The guys recap the weekend with a win against the Magic and an overtime loss to the Pelicans. We discuss the great and embarrassing moments from this weekend's game.Bobby Portis gets set to return to the lineup, how will Fred Hoiberg incorporate Portis? Will the saga between Mirotic and Portis ever come to an end?Jordan talks about ESPN's Zach Lowe's take on Justin Holiday and how he could be on pace to be on the wrong side of history. Should we worry about Holiday this early on in the season and how will his statistics normalize over the course of the year?We have a discussion about Jimmy Butler and Doug McDermott as well as the NBA Lottery being hosted in Chicago this summer. All of this and so much more on the Debate-A-Bulls.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The guys are back with a brand new episode leading off the show with the Bulls lose on the road to the Miami Heat, 97-91. Despite the loss, the guys discuss the real possibility that Lauri Markkanen is pushing for serious conversation in way-too-early Rookie of the Year conversations. What will it take for Markkanen to stay on track and potential be the next Rookie of the Year?We give you an updated discussion on the Bobby Portis and Nikola Mirotic saga. The guys believe that although the Bulls say they believe the players can coexist, they have already chosen one player over the other.The guys talk about the Bulls odd scheduling in the early part of the season and their first true road trip test early on. Jordan believes this could be an extremely important month for the Bulls. The guys also go analytical for a bit, talking about how the Bulls stake up against the rest of the league in the first few weeks of the season.Finally, we wrap up with an update on Zach LaVine and his potential return. Could the Bulls see him on the floor as early as Thanksgiving? We also discuss LaVine's latest shoe deal with Adidas and what that could mean for his future.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The guys are back after the weekend talking about Bulls first win against the Atlanta Hawks and their blowout loss at home to Oklahoma City Thunder. The win against Atlanta may have been ugly but getting the first win under their belts was important. The guys talk about the young Bulls being in a closeout situation early on in the season. Who becomes the closer on this Bulls roster?The guys talk about the Bulls embarrassing loss to the Thunder and how Hoiberg is bringing on a new tactic, showing emotion. Can Hoiberg channel some different emotions as a coach to get the most out of his players? Hoiberg also discusses the open competition at point guard.The Bulls picked up options on five players including Cameron Payne, Bobby Portis, Kris Dunn, Jerian Grant, and Denzel Valentine. Why Bulls fans shouldn't be angry and how this might affect the status that Nikola Mirotic has with the team. The guys also get to John Paxson's comments to the media about Nikola Mirotic and Bobby Portis' relationship going forward.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The guys are back reviewing the Bulls latest loss to the Cavaliers, 119-112. The Bulls are winless to open the first week of the season but Lauri Markkanen has been off to a hot start. The guys break down what has been the key to such a positive start for the Bulls rookie. Spend some time talking about Kay Felder and his role on this team moving forward.The bulk of the discussion on this episode is who deserves credit for Lauri Markkanen's success. Should fans give GarPax credit for drafting Markkanen should he turn into the star that many Bulls fans are praying for? The guys touch on the latest news involving former Chicago Bull and current Windy City Bulls player Ben Gordon. They wrap up the show talking about ESPN's Nick Friedell's long-form article breaking down the Bulls demise in 12 acts. All of this and so much more on the Debate-A-Bulls.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The guys are back with a brand new episode, breaking down the first two regular-season games for your Chicago Bulls. What were some of the highs and lows of the first two games? We talk about Lauri Markkanen, concerns with Jerian Grant, and the surprise of Kay Felder.We update you on Bobby Portis and Nikola Mirotic including a public apology from Portis. Will both players be able to put differences aside and play alongside each other this year? Matt and Jordan don't think so. Who might be the odd man out if the Bulls front office has to choose?This episode also includes Zach LaVine contract extension discussion and how he continues to impress without even playing a single minute. Could he command money like Andrew Wiggins? We wrap up the show talking about John Paxson's recent interviews with Chicago media late last week. He explains in more detail about selling the 2nd round pick this summer and what the goals are for the rest of this season. Should Bulls fans have even a drop of trust in John Paxson to rebuild this team?Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The guys break down another ridiculous week for the Chicago Bulls, focusing on the aftermath of Bobby Portis and Nikola Mirotic's fight in practice. The guys spend most of the episode talking all angles of this embarrassing and costly fight. What sparked this fight between the two and how long has this feud been going on?We talk about the word 'Culture' and how the Bulls front office sees what they are building. Are the Bulls, the ones with the most championships in Chicago, a laughing stock of their own league? How will the injury to Mirotic and the suspension to Portis change the dynamic of the roster on opening night?Some questions about the roster and expectations for the season. We also talk Gordon Hayward injury and scorch Skip Bayless. All of this and so much more on the Debate-A-Bulls.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The guys review the Bulls pre-season games over the weekend including Kris Dunn's injury and Lauri Markkanen's debut. How long will Dunn be out and how will that affect rotations starting the season? Who might be someone that the Bulls look for production from while Dunn is out?Lauri Markkanen returned from injury and debuted with the Chicago Bulls. Jordan and Matt tell you why they are not concerned with his less than impressive first night at the United Center. The guys go through some of the improvements Markkanen can make in his rookie season. How will the frontcourt of the Bulls shake out as the season starts? It's time to find out what we have in Nikola Mirotic and Bobby Portis.Finally, a conversation about the possible restructuring of the NBA Playoffs. Do you like the idea of the NBA going to a 1-16 seed and how could that affect the balance in competition in the NBA. We also talk briefly about the NCAABB scandal and a quote from Rick Pitino about the NBA.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The guys are back with a brand new episode and so is the NBA pre-season! We have the breakdown of the Bulls first two games. What were some of the biggest surprises we saw in the first real live game action? Should we be at all concerned about the way Kris Dunn looks so far? The guys explain how Bulls fans will need to try and temper what they are seeing on the court this season.Jordan and Matt talk through some of the harsh realizations of cheering for a team that has decided to rebuild. How are Bulls fans going to react mid-season? We also talk about the rumor of General Manager Gar Forman in talks of a contract extension. All of this and so much more on the Debate-A-Bulls.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The guys are back with a brand new episode discussing what turns out to be a rather busy weekend for the Chicago Bulls. The Bulls first announced that they have re-signed Nikola Mirotic to a multi-year deal. Jordan and Matt have questions as to why they brought back Niko and if it stunts the growth of younger players like first round pick Lauri Markkanen. Does the front office not want to admit to another swing and a miss on draft night with Mirotic?What came as a complete surprise, the Bulls and Dwyane Wade agreed to a buyout on Sunday which leaves Wade a free agent and the Bulls officially blowing up the Three Alphas. Did GarPax get more back than most fans thought? What will be the most memorable moment from Wade's lone season in Chicago? Which landing spot will Wade ultimately choose in free agency?Finally, the guys touch on the entire Bulls Media Day filled with plenty of audio from the GarPax and Fred Hoiberg press conference. A conversation about how the media and the Chicago Bulls interact while John Paxson and Gar Forman have been in control. Has the media not put enough pressure on the front office to be transparent and directional? All of this and so much more on The Debate-A-Bulls.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The guys are back with a brand new episode! The Chicago Bulls bring back another notable name in Doug Collins, hiring him as a special advisor reporting to the GarPax regime. How did this hire sit with fans and did it really make anyone any more excited for the future? How will Doug Collins impact the future decision-making in the Bulls front office? Or is he merely just there to become GarPax's last version of a 'Yes Man'? What will his role be with the team as a special advisor and how does this get them closer to winning a championship? Is Gar Forman on his way out? All of this and so much more on a new episode of the Debate-a-Bulls.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices