Locked On Bulls - Daily Podcast On The Chicago Bulls

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.

Locked On Bulls kicks off the show discussing the Bulls recent signing, former 5-star recruit from Arizona, Rawle Alkins to a two-way deal. The guys discuss how the Bulls have used their two-way contracts better than most NBA teams, and how this another low-risk, high reward move. The guys also touch briefly on Denzel Valentine's appearance in the Drew League this weekend and a video that is going viral.

The guys spend the rest of the episode going back to a voicemail they played late last week. Do Bulls fans believe that the Bulls moves this summer are more in line with the "business" model rather than a building a championship model? Jordan and Matt debate whether they feel like the moves made this summer leave the Bulls front office with some really difficult decisions to make in 2019 and 2020. Jordan believes that this team might be on the path to "really good, hardworking, competitive" rather than multiple time conference winner. Which path do you believe they are on? Hit us up at (331)-979-1369.

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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.

Locked On Bulls kicks off the show discussing Antonio Blakeney's contract with the Bulls. How his grinder mentality and his performance in the G-League earned him a shot on a young Bulls roster. The guys also discuss the idea of "coming home" for a player and what it means specifically in Chicago. The guys discuss whether or not Jabari Parker will have excessive pressure to preform right away in his hometown or it will fuel the comeback that Bulls fans are hoping for? Jordan and Matt try and justify both sides of the argument.

The guys spend the last half of the episode taking your voicemails in a bonus episode of Bulls mailbag. Voicemail topics include whether or not Jabari Parker and Zach LaVine will be able to co-exist on the floor together, comparing Oklahoma City Thunder to what the Chicago Bulls are doing now, and if Bulls fans are not giving the front office enough credit for getting "younger, more athletic".

BONUS: Quick reaction from Toronto (Locked On Raptors) on Kawhi Leonard and from Boston (Locked On Celtics) on Marcus Smart re-signing.

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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.

Locked On Bulls sits down for a conversation with NBA writer for Bleacher Report and former LOB host, Sean Highkin. The guys discuss the Bulls interesting moves this off-season, who will be his biggest bust and most surprising player from the draft, whether or not Parker will work, and if he liked committing to Zach LaVine long term. The guys also discuss Kawhi Leonard's situation, Toronto, the Lakers, Jimmy Butler, Anthony Davis, and more.

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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.

Locked On Bulls is back with an hour episode, the guys kick off the show talking about Jabari Parker's introductory press conference with the Bulls this morning. What were some of the biggest takeaways from the Bulls press conference? Jordan brings up some interesting points about Parker's honesty and goals for the season moving forward. The guys question whether or not they believe Fred Hoiberg's confidence in LaVine and Parker's ability to defend.

Locked On Bulls takes the rest of the episode diving into their weekly Chicago Bulls mailbag. The guys go through text messages and voicemails (331)-979-1369 as well as questions from social media. Some of the topics of today's conversation include: the Bulls decision that the tank is now over, reaction from the signing of Jabari Parker, confidence in Kris Dunn as the point guard, production level for the young core, business plan vs. championship plan, and so much more!

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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.

Locked On Bulls is joined by college basketball and NBA writer Ricky O'Donnell from SB Nation to discuss all relevant Chicago Bulls topics. Will Jabari Parker be able to live up to expectations with a fresh starter? How will Parker and LaVine effect the production level of Markkanen and Carter? Ricky talks about the path to success for the Bulls, what happens if Parker and/or LaVine play well this season, the likelihood of a superstar coming here in 2019-20, and a sneak peek into the 2019 NBA Draft class. 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.

Locked On Bulls is back from the weekend and the guys kick off the show with the most important news surrounding the Chicago Bulls, signing homegrown talent Jabari Parker to 2-years, $40 million. The guys discuss their take from Friday, why they were wrong, and what they believed to be the move that made more sense. The guys discuss the details of Parker's signing, how the team option in year two has changed Jordan's opinion of the deal, and what it means for the rebuild this season.

The guys discuss how this move means a few different things for the Chicago Bulls. The guys discuss if this move tells fans they are not interested in taking on salary dumps for draft picks? Jordan explains why moves made this weekend tell us the Bulls have a different blueprint for how this rebuild is going to go compared to other teams in the NBA of recent. Does it mean the Bulls are hedging their bet a little bit, feeling the heat of swinging and missing on free agents in the past? Why this deal leaves the door open for the Bulls to be flexible in 2019 and 2020 with the chance of Parker playing well. 

