Chicago Bulls Beat

Ben Gordon has played his last game as a bull. Or has he? He says a sign and trade is imminent and that he won't take the qualifying offer under any circumstances. Is there really a trade? How does this effect the Bulls? How does it effect Gordon. In minor news, Luol Deng can't get insurance to play for GB, and I spend a little bit more time discussing podcasts that I listen to.

The Bulls went all in with their under the luxury tax dollars, but Ben Gordon hasn't been impressed. We get some confirmation on my report last week that no one else is interested in paying him either. I also take a close look at Gordon's outlook next year if he does take the qualifying offer and weigh in on what I think will happen with Gordon this summer. On top of that, I actually get to answer your email questions as well ranging from my podcast tastes to 2010 dreams.

Will Ben Gordon sign with the Bulls? What are his international and sign and trade prospects looking like right now? The NBA schedule has been released with neutral site games on the Bulls schedule!? One season ticket holder's story of freaking out, and a thorough discussion of the Bulls upcoming schedule.

Luol Deng and the Chicago Bulls finally agree on a contract (6/71), and the debate begins. Is he worth it? What will he do now? Where does this leave Ben Gordon? How will we handle the rest of the offseason with some roster certainty in place? At the Bulls Beat we try to answer all these questions and more.

Special guests Nick Gorsage and Adam Bricker from Bullscast join me to discuss Luol Deng's impending deadline, the latest free agency news, and Derrick Rose's performance as a member of the US Select Team.

Luol Deng demands the Bulls come to terms with him by August 4th or he's going to take the qualifying offere. Ben Gordon is still far away in talks, and Josh Childress may be heading to Greece.

Brian Kush of 'Running with the Bulls' drops in to cohost this episode of the Bulls Beat as we discuss Rose's knee, comments to CDR, Deng/Gordon extensions, and even break into some good ole video game discussion.

It's here, finally the summer league podcast. Returning from Orlando, I discuss the first 2 summer league games I saw up close and in person, share my talk with Luol Deng and Tyrus Thomas's trainer, David Thorpe, and discuss my interview with John Paxson as well as other random things I heard while watching the games.

Del Harris is in, and I'm one happy man when it comes to the Bulls assistant coaching staff. Free agency is starting to kick off and the rumors are piling up. I've got a tidbit on Deng's contract demands, and go over what you should expect and hope for in the Orlando Summer League.

In this edition of the Bulls Beat I discuss the Bulls assistant coaching staff situation with 2 new hires and one more possibly on the way. I also go into a primer of free agency for this season going over the cap situation of teams who could sign away from the Bulls, and how I see the summer moving forward.

The Chicago Bulls come out of the 2008 draft with Derrick Rose and Omar Asik, and the Bulls Beat breaks down the picks, trade, and post pick comments from Rose, Paxson, and gives an immediate reaction to the Bulls 2008 draft.

With the first pick of the 2008 NBA draft, the Chicago Bulls select.... The lead assistant of the Chicago Bulls is... How does Kobe really stack up against MJ? How is Paul Pierce and Kevin Garnett's legacy effected by winning a title? All these questions and more answered on this addition of the Bulls Beat.

A look at the Vinny Del Negro press conference as he takes his first step towards trying to win over the players and the fans. David Thorpe has been working out with Tyrus and Luol and has some interesting things to say about them, and of course, I answer all of your email questions.

The Bulls have a new head coach... or do they? What do we know about Vinny Del Negro? A little recap on the Rose / Beasley stuff from last podcast (for those who may miss it due to the quick release, and the answer to who we're taking with our 2nd round draft pick. For sure. Maybe. Okay, I don't believe it either.

A quick summation of the Beasley and Rose pros and cons, and my final choice on which route I'm taking. Also a brief update on our coaching seach and some discussion on the Doug Collins debacle. Also all your user emails answered.