Ricky O'Donnell
@rickyodonn.bsky.social
Basketball at all levels + programming associate director for SB Nation
If the Bulls are to be considered a remotely serious team, they need to go 6-1 on this stretch.
Currently the only team above .500 with a negative point-differential. They did pretty well surviving some tough games without Coby, but it won't mean anything if they blow the easy ones.
Currently the only team above .500 with a negative point-differential. They did pretty well surviving some tough games without Coby, but it won't mean anything if they blow the easy ones.
November 24, 2025 at 6:31 PM
If the Bulls are to be considered a remotely serious team, they need to go 6-1 on this stretch.
Currently the only team above .500 with a negative point-differential. They did pretty well surviving some tough games without Coby, but it won't mean anything if they blow the easy ones.
Currently the only team above .500 with a negative point-differential. They did pretty well surviving some tough games without Coby, but it won't mean anything if they blow the easy ones.
How it feels to watch the Chicago Bulls
November 23, 2025 at 2:29 AM
How it feels to watch the Chicago Bulls
And here's a possession of Flagg scoring on Queen late. Also includes an awesome Flagg outlet pass that gave the Mavs a bucket on the previous possession. Career high 29 points for Flagg, was excellent in the fourth quarter.
November 22, 2025 at 4:10 AM
And here's a possession of Flagg scoring on Queen late. Also includes an awesome Flagg outlet pass that gave the Mavs a bucket on the previous possession. Career high 29 points for Flagg, was excellent in the fourth quarter.
Derik Queen giving buckets to his old high school teammate Cooper Flagg. Flagg isn't stopping all that.
November 22, 2025 at 3:49 AM
Derik Queen giving buckets to his old high school teammate Cooper Flagg. Flagg isn't stopping all that.
Not the best half from Matas, but two nice takes at the end of the second quarter. He's so good in transition, and that's a very nice lefty drive + finish.
November 22, 2025 at 2:20 AM
Not the best half from Matas, but two nice takes at the end of the second quarter. He's so good in transition, and that's a very nice lefty drive + finish.
Pumped to be in the gym for Illinois vs. Alabama at the United Center. Feels like a Sweet 16 game in November.
Big Z getting loose. One of many weapons on this Illini team
Big Z getting loose. One of many weapons on this Illini team
November 20, 2025 at 1:48 AM
Pumped to be in the gym for Illinois vs. Alabama at the United Center. Feels like a Sweet 16 game in November.
Big Z getting loose. One of many weapons on this Illini team
Big Z getting loose. One of many weapons on this Illini team
Ayo Dosunmu, questionable to play with hamstring tightness entering the night, with three games in the next five days looming: 21 points and 5 assists on 8/9 shooting, finishes +25 in 26 minutes to beat Denver.
November 18, 2025 at 4:43 AM
Ayo Dosunmu, questionable to play with hamstring tightness entering the night, with three games in the next five days looming: 21 points and 5 assists on 8/9 shooting, finishes +25 in 26 minutes to beat Denver.
Buzelis with another D. Wade windmill crossover, very cool that this is part of his bag. Will probably be the only Bulls highlight tonight so might as well post it.
November 18, 2025 at 2:22 AM
Buzelis with another D. Wade windmill crossover, very cool that this is part of his bag. Will probably be the only Bulls highlight tonight so might as well post it.
When you're through 17 picks for next week's NBA mock draft
November 14, 2025 at 4:57 PM
When you're through 17 picks for next week's NBA mock draft
Mikel Brown looked excellent last night. The top freshmen continue to deliver early in the season.
November 12, 2025 at 3:54 PM
Mikel Brown looked excellent last night. The top freshmen continue to deliver early in the season.
This is a good point on the early strength of schedule ratings from @blogabull.com. I kinda think they can get fat on the many tanking teams later in the season, but that does not mean they're actually good
www.blogabull.com/p/clutch-run...
www.blogabull.com/p/clutch-run...
November 11, 2025 at 7:19 PM
This is a good point on the early strength of schedule ratings from @blogabull.com. I kinda think they can get fat on the many tanking teams later in the season, but that does not mean they're actually good
www.blogabull.com/p/clutch-run...
www.blogabull.com/p/clutch-run...
The Bulls have played the NBA’s hardest strength of schedule so far. They have the NBA’s easiest strength of schedule the rest of the season. A 6-4 start without Coby and Collins is damn good.
November 11, 2025 at 2:56 PM
The Bulls have played the NBA’s hardest strength of schedule so far. They have the NBA’s easiest strength of schedule the rest of the season. A 6-4 start without Coby and Collins is damn good.
This might be the best defensive possession of Giddey's career. Multiple efforts on different types of players, all with a bum ankle after getting crossed over into the shadow realm. Even a skeptic like me has to respect it.
November 9, 2025 at 4:55 PM
This might be the best defensive possession of Giddey's career. Multiple efforts on different types of players, all with a bum ankle after getting crossed over into the shadow realm. Even a skeptic like me has to respect it.
It brings me no joy to see Loyola lose as a 22-point favorite to Mercyhurst, but it is a little enjoyable to see they were whacked by a 5'11 guard named Bernie Blunt III, the game's leading scorer with 27 points
November 7, 2025 at 2:36 PM
It brings me no joy to see Loyola lose as a 22-point favorite to Mercyhurst, but it is a little enjoyable to see they were whacked by a 5'11 guard named Bernie Blunt III, the game's leading scorer with 27 points
There are lots of encouraging stats about the Bulls' offense in here, yet they are only No. 22 on that end. Here's how I'm thinking about it:
October 28, 2025 at 6:04 PM
There are lots of encouraging stats about the Bulls' offense in here, yet they are only No. 22 on that end. Here's how I'm thinking about it:
The Bulls have a cool homegrown young guy who is actually good. It's Matas season.
October 23, 2025 at 2:14 AM
The Bulls have a cool homegrown young guy who is actually good. It's Matas season.
I swear Josh Giddey gets blocked harder than any player in the league. Ausar Thompson getting to him to start the season.
October 23, 2025 at 12:23 AM
I swear Josh Giddey gets blocked harder than any player in the league. Ausar Thompson getting to him to start the season.
Rate my fantasy basketball team
October 18, 2025 at 6:28 PM
Rate my fantasy basketball team
Here's my Bulls blurb in the preseason rankings:
October 16, 2025 at 3:30 PM
Here's my Bulls blurb in the preseason rankings:
Rico’s Fresh Market will not be intimidated after ICE dropped tear gas outside my grocery store a week ago today. Get these fuckers out of our city.
October 10, 2025 at 9:11 PM
Rico’s Fresh Market will not be intimidated after ICE dropped tear gas outside my grocery store a week ago today. Get these fuckers out of our city.
I cannot possibly waste the next four years of my life watching Josh Giddey's fuckass floater. This is not real basketball
October 10, 2025 at 3:00 PM
I cannot possibly waste the next four years of my life watching Josh Giddey's fuckass floater. This is not real basketball
Nothing else going on in Chicago sports right now, so here's a Matas dunk
October 10, 2025 at 1:33 AM
Nothing else going on in Chicago sports right now, so here's a Matas dunk
Here's my Matas Buzelis blurb on my breakout players list:
October 9, 2025 at 3:41 PM
Here's my Matas Buzelis blurb on my breakout players list:
Good news: NBA on NBC is back and it's going to fix the Bulls
October 8, 2025 at 1:16 AM
Good news: NBA on NBC is back and it's going to fix the Bulls