Ricky and Jason discuss all the hot Chicago Bulls draft rumors, including the buzz surrounding Egor Demin, the reports suggesting they're not high on Derik Queen and much more. Plus, the latest on Josh Giddey, Lonzo Ball trade rumors and the playoffs as Alex Caruso and the Oklahoma City Thunder reach the NBA Finals.

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Ricky gives his main takeaways from the 2025 NBA Draft Combine and makes his Chicago Bulls Big Board now that we're a month away from the draft. The guys also talk about the Indiana Pacers' crazy playoff run so far and how they embody what Arturas Karnisovas wants the Bulls to be, and give props to Alex Caruso for helping the Oklahoma City Thunder get to the Western Conference Finals and possibly beyond.

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Ricky and Jason break down the heartbreaking results of the 2025 NBA Draft Lottery, which saw the Bulls stay at No. 12 and the Mavericks win the Cooper Flagg sweepstakes after winning an earlier tiebreaker against Chicago. Who should the Bulls take at 12? Should they trade the pick? Plus, the latest on the Giannis Antetokounmpo trade front and a riveting playoffs.

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Jason and Ricky welcome CHGO's Will Gottlieb back to the pod to discuss early takeaways from the 2025 NBA Playoffs and how the Heat getting swept by the Cavs in historic fashion illustrates just how far away the Bulls still are when it comes to really competing. Plus, looking at potential Bulls trade targets if they want to make a splash, a live reaction to the possible end of the Giannis era in Milwaukee and a look at the futures of Josh Giddey, Coby White and Nikola Vucevic.

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Jason and Ricky discuss the Bulls letting go of shooting coach Peter Patton, who was well-liked by the players and seemed to have a tangible impact on development. Why would Arturas Karnisovas do this and why does he still have his job? How does ownership actually feel about the direction of the franchise? Ricky also highlights a couple draft prospects after the Bulls lost their lottery tiebreaker to the Mavs, which slots them in at No. 12. Finally, the start of the 2025 NBA Playoffs again shows how far away the Bulls are from real competitiveness.

Jason and Ricky recap the Bulls getting embarrassed by the Heat yet again to end their season in the NBA Play-In Tournament. But while this loss only raises more skepticism about the future, Arturas Karnisovas did his best to spin the season as a resounding success in his end-of-season press conference. So, what comes next for the Bulls now that their Mickey Mouse run has ended with a thud?

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Jason joins Giancarlo Navas of The Miami Heat Beat Podcast for a third straight year to preview a Bulls vs. Heat play-in game. This time the scene shifts to Chicago for a 9/10 game instead of a second play-in game on South Beach, and Jason and Giancarlo discuss all the key matchups and strategy facing these two teams. While the Bulls seem to have the upper hand, anything can happen in a one-game scenario.

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Jason and Ricky welcome 670 The Score's Cody Westerlund back to the pod to talk about the Bulls' victory over the Heat, which sets up a likely play-in rematch at the United Center. Josh Giddey continued his second-half renaissance with yet another triple-double. Is it time to believe in Giddey as a future cornerstone? Can a Giddey-Coby White backcourt lead the Bulls back to real relevance? The guys also talk about Matas Buzelis' development, Bulls season winners and losers, and draft targets. Finally, will the Bulls actually make the playoffs?

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