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The Bulls and ESPN 1000 (WMVP-AM) have again teamed to bring Chicago every exciting moment of the 2007.08 season. Veteran play-by-play voice Neil Funk and three-time World Champion Bill Wennington will call the action as the Bulls stampede their way through another NBA season. For the latest from Bulls Radio, visit this page for exclusive interviews and reports from Steve Kashul's halftime show on ESPN 1000 (WMVP-AM).
Posted April 17, 2008: Bulls radio producer Jeff Mangurten
recalls some of the high points of the 2007.08 season.
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Bulls highlights from the 2007.08 season (3.36 MB | 3:40)
Posted April 15, 2008: Travis Gonzolez, head of global basketball public relations for Adidas, talks about the
levels of authenticity of jerseys you can buy, getting jerseys in the old days, and what they have coming in the future.
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An Adidas representative on the world of NBA jerseys (3.22 MB | 3:31)
Posted April 14, 2008: K.C. Johnson of the Chicago Tribune discusses a possible new
head coach for the Bulls, what will be the biggest need in the offseason, and whether the Bulls have a future all-star on the roster.
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K.C. Johnson on the busy summer ahead for the Bulls (3.43 MB | 3:45)
Posted April 14, 2008: Bulls guard Shannon Brown talks about
playing for his hometown team, getting minutes in the NBA’s D-League, and his plans for the future.
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Shannon Brown on making the most out of playing in the D-League (3.12 MB | 3:25)
Posted April 10, 2008: Assistant Coach Ron Adams shares his thoughts on the
attitude of the team, Ben Wallace’s tenure with the Bulls, and how he thinks Interim Head Coach Jim Boylan has done.
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Ron Adams on the Bulls never putting things together this season (3.51 MB | 3:50)
Posted April 10, 2008: Celtics coach Doc Rivers talks about how his
team has been playing, the league-wide race for the MVP, and having an unselfish group of players on his roster.
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Doc Rivers on improving as the season goes on (3.00 MB | 3:16)
Posted April 7, 2008: The older brother of Bulls Interim Head Coach Jim Boylan, Mike, talks about his
brother's college career at Marquette, how he's handled a tough situation in Chicago, and his job with Wilson Golf Equipment.
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Mike Boylan on his relationship with his younger brother, Jim Boylan (3.95 MB | 4:19)
Posted April 4, 2008: Bulls great Bob Love shares his thoughts on the
team’s fourth quarter issues, what he thinks John Paxson will do over the summer, and rookie center Joakim Noah.
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Bob Love on Chicago’s up and down season (3.46 MB | 3:47)
Posted April 4, 2008: Former Bulls forward P.J. Brown talks about
joining the Celtics, the impression head coach Doc Rivers has made on him thus far, and staying in basketball shape in his time off.
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P.J. Brown on playing for an NBA Finals appearance (2.87 MB | 3:08)
Posted April 1, 2008: Bulls Director of College Scouting Matt Lloyd
talks about the scouting process, the various pre-draft camps, and how much of a difference it is picking between 15 and 10 in the draft’s first round.
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Matt Lloyd on how strong of a draft he expects this summer (3.40 MB | 3:43)
Posted April 1, 2008: Listen in to part two with Sam Smith as he shares his thoughts on what the Bulls
could do over the summer, whether Joakim Noah is the long-term solution at center, and what his favorite memory is from covering the team for almost three decades.
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Sam Smith on Chicago’s offseason options (3.13 MB | 3:25)
Posted March 27, 2008: NBA writer Sam Smith talks about
leaving the Chicago Tribune, where you can still read his work, and why he loves putting together his hypothetical trades.
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Sam Smith on moving on to new endeavors (3.36 MB | 3:40)
Posted March 26, 2008: Hawks television analyst Steve Smith
talks about rookie Al Horford, the arrangement for the NBA Playoffs, getting fans to show up in Atlanta, and what he thinks about the Bulls.
