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By The Horns: A Chicago Bulls Show

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Welcome to By The Horns, a podcast covering the Chicago Bulls. Hosted by Bulls Countdown Live host Camron Smith and CHSN Bulls Insider K.C. Johnson. We’ll bring you the latest updates along with guest interviews and breaking news. Episodes are released every Tuesday and Thursday.

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Jul 7, 2026

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Episodes

Chicago Bulls Mailbag Part 1: Will front office pull plug on roster if they miss the playoffs? 01.08.2023

In the first part of a two-part mailbag series, K.C. Johnson and Tony Gill answer your questions about the Bulls. Will the Bulls make another first-round exit? Will they even make the playoffs? Why haven’t the Bulls been aggressive to get over the luxury tax? The guys answer all that and more. 1:50 - What is the ceiling for this team with the same Big 3 5:22 - Is this the end all be all for this t...

Ayo Dosunmu and Bulls agree on deal, Javon Freeman-Liberty signs with Toronto Raptors 25.07.2023

The Chicago Bulls and Ayo Dosunmu have agreed to a three-year, $21 million dollar deal. But there are questions. Where will he play in an already packed guard rotation? Will they trade him? K.C. Johnson and Tony Gill break down the signing and how they think the Bulls will use him and if he will be a tradeable asset down the road. Later in the pod, the crew discusses Summer League fan favorite Jav...

NBA Rumors: Could the Bulls sign Christian Wood? 20.07.2023

Big man Christian Wood has become a hot topic for Bulls fandom this offseason, and it makes sense. The Bulls need bigs and shooting; Wood does both. We know fans are interested but are the Bulls? K.C. Johnson and Tony Gill discuss if the Bulls are interested in the free-agent center and, if they are, how he would fit with this team. Later, they discuss if Ayo Dosunmu will be with the Bulls long-te...

2023 Summer League review and will Ayo Dosunmu return to the Bulls? 19.07.2023

The Bulls Summer League season is over. What did you learn about Dalen Terry and rookie Julian Phillips? On today's edition of the Bulls Talk Podcast, K.C. Johnson, Jason Goff and Tony Gill review everything they learned about the Bulls Summer League, Dalen Terry and Julian Phillips. They also discuss what the Bulls will need from Terry and Phillips and if they will be rotational players this seas...

Hall of Famer Isiah Thomas on his Chicago roots and love for the city 14.07.2023

Hall of Fame point guard and legendary Detroit Piston Isiah Thomas is known in Chicago for his fierce competitiveness and bitter rivalry against Michael Jordan and the Bulls in the late 80s and early 90s. But he is also a son of the city and the way he played was unapologetically Chicago. Thomas joins Tony Gill on the Bulls Talk podcast to discuss his collaboration with Mitchell & Ness, the “O...

Reacting to Dalen Terry, Julian Phillips Summer League and NBA In-Season Tournament 11.07.2023

The Chicago Bulls Summer League team now has two games under their belt. The two names of note are 2022 first-round pick Dalen Terry and rookie second-round pick Julian Phillips. K.C. Johnson, Jason Goff, and Tony Gill break down the Summer League games and discuss their takeaways from Dalen Terry and Julian Phillips' performances. Later, they give their honest feelings about the NBA's newest vent...

How will Jevon Carter and Torrey Craig improve the Bulls? 07.07.2023

The Bulls are making moves this off-season, and they may not be done yet. When analyzing the newest members of the Bulls, Jevon Carter and Torrey Craig, how do they improve the team? And by how much? K.C. Johnson, Jason Goff and Tony Gill discuss the free-agent signings and if Artūras Karnišovas and Marc Eversley are making the right moves. Later, they discuss the Bulls applying for the disabled p...

How Bulls’ Peter Patton has come full circle with return to Chicago 29.06.2023

The Bulls have hired former Loyola Academy and DePaul star Peter Patton as their new director of player development and shooting coach. Patton joins Bulls' Insider K.C. Johnson for an exclusive one-on-one interview where they discuss his new role with the team and his journey returning to his hometown. Patton also details his approach to working with players.

