Cash Considerations is back as the Bulls wind down their season led by Chicago native Walter Lemon Jr. The Bulls may be tough to watch at this point, but Lemon is a fun story amid the pile of rubble. Jason and Ricky also discuss Fred Hoiberg going to Nebraska and what that means for Jim Boylen's future as head coach, and Ricky reads off some of the funniest Boylen-isms from the season. (Shoutout to The Athletic's Stephen Noh for compiling them all together). They then dive into talk about Zion Williamson, R.J. Barrett and Coach K before finishing up the pod with fan questions.

Cash Considerations is back to talk about a Chicago Bulls team limping toward the finish line of the 2018-19 season. The Bulls dressed only nine players in a blowout loss against the Blazers, and afterward they announced that Lauri Markkanen will be shut down after experiencing extreme fatigue and a heart rate issue. Ricky and Jason talk about Markkanen's season and how he compares to some of the other top sophomores in the NBA. We then discuss Zion Williamson, Ja Morant and the NCAA Tournament before finishing up with a look at our own 2019 Bulls bracket of fun. For more podcasts like this, check out bluewirepods.com.

Cash Considerations is back with a mega-preview of the 2019 NCAA Tournament, with an eye on all the draft prospects participating. After a brief discussion about the current Bulls after their win over Bobby Portis, Jabari Parker and the Wizards, Ricky and Jason dive into Zion Williamson and the other top prospects in the 2019 NBA Draft with special guest Brian Schroeder. After discussing the top prospects and their fits on the Bulls, they go game-by-game through the opening round of the tournament with quick-hitting thoughts on the potential future pros.

Cash Considerations is back to talk about the Bulls' three-game losing streak and the possibility of shutting Zach LaVine down for the season

Cash Considerations is back to talk about the Bulls' thrilling 108-107 victory over Jimmy Butler and the Sixers, capped off by Zach LaVine's game-winning bucket. Jason and Ricky laud LaVine for his outstanding play of late, while also giving major shoutouts to Lauri Markkanen, Otto Porter Jr. and Robin Lopez. We also touch on the crazy 4OT game against the Hawks, and they finish up discussing the controversial Michael Reinsdorf interviews, which featured some mind-boggling quotes about the organization.

Cash Considerations is back with special guest Mark Karantzoulis of BullsHQ and Blog a Bull joining the show to talk about the suddenly red-hot Bulls. Chicago has won four of its last five games, and Mark helps Ricky and Jason talk about the driving forces behind the winning stretch. We discuss why we're happy to see the Bulls playing better instead of focusing on a tank and do some looking ahead to the future. Mark also talks about why he loves Ryan Arcidiacono, the "rivalry" with Bulls megafan See Red Fred and favorite Joakim Noah moments.

It may be the All-Star break, but there's no break for Cash Considerations. On this episode, Ricky and Jason are joined by The Athletic's Stephen Noh to talk all things Bulls. Stephen gives reasons why you should watch the rest of this season, and there's plenty of chatter about Otto Porter Jr., Lauri Markkanen and the Bulls' improved offense under Jim Boylen. They go on to hit on a variety of other topics surrounding the Bulls and their future, and Ricky also has some thoughts about Jerry Reinsdorf's other team, the White Sox, missing out on Manny Machado, if you're into that sort of thing.

Cash Considerations is back to give first impressions about the Otto Porter Jr. era in Chicago. Jason and Ricky talk about the Bulls' improved offense with Porter in the fold, and they toss bouquets at the recent progress of Lauri Markkanen. They touch on #TheReturn of Bobby Portis and Jabari Parker to the United Center, and then answer a variety of fan questions to finish out the show.

Cash Considerations returns for a special post-trade deadline episode. Jason and Ricky both laud the Bulls for acquiring Otto Porter Jr. and discuss how he'll fit into their future plans. We also discuss the Robin Lopez buyout situation and get a few digs in at Jim Boylen and the Bulls' front office along the way. Finally, we go around the league and talk about the big Eastern Conference moves at the deadline, as well as Kevin Durant's media tirade. bluewirepods.com

Cash Considerations is back and so is Jason as he finally returns after being "stranded" in Disney World thanks to the polar vortex. Jason and Ricky talk about the Bulls' most recent trade involving cash considerations and Timothe Luwawu-Cabarrot before discussing the latest Anthony Davis rumors. Then we look at the Bulls' roster and examine trade possibilities ahead of Thursday's deadline.

Cash Considerations is back with guest John Wilmes of Real GM and the Take Or Break It podcast while Jason is on vacation. Ricky and John run through a Bulls-Hawks game they attended, continue complaining about Jim Boylen, touch on the Anthony Davis trade talk, and discuss Lonzo Ball vs. Kris Dunn.