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Steve Smith on the Hawks or Bulls potentially facing Boston in the playoffs (3.42 MB | 3:44)
Posted March 24, 2008: Bulls Director of College Scouting Matt Lloyd talks about
scouting during the NCAA tournament, how much stock should go into college postseason games while evaluating players, and how the pre-draft camps work.
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Matt Lloyd on preparing for the 2008 NBA Draft (2.66 MB | 2:54)
Posted March 24, 2008: Spurs Head Coach Gregg Popovich talks about
his team's recent struggles, their personality, and how tough the Western Conference playoff race is this season.
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Gregg Popovich on his San Antonio squad as the playoffs approach (3.10 MB | 3:23)
Posted March 19, 2008: Bulls Assistant Coach Pete Myers talks about the
team’s season-long struggles, how to fix the issues down the stretch, and what his thoughts are about Interim Head Coach Jim Boylan.
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Pete Myers on the Bulls and making the NBA Playoffs (3.52 MB | 3:50)
Posted March 18, 2008: Dr. Gunnar Andersson from Midwest Orthopedics at Rush
talks about his practice, the new building coming soon, how far bone treatments have come, and what the future holds for quicker recoveries.
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Dr. Gunnar Andersson on treating professional athletes (3.57 MB | 3:54)
Posted March 17, 2008: Mike McGraw of the Daily Herald talks about the first half of
Chicago’s game against Philadelphia, the Bulls’ playoff chances and making the postseason versus landing in the lottery.
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Mike McGraw looks ahead the NBA Playoffs (3.40 MB | 3:43)
Posted March 17, 2008: Utah Jazz coach Jerry Sloan talks about the
maturity of point guard Deron Williams, what Kyle Korver has brought to the Jazz, and the wild Western Conference playoff race.
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Jerry Sloan on continued improvement of former Illini Deron Williams (3.31 MB | 3:36)
Posted March 10, 2008: Bulls official scorer Bob Rosenberg talks about
what his job entails, what exactly defines an assist, and some stories from his 42 years with the team.
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Bob Rosenberg on his role in handing out stats each night (4.44 MB | 4:51)
Posted March 10, 2008: Hear more from Bob Rosenberg as he discusses one of the
best games he’s ever seen, his relationship with former Bulls head coach Doug Collins, and his consecutive games streak.
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Bob Rosenberg on some of the game’s best players of all-time (3.86 MB | 4:15)
Posted March 7, 2008: Daily Herald columnist Barry Rozner talks about the
talents of LeBron James, comparisons to Michael Jordan, and playing golf with Blackhawks team president John McDonough.
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Barry Rozner on his pick for the NBA MVP (6.10 MB | 6:40)
Posted March 5, 2008: Bulls forward Cedric Simmons, acquired from Cleveland along with Drew Gooden and Larry Hughes, shares
his thoughts on the trade, what the best part of his game is, and how tough it's been not playing much in his young NBA career.
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Cedric Simmons on his basketball roots (2.63 MB | 2:52)
Posted March 3, 2008: Larry Hughes shares his thoughts on his
first few games with the Bulls, the issue of being a starter in the NBA, and going back to Cleveland less than two weeks after being traded by the Cavs.
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Larry Hughes on sharing the backcourt with Ben Gordon (3.09 MB | 3:22)
Posted March 3, 2008: Bulls Senior Director of Ticket Operations Joe O'Neil talks about
his history with the organization, the difference in prices from 1979 to today, and some of the celebrities who have come to Bulls games.
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Joe O’Neil on his 28 seasons with the Bulls in the ticket department (3.72 MB | 4:04)
Posted February 28, 2008: Listen in to the second half of a conversation with
Bulls big man coach Michael Brown as he talks about what Joakim Noah needs to work on to get to the next level, Aaron Gray’s production, and the upside possessed by Tyrus Thomas.
