Locked On Bulls - Daily Podcast On The Chicago Bulls

Locked On Bulls is back with a fresh episode, the guys start the show recapping last night's game in Brooklyn where the Bulls were unable to hold onto a lead in the fourth quarter and fell to the Nets, 122-117. 

The guys talk about some of the positives that they saw including one of the first games in almost a month where the Bulls looked like a competitive basketball team. Coming into this game the Brooklyn Nets were one of the best NBA teams in the league, posting the third best defensive rating and the ninth best net rating. The guys talk about Lauri Markkanen's 18 points and 19 rebounds, Jabari Parker's 22 points off the bench, and Zach LaVine's 26 points to help give the Bulls a chance to be in the game late.

What fell apart late in the game that prevented the Bulls from being able to beat the Nets? Locked On Bulls discusses some of Jim Boylen's choices for rotations in the second half including Ryan Arcidiacono's surplus of minutes in the third and fourth quarter. Why did Boylen go to Shaq Harrison closing the game over Wayne Selden Jr.? Did Boylen forget Lauri Markkanen was on the bench until the final 5:30 of the fourth quarter? 

The second half of the show the guys dedicate the show to their weekly segment of Bulls mailbag where they take text messages and voicemails. You can always leave those for the guys at (331)-979-1369. 

Some of the topics on the show include if the Bulls do end up with the first overall pick this summer and they decide to trade it for Anthony Davis, a caller feels that he is in the minority about Jim Boylen's philosophy about this team, should the Bulls be in on acquiring the Lakers Lonzo Ball, which Bulls "core piece" is most likely to not be here when they are competitive again, and so much more on Locked On Bulls.

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Locked On Bulls is back with a fresh episode, the guys topics for today's show include a quick preview of tonight's matchup against the Brooklyn Nets, reaction to all of the buzz about Anthony Davis (specifically the comments made by ESPN Insider Brian Windhorst), and the guys start discussions about NBA trade deadline deals the Bulls should be involved in.

The Brooklyn Nets come into tonight's game with third best defensive rating (106.2) and the ninth best net rating (2.5) in the NBA over the last 10 games. The guys have a conversation about how the Nets went from 'NBA Hell' selling off all their assets to try and make a playoff run with aging superstars to changing their culture and positioning themselves into a spot to make a serious run in the Eastern Conference. The guys also have a conversation about De'Angelo Russell and Jarrett Allen.

Locked On Bulls follow up their discussion from yesterday's podcast about the NBA's biggest story, New Orleans Pelicans superstar Anthony Davis requesting a trade and the Chicago Bulls most notably being out of the conversation. The guys talk about ESPN Insider Brian Windhorst's comment about how Anthony Davis in fact does not want to play for his hometown team in Chicago. The guys talk about how it this should be the ultimate indictment.

The guys finish up the episode talking about the NBA trade deadline which is less than two weeks away and some moves the Bulls should begin to discuss. Will the Bulls entertain offers for Kris Dunn or Bobby Portis? What kind of value can they get on the market? If they sit on both of those guys, will their value decrease over the last 32 games? The guys discuss a variety of players who have been made available including Lonzo Ball, Thon Maker, Suns wings, and so much more on Locked On Bulls. 

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Locked On Bulls is back with a fresh episode, the guys talk about the three biggest topics surrounding the Chicago Bulls this weekend including Chandler Hutchison's hairline fracture in his right toe, back-to-back home losses to the Clippers and Cavaliers, and Anthony Davis requesting a trade from the New Orleans Pelicans.

The guys start with rookie forward Chandler Hutchison's injury revealed on Saturday. The guys discuss how the Bulls found out about Hutchison's acute injury to a sesamoid bone in his right foot which occurred in their loss to Atlanta on Wednesday night. The guys discuss how he was allowed to play 41-minutes against the Clippers on Friday, whether or not the Bulls were aware of the injury, why Jim Boylen's comments about his toughness to play through it was wrong, and how long it's going to keep the rookie wing out.

