Cash Considerations is back to talk about an absolutely wild week of Chicago Bulls Basketball. The Bulls went 2-2 this past week and capped it off with a thrilling 116-115 victory over the Hornets in which Zach LaVine went for a career-high 49 points and hit 13 3-pointers, including the game-winner in the last second to cap off a furious eight-point comeback in the final minute. This explosion came a night after Jim Boylen yanked LaVine due to mistakes in an ugly loss to the Miami Heat, and after the shooting guard had really struggled earlier in the week against the Milwaukee Bucks and Detroit Pistons. Jason and Ricky talk about the Zach LaVine Experience, the LaVine-Boylen beef, Lauri Markkanen's continued struggles, the future of the Bulls' rebuild and much more.

On this episode of Cash Considerations, Jason and Ricky are joined by The Athletic's Stephen Noh to talk about another disappointing week for the Chicago Bulls. While Coby White got the Bulls' week off to a good start with a historic performance against the Knicks, they then faltered in a hard-fought loss to the Bucks and then against a shorthanded Nets team. We highlight the biggest issues with Jim Boylen's coaching, as well as the disappointing play of Zach LaVine and Lauri Markkanen. We do hit on some positives in White's scoring explosions and the progression of Wendell Carter Jr., despite the misuse of the young big man. Thanks to our partner UNTUCKit. Go to UNTUCKit.com and use promo code BLUE for 20% off at checkout.

Cash Considerations is back to take stock of the 3-7 Chicago Bulls after 10 games. Jason and Ricky go over the epic collapse against the Los Angeles Lakers and Jim Boylen's ridiculous comments afterward. We then highlight the struggling offense after a 4-of-32 3-point shooting night against the Houston Rockets before picking out three key problems with the team, including regressing young stars and poor coaching.  Thanks to our partners Indochino, Harry's and Roman. Visit Indochino.com and use the promo code BLUEWIRE for $30 off your purchase of $399 or more. Go to Harrys.com/Bluewire to get a Harry's trial set. Finally, head to GetRoman.com/Bluewire for a free online visit and free two-day shipping.

Cash Considerations is back to talk about another Chicago Bulls disappointment. Jason and Ricky rant after the Bulls' ugly 108-95 loss to a shorthanded Pacers team, which dropped Chicago to 2-5 on the season. The Bulls are stacking up bad losses to begin the 2019-20 campaign, and there are plenty of people to blame, from supposed star players Zach LaVine and Lauri Markkanen to head coach Jim Boylen. One saving grace of this awful start has been the play of Wendell Carter Jr., who needs to be even more unselfish on the offensive end as he continues to develop.  Thanks to our partners UNTUCKit and Manscaped. Visit UNTUCKit.com and use code BLUE for 20% off at checkout and also visit Manscaped.com to get a special offer of 20% off plus free shipping when you use the code BLUEWIRE.

Cash Considerations is back to talk about the Chicago Bulls' disappointing 1-3 start. Jason and Ricky are doing their best not to panic after an ugly meltdown against the New York Knicks, but there are some big-picture concerns to address. The Bulls need more consistent production from top guns Zach LaVine and Lauri Markkanen, and any production at all from Otto Porter Jr. and Tomas Satoransky. Jim Boylen also has to figure things out with his defensive scheme and rotations, among other things.

Cash Considerations is back to discuss the Bulls' season opener against the Hornets. While the Bulls entered the season with some hype, they suffered a disappointing 126-125 loss to a Hornets team expected to finish toward the bottom of the East. Jason and Ricky discuss the awful defense and fourth-quarter collapse that helped make this defeat happen, as well as the poor performance of Zach LaVine. On a positive note, Lauri Markkanen looked dominant, and the Bulls got strong showings from bench players Coby White, Thaddeus Young and Kris Dunn. It's a long season, and the Bulls need to bounce back after this unacceptable loss.  Blue Wire thanks our partners for this week, Axios and Indochino. Sign-up at Sports.Axios.com for your daily newsletter and go to Indochino.com to get $30 off your total purchase of $399 or more when entering the code BLUEWIRE.

