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EPISODE · Feb 23, 2026 · 48 MIN

Chicago Bulls Trade Deadline DISASTER? Chicago Bulls Tanking or Rebuilding? CHGO’s Big DAVE on Chicago’s Direction

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Chicago Bulls Trade Deadline DISASTER? Chicago Bulls Tanking or Rebuilding? CHGO’s Big DAVE on Chicago’s Direction The Chicago Bulls made seven moves at the NBA trade deadline — but did they actually pick a direction? On this episode of Hoopsology, we welcome back CHGO’s Big Dave to break down the Bulls’ confusing trade deadline, the front office’s long-term vision, and whether Chicago is stuck in a dangerous cycle of mediocrity. Are the Bulls rebuilding? Tanking? Resetting? Or just staying in NBA limbo? Big Dave gives his honest reaction to: The Bulls trading Nikola Vucevic The Coby White situation and draft pick fallout Chicago’s stockpiling of second-round picks The team’s overload of guards Whether Bulls ownership truly prioritizes winning If Chicago is still a legitimate free agent destination Why mediocrity may be worse than tanking NBA All-Star Weekend reactions The discussion dives deep into whether the Bulls are positioning themselves for a true rebuild or simply maintaining flexibility while avoiding the word “tank.” We also explore what this means for the future of the franchise, ownership accountability, and whether fans should remain hopeful. Is the front office playing chess… or just running in circles? Big Dave shares unfiltered insight into: Bulls culture and organizational direction Cap space strategy Free agency ambitions Why fans deserve transparency The state of NBA competitiveness Hoopsology is presented by Ballislife. Podcast Person? Subscribe here: https://open.spotify.com/show/2sIa6O4u4TnIBSygXu9qDm?si=acff6d3796a14c9a Or search “Hoopsology” anywhere else you listen to podcasts! Join the conversation!  Twitter: https://twitter.com/hoopsologypod  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Hoopsologypod/  IG:  https://www.instagram.com/hoopsologypod/  Email: [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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