Will Gottlieb

Chicago

Sports Writer and Podcaster at CHGO Sports

Chicago Bulls beat writer, podcaster for @CHGO_Sports and @chgo_bulls https://t.co/jXCfkRzV2p | https://t.co/NjtqX8nbRE

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Articles

What can the Bulls learn from the Pacers' blueprint about playoff basketball?

2 weeks ago | allchgo.com | Will Gottlieb

Trevor Ruszkowski-Imagn Images The NBA Playoffs are a different game altogether. The game slows down, with more half-court and less transition offense. More physicality and fewer foul calls. More isolation scoring and fewer system buckets. At least, so they say. For a Chicago Bulls team that relied heavily on fast-paced offense and shell-shocking teams by out-efforting them, they may be even further away from competing in the Playoffs if the conventional wisdom is true.
The Bulls are picking 12th in the NBA Draft. Now what?

3 weeks ago | allchgo.com | Will Gottlieb

The NBA lottery gods did not smile upon the Chicago Bulls last night. Entering the NBA Draft Lottery, the Bulls had a 1.7 percent chance to pick first overall and an eight percent chance to pick in the top four. There was a greater chance of a team behind them jumping up, pushing them to 13th, where they had a 6.5 percent chance to pick, or 14th, which would have been an infinitesimal, 0.1 percent chance.
The NBA Diehard Draft Guide: Your Ultimate Resource for the 2025 NBA Draft

3 weeks ago | allphly.com | Will Gottlieb

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What can Bulls fans look forward to this summer?

1 month ago | allchgo.com | Will Gottlieb

Mar 28, 2024; New Orleans, Louisiana, USA; New Orleans Pelicans forward Zion Williamson (1) looks to pass the ball against Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo (34) during the second half at Smoothie King Center. Mandatory Credit: Stephen Lew-USA TODAY SportsIt’s been a few quiet weeks in Chicago Bulls land since the end of the season. But the NBA Draft Lottery is just one week away on May 12, and that will provide a clearer outlook for the offseason.
Offseason Guide: Bulls draft picks, free agency options in 2025

1 month ago | allchgo.com | Will Gottlieb

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AK asks Bulls fans for 'patience' as roster transition continues

1 month ago | allchgo.com | Will Gottlieb

After their season ended with a thud against the Miami Heat, Bulls Executive Vice President of Basketball Operations Arturas Karnisovas addressed reporters on Thursday morning to take questions about the season that was, and what to expect moving forward. There are two ways to look at the season: outcome and process. The outcome was not what they wanted. 39 wins and another Play-In exit is not Karnisovas' desired result. "Obviously," he started, "Everyone is disappointed.
The Bulls aren't concerned about postseason play slowing them down

1 month ago | allchgo.com | Will Gottlieb

The Chicago Bulls Play-In trilogy against the Miami Heat is a clash of styles. The Bulls are speed merchants. The Heat slow it down and grind it out. The assumption is that the game slows in the postseason and that advantages become neutralized. That would play into the Heat's hand. So, for the Bulls to win, they can't let that happen. Between trips to the free throw line, offensive rebounding and deadball turnovers, it's possible the Heat are able to slow the Bulls' transition attack.
Play-In Preview: How the Bulls match up with the Miami Heat

1 month ago | allchgo.com | Will Gottlieb

Apr 9, 2025; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Miami Heat center Bam Adebayo (13) defends Chicago Bulls guard Josh Giddey (3) during the first quarter at United Center. Mandatory Credit: David Banks-Imagn Images We're about to find out if the third time really is the charm. For the third straight season, the ninth-seed Chicago Bulls (39-43) will play the 10th-seed Miami Heat (37-45) in the NBA Play-In Tournament.
Are the Bulls on to something, or still stuck in the middle with a younger group?

1 month ago | allchgo.com | Will Gottlieb

Mar 27, 2025; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Chicago Bulls guard Coby White (0) celebrates his three point basket against the Los Angeles Lakers with guard Josh Giddey (3) and teammates during the second half at United Center. Mandatory Credit: David Banks-Imagn Images Following last season, I wrote that after three long years, it was time for the Chicago Bulls to get off the treadmill of mediocrity.
Why a re-energized Nikola Vucevic is fully bought in

1 month ago | allchgo.com | Will Gottlieb

Apr 27, 2022; Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA; Chicago Bulls center Nikola Vucevic (9) talks with head coach Billy Donovan during the third quarter against the Chicago Bulls during game five of the first round for the 2022 NBA playoffs at Fiserv Forum. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Hanisch-USA TODAY Sports Nikola Vucevic knew there was a chance he could be traded. By the time the Chicago Bulls pulled the trigger on a long-awaited Zach LaVine deal, it felt like a roster overhaul could happen at any point.