Jason and Ricky from Cash Considerations and Mark from BullsHQ get together to deliver a preview for the Chicago Bulls' 2019-20 season. After several down seasons, the optimism is flowing after an exciting preseason that saw the Bulls embrace a run-and-gun style under head coach Jim Boylen, with Zach LaVine looking primed for an All-Star season. We also highlight the importance of the new acquisitions, the questions surrounding Lauri Markkanen and much more. We finish up with NBA Finals predictions and a shoutout to Luol Deng.  Blue Wire thanks our partners for this week, Axios and Indochino. Sign-up at Sports.Axios.com for your daily newsletter and go to Indochino.com to get $30 off your total purchase of $399 or more when entering the code BLUEWIRE.

Cash Considerations is back, and this latest episode features a lot of talk about Zach LaVine as he dominates preseason. Jason and Ricky talk about his recent comments about mid-range shots and how they got blown out of proportion given how he has played so far. We also applaud his apparent buy-in on the defensive end, which has been a sore spot for years. We then touch on our increased confidence in Jim Boylen and the coaching staff, the debut of Wendell Carter Jr., and the early returns of Coby White. Blue Wire thanks our partners for this week, Shipstation & Roman. Try Shipstation free for 60 days by going to shipstation.com and entering promo code Blue and go to roman.com/bluewire to get a free online visit & free two day shipping.

Cash Considerations is back, and so are the Chicago Bulls. Jason and Ricky talk about the Bulls' first two preseason games of the 2019-20 season. While they lost both games, there were plenty of positives to take from the losses, namely what looks like a revamped, modern offense. We dive into the rotation and talk about the improved depth and skill across the roster, including where No. 7 pick Coby White fits. We finish up talking about Jim Boylen, where the Bulls' future ranks in the NBA and the impressive Zion Williamson. Thanks to our partners Axios and Harrys. Sign-up at Sports.Axios.com for your daily newsletter and Harrys.com/bluewire for a free trial on a delivery razor.

Cash Considerations is back to talk all things Chicago Bulls Media Day. Jason and Ricky applaud the Bulls for coming out and saying their goal is to make the playoffs in the 2019-20 season. We love what the players had to say about the upcoming campaign, especially the leadership on display from Thaddeus Young and even Kris Dunn on accepting any role. However, some of the optimism is drained by early injuries to Wendell Carter Jr. and Daniel Gafford during a three-hour first practice, and we couldn't help but take some jabs at the front office and Jim Boylen for this and their constant "in our building" refrain.

The 50th episode of Cash Considerations features Jason and Ricky talking all things Zach LaVine. After a career season with the Bulls, LaVine will be looking to take the next step to help the franchise get back on the winning path while also finally earning the respect some of his peers get. We discuss LaVine's 2018-19 season, ponder just how good LaVine can be and try to answer if he can truly be the face of the franchise for the next great Bulls team.

On the latest episode of Cash Considerations, Jason and Ricky continue their deep dives on the Bulls' core players with a look at Wendell Carter Jr. We look back at Carter's injury-shortened first season and discuss the need to let his offensive game blossom after he was mostly limited as a rookie, as well as the importance of gaining chemistry with Lauri Markkanen. We then talk about his defense and his potential on that end as an anchor of the Bulls' rebuild before answering fan questions about the young big man. We also give some love to Tomas Satoransky's FIBA World Cup run and the Chicago Sky.

Ricky & Jason break the exciting news that they & other Blue Wire podcasters will be in the NBA 2K game this season! They explain how their profiles will be integrated & then break down the 2K ratings of some important Bulls players.

Cash Considerations is back, and on this week's episode Jason and Ricky continue the offseason series look at the Chicago Bulls' core players. After a brief discussion about Tomas Satoransky and Jim Boylen's recent comments about Sato, which included a shot at Jabari Parker, we dive into the trade for Otto Porter Jr. and how it changed the outlook for the Bulls. We look at Porter's prolific short stint last season and what kind of role he'll play moving forward in Chicago. We finish up answering a handful of fan questions about Porter's place in this rebuild and whether he'll be around for the long haul.

Cash Considerations is back, and on this week's episode Jason and Ricky talk all things Lauri Markkanen. After a brief rundown of the performances of Tomas Satoransky and Cristiano Felicio at the FIBA World Cup, we do a deep dive into Markkanen's sophomore season in the NBA, which was truncated because of an early injury. Despite that setback, Markkanen showed legitimate star potential in February, and we talk about what he must do to become a true cornerstone on the next great Bulls team.