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Michael Brown on how big men in the NBA have changed (2.62 MB | 2:52)
Posted February 26, 2008: Bulls guard Shannon Brown, acquired from Cleveland just before the trade deadline, discusses
returning to his native Chicago, what he thinks his role will be, and how much he will miss playing with LeBron James.
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Shannon Brown on playing pro ball just miles from where he grew up (2.97 MB | 3:15)
Posted February 25, 2008: New Bulls acquisition Drew Gooden talks to the media about
learning he was traded to Chicago, what he brings to the table, and how he can help this team on and off the court.
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Drew Gooden on his strengths as a player (3.20 MB | 3:34)
Posted February 25, 2008: New Chicago guard Larry Hughes discusses why he believes
he'll fit in with the Bulls, on being the guy to take that final shot, and why he plans on starting for the team.
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Larry Hughes on being a guard with size (4.00 MB | 4:28)
Posted February 21, 2008: Bulls assistant coach Michael Brown, the
newest member of the team’s staff, talks about getting the job, what Chicago’s big men need to do to succeed, and how he'll help them get better.
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Michael Brown on joining the team to coach the big men (2.47 MB | 2:55)
Posted February 14, 2008: Miami Heat forward Shawn Marion discusses the
move from Phoenix, getting a chance to play with Dwyane Wade and under Pat Riley, and how the transition has been for him and his family.
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Shawn Marion on the deal that sent him to Miami for Shaq (3.31 MB | 3:37)
Posted February 11, 2008: Marty Burns of SI.com discusses whether he believes
the Bulls will make a deal before the trade deadline, how the New Orleans Hornets might fare in the West, and who he expects will win the Eastern Conference.
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Marty Burns on surprising teams around the league this year (4.09 MB | 4:28)
Posted February 11, 2008: Bulls Executive Vice President of Business Operations Steve Schanwald talks about the
business side of the team, how crucial the fans are to the organization, and that winning championships is the most important thing to the organization.
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Steve Schanwald on delivering value to the world’s greatest sports fans (4.58 MB | 5:00)
Posted February 8, 2008: Bulls Basketball Operations Assistant Brian Meyer discusses how
basketball runs in his family, what he does for the team, his legendary grandfather and former DePaul coach, and his hopes for his career.
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Brian Meyer on his duties within the Basketball Operations Department (4.55 MB | 4:58)
Posted February 7, 2008: Jeff Wohlschlaeger talks about being the
Director of Game Operations for the Bulls, plus how complex each game is and how innovative the organization has been in entertaining fans.
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Jeff Wohlschlaeger on producing and directing games at the United Center (3.63 MB | 3:58)
Posted February 5, 2008: Bulls Strength and Conditioning Coach Erik Helland talks about the
progress of the team’s rookies, Joakim Noah and Aaron Gray, and some of the routines in the weightroom they go through every day.
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Erik Helland on developing an NBA body (2.95 MB | 3:13)
Posted February 4, 2008: Ron Lofton of McDonald’s talks about what they are
doing for Black History Month, how they got involved with the NBA, and what they do with the community.
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Ron Lofton of McDonald’s on their association with the Bulls (3.51 MB | 3:50)
Posted January 31, 2008: Steve Kerr talks about
being General Manager for the Phoenix Suns, how often he travels with the team, and he reveals—and we relive—his favorite moment of his career.
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Steve Kerr on his post-playing career in the NBA (3.02 MB | 3:18)
Posted January 30, 2008: Bulls beat writer K.C. Johnson of the Chicago Tribune discusses whether or not he thinks
the Bulls will make a trade, the team’s surprising season, and finding positives from this season.
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K.C. Johnson on if he thinks Chicago will make a deal this season (3.90 MB | 4:15)
Posted January 28, 2008: Bobcats coach Sam Vincent talks about his up and down team, how much Michael Jordan is
involved in day-to-day business, and how practice with the team went when the Bulls legend recently took the floor.
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Sam Vincent on working with Michael Jordan in Charlotte (2.75 MB | 3:00)
Posted January 24, 2008: Gentry Humphrey of Nike's Jordan Brand talks about the
release of the newest Air Jordan shoes, how much Michael Jordan is involved in the production process, the goal when making these shoes, and whether they are going to continue making them.
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Nike’s Gentry Humphrey on the future of Air Jordan shoes (3.64 MB | 3:59)
Posted January 22, 2008: Team physician Kathy Weber talks about
working with the Bulls, what she does in her practice at Midwest Orthopedics at Rush, and how big of a basketball fan she has become.
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Dr. Kathy Weber on who makes the call to keep an injured player sidelined (5.37 MB | 5:52)
Posted January 20, 2008: Bulls legend Norm Van Lier discusses
the only losing season he ever had to endure, this year’s team falling short of expectations, and coming in fully prepared to win games.
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Norm Van Lier on playing 48 minutes a game (4.48 MB | 4:54)
Posted January 19, 2008: Chicago Sun-Times NBA writer John Jackson talks about the possibility of the Bulls
getting on a roll, the team’s injury issues, and whether he thinks they can make the playoffs.
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John Jackson on the state of the Bulls (4.35 MB | 4:45)
Posted January 17, 2008: Bulls public address announcer Tommy Edwards talks about
how long he's been at it, getting his own personal style and some of the difficulties of the job.
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Tommy Edwards on his 16-year career as PA announcer (3.37 MB | 3:41)
Posted January 16, 2008: Bulls assistant coach Pete Myers
discusses some of the factors that led to Chicago’s disappointing season thus far, Joakim Noah’s work ethic, and the “ceiling” of second-year forward Tyrus Thomas.
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Pete Myers on the Bulls needing a team effort (3.50 MB | 3:50)
Posted January 14, 2008: Luvabulls director Cathy Core talks about making the transition from football to basketball and all the attractions she is in charge of leading, from the
Luvabulls to the Matadors to the Swingin' Seniors and more.
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Cathy Core on the Luvabulls’ recent trip to Holland (3.94 MB | 4:18)
Posted January 14, 2008: New York Knicks legend Walt Frasier
breaks down the differences between today's game and when he played and recalls playing against Jerry Sloan, Norm Van Lier and the old Bulls teams of the 1970s.
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Walt Frasier on how basketball has changed over the years (3.56 MB | 3:53)
Posted January 11, 2008: Bulls guard/forward Adrian Griffin talks about the
dismissal of Scott Skiles, moving forward under Interim Head Coach Jim Boylan, and playing without a superstar.
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Adrian Griffin on making a run at the playoffs (2.52 MB | 2:45)
Posted January 11, 2008: Blazers Head Coach Nate McMillan
compares Portland’s re-building to where Chicago was at a few years ago and discusses the difficulty of getting wins away from home in the NBA and acquiring LaMarcus Aldridge on draft night from the Bulls.
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Nate McMillan on Portland’s future with Greg Oden (4.58 MB | 5:01)
Posted January 9, 2008: Knicks Head Coach Isiah Thomas talks about his
love for the city of Chicago, going through a rough season, what he expects from his players every night, and what he watched on TV with his Mom the night before facing the Bulls.
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Isiah Thomas on giving an “honest effort” (2.70 MB | 2:57)
Posted January 5, 2008: In the final segment of a multi-part interview, John Paxson shares his thoughts on the
criticism he’s received for drafting Tyrus Thomas over Brandon Roy and LaMarcus Aldridge, and his expectations for the team moving forward as the season hits the home stretch.
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John Paxson on making decisions as a general manager (3.03 MB | 3:18)
Posted January 3, 2008: In the second installment of an interview with John Paxson, the EVP of Basketball Operations discusses the
intricacies of the salary cap and how contracts have affected some of his players and Kirk Hinrich’s role with Chris Duhon moving into the starting lineup.