Locked On Bulls dives into Friday night's loss to the Los Angeles Clippers - was it a good battle against a team looking to fight for a playoff spot? The guys think not so much. A team coming off four games in six nights on the road, stuck in traffic for two-hours before tip-off, and missing key players managed to pull off a win sleep walking against a Bulls team who could not close. 

The Bulls hosted the Cleveland Cavaliers on Sunday afternoon for the final time, losing 104-101. A game in which the Cavaliers were actively trying to lose, the guys talk about the final five minutes in which Lauri Markkanen and Zach LaVine went silent.

To wrap up the show, the guys spend the some time talking about the breaking news of the week - Anthony Davis has requested a trade from the New Orleans Pelicans according to multiple reports. Bulls fans have been dreaming of this day but Locked On Bulls brings the harsh reality of why the Bulls will not be players in a deal for him. The guys talk about how Anthony Davis will return and play in Chicago maybe five-to-seven years from now, but he wants to win. The guys also talk about the assets it would take to acquire him, how he is not going to sign an extension in any deal, and so much more on Locked On Bulls.

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Locked On Bulls is back with a fresh episode, the guys are joined by recurring guest of the show Darnell Mayberry who is a Senior Writer covering the Chicago Bulls for The Athletic.

The guys start with his most recent article about the rapidly approaching trade deadline and the Chicago Bulls decisions to be made. Besides just expiring contracts like Robin Lopez or non-guaranteed deals like Jabari Parker, will the Bulls look to move a player like Kris Dunn at the deadline? Have the Bulls fielded calls about Bobby Portis, who turned down an extension at the beginning of the season in order to bet on himself in restricted free agency in the summer of 2019.

The guys get into the battle of comments between Zach LaVine and Jim Boylen over the past few weeks and how its been reciprocated among fans and personnel around the NBA. Darnell explains from his point of view how LaVine is feeling about the direction of this team, why his voice is important even if his play on the floor has regressed, what the vibe is among players in the locker room, and if he expects anything to change in the final 34 games of the season.

The guys get into his long form sit down with Bulls rising start Lauri Markkanen in which it was an opportunity to get a closer look at the No. 7 pick in the 2017 NBA Draft. How has Markkanen been dealing with this roller coaster season? Does Markkanen have a personality hidden inside of him that is yet to be revealed to the masses? 

The guys also talk about Darnell's piece on former Bulls point guard Cameron Payne and how it may or may not change the perspective has on the way fans treat players here in Chicago. Mayberry offers his perspective on the pressure it takes to play in this city and the guys offer their opinions on why Payne may have been the punching bag for frustration that wasn't necessarily all Payne's doing. The guys also talk about Jim Boylen wanting players to hold themselves accountable but if he is taking any accountability himself? All of this and so much more on Locked On Bulls.

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Locked On Bulls is back with a fresh episode, Jordan goes solo to break down last night's embarrassing loss to the Atlanta Hawks at home. The Bulls give up 42 first quarter points, battle back to bring it within six and end up with a blow out loss by 20 to another rebuilding. Jordan explains why Atlanta and Chicago both might be rebuilding but the Hawks and Bulls are miles a part in their paths back to legitimacy at this point.

Jordan spends the bulk of the episode breaking down the first real interview we have heard from Bulls head coach Jim Boylen since taking over the job in early December. Boylen joined 670 the Score's 'Mully and Haugh' show on Wednesday for an interview that was not only infuriating but not surprising at all. 

Jordan plays clips from the interview and reacts to some of Boylen's comments about attracting free agents, his goals for the Bulls this season, why it seems like he has put accountability on everyone but him and his coaching staff, if he has had any regrets about his early approach, and his coaching style. Jordan wants to know if he really expects any Bulls fan or player to be satisfied after what he revealed on Wednesday. All of this and so much more on Locked On Bulls.

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Locked On Bulls is back with a fresh episode - the guys welcome back recurring guest Danny Parkins, radio host of The McNeil & Parkins Show weekdays on 670 The Score in Chicago and The Danny Parkins Show Sundays on CBS Sports Radio & SiriusXM. 

