By The Horns: A Chicago Bulls Show

The Bulls are close to a .500 record after beating the San Antonio Spurs behind a great outing by backup big man Andre Drummond. Tony Gill, K.C. Johnson and Jason Goff break down the big man's big game and why he hasn't been used more this year. Later, the guys discuss the various trade rumors about the Bulls leading up to the trade deadline and what this deadline could mean for the future of the...

On this episode of the Bulls Talk Podcast, Sports Illustrated’s Chris Mannix joins K.C. Johnson to discuss the NBA All-Star Reserves selection. Mannix talks about who he voted for as starters and the worst omissions in coaches' voting for reserves in this year's All-Star Game. Later, the two debate who is the GOAT, Michael Jordan or LeBron James. Finally, they discuss what Mannix thinks the Bulls...

The Bulls are coming off a much-needed win against the Orlando Magic and are back in Chicago for a four-game home stretch. Tony Gill, K.C. Johnson and Will Perdue break down the win and how Patrick Williams is slowly becoming a factor this season. The guys also discuss what moves they think the Bulls will make at the trade deadline and the rumors swirling around Coby White, Alex Caruso and Nikola...

The Bulls' win streak ended with a bad loss to the Indiana Pacers, and Zach LaVine seemed to be hindered by a hand injury. How will this injury impact him and the Bulls in a set of very winnable games? Tony Gill, K.C. Johnson and Tori Rubinstein break down Zach LaVine's injury and if it impacts his play. They also discuss Tuesday's brutal loss to the Pacers and if the Bulls' bad habits are returni...

The Bulls are playing good team basketball of late and propelling themselves to a 3-game winning streak after beating the Atlanta Hawks at home. With Alex Caruso finally healthy and Patrick Williams being more aggressive, what can the Bulls achieve? Tony Gill, K.C. Johnson and Jason Goff break down why the Bulls are on a streak and if the Bulls can continue this week as they fight to get back to ....

The Bulls make the trip to Paris and come up with the win. Will they be able to continue the success back home? Tony Gill, Jason Goff and live from Paris, K.C. Johnson discuss the Bulls win over the Pistons in the city of love. The guys also discuss the importance of the Bulls being in France, the NBA selecting the Bulls to play, how the team spent their time there and much more.

When the Bulls last played in Paris in 1997, the opponent’s leading scorer in the championship was none other than Artūras Karnišovas. Now he runs the Bulls’ basketball operations. Karnišovas joins the Bulls Talk Podcast to detail his compelling backstory, which included facing Michael Jordan and the 1992 Dream Team in Lithuania’s first Olympics as an independent country and receiving KGB clearanc...

Tony Gill, K.C Johnson and Jason Goff discuss the first half of the season as the Bulls push for a playoff spot. K.C. also gives an update on DeMar DeRozan's injury. Later, they discuss Zach LaVine's scoring streak and predict how the rest of the season will go. Finally, the guys give a special shoutout to Bulls reporter and friend Rob Schaefer.

The Bulls get the unlikely win against the surging Brooklyn Nets as the Bulls push for a playoff spot continues. Rob Schaefer, K.C. Johnson and Tony Gill discuss how the Bulls pulled off the upset and how this win can push them forward. Later in the pod, the guys discuss the clutch time usage between DeMar DeRozan and Zach LaVine after Billy Donovan responded to how he chooses to coach in those si...

The Bulls are coming off a close loss to the division rival Cleveland Cavaliers, another game where Bulls star Zach LaVine didn’t see the ball much in crunch time. K.C. Johnson, Rob Schaefer and Tony Gill discuss Zach’s comments on his lack of touches in close games and why he isn’t seeing the ball in those moments. Later in the pod, the guys discuss their favorite moment of 2022 for the Bulls and...

In an exciting matchup at the United Center, the Bulls beat the championship contending Milwaukee Bucks in overtime. Is this the win the Bulls need to get their season back on track? K.C. Johnson, Rob Schaefer and Tony Gill break down the win and how the Bulls can get back into the playoff picture. The crew also discusses the Grayson Allen kerfuffle, DeMar DeRozan’s 40-point outing, and much more!

The Bulls suffered another debilitating loss, this time to the young and scrappy Houston Rockets. After the Bulls won 3 straight on the road, why did they lay an egg against the worst team in the West? K.C. Johnson, Rob Schaefer and Tony Gill discuss the long-term impact of the loss and debate which of "The Big 3" should be moved for this era of Bulls basketball to succeed. Strap in Bulls fans, we...