Locked On Bulls discusses the pressure this puts on Fred Hoiberg to find the most productive and consistent lineup with these young players. The guys discuss what they feel like Hoiberg can do with the addition of Parker, how Hoiberg's development as a coach this season is just as important as the Bulls young core. Matt and Jordan dive into the analytics of Jabari Parker's game, the positive impact he could have on this team, what the numbers already tell us, and so much more.

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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.

Locked On Bulls spends the entire episode breaking down the rumors about the Bulls ties to restricted free agents Rodney Hood, Jabari Parker, and a possible deal with Oklahoma City Thunder to take on Carmelo Anthony. The guys try and convince listeners that Jabari Parker does not fit on the Bulls, how much money he's going to command, and why the Bulls already have a mirror image of Parker on their roster. If Parker's deal is rescinded by the Bucks and an OKC deal falls through, will the Bulls actually sign Parker?

The guys spend some time talking about the Bulls rescinding David Nwaba's qualifying offer, what it means in terms of negotiation with Nwaba, the likelihood that he is back on the roster next season, and what kind of market is still available for Nwaba. The guys briefly discuss Rodney Hood as a possibility the Bulls are looking into, but how it's a gamble.

The guys wrap up the show talking about what they would need from Oklahoma City Thunder in order to take on Carmelo Anthony's contract. The guys explain that Carmelo will not play a minute for the Bulls, whether or not it would be a win if OKC took Cristiano Felicio's contract, and if there is any interest in Terrance Ferguson or Hamidou Diallo in a package? Jordan and Matt give their ultimate 'must-haves' in a deal. 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.

Locked On Bulls is back with an interview with Chicago Bulls beat reporter for the Chicago Tribune, Malika Andrews (@malika_andrews). The guys ask how her experience at the NBA Summer League was, who she was most impressed with from the Bulls, and what expectations are for Wendell Carter Jr. in his rookie season.

Locked On Bulls also dives into her discussion with Wendell Carter's mother, Kylia Carter, and what her impression is compared to how she was first seen by Chicago media. The guys shift to talking about the rebuild from a relatively new reporter, who needs to have the biggest impact next season from the core three (Markkanen, LaVine, Dunn). Who have the Bulls been talking about most among there young players and who is making the biggest impression this summer.

Some of the other topics covered include her love for the Warriors growing up, what she thinks about Kawhi Leonard's situation, her conversation with Amar'e Stoudemire and so much more.

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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.

Locked On Bulls is back with a full hour of Bulls mailbag, a unique mailbag this week which includes the reaction from Bulls fans about Zach LaVine's signing. The guys run through the text messages and voicemails left this weekend whether Bulls fans are in love with bringing LaVine back or skeptical that the front office overpaid.

Some of the voicemails include wondering if Bulls fans realize their own hypocrisy sometimes, how long will we have to wait to figure if this deal was advantageous for both the Bulls and Zach LaVine, what is the likelihood that LaVine turns into an all-star, who are some of the other NBA players in the past who have had ACL tears and gone on to have great careers, and what LaVine is going to bring to the table returning for a full season.

The guys debate whether or not bringing back Zach LaVine was the Bulls front office hedging their bets on free agency over the next two summers? Do Bulls fans have faith that a superstar (or two) will want to team up to play in Chicago with or without LaVine? The guys discuss both scenarios. Some of the other topics touched on includes an extended conversation about playoff reconstruction and whether Butler x Irving was the Bulls front office grand scheme all along. 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.

Locked On Bulls opens the show retouching on some of the Zach LaVine conversations going on around Bulls Nation. The guys spend the majority of the time talking about the impressive performance from Wendell Carter Jr. in Summer League already. What has been the most impressive part of his game thus far? The guys also talk about Antonio Blakeney and Chandler Hutchison.

The guys find themselves talking about Rodney Hood, the Bulls reportedly being one of the three teams still in on his services. How do the Locked On Bulls guys feel about adding him to this core? Would that destroy their cap flexibility for 2019 and 2020? How does Hood fit on this Bulls team? Where would he play and some of the defensive/positional concerns about his game.

The guys finish up by talking about what a Bobby Portis contract extension might look like and why that seems to be another top priority for the Bulls this offseason. How much is too much to invest in Portis, what's realistic, and why the Bulls do not want to risk him having him play on an expiring contract and head into free agency for nothing. The guys also discuss what the dialogue has been on restricted free agent David Nwaba. Why the market seems to have cooled on his services, favoring the Bulls to bring him back. All of this and so much more on Locked On Bulls.

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