Cash Considerations is back, and Jason and Ricky welcome in The Action Network's Matt Moore on this week's episode. We discuss the Bulls' solid offseason and dive into the projected win totals, comparing the betting over/unders and the statistical projections. We also talk about Jim Boylen and whether he's the right man for the job. Around the NBA, we hit on Dwight Howard's move to the Lakers and whether Joakim Noah was the better fit, a breakdown of the Eastern Conference, potential future trades, plus Team USA's chances in the FIBA World Cup.

Cash Considerations is back and so is Ricky after a vacation. We start by talking about the annual NBA Rookie Survey, where Coby White gets a good amount of love from his peers. We then move on to some updated win projections based on different analytics, which all place the Bulls in contention for a playoff spot. That leads us to discussion about the Bulls' front office and whether we trust their decision-making now, and how important the upcoming 2019-20 season is for them, Jim Boylen and this young core.

Cash Considerations is back after a brief summer hiatus, but Ricky is still out of town. Filling in is BullsHQ's Mark Karantzoulis to discuss the release of the Chicago Bulls' 2019-20 schedule. Jason and Mark go over all the details of the schedule and pick out notable games to watch. We also discuss what the schedule means for the Bulls' playoff chances. In the second half of the show, we touch on Carmelo Anthony almost signing with the Bulls in 2014, Thaddeus Young's foray with Team USA and more.

On the latest episode of Cash Considerations, Ricky and Jason talk about Michael Pina's sunny Bulls column over at SB Nation, which pegs them as a potential team of the future in the Eastern Conference. We then discuss The Ringer's NBA young core rankings based on FiveThirtyEight's CARMELO forecast, which isn't quite as high on the Bulls. We move on to Wendell Carter's recent comments about improving his offensive game, and then finish up with reaction to Anthony Davis' quotes about potentially playing for his hometown Bulls in the future. For more podcasts, check out bluewirepods.com.

The latest episode of Cash Considerations features special guest Sean Highkin, who was out in Las Vegas covering Summer League for NBC Sports Chicago and Bleacher Report. Before getting into Summer League observations, we discuss the most recent Chicago Bulls news, including their preseason schedule release, Thaddeus Young's USA Basketball invite, Shaq Harrison's new deal and Kris Dunn's status with the team. We then talk about the Summer Bulls and other stories from Vegas before finishing up with a look ahead at next season.

Cash Considerations is back to talk about Coby White's Summer League performance and role with the Chicago Bulls as a rookie. Ricky defends his take that White will start the season behind Ryan Arcidiacono in the rotation, and Jason agrees with the point that patience will be required with the rookie. We then answer a variety of questions about the Bulls and the future of the franchise.

Cash Considerations is back to discuss another wild week in the NBA. Russell Westbrook may now be reunited with James Harden, but Jason and Ricky talk about whether the Bulls should've made a play for the electric point guard. We then discuss John Paxson's recent radio comments and just what the Bulls' plans are moving forward. On the second half of the pod, we talk about the performances of Coby White, Daniel Gafford and Chandler Hutchison in Summer League.

Cash Considerations is back to discuss the beginning of free agency, which has featured some excellent moves by the Chicago Bulls. Jason and Ricky discuss the additions of Thaddeus Young, Tomas Satoransky and Luke Kornet, as well as the new deal for Ryan Arcidiacono. We talk about what these moves mean for Kris Dunn and the rest of the roster before taking a look at the bigger picture and answering this question: Will the Bulls make the playoffs in 2019-20?  bluewirepods.com

With the 2019 NBA Draft now behind us, Cash Considerations is back to preview free agency. Jason and Ricky go through the Bulls' roster to examine who should stay and who should go among players like Robin Lopez, Ryan Arcidiacono, Shaq Harrison and Wayne Selden Jr. We discuss the Bulls' free-agent strategy and possible targets, from Taj Gibson to Malcolm Brogdon to Patrick Beverley, among a host of other players. We then finish up with a brief discussion about the top names in free agency as a whole.

Cash Considerations is back to recap the 2019 NBA Draft. After a flurry of trade activity around the NBA before the draft, the Chicago Bulls stayed put and wound up with North Carolina's Coby White with the No. 7 pick. Ricky and Jason discuss the White pick and how he fits with the Bulls' core moving forward. We then talk about the selection of Daniel Gafford at No. 38 and how the Bulls would've been better off taking gambles elsewhere, even though he was a perfectly fine pick.