Will Derrick Rose be making a return to the Bulls? 27.06.2023

The NBA Draft is over, free agency is coming up this Friday, and fans are wondering if former Bulls and now free agent Derrick Rose will make his return to the team he won an MVP award. K.C. Johnson and Tony Gill discuss if the Bulls will bring Rose back. They also talk about if there was a real chance for him to sign in Chicago a few years ago and the connection he has with the city. Later, K.C....

2023 NBA Draft recap: Bulls’ Karnišovas selects Julian Phillips, opts to improve team in free agency 23.06.2023

Artūras Karnišovas and the Bulls didn't pull off a major trade this year in the draft but traded into the second round to select Julian Phillips from Tennessee, a 6'7 freshman wing with room to grow. Does AK have a plan to improve the roster in free agency? K.C. Johnson and Tony Gill recap draft night and the press conference. They discuss Marc Eversley and Artūras Karnišovas' post-draft press con...

Are the Bulls really willing to trade Zach LaVine this off-season? 20.06.2023

The trade rumors surrounding Bulls' star Zach LaVine have never been hotter than right now. How much of the social media chatter and reports of the Bulls gauging interest for LaVine is true, and how much of it is just speculation? On this episode of the Bulls Talk Podcast, K.C. Johnson, Jason Goff and Tony Gill break down the rumors about LaVine and discuss if the Bulls are seriously considering m...

Toni Kukoč remembers Bulls’ 6th Championship 25 years later 15.06.2023

It’s been 25 years since the Bulls held the Larry O’Brien trophy. Where were you when Michael Jordan, Scottie Pippen, Dennis Rodman and Toni Kukoč won the Bulls’ last NBA Championship? To discuss the road to their sixth title, Hall of Famer Toni Kukoč joins Bulls Insider K.C. Johnson. Kukoč discusses getting through the season and the playoff run. Later, Kukoč discusses the impact of foreign playe...

Has Artūras Karnišovas’ philosophy changed since leaving the Denver Nuggets? 13.06.2023

The Denver Nuggets are the 2022-23 NBA Champions and the Bulls’ VP Artūras Karnišovas had a hand in that success. Is he on his way to building something equivalent in Chicago and has he changed team-building philosophies to try to do so? Will his plan work? Also, the Bulls Talk crew gives you the latest updates and reports on the Bulls’ off-season.

Patrick Williams’ extension and could Chris Paul be a Bull? 09.06.2023

Patrick Williams’ rookie contract is almost up and people are debating if he will be a Bull long-term. On this fresh edition of the Bulls Talk podcast, Tony Gill, K.C. Johnson and Jason Goff break down the discussion around Williams and discuss his status and standing with the Bulls and if he will get an extension. Later in the episode, the crew discusses the possibility that future Hall of Famer...

Should the Bulls consider trading DeMar DeRozan with Darnell Mayberry 06.06.2023

The Athletic's Darnell Mayberry joins Tony Gill on the Bulls Talk Podcast as they break down the Bulls off-season. The guys discuss the report that Nikola Vučević and the Bulls are working on a potential three-year deal and if Vučević should look elsewhere. Later, they discuss if it's time to move on from DeMar DeRozan and rebuild the team, and they discuss the options the Bulls have at point guar...

How can the Bulls right the ship this offseason? 02.06.2023

The Bulls have much to consider this offseason starting with convincing Nikola Vučević to stay and finding a replacement for the injured Lonzo Ball. 670 the Score's Dan Bernstein and Cohost of the Organizations Win Championships Podcast Jason Bernstein join Tony Gill to break down what the Bulls need to do in the offseason to set the stage for next year.

The Bulls could learn from Jimmy Butler and the Miami Heat’s NBA Finals appearance 30.05.2023

Jimmy Butler and the eighth-seeded Miami Heat are headed to the NBA Finals after stomping the Boston Celtics in Game 7. With the Heat pulling off the improbable, are there takeaways for the Bulls? K.C. Johnson and Tony Gill break down Game 7 and how the Heat were able to make it to the NBA Finals after being down late to the Bulls in the Play-In game. Later, they preview the NBA Finals and discuss...

