On today's episode, Matt and Big Dave discuss a recent report labeling the Bulls as "buyers" at this season's trade deadline, and kick around a few trade ideas from the text line. Matt Moore of Action Network recently reported that the Bulls will be buyers before the deadline, but not at the position Bulls fans might assume. The guys also break down some trade ideas from the text line. One listener wants the Bulls to go after an elite rim protector, like Myles Turner or Chris Boucher, to make the Bulls a truly elite defensive squad. Another listener proposes a three-team trade with the Sacramento Kings and Philadelphia 76ers that has the Bulls landing Harrison Barnes. Call or text the show: (331) 979-1369 Support us by supporting our sponsors! | Offers from our sponsors: TrueBill Don’t fall for subscription scams. Start cancelling today at Truebill.com/LOCKEDONNBA. Built Bar Built Bar is a protein bar that tastes like a candy bar. Go to builtbar.com and use promo code “LOCKED15” and you’ll get 15% off your next order. BetOnline AG There is only 1 place that has you covered and 1 place we trust. Betonline.ag! Sign up today for a free account at betonline.ag and use that promocode: LOCKEDON for your 50% welcome bonus. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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Report Says Bulls Will Be Buyers at the NBA Trade Deadline

On today's episode, Matt and Big Dave discuss the landscape of the Eastern Conference, and where the Bulls fit among the real contenders through one third of the season. What's to make of the Brooklyn Nets and Philadelphia 76ers, who still have decisions on key stars looming before the deadline? Can anyone stop the charging Milwaukee Bucks? And do the Bulls' two losses to the Miami Heat mean anything? The guys also start the episode going over Billy Donovan's latest updates on certain players in health and safety protocols and their potential return dates. Call or text the show: (331) 979-1369 Support us by supporting our sponsors! | Offers from our sponsors; PrizePicks Don’t hesitate, check out PrizePicks.com and use promo code: “NBA” or go to your app store and download the app today. PrizePicks is daily fantasy made easy! TrueBill Don’t fall for subscription scams. Start cancelling today at Truebill.com/LOCKEDONNBA. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Where Do Bulls Rank Among Eastern Conference Contenders?

On today's episode, Matt and Big Dave discuss Covid-19 spreading throughout the NBA, and DeMar DeRozan's recent interview with fellow NBA star CJ McCollum. As the Bulls are finally on the verge of getting some players back from health and safety protocols, several other NBA teams are starting to deal with a similar problem. The Lakers are one of those teams, so will their game against the Bulls on Sunday be postponed? What will the NBA do if these outbreaks start happening with most teams in the league? The guys also talk about DeMar's recent interview on CJ McCollum's podcast and which stories and insights from DeMar they found most interesting. Call or text the show: (331) 979-1369 Support us by supporting our sponsors! | Offers from our sponsors: TrueBill Don’t fall for subscription scams. Start cancelling today at Truebill.com/LOCKEDONNBA. Stance Stance believes that the perfect fit matters more than fitting in. That those who feel good, do good. Get 15% off your first purchase with promo code LOCKEDON at checkout. Built Bar Built Bar is a protein bar that tastes like a candy bar. Go to builtbar.com and use promo code “LOCKED15” and you’ll get 15% off your next order. BetOnline AG There is only 1 place that has you covered and 1 place we trust. Betonline.ag! Sign up today for a free account at betonline.ag and use that promocode: LOCKEDON for your 50% welcome bonus. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