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John Paxson on Deng and Gordon’s contract situations (3.85 MB | 4:12)
Posted December 30, 2007: Bulls general manager John Paxson goes one-on-one with Steve Kashul in the first segment of a multi-part interview and shares his thoughts on the
decision to replace Scott Skiles, hiring Jim Boylan, and what he expects the change to do to the team.
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John Paxson on his team getting back on track (2.78 MB | 3:02)
Posted December 26, 2007: Sam Smith of the Chicago Tribune
discusses the Bulls’ coaching change, who he felt would take over on an interim basis, and candidates who may take over the head coaching job on a full-time basis next season.
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Sam Smith on the post-Scott Skiles era in Chicago (4.49 MB | 4:54)
Posted December 20, 2007: Hear more from Phil Jackson, as he talks about whether he thinks the
Celtics can match the Bulls’ 72 win season, who he’d take between Kobe Bryant and Michael Jordan if they were the same age, and if he thinks NBA players should have bodyguards.
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Phil Jackson on Kobe Bryant’s work ethic and dedication (2.24 MB | 2:27)
Posted December 19, 2007: Former Bulls head coach and current Lakers coach Phil Jackson talks about
how close the Kobe Bryant to the Bulls deal was, having a player like Kobe or Michael Jordan, and the beginnings of Chicago’s dynasty.
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Phil Jackson on winning a championship without a superstar (3.56 MB | 3:53)
Posted December 17, 2007: Knicks assistant coach and Chicago native Mark Aguirre talks about the
early season Knicks struggles, the boo birds that are out at Madison Square Garden, and the strong points of Isiah Thomas as a head coach.
Listen/Download: Mark Aguirre on former Bulls Eddy Curry and Jamal Crawford (2.83 MB | 3:05)
Posted December 13, 2007: The newest member of the Bulls, Demetris Nichols,
talks about being drafted, playing at Syracuse for head coach Jim Boeheim and how he perceives Chicago so far.
Listen/Download: Demetris Nichols on the possibility of playing in the NBDL (3.27 MB | 3:34)
Posted December 12, 2007: Sonics rookie phenom Kevin Durant talks about
adjusting to life in the NBA, the differences between the college and pro game, his team's struggles, and playing on Michael Jordan’s former home court.
Listen/Download: Kevin Durant on his biggest challenge in the pro game (3.07 MB | 3:21)
Posted December 10, 2007: Queen Latifah, Gabrielle Union, Morris Chestnut and Faizon Love, who were in town to
promote their upcoming movie, ''The Perfect Holiday," talk about the film, their love for the game of basketball, and visiting the United Center.
Listen/Download: Cast members from ''The Perfect Holiday" on their favorite NBA players (4.42 MB | 4:50)
Posted December 10, 2007: Second-year Bulls guard Thabo Sefolosha discusses
getting past his rookie season, hanging out with the team’s other French speaking player, and enjoying the city of Chicago.
Listen/Download: Thabo Sefolosha on getting back to the basics (3.06 MB | 3:21)
Posted December 6, 2007: Former NBA point guard Muggsy Bogues talks about
being undersized in the NBA, overcoming incredible odds to play in the league, and his thoughts on the Bulls slow start.
Listen/Download: Muggsy Bogues on if he feels the game has changed since he played (3.25 MB | 3:33)
Posted December 6, 2007: Mark Cuban talks about why
he would like to buy the Cubs, some changes he would make, and why his Dallas Mavericks are better this year than last season.
Listen/Download: Mark Cuban on the prospect of becoming part of the Chicago sports scene (3.79 MB | 4:09)
Posted December 3, 2007: Fandemonium General Manager Terry Lowe talks about the
most popular items at the United Center store located by section 117, customizing jerseys, and some of the other things you can find at the official shop of the Bulls and Blackhawks.
Listen/Download: Fandemonium’s Terry Lowe on ordering Bulls gear for the holidays (3.02 MB | 3:17)
Posted November 28, 2007: Bulls Assistant Coach Ron Adams talks about the team's early struggles, how to
get the chemistry back, and how close he feels the team is to getting back on track.