The guys catch up with Parkins since they last talked to him in the summer about everything that has unfolded with the Bulls since then. They start with the most relevant piece of news, Jim Boylen's interview with 'Mully & Haugh' on 670 The Score on Wednesday and his reaction to some of the comments. Is Jim Boylen setting the right precedent for free agency this summer if in fact he is going to be the head coach this summer? Does Boylen truly believe that free agents will want to play his throwback style of basketball?

The guys talk about the Hoiberg firing and get Parkins thoughts on whether or not it was the right move. Does he wish Hoiberg was given the opportunity to see the season out, regardless of whether or not he was going to be the long-term fit as head coach? 

Parkins struggles to find any positives to come from this season other than having an opportunity at land a generational talent in Duke's Zion Williamson, but the guys ask what the plan is if the 14% chance doesn't go the Bulls way? Does landing Zion only mask the real problems this organization faces in building a long lasting foundation of winning culture and chemistry?

Some other key discussions include: the front office vs. the fans, rebuilding teams around the NBA vs. what the Bulls are doing, Kris Dunn, a conversation about luck, and Danny's promotion to national radio and what the experience has been like. All of this and so much more on Locked On Bulls.

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Locked On Bulls is back with a fresh episode, the guys have are joined by one of their favorite recurring guest, Bulls beat reporter from The Chicago Tribune K.C. Johnson, for the first time since the middle of November. That conversation starts at 30-minute marker. The guys spend the first half of the show dissecting the reaction the Carmelo Anthony trade yesterday, how he won't play a game for the Bulls, the cash that was brought in, and the continuous spread of misinformation. 

The Chicago Bulls traded a heavily protected, future second round pick to the Houston Rockets and rights to an international player for Carmelo Anthony and cash considerations, according to reports. The guys talk about not being fooled by the deal, the outrage that ensued on social media last night among Bulls fans, if the cash earned in this deal was worth the backlash, and how criticism of the front office should be followed by facts rather than echo's of false information. 

The guys get into a variety of Bulls related topics with K.C. Johnson, they start with how the Bulls are evaluating Kris Dunn's season. Is Bulls management having the same doubts about his game that fans seem to be having? Locked On Bulls tries to get a sense of the chemistry thats being formed among the young players in the locker, even if the coaching changes are going to continue beyond this season. Johnson details how the Bulls are still struggling to find a true leader.

Some other topics talked about include the recent trades made by the front office, the backlash by the fanbase, if the ownership and front office are concerned at all by it, and so much more on Locked On Bulls.

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Locked On Bulls is back from the weekend, the guys kick off the show with an odd start start talking about the Bulls and Heat from Saturday night with Dwyane Wade.

Matt explains his anger for the Bulls need to give him a tribute video that consisted of only his time in a Bulls uniform and how it was only used to further mask the failure of his signing just a few seasons prior. Jordan feels it might be an overreaction to something that has been overdone by every team in the NBA. Jordan and Matt go back and forth about Wade's final game in the United Center and was his swapping jerseys with Benny the Bull move a petty shot at the players and front office?

The guys get into breaking down the Bulls 10th straight loss. The Heat struggled shooting in the first half the Bulls lead going into halftime but Jim Boylen's Bulls made virtual no adjustments and the Heat capitalized off the bench. The guys discuss some positive moments from Lauri Markkanen and a bounce back performance from Bobby Portis. Ultimately little was done to adjust to Miami's second half offense, Dion Waiters scored 22 points and helped the Heat secure a second half comeback victory.

The guys discuss Zach LaVine's postgame comments about the losing streak and what's been different. The guys discuss whether or not he's talking about Jim Boylen and if his comments are going to become increasingly more direct if the losses continue to pile up. The final conversation of the day is about Kris Dunn who had another terrible performance on Saturday night. Is it overreaction among the fanbase, serious doubts about Dunn's game, the worst stretch of basketball of his career, some of it all? The guys wonder whether it's a slump or if this is really who Kris Dunn is going to be. All of this and so much more on Locked On Bulls.

