Bulls Hq

The Bulls were officially Back at the trade deadline after trading for Nikola Vucevic. Then three straight losses happened. On a new episode of BullsHQ, host Mark Karantzoulis (@mkhoops) is joined by a special guest, the resident Bulls fan and co-host of the No Dunks podcast, Trey Kerby (@treykerby). On the show, Mark and Trey discuss: The early returns of the Nikola Vucevic trade now that we've seen the product on the floor Why the results on the court haven't been inspiring, but also not concerning The potential connection between Vucevic and Zach LaVine Despite the recent losses, do the Bulls still have a chance to make the playoffs? Where to now with Lauri Markkanen and if his future long-term remains in Chicago Patrick Williams' growth in his rookie season and why he is the key to unlocking the Vucevic-LaVine pairing Will Coby White follow the same trend of former GarPax draft picks out the door The opening race of the F1 season, and if Red Bull can finally dethrone Mercedes, and so much more  S

What an unbelievable trade deadline, Bulls fans!  On the latest episode of BullsHQ, host Mark Karantzoulis (@mkhoops) goes over all the moves the Bulls made on an extremely busy trade deadline. Mark offers up his thoughts on the acquisition of All-Star center Nikola Vucevic, how he fits on the roster, what a move for a legitimate All-Star means for the trajectory of the team going forward, how the Bulls are building a Denver Nuggets equivalent in the Eastern Conference, the absolute steal the Bulls got in trading for Daniel Theis and Troy Brown Jr., what these deadline deals mean for our faith in this front office, and so much more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On a new episode of BullsHQ, host Mark Karantzoulis (@mkhoops) is joined by the hosts of the Bulls101 podcast, Kris Amundsen (@klahoops) and Larry Golden (@_Larrohoops). With the trade deadline only days away, Mark, Kris and Larro discuss how the up and down Bulls season to date should dictate what Arturas Karnisovas does the deadline; whether we've seen enough of Lauri Markkanen, Coby White, and Wendell Carter to move them now, even if they're "young"; how the fan base should react if no moves occur at the deadline; if we should expect a Lonzo Ball deal to actually happen; these odd rotations Billy Donovan is leaning into; and much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Just when you thought the Bulls had their worst loss of the season against the Sixers, the Bulls find a way to drop a game to the Spurs, one where they led by 23 points. On BullsHQ, host Mark Karantzoulis (@mkhoops) is joined by Bulls Gold co-hosts Edward Schuler Jr. (@EdwardSchulerJr) and Salim Suterwalla (@JordanDynasty) to discuss the Bulls' embarrassing loss to the Spurs; the significant flaws of the young Bulls on the roster; how a loss like this may dictate what the team does at the trade deadline; and so much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On a new episode of BullsHQ, host Mark Karantzoulis (@mkhoops) shares his thoughts on what has been a crazy few days of Bulls basketball.  After two uninspiring losses against the Sixers and Heat, the Bulls made some notable changes to their starting lineup, benching Wendell Carter Jr. and Coby White.  Mark shares his thoughts on this lineup shift, why this decision from Donovan makes sense, the benefits of this change as witnessed in the win against the Toronto Raptors, and why this lineup and rotational changes finally signals that the Bulls are serious about winning games this season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On a new episode of BullsHQ, host Mark Karantzoulis (@mkhoops) reflects on the Bulls closing the first half of their season with a win over the Pelicans, as well as offering thoughts on how the fan base should be feeling after an impressive 34 game stretch. Later on the show, Mark opens up his mailbag and answers listener questions. Topics discussed include: Free agent signings the Bulls should consider in 2021; why pairing Zach LaVine with another star must have via trade, not free agency or the draft; how Billy Donovan should alter his coaching and rotation if the Bulls are serious about winning games; how to build a defensive lineup around Wendell Carter if he can't stop big, huge centers; and if Patrick Williams is the answer to the Bulls' lack of perimeter playmaking. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On a new episode of BullsHQ, host Mark Karantzoulis (@mkhoops) is joined by college and global basketball draft expert PD Web to review the first 30 games of Patrick Williams' rookie season. On the show, Mark and PD go over the impact Williams has had on the defensive floor, why the intricacies of his game may not lend itself to not being fully appreciated, how his performance on both sides of the ball has evolved from initial pre-draft evaluations, his positional scope moving forward and if he can develop as an option at center, where PD ultimately views the arc of Williams' career is headed, and, of course, whether there's any validity to the Kawhi comparisons.   