Chicago Bulls Beat

In this episode I give you a Ben Wallace / Scott Skiles story that you won't wan to miss as well as a great story about Nocioni from our last victory against the Grizzlies. I discuss the three guard lineup, the problems with our offense, and mostly avoid ranting about Larry Hughes. All email questions answered and more details about the Bulls Beat Live call in show are out there.

First and foremost, I break down the defensive scheme employed against the MIlwaukee Bucks, and also get into the Celtics game where the Bulls were beaten to a pulp. What to think of Tyrus's 17 shots with 2 makes, Larry Hughes early recovery, and answers to your email questions as well as info on the first live Bulls Beat that with listener participation welcome through a call in line.

The Chicago Bulls open the season with a win in which everyone looks good and the offense looks a whole lot more impressive in regular season than in preseason. Al Harrington is once again connected to the Bulls in trade rumors, do we send Hinrich to get him and make a play at 2010 cap space? Even when he's not playing, Larry Hughes somehow deserves a rant, and all of your email questions of the past week and a half are finally answered.

The Chicago Bulls offensive play book may still be toned down, but Mark Fish joins me to break down what we've so far in how the offense works and what plays are run. See how our floor spacing is different, what kinds of shots are generated, and find out why Luol Deng isn't off to a great start in this system. We also give a quick overview of all the Bulls players and what they look like so far in the offense and how likely they are to adapt and discuss everyone's guilty pleasure, Larry Hughes' injury.

This week I was joined by Fred Pfeiffer, one of the hosts of the Chicago Bullseye Podcast. Fred and I broke down all kinds of topics for about an hour and a half from the interior defense to the guard glut and our unabashed love for Derrick Rose going forward. Catch it all on this edition of the Bulls Beat.

A look at preseason game #3 as well as how the Bulls project forward. We've got a MAD winner for the first contest of the year, and find out who Derrick Rose goes to when he needs some help. Is Larry Hughes trying to be a leader, and what's Ben Gordon doing on the sidelines during games? Find out the answers to these questions and your emails on this edition of the Bulls Beat.

The Bulls have played two preseason games and come up with two losses. I break down how Derrick Rose, and the rest of the team, looked in the two games, some early glimpses at the schemes the Bulls employed, and discussion of the things the team needs to work on most. A quick overview of Paxson's reign as GM post 2004/05, and all of your email questions answered.

The final Gordon post mortem including a quick discussion of all the final rumors about other offers, pulled offers, reduced offers, and all that fun stuff. A mystery quote about Derrick Rose, the latest comments about Joakim Noah, and some comments from VDN about the backcourt log jam. It's more fun than a poke in the eye, and Joakim and I can bost attest to that.

It's official, Ben Gordon has accepted the qualifying offer becoming the first above average player to do so in the league. How will this effect the Bulls this year, next year, and in the future? Will Gordon now be traded, and how much playing time will he get for the Bulls? I take a look at all the possibilities going forward.

Ben Gordon is reportedly taking the qualifying offer shaking up our long term future and creating interesting decisions on managing trades and minutes this off season. Also, some thoughts on Derrick Rose as I defend myself against the onslaught of negative feedback for daring to say something bad about him last episode. Also, your user emails answered and the first Bulls Beat contest of the 2008 season revealed.

I've got a couple leftover nuggets of info from my discussion with David Thorpe, some info about the general vibe of the team right now, a little bit of a peak at what's going on with the Bulls voluntary practice sessions, and of course, plenty of Ben Gordon talk.

In this edition of the Bulls Beat I discuss my conversation with ESPN Analyst and Director of the Pro Training Center of IMG Academies, David Thorpe, about Tyrus Thomas and his off season work with him. I also discuss the latest yahoo sports rumor surrounding a Gordon to the Heat, and answer your email questions.

In this episode of the Bulls Beat I break down the latest Ben Gordon rumors involving Euroleague spending powerhouse CSKA Moscow. The offer that was, then wasn't, then was planted. Also a brief overview of Luol Deng's European tournament and some user email.

Bulls Beat #60 is out with some good inside info on what all of your favorite Bulls have been up to this summer. Who's working hard and who's hardly working? Bulls Beat breaks it down for you. Updates on Thabo, Kirk, Ben, Deng, Tyrus, Noah, and even Demetris Nichols. the Bulls Beat has you covered.

In this edition of the Bulls Beat I go a little off topic to discuss some Olympics, give you a bit of info on Demetris Nichols contract with the Bulls, and drop the latest rumors regarding the Ben Gordon saga including an interesting new rumor about his representation. I also get into all of your email questions regarding trade ideas for the Bulls and some other fun stuff.