DeMar DeRozan Opens Up On CJ McCollum's Podcast

On today's episode, Matt reacts to the NBA postponing two Bulls games due to the team's Covid-19 outbreak, and fields texts from listeners discussing potential midseason trades. The Bulls finallyy caught a break from the league, and won't play their scheduled games on Tuesday and Thursday. By the time they host the Lakers on Sunday, they could have 4 players returned from protocols, including leading scorer DeMar DeRozan. But now the Lakers appear to have a Covid-19 outbreak of their own, putting Sunday's game in question. Matt also takes some trade hypothetical texts from listeners, breaking down the feasibility of acquiring Robert Covington or Jerami Grant before the trade deadline. Call or text the show: (331) 979-1369 Support us by supporting our sponsors! | Offers from our sponsors: TrueBill Don’t fall for subscription scams. Start cancelling today at Truebill.com/LOCKEDONNBA. Stance Stance believes that the perfect fit matters more than fitting in. That those who feel good, do good. Get 15% off your first purchase with promo code LOCKEDON at checkout. Boost Mobile Get a free Samsung Galaxy A32 5G when you switch to one of America’s largest 5G networks. More power to save. Boost Mobile. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Two Bulls Games Postponed, Can Bulls Trade for Jerami Grant or Robert Covington?

On today's episode, Matt and Big Dave react to the Bulls loss to the Heat over the weekend, and discuss the mounting problem for the team and the league with their Covid-19 outbreak. Nikola Vucevic's slump continued on Saturday, shooting just 3-15 in a game when the shorthanded Bulls needed more from their starting center. A bigger problem exists, however: the Bulls now have 10 players in health and safety protocols, as Alize Johnson joined the list Monday morning. The guys discuss the situation from the Bulls' perspective, and the NBA's at large. Should the league start postponing games? Should players feel comfortable playing against teams with an outbreak? And what, if any, are the silver linings of the situation the team is currently going through? Call or text the show: (331) 979-1369 Support us by supporting our sponsors! | Offers from our sponsors: PrizePicks Don’t hesitate, check out PrizePicks.com and use promo code: “NBA” or go to your app store and download the app today. PrizePicks is daily fantasy made easy! DirecTV Stream Get rid of the clutter— and the confusion— and get your TV together with DIRECTV Stream. You can learn more at DIRECTV.com. Built Bar Built Bar is a protein bar that tastes like a candy bar. Go to builtbar.com and use promo code “LOCKED15” and you’ll get 15% off your next order. BetOnline AG There is only 1 place that has you covered and 1 place we trust. Betonline.ag! Sign up today for a free account at betonline.ag and use that promocode: LOCKEDON for your 50% welcome bonus. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Depleted Bulls Lose to Heat, Alize Johnson Becomes 10th Player In Protocols

On today's episode, Matt and Big Dave react to voicemails from listeners, with more talk about the Bulls' need to make a trade addressing their front court. One caller marveled at the win over Denver, another watched the loss to Cleveland and is running out of patience with the Bulls' size issue. Another caller takes issue with Big Dave's "dumb Bulls fan" impression, and our guy Jamal is here to put everything in perspective and remind everyone: In AKME We Trust. Call or text the show: (331) 979-1369 Support us by supporting our sponsors! | Offers from our sponsors: TrueBill Don’t fall for subscription scams. Start cancelling today at Truebill.com/LOCKEDONNBA. Built Bar Built Bar is a protein bar that tastes like a candy bar. Go to builtbar.com and use promo code “LOCKED15” and you’ll get 15% off your next order. BetOnline AG There is only 1 place that has you covered and 1 place we trust. Betonline.ag! Sign up today for a free account at betonline.ag and use that promocode: LOCKEDON for your 50% welcome bonus. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Voicemails! Do the Bulls HAVE to Make a Trade? And a Listener Picks a Bone with Big Dave

