Locked On Bulls is back with a fresh episode, the guys have breaking news: The Chicago Bulls have fired head coach Fred Hoiberg after three-plus years as coach. The guys give their initial reactions, were you shocked by the news? The guys breakdown everything from the Bulls press conference including audio from John Paxson and new head coach Jim Boylen. - What were the reasons for the firing now? Jordan thinks this was a bit of odd timing from the Bulls while Matt is not surprised at all. The guys go through the reasons given by Paxson for why they made their move now. Did Fred Hoiberg lose the locker room? Has Fred Hoiberg become the scapegoat for a failed project? The guys look back at the three years with Fred Hoiberg as coach and some of the highlights and lowlights. - The guys get to John Paxson's press conference addressing the firing of Fred Hoiberg including highlights from questions answered. How does it look for a front office to be able to change coaches six different times without being held accountable? Does Gar Forman hold the bulk of the blame or is their room to go around? Why was Gar Forman not available for comment at today's press conference? - The guys take a look at Jim Boylen's resume, some of his highlights and qualities as an lifer in the NBA and NCAA. Does Boylen have the energy, effort, and intangibles to be the head coach long term? Has anything really changed with this Bulls team immediately? How will the players react now with a different voice? Why did the Bulls decide that Boylen will be the permanent head coach instead of interim? All of this and so much more on Locked On Bulls. - Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices