The Sam Smith Podcast

After two games, the Bulls and Nets are tied with one win apiece as the series shifts to Chicago for Games 3 and 4. In Episode 12 of The Sam Smith Podcast, Sam gives his analysis on the first two contests, shares his thoughts on what the Bulls can do to win the series, and breaks down every other matchup in the first round of the NBA Playoffs.

The NBA Playoffs are here! In Episode 11 of The Sam Smith Podcast, Sam breaks down the first round matchup between the Chicago Bulls and the Brooklyn Nets. Smith also takes a look at each playoff series in the Eastern and Western Conferences.

To play or not to play? That is the question in Episode 10 of The Sam Smith Podcast. Smith tries to make sense of the trend in which star players sit towards the end of the season to rest for the playoffs. Sam also discusses which teams to watch for in the postseason.

With just a couple weeks left in the regular season, Sam takes an early look at the playoff picture in Episode 09 of The Sam Smith Podcast. Sam provides his thoughts on who he believes will get that final playoff spot in the West and who can compete against the Heat in the East. He also discusses how the Bulls will stack up against their potential opponents.

In Episode 08 of The Sam Smith Podcast, Smith shares his thoughts on the historical significance of Miamis winning streak and breaks down how the Bulls can beat the Heat. Also, as the NBA Playoffs get closer, he takes a look at how the seeds are starting to fall into place.

In Episode 07 of The Sam Smith Podcast, Smith explains why Derrick Rose is as good of a person as anyone as he has met in his three decades covering the Bulls, discusses whether or not the Miami Heat can be considered among the best teams of all-time, and looks ahead to Chicago’s games against Portland, Indiana and Minnesota.

In Episode 06 of The Sam Smith Podcast, Smith gives his opinion on the saga surrounding Derrick Rose’s injury and his ability to deal with adversity. Sam also discusses Dwight Howards future and previews the Bulls’ upcoming games against the Kings and Warriors.

Sam previews the upcoming Chicago Bulls games against San Antonio, Utah, and the Los Angeles Lakers in Episode 05 of The Sam Smith Podcast. With the season coming into the dog days, the playoff picture for the East is anybodys guess outside of Miami. Also, who in the West has the best chance to stand up to LeBron and the Heat?

In Episode 04, Sam previews the upcoming games against Philadelphia, Brooklyn, and Indiana. Sam also answers the question of whether the Bulls and other championship-contending teams need a second star to win. Finally, Sam gives his personal opinion on the status of point guard Derrick Rose.

The trade deadline is just around the corner and Sam discusses some possibilities in Episode 03 of The Sam Smith Podcast. Sam also previews this weeks Chicago Bulls games against the Miami Heat, Charlotte Bobcats, and Oklahoma City Thunder.

In Episode 02 of The Sam Smith Podcast, Sam talks about the upcoming 2013 NBA All-Star Game which includes Bulls forward Luol Deng and Center Joakim Noah. Sam also previews what you can expect out of the East and West in the 2nd half of the regular season.

In the debut of The Sam Smith Podcast, Sam previews the upcoming Chicago Bulls games against the Nuggets, Jazz, and Spurs. Sam also breaks down other news around the NBA including the trade of Rudy Gay to the Toronto Raptors. Sam will also give his Mid-Season awards for MVP, Coach of the Year, Rookie of the Year, Sixth Man Award, and Most Improved Player.