The Bulls pulled out a much-needed win against the Miami Heat. But is all well in the Bulls' locker room? Rob Schaefer, K.C. Johnson and Jason Goff discuss the latest on the Bulls and whether the players are splintering after the significant loss against the Minnesota Timberwolves, or if they are they finding ways to come together. Get the inside scoop on what's happening with the Bulls with the b...

The Bulls are sliding and sliding fast. After one of the worst losses of the year, it’s time to ask: Are the Bulls problems bigger than they can handle? In an extensive and detailed episode of the Bulls Talk Podcast, Rob Schaefer, Tony Gill and Will Perdue break down the Bulls' loss to the Minnesota Timberwolves, who or what is to blame for these losses and if the Zach LaVine DeMar DeRozan relatio...

The Bulls are facing the Knicks in back-to-back games after dropping Game 1 in overtime. K.C. Johnson is joined by New York Knicks beat writer for Newsday Sports Steve Popper to discuss the Chicago players on the Knicks, Derrick Rose and Jalen Brunson, Tom Thibodeau's approach to these games and more. K.C. and Rob also give updates on Lonzo Ball and how the Bulls will move forward this season.

In a jam-packed episode, Rob Schaefer, K.C. Johnson and Tony Gill discuss the crushing loss the Bulls took to the Atlanta Hawks in overtime. They also break down the Bulls mini-series against the New York Knicks. Later in the pod, the guys discuss the NBA's announcement that the regular season MVP trophy will be named after Bulls great, Michael Jordan. All that and much more!

After a bad stretch of games, the Bulls get a win against the Washington Wizards at home. Will the team be able to tally a good stretch of games? K.C. Johnson and Rob Schaefer discuss the win and if there's a winning streak coming. They also break down Billy Donovan announcing that Alex Caruso and Javonte Green have officially replaced Ayo Dosunmu and Patrick Williams as starters until further not...

With the Bulls coming off a disappointing West Coast road trip, Rob Schaefer and Jason Goff take fan questions about the struggling Bulls and if there is light at the end of the tunnel. The guys discuss their thoughts on if giving Billy Donovan's extension was premature, who gets traded first off the Bulls, why the Bulls' defense is inconsistent, what it would take for the Bulls to trade a core pi...

With this season and next still left on his contract, Bulls head coach Billy Donovan gets a contract extension from the Bulls to be in Chicago long term before this season started. Why the secrecy? Jason Goff, Tony Gill and Rob Schaefer discuss the Billy extension and how the Bulls signed him. The crew also discuss the issues with the current roster and a lot more. (0:30) - Remembering the Jim Boy...

The "What-If" story continues as former Bull Lauri Markkanen continues to shine for his new team, the Utah Jazz. What does Markkanen feel about his time in Chicago? Markkanen joins K.C. Johnson to discuss his time as a Bull, why he's playing so well now and much more. Also in the pod, Rob Schaefer joins K.C. to react to the interview and discuss the Lauri Markkanen era of Bulls basketball and whet...

The Bulls break a downward spiral by beating the red hot Boston Celtics on Monday night. Will they be able to build momentum after a great win? Rob Schaefer and K.C. Johnson break down how the Bulls beat the hottest team in the NBA after some really bad losses. The guys also discuss Zach LaVine's response in the Celtics game and the upcoming road trip for the Bulls.

The Bulls have lost three straight games and five of the last six to fall to 6-9. And many of the problems plaguing them are reminiscent of their uninspiring finish to last season. Rob Schaefer and Tony Gill identify the real issues the Bulls are facing and brainstorm solutions — from refining the team’s new offense to potential lineup changes. An episode for all fans frustrated by the Bulls’ Big...

The Bulls took an embarrassing loss to Denver Nuggets on Sunday and fans were not happy. Is it the coach? Is it the players? Is it the roster construction? Rob Schaefer, K.C. Johnson and Jason Goff break down the Bulls’ most recent loss and if there are bigger issues that Lonzo Ball returning won’t fix on its own. This is the episode Bulls fans will want to hear.

In a mailbag edition of the Bulls Talk Podcast, Bulls insiders K.C. Johnson and Rob Schaefer answer your questions about the early start to the Bulls’ 2022-23 campaign. They discuss why the Bulls have been bad in clutch time minutes at the end of games and if that can be fixed, whether Goran Dragić should start over Ayo Dosunmu, what’s wrong with Alex Caruso’s shooting and a lot more.

The Bulls are 12 games in and this year they haven’t gotten off to a start similar last year. Now that teams have adjusted, are the Bulls on their way to fixing their issues from? Will Perdue, Rob Schaefer and Tony Gill discuss if Billy Donovan and the Bulls are improving and fixing their issues as they seek a chance to make it to the 2nd round of the playoffs. Later in the pod, Rob is joined by K...