Locked On Bulls - Daily Podcast On The Chicago Bulls

Locked On Bulls is back with a fresh episode, the guys have breaking news: The Chicago Bulls have fired head coach Fred Hoiberg after three-plus years as coach. The guys give their initial reactions, were you shocked by the news? The guys breakdown everything from the Bulls press conference including audio from John Paxson and new head coach Jim Boylen.

What were the reasons for the firing now? Jordan thinks this was a bit of odd timing from the Bulls while Matt is not surprised at all. The guys go through the reasons given by Paxson for why they made their move now. Did Fred Hoiberg lose the locker room? Has Fred Hoiberg become the scapegoat for a failed project? The guys look back at the three years with Fred Hoiberg as coach and some of the highlights and lowlights.

The guys get to John Paxson's press conference addressing the firing of Fred Hoiberg including highlights from questions answered. How does it look for a front office to be able to change coaches six different times without being held accountable? Does Gar Forman hold the bulk of the blame or is their room to go around? Why was Gar Forman not available for comment at today's press conference? 

The guys take a look at Jim Boylen's resume, some of his highlights and qualities as an lifer in the NBA and NCAA. Does Boylen have the energy, effort, and intangibles to be the head coach long term? Has anything really changed with this Bulls team immediately? How will the players react now with a different voice? Why did the Bulls decide that Boylen will be the permanent head coach instead of interim? 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 talking about the Bulls matchup against the Pistons tonight. How have the Pistons played since we saw them in the opening week? How will the Bulls stop Blake Griffin and Andre Drummond in the paint tonight? The guys go back to the last time we saw the Pistons and how does Wendell Carter Jr. avoid getting into foul trouble? The guys also talk about the Rockets game on Saturday, how Friday will impact Saturday's outcome and it we should be on the look for blow out alert.

The second segment, the guys get into the recent trade between Cavaliers and Jazz to for Kyle Korver. How does this impact the Bulls Justin Holiday's trade value going forward? The guys react to their poll question and seem split on the idea of what exactly Holiday is worth. Can the Bulls get two, 2nd round picks for Holiday? The final segment of the show, the guys take some mailbag questions (drop us a text or voicemail at (331)-979-1369) including topics such as: would you trade for Markelle Fultz, which prospect are you most interested in if the Duke trio is off the board, and is there any scenario where the Bulls pick up Jabari Parker's second year option? 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 on the show Actor Pej Vahdat, seen in shows like Shameless, Empire, Bones, and more! Vahdat is a longtime Chicago Bulls fans and the guys get his thoughts on this current Bulls team. The guys discuss last night's loss to the Bucks, what he thinks about Zach LaVine, an open discussion about Fred Hoiberg, his thoughts on the Parker move, and more. 

The guys talk about Wendell Carter Jr., his play so far and whether or not the Bulls should embrace his emerging leadership skills. Pej talks about the parallel to the entertainment industry, how sports and creating tv/film need leaders and where they normally come from. The guys reminisce about the early days of Butler, Rose, and Noah. Pej talks about how he came to be a Bulls fan, what has shaped his fandom for this team, and what he hopes out of the future of this team. The guys also get into Pej's acting career, some of the amazing shows, movies, and projects he has worked on and what is upcoming in 2019. All of that and so much more on Locked On Bulls.

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You have stumbled across the best Chicago Bulls show on the air. The voice of true Chicago Bulls fans lies here in this show. Hosts Jordan Maly and Matt Peck provide you with a daily dose of Chicago Bulls news and stories. We are Locked On Bulls. Join the conversation by leaving texts and voicemails at (331)-979-1369.

Locked On Bulls is back with a fresh episode, the guys are joined by Chicago Bulls columnist for The Athletic Chicago, Stephen Noh. The guys kick it off talking about his most recent column on the return of Lauri Markkanen and what his impact will look like. The guys get his thoughts on Zach LaVine's final shot on Monday, whether it was the right decision or not, and what was most concerning about the end of that game.

The guys get into Wendell Carter Jr.'s start this season and more specifically his play over the last two weeks. Should the Bulls be embracing Carter Jr.'s voice in the locker room and does it always have to come from a veteran? The guys discuss the struggle of finding a true leader and whether they have that presence on this team or not. 

How do should fans be looking at the point guard situation right now and when Kris Dunn returns? The guys get Stephen's thoughts on Ryan Arcidiacono and what the rotation might look like with Dunn back. The guys take an early look at 2019 free agency, how long it will take for the Bulls fully healthy to a competitive brand of basketball, and what should the expectations for this season be once everyone is back? 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 talking about the final seconds that lead to 108-107 loss to the San Antonio Spurs. The guys break down the final decision for Zach LaVine to call everyone off and run isolation, shooting a step back three. Jordan breaks down why this shot makes no sense or LaVine in this situation, including his three-point shooting numbers in November and an applicable example from earlier this season. Should the Bulls Fred Hoiberg have called a timeout in that situation? The guys discuss whether or not it was the right call to keep the game going. 

