By The Horns: A Chicago Bulls Show

In a jam-packed episode of the Bulls Talk Podcast, K.C. Johnson, Rob Schaefer and Tony Gill react to Lauri Markkanen’s first comments to the media from the Bulls Bubble in which he discussed Billy Donovan, Jim Boylen and why he had such a down season in 2019-20. Later on in the pod, the crew discusses NBA prospects speaking to the media and 2 players of particular interest to the Bulls, LaMelo Bal...

The Bulls have found their head coach, and he was introduced to the media on Thursday morning via Zoom. Jason Goff, Rob Schaefer, and K.C. Johnson discuss Billy Donovan and Artūras Karnišovas' joint press conference, then react to a 1-on-1 interview Johnson did with Donovan wherein Donovan goes in-depth on why he chose the Bulls. (0:56) - Early impressions of Billy Donovan after introductory press...

After a series of interviews, and with Bulls players set to begin voluntary workouts, Bulls executive vice president of basketball operations Artūras Karnišovas and general Marc Eversly get their head coach in former Oklahoma City Thunder coach Billy Donovan. Host Jason Goff is joined by K.C. Johnson, Rob Schaefer and NBC Sports Chicago Cubs beat writer Maddie Lee, who covered Donovan and the Thun...

The 2021 NBA season starts now for the Bulls, with voluntary offseason workouts beginning this week. But potential free agent Kris Dunn won't be involved. Host Jason Goff, Bulls insider K.C. Johnson and Bulls beat reporter Rob Schaefer discuss what the Bulls will look to get out of the workouts and provide updates on the finalists in the coaching search. Later on in the pod the crew discusses the...

In a shocking upset, the Denver Nuggets beat the Los Angeles Clippers in the Western Conference semifinals. With that victory, Michael Malone's lead assistant Wes Unseld Jr. is garnering a lot of attention from teams looking for winning head coaches, including the Bulls. To discuss the Clippers-Nuggets series, life in the Bubble and the Bulls' head coaching vacancy, Jason Goff and Bulls insider K....

With Mike D'Antoni leaving the Houston Rockets, another head coaching position has opened up in the NBA, meaning top candidates have more options to choose from. So how does the Bulls job stack up? Host Jason Goff, Bulls insider K.C. Johnson and Bulls beat writer Rob Schaefer discuss where they think the Bulls gig ranks among the NBA’s current vacancies and provide updates on what the Bulls will b...

s the coaching search continues for the Bulls, a new candidate has entered the fray. Former head coach of the Oklahoma City Thunder Billy Donovan is now on the market, and the Bulls are reportedly expected to have interest. But is he the right fit for the team? Host Jason Goff and NBC Sports Chicago Bulls beat writer Rob Schaefer are joined by Darnell Mayberry, Bulls beat writer for The Athletic,...

The Bulls are still in the midst of finding their next head coach as the offseason continues. Host Jason Goff, Bulls insider K.C. Johnson and Bulls beat writer Rob Schaefer provide updates on the search and detail the team’s upcoming schedule. Later on in the podcast, the crew discusses the NBA playoffs, what's wrong with the Bucks, Giannis' future with Milwaukee and Jimmy Butler finally getting t...

With the Brooklyn Nets hiring two-time MVP Steve Nash as their head coach, a vacancy has been filled, though not by a candidate the Bulls were targeting. NBC Sports Chicago Bulls insider K.C. Johnson is joined by Sports Illustrated senior NBA writer and analyst Chris Mannix to discuss the news of the day, deep dive into Artūras Karnišovas' ongoing coaching search, and break down playoff basketball...

New Bulls executive vice president of basketball operations Artūras Karnišovas and GM Marc Eversley are still in the process of looking for a head coach, but they’re also poring over film and narrowing down prospects for the draft. Host Jason Goff is joined by Chris Spatola of ESPN and Sirius XM Radio to discuss which players the Bulls should be locking in on with their No. 4 overall pick, and to...

In a historic showing, the Milwaukee Bucks players refused to take the court for their Game 5 matchup vs. the Orlando Magic in a strike to draw attention to police brutality and boycott racism after Jacob Blake was shot by Kenosha, Wis. police in front of his children. In an emergency edition of the Bulls Talk Podcast, host Jason Goff is joined by Bulls insider KC Johnson, and Bulls analyst and fo...

The Bulls will be selecting fourth overall in this year's draft, but in a class without a consensus No. 1 pick, anyone projected in the top five could be a target for the team. Who are those targets, and how would they fit on the Bulls? Host Jason Goff and Bulls writer Rob Schaefer are joined by SB Nation's Ricky O'Donnell to discuss the projected top five picks in the NBA Draft. Later on, the cre...

After three years of selecting seventh overall in the NBA draft, the Bulls moved up in 2020 and will pick fourth overall. Host Jason Goff is joined by Kendall Gill and Will Perdue as they discuss the lottery, whether the Bulls should trade their pick or who they should select, if they decide to keep it. Here's to hoping the Bulls won't be in the lottery next year. Later in the podcast, the crew di...

The NBA playoffs have begun and we are in for A LOT of great NBA basketball in the bubble. The Bulls Talk podcast crew of Jason Goff, KC Johnson, Rob Schaefer, and Tony Gill discuss their favorite 1st round matchups of the playoffs and what they are looking to see in an unprecedented year. Later on in the podcast, the group discusses Jim Boylen's response to being fired by the Bulls as he talked w...

Once the regular season ended the official start of the offseason began and the Bulls' first move was to let Jim Boylen go. In an emergency edition of the Bulls Talk Podcast, host Jason Goff is joined by Bulls insider KC Johnson and Bulls beat writer Rob Schaefer as they discuss the decision on Jim Boylen. (1:30) - What led Artūras Karnišovas to the decision to let go Jim Boylen (6:00) - Artūras K...

The regular season games in the NBA Bubble are wrapping up and awards will be given out to the players and coach who performed at their best. Host Jason Goff is joined by Bulls insider KC Johnson and Bulls writer Rob Schaefer to select their picks for MVP, Coach, and All-NBA 1st team of the Bubble. (1:35) - Bubble MVP picks (7:40) - Should Damian Lillard be handed the Bubble MVP (15:00) - NBA Bubb...

The Chicago Sky are dominating in the Wubble on the court but also are doing some great things off the court as well. NBCS Chicago Bulls and hoops writer Rob Schaefer is joined by Chicago Sky forward Gabby Williams to discuss everything that's going on in the WNBA's Wubble as they get through their season and the many social justice initiatives the league and the Sky are pushing to help promote so...

Host Jason Goff is joined by Bulls insider KC Johnson, and Rob Schaefer as they provide updates on Jim Boylen's status with the Bulls now that the potential of a second NBA Bubble with the teams that didn't make the 1st one is seemingly out. The crew discusses what not having a second bubble means for the Bulls and the new front office. Later on, they discuss the play of LeBron James and the Laker...

The NBA has restarted its season officially as the 22 remaining teams play 8 more regular season games and then the playoffs. Jason Goff is joined by KC Johnson and Rob Schaefer to discuss their thoughts about the opening round of regular season games. They also discuss have the Bucks been exposed, what's up with Zion Williamson not playing, and they debate who should have won Coach of the Year. (...

In the final installment of Roster Breakdowns, the Bulls big men go under the microscope. Jason Goff is joined by Bulls insider KC Johnson, and former Bull's big man and NBCS Chicago Bulls analyst Will Perdue, discuss why Lauri Markkanen dropped in production this year, what kind of player will Wendell Carter be in the NBA, and the contributions made by rookie Daniel Gafford and free agent big Luk...

Over the weekend there were rumors circulating that Bulls star Zach Lavine may want out of Chicago. Jason Goff, Bulls insider KC Johnson, and Bulls reporter Rob Schaefer discuss the validity of the rumors, and what the Bulls front office may have planned. Later on in the pod, the crew discusses Tom Thibodeau signing on to be the next Knicks head coach and the apparent reaction by former NBA player...

Special guest host Laurence Holmes is in for Jason Goff to find out what being a stadium host is like with no sports going on. Laurence is joined by the Bulls in-game host Justin Roman, and White Sox in-game host Alyssa Bergamini as the discuss the disruption of sports, empty stadiums and arenas across the country, and how they stay prepared when fans are allowed back to watch sports live. (2:55)...

In our roster breakdown for this week, host Jason Goff, Bulls insider KC Johnson, and NBCS Chicago Bulls analyst Will Perdue cover the Bulls forwards. They discuss and debate the play of Thad Young, Otto Porter Jr., and Chandler Hutchison. What will the Bulls do with Otto Porter? Will Bulls look to trade Thad Young? Will Chandler Hutchison be healthy enough to be a future starter? The crew discuss...

During the pandemic and now offseason, the Bulls have made major changes in the front office but no change to the coaching staff. Jason Goff and Bulls insider KC Johnson provide updates on the Bulls front office, and discuss why such a long delay on a decision on Jim Boylen. (1:50) Jim Boylen speaks for the 1st time this offseason (8:10) - Should a decision be made right now (14:30) - Is fan anger...

This special edition of the podcast starts a series of roster breakdowns on the 2019-2020 Bulls roster starting with the guards. Host Jason Goff and Bulls insider KC Johnson discuss and breakdown all of the Bulls guards from Zach Lavine to Denzel Valentine, how bright is Coby White's future, and how Kris Dunn changed his narrative with his defensive effort this year. (1:35) - Zach Lavine took his...