Submit your Blue Wire Hustle application here: http://bwhustle.com/join Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On an impromptu episode of BullsHQ, host Mark Karantzoulis (@mkhoops) reacts to the great news from today -- Zach LaVine is named an Eastern Conference All-Star. Live from the BullsHQ Discord server, Mark is joined by Salim Suterwalla  and Ethan McDougall to discuss LaVine's All-Star selection, what this achievement means for him and the Bulls moving forward, if LaVine being among the best players in the league at the All-Star game can lead to recruitment of stars to Chicago, if LaVine making the All-Star game changes perceptions of the Jimmy Butler trade, and so much more!   Submit your Blue Wire Hustle application here: http://bwhustle.com/join Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On a new episode of BullsHQ, host Mark Karantzoulis (@mkhoops) returns to rave about the Bulls' recent winning form.  On the show, Mark praises the work Billy Donovan has done to date, and how his impact on both sides of the floor as truly changed the scope of this Bulls team.  From there, Mark calls for lead executive Arturas Karnisovas to make moves at the deadline, specifically those that make the team better, rewarding the growth of Zach LaVine by adding more good players to him now, rather than trading away Thad Young and the veterans.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On a new episode of BullsHQ, host Mark Karantzoulis (@mkhoops) returns to the mic to discuss the Bulls impressive win against the Indiana Pacers, Zach LaVine's continued emergence into a bonafide All-Star, Thad Young's importance to the team, why Coby White has looked much better off the ball over the past five games, the return of Wendell Carter and his pairing with Patrick Williams, those Lonzo Ball rumours, and so much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On a new episode of BullsHQ, host Mark Karantzoulis (@mkhoops) is joined by Fred Pfeiffer (@cbefred) to react to the Bulls loss to Tom Thibodeau and the New York Knicks. On the show, Mark and Fred dive into: - The inconsistent performances from Lauri Markkanen - The sub-par point guard play from Coby White - How good is this Bulls team without the veterans, and is this good Bulls season to date driven too much by veterans, less so the young, talented players? - Whether the Bulls should trade for Lonzo Ball - Thinking even larger, if the Bulls should go all in  and chase Bradley Beal via trade, pairing him with Zach LaVine, the veterans, trying to push toward the playoffs Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On a new episode of BullsHQ, host Mark Karantzoulis (@mkhoops) is joined by Stephen Noh (@stephnoh) to discuss the Bulls' surprisingly good play this season, focussing specifically on the schematic changes Billy Donovan has made on both sides of the ball, and how that has positively impacted the Bulls. On the show, Mark and Stephen dive deep into the shifts on offense; how the shot profile has changed under Donovan; the terrific ball movement under Donovan and how he has extracted this level of performance despite the team being untouched; if this offensive growth is legitimate or an unsustainable hot shooting stretch of games; why the same growth on offense hasn't been replicated on defense; the continued, year-on-year development of Zach LaVine, and if the narrative should shift from trading LaVine to building with and around him. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On a new episode of BullsHQ, host Mark Karantzoulis (@mkhoops) is joined by Kris Amundsen (@klahoops) to discuss the conclusion of the Bulls' west coast road trip, honing in on the the strong performances against the Los Angeles Lakers and Los Angeles Clippers. On the show, Mark and Kris dive into: Zach LaVine's amazing week, his scoring prowess, and how he's grown as a playmaker Patrick Williams' impressive defensive showing against LeBron James and Kawhi Leonard Wendell Carter continuing his resurgence Coby White finding new ways to impact the game when his scoring is off The Bulls' improved offense metrics over the last five games How Donovan will manage the rotation once Lauri Markkanen returns, and so much more   Check out the Blue Wire Hustle program and submit your Blue Wire Hustle application here: http://bwhustle.com/join Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On a new episode of BullsHQ, host Mark Karantzoulis (@mkhoops) is joined by Jacob a.ka. Rusty Buckets (@RustyBUCKETS321) to review the first three weeks of the Bulls' new season. On the show, Mark and Jacob discuss: The job new coach Billy Donovan has done thus far, specifically focusing on his rotations How the rotation will unfold once Lauri Markkanen returns to the lineup An early assessment of Coby White, Zach LaVine and the backcourt creation Impressions from rookie Patrick Williams over his first nine games Otto Porter starting, giving the Bulls a small, versatile lineup The criticism Wendell Carter is receiving, and if there's any validity to the narrative about starting Daniel Gafford Whether the drop coverage is