The guys go through the final six minutes of the fourth quarter, why did Fred Hoiberg choose to pull Wendell Carter Jr. off the floor with less than three minutes left? The guys break down the minute he was off and why it could have contributed to the Bulls loss. Some of the other topics discussed include Ryan Arcidiacono's career high in points, his contributions late, and the on-going battle between Blakeney and Payne benching. Does Shaq Harrison have a role on this team and is Jabari Parker finally coming around? All of this 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 talking about the Bulls loss to the Miami Heat on Friday night. How a terrible first half, including another incomprehensible second quarter, lead to a Bulls second half bounce back. What kind of adjustments did the guys see on the floor that turned a 26-point deficit into a single digit loss? The guys talk about the lack of production from the bench and running Felicio out there until he's no longer playable to make a point to the front office?

The guys spend the second segment discussing some of Wendell Carter Jr.'s struggles over the last few games. Is his foul trouble a case of being a rookie and not getting veteran calls or is there more to it than that? The guys give some evidence to some bad calls on Carter and how it might be affecting his approach to each game. The guys also talk about Carter's value on the floor and what the Bulls look like when he gets into foul trouble.

The final segment the guys discuss the Timberwolves loss on Saturday and how you could lose a game when two starters combine for 1-30 from the field. The guys talk about one of the most common themes of the Bulls season so far: out-rebounded. How the Bulls lack of offense in the 4th quarter ended with a 15-point loss. The guys also take a look at tonight's matchup against the San Antonio Spurs. Other topics include: Chandler Hutchison injury update, Spurs injuries, and betting lines for tonight. All of this and so much more on Locked On Bulls.

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You have stumbled across the best Chicago Bulls show on the air. The voice of true Chicago Bulls fans lies here in this show. Hosts Jordan Maly and Matt Peck provide you with a daily dose of Chicago Bulls news and stories. We are Locked On Bulls. Join the conversation by leaving texts and voicemails at (331)-979-1369.

Locked On Bulls is back with a fresh Friday episode, the guys are joined by former Locked On Bulls host and current NBA writer for Bleacher Report Sean Highkin. The guys talk to Sean about the Bulls positives this season including Wendell Carter Jr.'s impressive start and Zach LaVine's break out year. How do the Bulls handle their leadership problem, should they start listening to Wendell Carter Jr.? The guys get Highkin's thoughts on Jabari Parker and Fred Hoiberg's current situation.

The guys go around the league, starting with the Sixers and Markelle Fultz's situation. Will someone trade for him? The guys also get his perspective on Jimmy Butler, does it make the Sixers the team to beat in the East? They also discuss if this is going to become a trend of guys being frustrated with their situation and sitting out. Some other topics discussed include Golden State Warriors problems, the next NBA star on the move, and so much more on Locked On Bulls.

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Locked On Bulls is back with a special Thanksgiving episode taking all of your text messages and voicemails. You can interact with the show at (331)-979-1369. The guys go through a variety of different topics from the concern of injuries with the Bulls, when do we start to question other parts of the organization, are you in on John Wall, who are your favorite prospects from the draft, and what to do about Jabari Parker. 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 the show off talking about the Bulls matchup tonight against the Phoenix Suns. Can the Bulls snap their four-game losing streak with a win tonight? The guys discuss some of the interesting individual match-ups for tonight's game including Zach LaVine vs. Devin Booker and Wendell Carter Jr. vs. DeAndre Ayton. Will the Bulls be able to contain TJ Warren?

The guys are joined by reoccurring guest, the Chicago Tribune's long time Chicago Bulls beat writer K.C. Johnson. The guys ask what the impact of Denzel Valentine's injury will have on the other rotation players, what the Bulls could be missing in his absence, and how he's been responding to the injury news. What's been the most impressive thing about Wendell Carter Jr.'s season so far? How are other players responding to Wendell Carter Jr. speaking up? K.C. shares a story about Jay Williams and Jalen Rose from the early 2000's Bulls in relation to leadership pecking order.

The guys ask about Jabari Parker, how does the front office view their move to sign him this off season? The guys have a conversation about the point guard situation and why it's become even more evident why they miss Kris Dunn. Some other topics include what other players around the league are saying about Zach LaVine, Fred Hoiberg's job security, and so much more.

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Locked On Bulls is back and the guys are joined by senior Bulls beat writer for The Athletic Chicago, Darnell Mayberry. The guys start the discussion with the most current news, Denzel Valentine will undergo ankle surgery and likely to miss the entire season. The guys find out from Darnell what Denzel and Fred Hoiberg had to say this morning at practice. The guys discuss the potential opportunity for young guys to fill that role.

The guys also get into a larger discussion about leadership, what the roles are for this team, and if anyone is going to step up as the voice in the absence of Kris Dunn or Bobby Portis. Darnell gives a few different angles on who might be the person to do that, why it's important to find that guy, and whether or not this falls on Fred Hoiberg. The guys also discuss Fred Hoiberg, has he lost the locker room and Fred can't be to blame for everything, right?

Some other topics on today's show include Wendell Carter Jr.'s impressive start, his basketball IQ being his most surprising trait right away, 2019 NBA prospects including the Duke trio, whether or not the Wizards will blow things up, should the Bulls be involved in any trade talks with Washington? All of this and so much more on Locked On Bulls.

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