Listen/Download: Ron Adams on why the Bulls are off to a slow start (2.98 MB | 3:15)
Posted November 28, 2007: Part two of Steve Kashul's interview with Jim Boylan as the Bulls assistant talks about
taking a college head coaching job and being successful without a strong low post scorer.
Listen/Download: Jim Boylan on what this season’s Bulls are lacking (1.81 MB | 1:59)
Posted November 26, 2007: Daily Herald beat writer Mike McGraw
discusses the Bulls’ slow start, whether it's time to push the panic button, and if he thinks the team will make any moves if the struggles continue.
Listen/Download: Mike McGraw on potential changes in Chicago (3.30 MB | 3:36)
Posted November 21, 2007: Bulls rookie big man Aaron Gray discusses
getting ready for the NBA Draft, starting his professional career, his role on the team, and living in Chicago.
Listen/Download: Aaron Gray on his successful preseason (3.30 MB | 3:37)
Posted November 19, 2007: Bulls Lead Assistant Coach Jim Boylan talks about what
he does to help Scott Skiles, working on and off the court, and his goal of becoming a head coach in the first half of a two-part interview.
Listen/Download: Jim Boylan on his duties as Scott Skiles’ top assistant (2.71 MB | 2:57)
Posted November 19, 2007: Bulls Director of College Scouting Matt Lloyd talks about his
responsibilities with the team, the amount of traveling he does, scouting Joakim Noah while he played ad Florida and working with the team’s scout staff.
Listen/Download: Matt Lloyd on getting ready for the NBA Draft (3.13 MB | 3:25)
Posted November 16, 2007: Bulls rookie guard JamesOn Curry
talks about coming to Chicago, growing up watching the championship Bulls teams and who he hangs out with on the team.
Listen/Download: JamesOn Curry on what he brings to the team (2.45 MB | 2:41)
Posted November 16, 2007: Bulls team physician Brian Cole discusses the
medical reports he gets on incoming players and who is involved in deciding whether a player is fit to play in a certain game in part one of a two-part interview.
Listen/Download: Dr. Brian Cole on evaluating players from a medical standpoint (3.00 MB | 3:17)
Posted November 12, 2007: Bulls veteran forward Joe Smith talks about
getting to know the city of Chicago, the Bulls' slow start and if he cares whether he starts or not.
Listen/Download: Joe Smith on what attracted him to the Bulls (2.49 MB | 2:43)
Posted November 12, 2007: Clippers forward Corey Maggette talks about his
expectations for his team, getting by without the injured Elton Brand, playing against other Duke players and growing up in Chicago.
Listen/Download: Corey Maggette on returning to his hometown (2.94 MB | 3:12)
Posted November 5, 2007: Bulls Strength and Conditioning Coach Eric Helland discusses
bringing in prospects over the summer months, the rookies’ strengths, and whether it's good to lift weights during the season.
Listen/Download: Eric Helland on taking care of business in the weightroom (2.93 MB | 3:12)
Posted November 5, 2007: Right before Chicago’s home opener, Luol Deng talked about
tipping off the regular season, the end, for now, of the Kobe trade rumors, and his contract status.
Listen/Download: Luol Deng on getting better as the year goes on (2.31 MB | 2:32)
Posted October 22, 2007: Mike McGraw of the Daily Herald sits down and
talks about Chicago’s offseason moves and his expectations for the Bulls this year. Also, McGraw discusses the rookies and the Kobe Bryant situation.
Listen/Download: Mike McGraw previews Chicago's season (3.82 MB | 4:10)
Posted October 17, 2007: Rookie guard Thomas Gardner joins Steve Kashul to discuss
trying to make the team, working in practice and what he's learned from the veterans.
Listen/Download: Thomas Gardner on playing for a roster spot (3.59 MB | 3:55)
