Cash Considerations: A Chicago Bulls Pod
Cash Considerations: A Chicago Bulls Podcast features Ricky O'Donnell and Jason Patt talking all things Chicago Bulls Basketball. Ricky and Jason grew up Bulls fans and have lived in the Chicago area their entire lives, so they have seen the ups and downs of the organization since the dynasty years up close. While they love the Bulls, they won't hesitate to speak harsh truths about the franchise when it calls for it. There will be no agenda here, just passionate discussion about the Bulls. Interested in advertising on this podcast? Email sales@bluewirepods.com!
Episodes
Ricky and Jason react to Bulls Media Day, which was a mostly dull affair but did have a few notable highlights. Coby White's calf injury was a surprise, while Matas Buzelis stole the show with his swagger and confidence. Then there was Arturas Karnisova, who preached internal development and the need to improve physicality without setting any concrete goals for the season. The Bulls are back!
Jason once again joins Hardwood Knocks' Dan Favale for a Bulls season preview pod. The guys discuss everything that happened in the offseason and look ahead what to expect in 2025-26, with a look up and down the roster.
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With Media Day approaching, Jason and Ricky discuss the latest rumors about Nikola Vucevic and Ayo Dosunmu before going through the Eastern Conference and predicting where the Bulls will land. Then the guys welcome in Footballhead's Ryan Nolen, a longtime listener of the show who just played his first Riot Fest. Jason, Ricky and Ryan do a snake draft to preview what to be most excited about for this Bulls season. Finally, a bonus s...
Ricky and Jason are back after an offseason hiatus to discuss Josh Giddey finally re-signing with the Bulls on a four-year, $100 million contract. Is this a good deal for the Bulls? Is it a good deal for Giddey? What's next as the Bulls try to build a winner around Giddey? Plus, Nikola Vucevic retires (from international basketball), Billy Donovan is officially a Hall of Famer and some bonus Bears rants after a disastrous Week 1 co...
The 2025-26 NBA season schedule is here, so it's time for Ricky and Jason to make their game-by-game predictions. But first, the latest on Josh Giddey's free agency.
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Ricky and Jason discuss Billy Donovan getting his Bulls contract extension, which has been expected for a while since reports earlier in the offseason. Plus, the latest on Josh Giddey, Nikola Vucevic and Ayo Dosunmu.
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Ricky and Jason discuss the Bulls' ongoing Josh Giddey stalemate after the conclusion of NBA Summer League in Vegas. What's the best offer the Bulls should make at this point? Plus, should Jonathan Kuminga still be an option and what should the Bulls' starting lineup be? Also ... Yuki!
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Ricky and Jason analyze the beginning of the Chicago Bulls' 2025 NBA Summer League action, starring Matas Buzelis and Noa Essengue. While the first game was mostly a disaster, especially for Essengue, Buzelis dominated in his second and final game while the rookie has gotten progressively better. Plus, "positive" movement on the Josh Giddey front?
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Ricky and Jason discuss the start of Bulls free agency, which has been pretty quiet outside of bringing back Tre Jones on a three-year, $24 million deal. Are the Bulls actually playing things right by squeezing Josh Giddey in restricted free agency? And with the Nikola Vucevic trade market looking barren, the Bulls should just buy him out. Will there be any surprises on the Fourth of July weekend?
Ricky and Jason break down the Bulls trading Lonzo Ball for Isaac Okoro after the 2025 NBA Draft and before free agency. While this trade could help the Bulls this season by doubling down on their preferred style, it raises more questions about their process when it comes to building a contending team. Plus, leftover thoughts on the draft moves and free agency coming up.
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Ricky and Jason break down the Chicago Bulls taking Noa Essengue with the No. 12 pick in the 2025 NBA Draft. What does the Essengue pick mean for the Bulls' team-building strategy and what did GM Marc Eversley say about it? Plus draft surprises and more.
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Just days after the Thunder beat the Pacers in a Game 7 of the 2025 NBA Finals that saw Tyrese Haliburton go down with a torn Achilles, Ricky and Jason give their final thoughts on the 2025 NBA Draft on the eve of the first round. What are all the latest rumors and what is Ricky's final Bulls board? Will the Bulls make a big trade? Stay tuned.
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Ricky and Jason discuss the reported extensions for Billy Donovan and the Chicago Bulls' front office. Just, why? Then the guys tackle all the latest Bulls rumors leading up to the 2025 NBA Draft, including draft rumblings and trade scenarios.
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Ricky and Jason welcome NBA Draft expert Ben Pfeifer to dive deep on Bulls targets in the 2025 NBA Draft, including Derik Queen, Collin Murray-Boyles and many more. But first, Ben discusses his current life as a Pacers fan during a magical playoff run that has them two wins away from their first NBA title. Can the Bulls emulate what the Pacers are doing and become a contender in the near future?
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.
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 ...
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 a...
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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