On today's episod, Matt and Big Dave react to the Bulls 115-92 loss to the Cleveland Cavaliers on Wednesday night. The Bulls continue their stretch of playing games shorthanded with 4 players in Covid protocols and Alex Caruso out with a hamstring. They needed a monster night from Zach LaVine, or a strong night from Nikola Vucevic, and got neither. But the guys aren't worried about Vooch's slump and believe he'll pull his way out of it. The more concerning aspect of tonight's game was the complete lack of bench scoring with Billy Donovan's rotation as depleted as it is. We also discuss Devon Dotson struggling in his first significant NBA minutes, and why Billy hasn't turned to Marko Simonovic, even on a night when the Bulls could've used more size. Join us & several other members of the Bulls podcast family for Bulls Podcastapalooza! December 11th at the Windy City Bulls game at NOW Arena. Click here for tickets: https://fevo.me/podcastapalooza Call or text the show: (331) 979-1369 Support us by supporting our sponsors! | Offers from our sponsors: Shopify Go to SHOPIFY.com/lockedonnba for a FREE fourteen-day trial and get full access to Shopify’s entire suite of features. TrueBill Don’t fall for subscription scams. Start cancelling today at Truebill.com/LOCKEDONNBA. Stance Stance believes that the perfect fit matters more than fitting in. Register for an account at Stance.com and get 15% off your first purchase. Use promo code LOCKEDON at checkout. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Shorthanded Bulls Blown Out By Cavs

On today's episode, Matt and Big Dave discuss what it would take for the Bulls to get Domantas Sabonis or Myles Turner in a trade, and which player would be the better fit in Chicago. With the Indiana Pacers reportedly preparing to be sellers at the NBA trade deadline, are either of these players a feasible get for the Bulls? Both players offer frontcourt depth the Bulls sorely need, but would they be worth the price tag, and can the Bulls even put together a trade package offer good enough for the Pacers to accept? The guys open the show reacting to the update that Matt Thomas has joined several of his teammates in health and safety protocols, and the Bulls brought back training camp participant Stanley Johnson. Join us & several other members of the Bulls podcast family for Bulls Podcastapalooza! December 11th at the Windy City Bulls game at NOW Arena. Click here for tickets: https://fevo.me/podcastapalooza Call or text the show: (331) 979-1369 Support us by supporting our sponsors! | Offers from our sponsors: TrueBill Don’t fall for subscription scams. Start cancelling today at Truebill.com/LOCKEDONNBA. Calm For a limited time, our listeners can join LeBron James in using Calm and get a 40% discount off a premium subscription. Go to CALM.COM/lockedonnba. Built Bar Built Bar is a protein bar that tastes like a candy bar. Go to builtbar.com and use promo code “LOCKED15” and you’ll get 15% off your next order. BetOnline AG There is only 1 place that has you covered and 1 place we trust. Betonline.ag! Sign up today for a free account at betonline.ag and use that promocode: LOCKEDON for your 50% welcome bonus. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Can Bulls Trade for Myles Turner or Domantas Sabonis?

On today's episode, Matt and Big Dave discuss the Bulls win over the Nuggets on Monday night. We learned just a few hours before tipoff that DeMar DeRozan was placed in health and safety protocols. Billy Donovan turned to Ayo Dosunmu, who made his first NBA start and did a little bit of everything in 42 minutes. The guys look back on the 2021 NBA draft and marvel at Ayo falling to Chicago in the second round. Zach LaVine also had a strong night, scoring 32 points including a dominant stretch of the third quarter. Lonzo Ball, Nikola Vucevic and several role players stepped up to fill the DeRozan void in an impressive team win. Join us & several other members of the Bulls podcast family for Bulls Podcastapalooza! December 11th at the Windy City Bulls game at NOW Arena. Click here for tickets: https://fevo.me/podcastapalooza Call or text the show: (331) 979-1369 Support us by supporting our sponsors! | Offers from our sponsors: TrueBill Don’t fall for subscription scams. Start cancelling today at Truebill.com/LOCKEDONNBA. Theragun Don’t let the stress of daily life weigh on your body. Try Theragun for 30 days starting at only $199. Go to Therabody.com/LOCKEDON right now and get your Gen 4 Theragun TODAY. Boost Mobile Get a free Samsung Galaxy A32 5G when you switch to one of America’s largest 5G networks. More power to save. Boost Mobile. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ayo Dosunmu Shines In First Start As Shorthanded Bulls Beat Nuggets

