturas Karnisovas wants the Bulls to be, and give props to Alex Caruso for helping the Oklahoma City Thunder get to the Western Conference Finals and possibly beyond. 

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Ricky and Jason break down the heartbreaking results of the 2025 NBA Draft Lottery, which saw the Bulls stay at No. 12 and the Mavericks win the Cooper Flagg sweepstakes after winning an earlier tiebreaker against Chicago. Who should the Bulls take at 12? Should they trade the pick? Plus, the latest on the Giannis Antetokounmpo trade front and a riveting playoffs. 

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Jason and Ricky welcome CHGO's Will Gottlieb back to the pod to discuss early takeaways from the 2025 NBA Playoffs and how the Heat getting swept by the Cavs in historic fashion illustrates just how far away the Bulls still are when it comes to really competing. Plus, looking at potential Bulls trade targets if they want to make a splash, a live reaction to the possible end of the Giannis era in Milwaukee and a look at the futures of Josh Giddey, Coby White and Nikola Vucevic. 

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Jason and Ricky discuss the Bulls letting go of shooting coach Peter Patton, who was well-liked by the players and seemed to have a tangible impact on development. Why would Arturas Karnisovas do this and why does he still have his job? How does ownership actually feel about the direction of the franchise? Ricky also highlights a couple draft prospects after the Bulls lost their lottery tiebreaker to the Mavs, which slots them in at No. 12. Finally, the start of the 2025 NBA Playoffs again shows how far away the Bulls are from real competitiveness. 

Jason and Ricky recap the Bulls getting embarrassed by the Heat yet again to end their season in the NBA Play-In Tournament. But while this loss only raises more skepticism about the future, Arturas Karnisovas did his best to spin the season as a resounding success in his end-of-season press conference. So, what comes next for the Bulls now that their Mickey Mouse run has ended with a thud?

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Jason joins Giancarlo Navas of The Miami Heat Beat Podcast for a third straight year to preview a Bulls vs. Heat play-in game. This time the scene shifts to Chicago for a 9/10 game instead of a second play-in game on South Beach, and Jason and Giancarlo discuss all the key matchups and strategy facing these two teams. While the Bulls seem to have the upper hand, anything can happen in a one-game scenario.

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Jason and Ricky welcome 670 The Score's Cody Westerlund back to the pod to talk about the Bulls' victory over the Heat, which sets up a likely play-in rematch at the United Center. Josh Giddey continued his second-half renaissance with yet another triple-double. Is it time to believe in Giddey as a future cornerstone? Can a Giddey-Coby White backcourt lead the Bulls back to real relevance? The guys also talk about Matas Buzelis' development, Bulls season winners and losers, and draft targets. Finally, will the Bulls actually make the playoffs? 

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Jason and Ricky discuss the Bulls officially clinching a play-in spot by beating the Raptors, which came after a miracle win over the Lakers on Josh Giddey's half-court heave, a heartbreaking loss to the Mavericks and an ugly loss to the Thunder. The guys also dive into Michael Pina's Bulls piece at The Ringer, which highlights both their recent improved play (Coby White Player of the Month!) and the continued skepticism of the long-term future of the current core. But while Giddey's contract situation brings immediate questions, the optimism surrounding Matas Buzelis only grows. NOTE: Jason's live prediction that the Heat would blow their lead against the Celtics was VERY wrong, so the Bulls were still the No. 10 seed at the time the episode published. 

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The Chicago Bulls are now 8-2 in their last 10 games after a 4-2 West Coast road trip. Are the Bulls actually back?! Jason and Ricky dive deep into this hot stretch and try to determine what's real and what's more of a product of Mickey Mouse March, including a close look at Coby White, Josh Giddey and Matas Buzelis. Ricky also breaks down the first weekend of the NCAA Tournament and highlights some notable NBA prospects. 

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Jason joined Morten Jensen of The NBA Podcast for a crossover episode to talk about the Bulls' recent run of competent play, Josh Giddey's contract situation, goals for the rest of the season and the offseason. What exactly is the plan? Will this front office try to make a big splash to compete next season or make the draft a priority? 

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