Cash Considerations is back to talk about the Bulls finally acquiring Carmelo Anthony after wanting him so badly in 2014, and then talking about what should really be done with Melo instead of just dumping him as is the plan. Jason and Ricky also talk about the Bulls finally ending their long 10-game losing streak thanks to a similarly miserable Cavs team, as well as recapping the rest of the brutal West Coast trip, Wendell Carter Jr.'s thumb surgery, an ugly home loss to the Heat and more.

The Cash Considerations pod is back, and for the first time ever, Jason and Ricky welcome a guest on the show. Sean Highkin, who used to work the Bulls beat for The Athletic, joins the fun after seeing the Bulls up close out in Portland. We talk about the future of the Bulls, the Jim Boylen raise and the interesting situations involving Robin Lopez and Jabari Parker. To wrap up the pod, Jason and Ricky preview the rest of the West Coast road trip and rant about the Bulls' current situation, with an eye toward the draft.  bluewirepods.com

Jason and Ricky return for a jam-packed episode of Cash Considerations. After lamenting the devastating Bears loss, we discuss the inconsequential but amazing trade involving Michael Carter-Williams and ... cash considerations. We also applaud the Bulls for the Justin Holiday deal and shine some optimism on the future thanks to the exciting Pacers game, while still questioning the current mindset of the team when it comes to their offensive strategies after a brutal loss to the Nets.  bluewirepods.com

Jay and Ricky ring in the New Year with the first Cash Considerations pod of 2019. The calendar may have flipped, but the Bulls looked very similar in an ugly loss to the Magic to start off 2019. We talk about Wendell Carter Jr.'s minutes, the struggling offense and give our 2019 Bulls Resolutions.  bluewirepods.com

Ricky and Jason are back as Cash Considerations makes its Blue Wire Pods debut. We go over the week that was with the Bulls and focus in on the matchup against Derrick Rose and the Timberwolves. The nostalgia flows as we reminisce about the 2010-11 Bulls team thanks to a wonderful oral history from The Athletic's Darnell Mayberry. Finally, a long discussion about the Bulls' young core and the need for them to build chemistry this season.

The Cash Considerations podcast is back to talk about the first seven games of Jim Boylen's Chicago Bulls. We talk about the fight vs. the Thunder, the comeback vs. the Spurs, if Zach LaVine and Kris Dunn can play together, and Lauri Markkanen's return to the lineup.

The Chicago Bulls have become the NBA's laughingstock in the last week thanks to a historic 56-point loss to the Boston Celtics and a near player mutiny against new head coach Jim Boylen for his obnoxiously old-school ways. Jason and Ricky rain fire down on this whole Bulls mess created by John Paxson and Gar Forman and perpetuated by ownership, and they wonder if this is truly rock bottom or if it could get worse.

Fred Hoiberg is out in Chicago, and the Cash Considerations podcast has some things to say. Ricky and Jason go through the ups and (mostly) downs of the Hoiberg era, talk about where the blame really lies and ponder where this puts the Bulls in the big picture.

Ricky and Jason are back with the Cash Considerations podcast to talk about the 5-16 Chicago Bulls. We touch on the win over the Suns and subsequent losses to the Heat, Wolves, and Spurs. There is of course more draft talk, because that's the only thing that keeps us going. Also featuring: lots of Ryan Arcidiacono praise.

Ricky and Jason tackle a historically bad week for the Bulls that included losing three games by a combined 87 points. Three games! 87 points! We mourn the end of the United Center Big Mac deal, welcome Portillo's with open arms, discuss Denzel Valentine's season ending injury, talk draft, and plenty more.

Ricky and Jason are back to talk about the Bulls' loss to the Mavericks and win against the Cavs. Zach LaVine and Wendell Carter Jr. remain the only two things actually worth talking about it. The Jimmy Butler trade is also a central point of discussion -- how he fits in Philly and how Bulls fans should view the trade in hindsight. There's also the advent of a new hashtag: #stoptryinforzion

Ricky and Jason are back to talk about a 1-4 week for the Bulls. We go in-depth on the great light in the Bulls' dark world that is Wendell Carter Jr. Other topics include: a check-in on Zach LaVine's offensive efficiency, praise for Antonio Blakeney, and the Jabari Parker experience. There's bonus talk about Ricky's trip to watch Duke-Kentucky and the state of the tank race.

Ricky and Jason are back to talk Bulls in the immediate aftermath of the unholy beatdown at the hands of the Warriors. This episode goes through a historic (and hilarious) night against Golden State, touches on Salty Fred Hoiberg, praises Cam Payne and tries to find small joys in making this season worth watching.

The Bulls are 0-3. Ricky and Jason are back on the Cash Considerations podcast to talk about Kris Dunn's knee injury, Zach LaVine's hot start and the state of the Bulls through three games. Things are going to get much worse for this team before they get any better.