By The Horns: A Chicago Bulls Show

The NBA offseason is in full swing, and in a dead period for Bulls news, it's time for a mailbag episode! Jason Goff, Rob Schaefer, and Tony Gill discuss questions sent via Twitter to the podcast. The group discusses how the current roster can be improved, whether Bulls fans have regrets about traded players, which teams (on paper) do the Bulls have a better starting lineup than and more. (6:40) -...

Now that the Bulls' 2021 free-agent signings are official, Lonzo Ball, DeMar DeRozan, and Alex Caruso spoke to the media about why they wanted to be Bulls and how they think it can work. Jason Goff, K.C. Johnson, and Rob Schaefer discuss what the new guys had to say, and how they think the team will fare. Also on the pod, the crew breaks down Summer League action and provides the latest on the Lau...

This Summer League is an important one, especially for Patrick Williams. Rob Schaefer and K.C. Johnson break down The Paw's growth so far in three games and discuss how the rest of the young Bulls are faring so far. The guys also provide updates on Lauri Markkanen's status. In the second half of the pod, K.C. interviews Williams as they discuss his Summer League play so far, his background and how...

Bulls basketball is here — kind of. Summer League has begun and it's time to see which rookie or young player can make an impact. Jason Goff, Rob Schaefer, and K.C. Johnson discuss the first summer league game and the play of Patrick Williams, Ayo Dosunmu, and Marko Simonović. Later in the pod, the crew discusses the NBA's investigation into tampering by the Bulls and the latest on where Lauri Mar...

The BIG3 is back in town, and that means the stars are coming out. Jason Goff sits down with the man behind the BIG3, Ice Cube, to discuss the creation of the league, its four-year anniversary, what should fans expect and Kanye West showing up to a game. Then, Ice Cube breaks down the Bulls offseason moves, including the addition of former Laker Alex Caruso.

The Bulls have been one of the busiest teams in the NBA this offseason, and the final piece of business for Artūras Karnišovas and Marc Eversley is Lauri Markkanen. Which teams are looking to sign him? Will the Bulls do a sign and trade or will they just let him walk? K.C. Johnson, Rob Schaefer and Tony Gill break down Markkanen's offseason and predict what may happen. Later in the pod, the crew d...

In part 3 of the Bulls free-agency recap, the Bulls go get another All-star in DeMar DeRozen from the San Antonio Spurs. The Bulls will sign DeRozen to a three-year $85 million contract and trade Thaddeus Young and Al-Farouq Aminu from the Bulls as well as a future first-round pick, a 2022 second-round pick via the Lakers as well as the Bulls' own 2025 second-round pick. KC Johnson, Jason Goff, an...

In part 2 of the Bulls free agency recap special, KC Johnson and Rob Schaefer recap the first day of free agency, go into depth into the Alex Caruso signing by the Bulls, how close were the Bulls to signing Derrick Rose, comparing John Paxson's first 2 years as leader of the Bulls basketball ops to Artūras Karnišova, and break down Zach LaVine's position on wanting "respect" with his new upcoming...

After all the rumors, Lonzo Ball is officially a Chicago Bull. The Bulls signed Ball to a 4yr $85 million contract via sign and trade with the New Orleans Pelicans for Tomas Satoransky, Garrett Temple, and a second round pick. Rob Schaefer, Jason Goff, and Tony Gill break down the signing, what can Lonzo bring to the Bulls, and a lot more in part 1 of the Bulls free agency recap. (2:00) - First re...

With the 38th pick in this year's draft, the Bulls selected Chicago native Ayo Dosunmu. To get a deeper look into who Ayo is, K.C. Johnson is joined by Nick Irvin, former head coach of Morgan Park high school and current assistant coach at Western Illinois. Nick and K.C. discuss Ayo's background, what kind of player the Bulls are getting and what fans can expect from the rookie. (1:00) - Nick Irvi...

Illinois guard and Chicago native Ayo Dosunmu is drafted by the Chicago Bulls in the second round 38th overall to much joy by Bulls fans. Jason Goff, Rob Schaefer, KC Johnson, and Tony Gill break down the pick, and comments made by Ayo, and Bulls VP of Basketball Ops Artūras Karnišovas, and what can be expected from the newest Bull. (1:30) - First impressions of Ayo Dosunmu as a Chicago Bull (8:40...

The NBA Draft is this Thursday, which means free agency is also right around the corner. The Bulls have decisions to make. Rob Schaefer, Jason Goff, and K.C. Johnson break down the options the Bulls have to fix their point guard issues including Lonzo Ball, Derrick Rose and Dennis Schröder. Later in the podcast, the crew also discusses the draft, and since the Bulls don't have a first-round pick w...

Jason Goff and NBC Sports Chicago Bulls reporter Rob Schaefer run down a list of offseason news: Zach LaVine clearing protocols and preparing to join the US Olympic team in Tokyo, what to expect when 2020 second-round pick Marko Simonovic joins the team and Giannis Antetokounmpo leading the Bucks to a championship. Later in the show, Bulls director of digital Dan Moriarty joins Schaefer to discuss...

In a jam-packed episode, the Bulls Talk crew of Jason Goff, Rob Schaefer, Tony Gill, and KC Johnson debate Derrick Rose's Hall of Fame chances and if he should get his jersey retired, the NBA Finals and if the Bucks are going to win it, Zach LaVine's play on the Olympic team, and they react live to the news that Zach will be placed on the Health & Safety protocol. (1:15) - Will Derrick Rose ge...

NBC Sports Chicago Bulls reporter Rob Schaefer is joined by Zach LaVine -- live in Las Vegas -- to discuss a wide range of Bulls topics. LaVine shares his thoughts on Team USA’s training camp, what he expects from the Tokyo Olympics, his evaluation of Patrick Williams’ Select Team performance, his thoughts on looming extension talks with the Bulls, and much more. (2:04) - LaVine discusses his expe...

Rob Schaefer has boots on the ground on Team USA in Las Vegas as Team USA losing the second exhibition to the Australian national team. Rob and KC Johnson, discuss the goings-on in Las Vegas, Zach Lavine's contributions to the team, what his role is looking like with the team, and should American basketball fans be worried that this team could not win the gold. Later in the pod, the crew breaks do...

Fran Fraschilla joins host Jason Goff to discuss the upcoming Tokyo Olympics, international play, Zach LaVine's first Olympics, Artūras Karnišovas' international scouting, and a lot more. (1:55) - Team USA vs. Nigeria preview (5:20) - The impact international players have had on the NBA game (9:30) - Artūras Karnišovas' history as a scout and international player (17:30) - What will Zach LaVine le...

The 2002-03 Bulls endured a trying season, one where Jalen Rose and Jay Williams landed in the spotlight often—and sometimes appeared at odds. Now, the ex-Bulls are teammates again, creating strong chemistry on ESPN’s “NBA Countdown.” Over the past couple of weeks, KC Johnson caught up with both Williams and Rose to compare memories of that season and discuss their media careers in advance of Game...

Jason Goff, K.C. Johnson, Rob Schaefer and Tony Gill discuss Patrick Williams being named to the US Select Team, which will be practicing against the Olympic team; a trade scenario for Spencer Dinwiddie that may fix the Bulls’ need at point guard; if Thad Young is in the long-term plans for the franchise; and Chris Paul making it to the NBA Finals. Oh, and Cam Payne. (4:25) - Benefits Patrick Will...

In this episode of the Bulls Talk podcast, Jason Goff, K.C. Johnson, and Rob Schaefer discuss Bulls legend Scottie Pippen's hot boy summer of interviews, Zach LaVine officially being named to the Team USA roster for the Tokyo Olympics, and if the NBA Playoffs are good this year despite injuries. We thought we knew you Pip smh. (2:00) - We are reliving the "Last Dance" with Scottie Pippen setting f...

We all knew it was likely but now it's a reality. The Bulls end up with no pick in the first round of the 2021 NBA Draft; they’ll convey the No. 8 pick to the Orlando Magic for All-Star Nikola Vučević. Rob Schaefer, K.C. Johnson, and Tony Gill break down the potential impact of not having a pick in this year's draft and what it means for the Bulls and the path Artūras Karnišovas and Marc Eversley...

The number one seed in the Eastern Conference, the Philadelphia 76ers, are out of the playoffs and people had things to say. Jason Goff, K.C. Johnson, Rob Schaefer, and Tony Gill discuss Josh Smith's comments on Doc Rivers, the reaction to Ben Simmons on social media, whether the Bulls can be close to what Atlanta has become after being in the same tier, and if Ben Simmons can be the next point gu...

After being selected to the All-Rookie second team, KC Johnson, Rob Schaefer, and Tony Gill discuss his selection and if they were expecting it or should another rookie have gotten his spot. Later in the pod, the crew discusses the many coaching changes around the league and discusses the future of Bulls coach Billy Donovan now that teams around the league are cutting ties with coaches early. The...

Chris Paul is on a historic run but is he a top 5 point guard all-time? Jason Goff, K.C. Johnson, Rob Schaefer, and Tony Gill debate and rank the greatest point guards and discuss how fans will view a LeBron James-less NBA Finals. Later in the podcast, Rob sits down with Bulls GM Marc Eversley to discuss his newest role as he is set to join the Canada Basketball Board of Directors. (2:00) - 2nd ro...

It was announced Thursday by the Bulls that Coby White had successful surgery on his left shoulder which will have him out a minimum of 4 months before he is re-evaluated. K.C. Johnson and Rob Schaefer discuss the crushing blow for the Bulls and discuss the pressing issue of the Bulls and their need for a point guard ASAP. Later in the podcast, Jason Goff returns from vacation and joins K.C. and R...