Ep. 167: Conversation with Sun-Times reporter Joe Cowley

Description: On this edition of the Bulls Talk Podcast, Mark Schanowski is joined by Sun-Times Bulls beat writer Joe Cowley. 0:45 - On perception that Cowley is looking for negative stories 3:00 - On making the switch from covering the White Sox to the Bulls; his relationship with Jerry Reinsdorf 5:50 - On misconceptions about Michael Reinsdorf 8:05 - On Jim Boylen and why he’s so well-liked by the front office 11:10 - On relationship between Boylen and Zach LaVine, impact of Otto Porter trade 15:05 - On the Porter trade working out better than expectations 18:30 - On future of Kris Dunn with the Bulls 20:05 - On potential of Bulls landing free agent Patrick Beverley 22:40 - On Bulls needing a ‘tough guy’ on the court 24:25 - Potential of Robin Lopez returning, draft won’t impact the decision 27:10 - Is Derrick Rose a potential option next season? 30:30 - Should Bulls have done more in trying to build around Jimmy Butler? 32:30 - Why Kyrie Irving will be first major move of the NBA offseason