On today's episode, Matt and Big Dave break down the Bulls' impressive win over the Brooklyn Nets on Saturday night. DeMar DeRozan continues to dominate 4th quarters, with 13 of his 29 points coming in the final frame in Brooklyn. How is he getting to his spots on the floor and knocking down shots with such astonishing efficiency? Zach LaVine, meanwhile, came up big with a layup and two free throws late in another close game, continuing to prove that his crunch time decision making is getting smarter. The Bulls were shorthanded in this one, and rookie Ayo Dosunmu had a strong game with timely plays that prove just how ready he is for the biggest stages in the NBA. Join us & several other members of the Bulls podcast family for Bulls Podcastapalooza! December 11th at the Windy City Bulls game at NOW Arena. Click here for tickets: https://fevo.me/podcastapalooza Call or text the show: (331) 979-1369 Support us by supporting our sponsors! | Offers from our sponsors: PrizePicks Don’t hesitate, check out PrizePicks.com and use promo code: “NBA” or go to your app store and download the app today. PrizePicks is daily fantasy made easy! ﻿DirecTV Stream Get rid of the clutter— and the confusion— and get your TV together with DIRECTV Stream. You can learn more at DIRECTV.com. Built Bar Built Bar is a protein bar that tastes like a candy bar. Go to builtbar.com and use promo code “LOCKED15” and you’ll get 15% off your next order. BetOnline AG There is only 1 place that has you covered and 1 place we trust. Betonline.ag! Sign up today for a free account at betonline.ag and use that promocode: LOCKEDON for your 50% welcome bonus. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

DeMar DeRozan & Zach LaVine Combine for 60 Points as Bulls Take Down Nets

On today's episode, Matt and Big Dave react to the Bulls 119-115 win over the New York Knicks on Thursday night. DeMar DeRozan showed up big again, scoring 18 of his 34 points in the 4th quarter of a game that the Bulls nearly choked away after being up by 21. Zach LaVine dominated the first half and struggled in the 3rd quarter, but had big free throws late in the 4th and made a key decision on a late possession that demonstrated his mental growth compared to seasons past. Nikola Vucevic had another strong game with 27 points, including two huge threes in the 4th. The guys also discuss the big defensive plays from Lonzo Ball late in a game where he dealt with foul trouble and a lousy shooting night. And a final tip of the cap to Alex Caruso, who did absolutely everything for the Bulls in 31 tireless minutes of effort. Call or text the show: (331) 979-1369 Support us by supporting our sponsors! | Offers from our sponsors: TrueBill Don’t fall for subscription scams. Start cancelling today at Truebill.com/LOCKEDONNBA. Built Bar Built Bar is a protein bar that tastes like a candy bar. Go to builtbar.com and use promo code “LOCKED15” and you’ll get 15% off your next order. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

DeMar DeRozan Dominates 4th Quarter as Bulls Beat Knicks

On today's episode, Matt and Big Dave take texts from listeners, with topics ranging from whether Lonzo or LaMelo Ball is the better player to the Bulls offering Coby White to the Knicks. Other topics include the Bucks signing Boogie Cousins while the Bulls lack big man depth, Alex Caruso's chances for 6th Man of the Year, and the Bulls' lack of volume three-point shooting. Join us & several other members of the Bulls podcast family for Bulls Podcastapalooza! December 11th at the Windy City Bulls game at NOW Arena. Click here for tickets: https://fevo.me/podcastapalooza Call or text the show: (331) 979-1369 Support us by supporting our sponsors! | Offers from our sponsors: TrueBill Don’t fall for subscription scams. Start cancelling today at Truebill.com/LOCKEDONNBA. Shopify Go to SHOPIFY.com/lockedonnba for a FREE fourteen-day trial and get full access to Shopify’s entire suite of features. BetOnline AG There is only 1 place that has you covered and 1 place we trust. Betonline.ag! Sign up today for a free account at betonline.ag and use that promocode: LOCKEDON for your 50% welcome bonus. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Lonzo Ball vs LaMelo Ball: Who's Better? Should Bulls Inquire About Kemba Walker?

