On this episode of the Damn Near Podcast, Brad "Buzz" from Bulls On Tap joined as we discussed some key aspects we noticed through the first three losses of the season. We intriguingly discussed multiple tough topics ranging from whether the Bulls should give up on Wendell Carter Jr.? What does improvement look like for the Bulls? What will happen over the next month with all the games coming up in January? And who will/should be here long term?

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This episode I had one of my good homies and an up and coming Chicago artist known as Jae Paris on the podcast as we debated  and provided our analysis and thoughts of the first two Bulls preseason games. We also had a heated discussion going back and forth on whether Lauri should get an extension or not towards the end! 

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On this episode I had Erick Montoya, who was a previous contributor for Pippen Ain't Easy by Fansided and now runs his own blog called Lake Shore Sports, as we deep dived some of the quotes and topics mentioned from training camp and from the Facebook Live interviews. 

Some of the Highlights were that Coby is assumed to be a starter and he is saying that he has gotten a lot better and the game has slowed down for him.

Zach exudes that he has confidence in Billy Donovan to help guide this team to where they need to go (the playoffs).

Lauri also expressed that he wants a contract extension and desires to be a Bull long-term. 

Artūras Karnišovas also spoke on his players mentioning that he doesn't want Lauri to only be a 7'0 spot up three point shooter.

We also throw our thoughts in as well and question whether this Bulls team can legitimately make the playoffs.

The Eastern Conference has gotten considerably better factoring in the Wizards trade sending Russell Westbrook to D.C. and the, Hawks, Pistons, and Hornets have used their offseason to gather quality players through the draft and from free agency. A lot of teams getting better makes it tough to think can this Bulls team really compete even with the 6-10 seed play-in rule?

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On this episode I had Zak Noble, host of #4SZNS & Noble-Roosh NBA Podcast’s presented by Ballislife.com and we talked about the NBA draft and Free Agency. We analyzed picks 1 through 5 and talked about every major transaction in free agency also explaining our favorite moves from both free agency and the draft. 

At 28:18 we went very in-depth on Patrick Williams and his fit, his strengths, his weaknesses, what type of impact he'll have and how this Bulls team will shape up.

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The Bulls announced not too long ago that they added Maurice Cheeks and Josh Longstaff as assistants behind Billy Donovan. Big Dave and Delane talk about how they will bring great value to the team from a development standpoint. Big Dave and Delane also talk about the entire front office and give their expectations going forward to next season. Lastly, they go into detail about there are no excuses for Bulls players like Otto Porter Jr., Lauri Markkanen and Wendell Carter Jr. They must show up this season and there is immense pressure on them. We also discuss Zach and how he was great last year but his future could be in question with the Bulls.

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On this episode I had Corey Tulaba on the pod again. creator of the Hardwood Herold and also a respected NBA draft analyst on the pod as we go through the top prospects in the draft that could go anywhere from 1-15. We also talk about best case scenario for the Bulls and more! 

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This episode I discuss the recent news on how Billy Donovan was selected as the new head coach of the Chicago Bulls. I talk about the things he will bring as a head coach some of the highlights in his career and more. Lastly I go in a tangent praising Jimmy Butler for the work he has done for this Miami Heat squad that exceeded everyone's expectations and that they are now 1 game away from the NBA Finals.

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I brought a special guest, Matt Peck from Bulls Outsiders, Locked On Bulls, and Hot Mic to join me in on the discussion of the latest Bulls news. On August 14, 2020 the Bulls fired head coach Jim Boylen. This episode gives our reaction to the news, our thoughts on what Arturas Karnisovas might have planned as far as finding a new head coach and free agency. We also talk about the Bulls getting a top 4 draft pick in the lottery. (Note this episode was prerecorded the Wednesday before the NBA Lottery)