Bulls Talk Mailbag, Should the Bulls entertain trading Zach LaVine? 26.05.2023

The Bulls offseason is under a microscope and fans have concerns and questions. In this edition of the Bulls Talk Pod, Bulls Insider K.C. Johnson and Tony Gill answer your offseason questions and concerns from an Insider's perspective and fan perspective. The guys answer should the Bulls bring back Nicola Vucevic, Will VP Artūras Karnišovas make a big move at the trade deadline and should the Bull...

How would the Bulls future be different if they still had Jimmy Butler? 22.05.2023

The Heat are up 3-0 on the Boston Celtics, and it looks like they could be heading to another NBA Finals. Could Jimmy Butler have done this with the Bulls? Ira Winderman from the South Florida Sun-Sentinel joins Bulls Insider K.C. Johnson to discuss the run Bulter has been on since joining the Heat. Later, they dive into how Bulter pulled off another championship run with the Heat and look back at...

Will the Bulls trade up to get the No. 3 pick in the 2023 NBA Draft? 19.05.2023

The Bulls do not have a pick in the 2023 NBA Draft but were very active during the combine. What's next for the Bulls? K.C. Johnson and Tony Gill the Bulls' activity during the combine, and what other NBA executives are saying about the state of the team. Later, they discuss rumors surrounding the direction of the franchise. Finally, they talk about the possibility of the Trail Blazers trading the...

2023 NBA Draft Lottery REACTION, Bulls lose their pick 17.05.2023

The Bulls had a 1.8 percent chance to change the franchise, and it didn’t happen. NBA analyst Rick Camp joins K.C. Johnson and Tony Gill on the Bulls Talk Podcast to break down the NBA Draft Lottery. They discuss how the Bulls missed out on a franchise-changing opportunity and what’s next for them this offseason. They also talk about how good top prospect Victor Wembanyama can be in the NBA and mu...

What if the Bulls win the NBA Draft Lottery, land the No. 1 pick and draft Victor Wembanyama 12.05.2023

This year, Chicago has received two No. 1 picks from the Bears and Blackhawks. What are the odds the Bulls will win the NBA Draft Lottery and land Victor Wembanyama? K.C. Johnson, Jason Goff, and Tony Gill discuss the possibility and its implications on the Bulls if they got the No. 1 or 2 pick in this year's draft. What would the franchise do next? How will they restructure to build around their...

The Derrick Rose playoffs, Artūras Karnišovas’ extension and Dillon Brooks 09.05.2023

Monday marked the eighth anniversary of former Bulls star Derrick Rose nailing a game-winner to go up 2-1 on LeBron James and the Cleveland Cavaliers. How will the Bulls get back to serious contending? K.C. Johnson, Jason Goff and Tony Gill discuss how close the Bulls are to being serious contenders and if Artūras Karnišovas can get them there soon. Later, they discuss the “quiet extension” Karniš...

Alex Caruso’s chances to make All-Defense and 2023 NBA Awards REACTION 05.05.2023

Alex Caruso had a good year for the Bulls and was their defensive anchor all year long. Is he a lock for the All-Defensive team? Should he be on the first team? Tony Gill, K.C. Johnson and Jason Goff discuss Caruso’s season and where he ranks among defenders. The crew also reacts to the NBA awards, including if Nikola Jokic should have been the MVP, Lauri Markkanen winning Most Improved and much m...

Remembering ’The Last Dance,’ and the return of SlamBall with Mike Tollin 02.05.2023

On this episode of the Bulls Talk Pod, producer of "The Last Dance" documentary Mike Tollin joins Tony Gill to discuss the return of the full-contact basketball sport of SlamBall. Tollin discusses why SlamBall is coming back, what is in store for fans of the sport and more. Tollin later discusses the making of "The Last Dance," working with Michael Jordan, and the backlash it got from Jordan's tea...

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