On today's episode, Matt and Big Dave react to the breaking news that the Bulls and Heat were each penalized one second round draft pick by the league after the conclusion of the tampering investigations. What does this mean for the Bulls, when will that pick be forfeited, and - in hindsight - was it all worth it in order to acquire Lonzo Ball from the Pelicans? Also, what does this say about the league's stance on tampering moving forward? The guys then close the show reacting to the news that Coby White has tested positive for Covid-19 and will miss the team's road trip to New York. Join us & several other members of the Bulls podcast family for Bulls Podcastapalooza! December 11th at the Windy City Bulls game at NOW Arena. Click here for tickets: https://fevo.me/podcastapalooza Call or text the show: (331) 979-1369 Support us by supporting our sponsors! | Offers from our sponsors: TrueBill Don’t fall for subscription scams. Start cancelling today at Truebill.com/LOCKEDONNBA. ﻿Indeed Want an all-star team? You need an all-star hiring partner. You need Indeed. Get started right now with a $75 SPONSORED JOB CREDIT to upgrade your job post at Indeed.com/LOCKEDON. Built Bar Built Bar is a protein bar that tastes like a candy bar. Go to builtbar.com and use promo code “LOCKED15” and you’ll get 15% off your next order. BetOnline AG There is only 1 place that has you covered and 1 place we trust. Betonline.ag! Sign up today for a free account at betonline.ag and use that promocode: LOCKEDON for your 50% welcome bonus. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Bulls Lose 2nd Round Pick with Conclusion of NBA's Tampering Investigation

On today's episode, Matt and Big Dave react to the Bulls 133-119 win over the Charlotte Hornets on Monday night, thanks in part to a BIG night from Nikola Vucevic. The Bulls big man, who has struggled to start this season, went off for 30 points on 12-19 shooting including a perfect 6-6 from 3-point range. Zach LaVine played despite a non-Covid illness, and let the game come to him with 5 first half assists. Lonzo Ball showed his defense prowess against younger brother LaMelo Ball, and maybe got a couple of tough calls along the way. The Bulls struggled once again facing a zone defense, allowing the Hornets to creep back into the game. The guys discuss how the Bulls responded, and how they should deal with zone defenses moving forward. Call or text the show: (331) 979-1369 Support us by supporting our sponsors! | Offers from our sponsors: TrueBill Don’t fall for subscription scams. Start cancelling today at Truebill.com/LOCKEDONNBA. BetOnline AG There is only 1 place that has you covered and 1 place we trust. Betonline.ag! Sign up today for a free account at betonline.ag and use that promocode: LOCKEDON for your 50% welcome bonus. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Nikola Vucevic ERUPTS for 30 Points As Bulls Beat Hornets

On today's episode, Matt and Big Dave discuss takeaways from the past 3 games, with good and bad trends including 3rd quarter performances and the Bulls battling zone defenses. The loss to the Rockets might be the first truly BAD loss of the season, so what went wrong? The blowout win over Orlando was a strong response, and Coby White was attacking and efficient all night. The loss to Miami was respectably close despite a bad shooting night and too many turnovers, but it was also the latest example of the Bulls halfcourt offense struggling to score against zone defenses. What's the best way for Billy Donovan and the Bulls to improve their offense against those schemes? Call or text the show: (331) 979-1369 Support us by supporting our sponsors! | Offers from our sponsors: PrizePicks Don’t hesitate, check out PrizePicks.com and use promo code: “NBA” or go to your app store and download the app today. PrizePicks is daily fantasy made easy! ﻿DirecTV Stream Get rid of the clutter— and the confusion— and get your TV together with DIRECTV Stream. You can learn more at DIRECTV.com. Built Bar Built Bar is a protein bar that tastes like a candy bar. Go to builtbar.com and use promo code “LOCKED15” and you’ll get 15% off your next order. BetOnline AG There is only 1 place that has you covered and 1 place we trust. Betonline.ag! Sign up today for a free account at betonline.ag and use that promocode: LOCKEDON for your 50% welcome bonus. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Bulls Offense Struggling with Zone Defenses as They Lose 3rd of Last 4 Games

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