working, and so much more Check out the Blue Wire Hustle program and submit your Blue Wire Hustle application here: http://bwhustle.com/join Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On a new episode of BullsHQ, host Mark Karantzoulis (@mkhoops) is joined by Salim Suterwalla to rant about the Bulls' embarrassing season-opening loss to the Atlanta Hawks. On the show, Mark and Salim focus on the terrible defensive performance, Coby White's bad game and inability to run the offense, if this game was an aberration or a true reflection of the talent level on the team, how the Bulls recover from a bad performance on both sides of the ball, and so much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On a new episode of BullsHQ, host Mark Karantzoulis (@mkhoops) offers his thoughts on the Bulls' first two preseason games against the Rockets. On the show, Mark dives into the dichotomy of games 1 and 2, the play of Coby White as the team's lead creator, how Patrick Williams has impressed in his first first two games of his career, the rotations and decisions Billy Donovan has made on both sides of the ball, whether Wendell Carter Jr. should continue shooting threes, the open questions surrounding Lauri Markkanen's contract extension, and much more.   Thanks to our partners Indeed and BetOnline. Head to Indeed.com/BLUEWIRE to get a free $75 credit to boost your job post. Go to BetOnline.ag and use the promo code BLUEWIRE to get a welcome bonus. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On a new episode of BullsHQ, host Mark Karantzoulis (@mkhoops) is joined by  Fred Pfeiffer (@cbefred) to go over some of the most interesting talking points, storylines and expectations for the Bulls ahead of their preseason campaign. On the show, Mark and Fred discuss how the offensive hierarchy will evolve under new coach Billy Donovan, why this season hinges on Coby White's development as a lead creator, what to expect from Lauri Markkanen, how a potential minutes crunch in the frontcourt may dictate rotations, which Bulls are most likely to be gone by the trade deadline, where the Bulls stand in the East in comparison to their rivals, and so much more.   Thanks to our partners Indeed and BetOnline. Head to Indeed.com/BLUEWIRE to get a free $75 credit to boost your job post. Go to BetOnline.ag and use the promo code BLUEWIRE to get a welcome bonus. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On a new episode of BullsHQ, host Mark Karantzoulis (@mkhoops) jumps on the mic to share his thoughts on a very quiet offseason for the Chicago Bulls. To date, the Bulls have done little in free agency -- they have brought back Denzel Valentine, let go of Kris Dunn and Shaquille Harrison, while only signing veteran guard Garrett Temple. On the show, Mark goes into detail why he's fine with the minimalistic approach taken, why Karnisovas waiting to assess the roster before making deals is the logical move, the lack of trade interest in Tomas Satoransky and Thad Young right now,  why the Bulls' big moves will come during the season and the next offseason period, and so much more.     Thanks to our partners Indeed and BetOnline. Head to Indeed.com/BLUEWIRE to get a free $75 credit to boost your job post. Go to BetOnline.ag and use the promo code BLUEWIRE to get a welcome bonus. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoic

On a new episode of BullsHQ, host Mark Karantzoulis (@mkhoops) is joined by Jackson Frank (@jackfrank_jjf) to dive deeply into the Bulls' new draftee Patrick Williams. Jackson wrote a detailed review of Williams as a prospect prior to the draft (link below), and joined Mark on this episode to further educate Bulls fans on the type of player Williams is. Topics discussed include: What skills Williams excel at, what areas of his game he must develop, his positional versatility in the NBA, if he can develop is on-ball creation skills, which players in the league resembles most realistic comparisons to Williams, and so much more. After you've listened to the podcast, go back and read Jackson's in-depth profile of Patrick Williams: https://www.patreon.com/posts/38583079   Thanks to our partners Indeed and BetOnline. Head to Indeed.com/BLUEWIRE to get a free $75 credit to boost your job post. Go to BetOnline.ag and use the promo code BLUEWIRE to get a welcome bonus. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastc

On a new episode of BullsHQ, host Mark Karantzoulis (@mkhoops) is joined by Will Gottlieb (@wontgottlieb) to discuss the Bulls' selection of Patrick Williams in the 2020 NBA Draft. On the show, Mark and Will go over the selection of Williams, what his strengeths and weaknesses are, if selecting him at No. 4 was a reach, what his arrival means for the futures of Lauri Markkanen and Wendell, the implications of drafting Williams and what it means for free agency, and so much more.   Thanks to our partners Indeed and BetOnline. Head to Indeed.com/BLUEWIRE to get a free $75 credit to boost your job post. Go to BetOnline.ag and use the promo code BLUEWIRE to get a welcome bonus. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices