By The Horns: A Chicago Bulls Show

Could Ime Udoka have been the Bulls head coach?

Even though the Bulls aren't in the Finals there is a Bulls connection. Boston Celtics head coach could have been the head coach of the Chicago Bulls. Would that have worked? K.C. Johnson, Rob Schaefer, and Kendall Gill discuss and break down Game 1 of the NBA Finals and the alternate universe where the Bulls hire Ime Udoka as head coach. Later in the pod, the guys discuss Zach LaVine's free agency.(1:14) - Reaction to Game 1 of the NBA Finals(11:10) - Why has Ime Udoka been so successful this year?(17:48) - Could Ime Udoka have been the next Bulls coach?(22:20) - Zach LaVine free agency update

Offseason Mailbag: Zach LaVine trades, free agent signings, and addressing Bulls needs

The Bulls Talk crew asked you what were your concerns and questions about the Bulls and you guys delivered. Rob Schaefer, KC Johnson, and Tony Gill discuss and debate your questions about Zach LaVine and if the Bulls have to do a sign and trade, would the season look different if Lonzo Ball had been healthy, who are the free agents the Bulls should look into and a lot more!(2:00) - How would the season be different if Lonzo Ball stayed healthy?(7:00) - If Zach wanted out, how would a sign and trade workout for the Bulls(12:00) - Will Coby White be a long-term piece or a trade piece?(17:00) What should the Bulls be looking for in terms of free agents this offseason?

DeMar DeRozan makes All-NBA second team and Zach LaVine contract details

KC Johnson and Rob Schaefer discuss DeMar DeRozan making the All-NBA second team in his first season as a Bull and discuss his impact on the organization. The guys also break down the implications of Zach LaVine not making an All-NBA team and what that means for a new contract in Chicago.(1:40) - DeMar DeRozan makes an All-NBA team for the 3rd time in his career(10:40) - Did the writers get the All-NBA teams correct?(17:33) - With Zach LaVine not making an All-NBA team, he is not eligible for the Super Max(26:30) - Do the Bulls have to do whatever it takes to keep Zach LaVine?

Zach LaVine has knee surgery and may not be happy with role with Bulls

The Bulls rumors and news are picking up and we got you covered. In today's episode K.C. Johnson, Rob Schaefer, and Tony Gill discuss the news that Zach LaVine is getting work done on his left knee and what that means going forward. They also discuss a report that Zach LaVine may not have been too happy with his role as DeMar DeRozan became the premier player for the Bulls. Later they discuss the announcement that the Bulls will play a game vs the Detroit Pistons in France next year.(1:30) - Zach LaVine has knee surgery(8:40) - Zach LaVine takes issue with not being the premier player during the season(12:07) - No beef with Zach LaVine and DeMar DeRozan(30:00) - Bulls will play the Pistons in France

Who will the Bulls take in the 2022 NBA Draft?

The NBA Combine is in full effect in Chicago and we got you covered. Recording live from the Wintrust Arena, KC Johnson and Rob Schaefer break down everything you need to know about the combine and potential players the Bulls have interest in and who they might take 18th overall in the draft. The guys also discuss Lavar Ball's comments with David Kaplan on Zach LaVine possibly not returning to the Bulls.(2:00) - What happens at the NBA Combine(6:30) - How will the Bulls address the draft with the 18th overall pick?(14:20) - Lavar Ball believes Zach LaVine won't be a Bull(18:47) - Lonzo Ball injury update

Bulls concern with Lonzo Ball injury and Deandre Ayton for Nikola Vucevic trade?

This is going to be an interesting offseason for the Bulls. Along with Zach LaVine's free agency, the Bulls may have to address a position they thought they filled last off-season. In this episode of the Bulls Talk Pod, K.C. Johnson, Rob Schaefer, and Tony Gill discuss the level of concern the Bulls have with Lonzo Ball's knee and will they be looking for another point guard as well. They also break down a scenario where the Bulls trade for Pheonix Sun Deandre Ayton and they discuss the Conference Finals.(2:15) - David Kaplan reports the Bulls have "serious" concerns over Lonzo Ball's knee(9:39) - Lonzo's injury will impact what the Bulls do this off-season(16:30) - Could Deandre Ayton be a Bull this off-season?(26:50) - NBA Conference Finals preview

K.C. Johnson goes 1-on-1 with former Bull Eddy Curry

Eddy Curry is one of the most well known preps to pros in Chicago history after being drafted by his hometown team, the Bulls in the 2001 NBA draft. Since then Curry has been through a lot but has come out on top as an NBA veteran, a father and husband, and an NBA champion. Curry joins K.C. Johnson as they discuss his newest creative project, his time and stories as a Chicago Bull, and what he makes of his entire career.(3:30) - Early memories of the Berto Center(14:30) - Curry on former coaches Scott Skiles and Tim Floyd(22:50) - Curry discusses not liking Tyson Chandler in the beginning(29:21) - Curry tells his stories about Charles Oakley(33:25) - Curry on the future of preps to pros

NBA MVP, most important Bulls rankings, and NBA playoff reviews

With the NBA season awards being announced every week the league's most prominent individual award, the Most Valuable Player has been given to the Denver Nuggets' Nikola Jokic making him a back-to-back winner of the award. Was this the right choice? K.C. Johnson and Tony Gill discuss the 2021-2022 NBA MVP and if the writers got this one correct. Later in the pod, the guys debate and rank their top 5 most MVP or most important Bulls and break down the NBA Playoffs.(1:06) - Nikola Jokic named NBA MVP, was he the right choice?(8:09) - Ranking the most important Bulls of this season(27:00) - NBA Playoff round up

Breaking down the Bulls roster, who will stay and who will go

It is officially the off-season for the Bulls and the roster must be looked at and broken down to see what moves should be made. We get a jump on that on this episode of the podcast. KC Johnson, Rob Schaefer, and Tony Gill go over the entire roster from top to bottom and detail each player's season and discuss should they stay or should they go. (2:00) - What will the Bulls need this offseason?(8:36) - The impact of DeMar DeRozan(15:00) - Is Zach LaVine considering leaving?(26:07) - Was Nikola Vučević's season disappointing? (35:20) - Will Lonzo Ball be able to stay healthy as a Bull?(40:40) - Can Alex Caruso continue to be a force on this team?(46:30) - Will Coby White be traded?(54:05) - Ayo Dosunmu's growth(58:35) - Can Patrick Williams be a star?

Day 2 exit interviews: Artūras Karnišovas and Zach LaVine discuss the future of the Bulls

Even though the season didn't end as well as we all hoped, the Bulls made progress and are looking to make more this offseason. K.C. Johnson and Rob Schaefer recap the second day of exit interviews for the Bulls with Bulls' executive vice president of basketball operations Artūras Karnišovas and unrestricted free-agent Zach LaVine. K.C. and Rob discuss what was said, what they expect the Bulls to do this offseason, and the chances Zach LaVine will stay with the Bulls.