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Locked On Bulls is back with a fresh episode, the guys spend the first segment of the show talking about the last leg of the road trip from hell and the ninth consecutive loss in Denver. For the breaking news on Wendell Carter Jr.'s injury, fast forward to 48:52 mark. According to the Chicago Tribune, Wendell Carter Jr. is being recommended surgery on his left thumb he injured in Tuesday night's game that would keep him out 8-12 weeks likely ending his season.

Locked On Bulls discusses how the Denver Nuggets coming into this game were at the top of the Western Conference as one of the best teams in all of basketball. Jim Boylen and his Bulls made little to no adjustments to their game and were blown out in the third quarter. 

The guys discuss how Lauri Markkanen's impressive first quarter was overshadowed by another embarrassing loss mixed little effort and an awful game planning. The guys break down some advanced analytics during the Bulls nine-game losing streak and how this possibly could get worse. 

The guys spend some time taking voicemails from Bulls fans to end the show, you can interact with Locked On Bulls at (331)-979-1369 or on Twitter @LockedOnBulls. First voicemail asks the guys about how the players need to start taking more accountability for their performances. The guys discuss how LaVine and Dunn have ghosted on this road trip, the inability to get to the free throw line, and the terrible offensive first quarters under Jim Boylen.

Second voicemail details a Bulls fan who no longer believing in Kris Dunn as the starting point guard of the future. The guys describe how Dunn's play has lacked over during the road trip, since his return from injury, and why all of a sudden it seems like his mentality is to score first rather than to facilitate? Has he been worse for LaVine and Markkanen's development or all of these guys just trying to do it themselves? The last voicemail asks the guys who the front office will choose if it comes down to Zach LaVine vs. Jim Boylen if their relationship continues to crumble.

The final 10-minutes of the show is dedicated to the breaking news of Wendell Carter Jr. potentially missing the rest of the season. How will this affect the Bulls on the floor and are the Bulls cursed? All of this and so much more on Locked On Bulls.

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Locked On Bulls is back with a fresh episode, the guys kick off the show with a quick preview of tonight's final game of the Bulls west coast trip from hell in Denver. The Bulls have lost 11 games in a row to the Denver Nuggets on the road and are currently on an eight game losing streak. The guys spend the majority of the episode dissecting an interview with Lauri Markkanen done by Yle Sports, a Finnish news outlet which goes talks at more length about his struggles this season.

The guys talk about Wendell Carter Jr.'s injury scare and have to make mention that this Bulls team seemingly cannot stay out of the headlines for more than a few days this season. The guys praise the good news that Carter's thumb injury was not serious and his return is likely to be Saturday against the Miami Heat. Locked On Bulls also mentions that Carter was checked out for some soreness in his knee and was cleared on Thursday before shoot around.

Lauri Markkanen has played in 21 games this season since returning from injury which costed him all of training camp and the first 23 games of the season. Yle Sports caught up with Markkanen after the Bulls loss to the Lakers on Tuesday night to talk about his second season in the NBA. The guys discuss how this has been the first opportunity to hear Markkanen open up a little more about the struggles of returning since injury, the impact of his injury, and the struggle overall of the Bulls.

Have Bulls fans and media been overlooking the impact of Lauri Markkanen's injury? Locked On Bulls talks about the effects it can have on his game, the mental side, his unwillingness to be a selfish players, his quotes that emulate leadership, and his surprisingly good relationship off the court with Jim Boylen.

To wrap up, the guys discuss comments made by Zach LaVine postgame after the Bulls eighth loss in a row in Hollywood. LaVine was unable to be reached for comment by most, but the Chicago Sun-Times Joe Cowley was able to speak with LaVine on how he was feeling about the direction of year two with the Bulls. Are there warning signs of things to come this summer? How big of an impact is the remaining 38 games this season and what responsibility does LaVine have to the Bulls in taking that next step? All of this and so much more on Locked On Bulls.

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