By The Horns: A Chicago Bulls Show

Bulls remain a top team in the East after COVID outbreak

The Bulls Talk pod Christmas edition is here! Rob Schaefer and KC Johnson discuss the Bulls' winning ways as the pandemic continues to impact the league. The guys also break down what led to the league cancelling the Bulls' matchup vs the Toronto Raptors and the Bulls getting back players from the COVID protocol.(1:30) - Updates from Bulls practice(7:00) - Zach LaVine comes back to practice(14:00) - Bulls are improving and have winning habits(19:20) - Bulls basketball Christmas stories

DeRozan brilliance continues as he racks up MVP consideration

The Bulls are continuing to get better as their star players continue to play better. DeMar DeRozen is leading this team to places that haven't been seen in a while in Chicago but can he keep it up? Rob Schaefer and Tony Gill breakdown the last few games for the Bulls including the brilliant play of DeRozan, they discuss the great game Coby White had vs the Rockets, new additions made by the Bulls due to the COVID hardship, and a lot more!

COVID protocol updates: Zach LaVine not back until after Christmas

The Bulls haven't played a game in almost a week due to the outbreak of COVID 19 in the locker room, but Billy Donovan provided updates to the media and where things are at and the plan for the team as they are still scheduled to play Sunday at home against the Lakers. Rob Schaefer and KC Johnson discuss and report updates on the team during this postponement of games, including a report that Zach LaVine will not rejoin the team until after Christmas.(3:00) -Reactions to Billy Donovan speaking to the media (10:00) - Players are frustrated to be in the league's protocol for 10 days(16:00) -Alec Caruso is healing from a hamstring injury(23:30) - Zach LaVine will not be back until after Christmas

NBA postpones Bulls next two games due to COVID

The NBA have shut down the Bulls for the next couple of games this week due to 10 players being assigned to the league's health and safety protocol. KC Johnson and Rob Schaefer provide all the information and news you need to understand how the Bulls are handling the outbreak and what should fans expect heading into their next game, December 19 vs the Los Angeles Lakers.(1:00) - After Alize Johnson's entering the protocol, the NBA announces it's postponing the next 2 games(6:00) - How will the Bulls fight back from this?(10:00) - The NBA does not want to postpone games, will policy change soon?(14:30) - Where on the schedule will the NBA put the postponed games?

Bulls lose more players to COVID protocol and Bulls trade scenarios

The Bulls are losing players left and right due to injury and an outbreak of COVID. The team is 100% vaccinated but they will be held out for at least 10 days. Rob Schaefer and KC Johnson break down what's going on with the Bulls and how will the Bulls field a team for the next couple of games. Later in the pod, the guys break down the loss to Lauri Markkanen's Cleveland Cavaliers team and some interesting trade scenarios that fans have brought up for the Bulls.(1:20) - Derrick Jones, Coby White, DeMar DeRozan, Jevonte Green, and Matt Thomas all out for the Bulls(7:05) - Bulls lose to Cavs, Nikola Vučević takes a step back in production(13:10) - Evan Mobley might be a problem in the coming years for the Bulls(17:30) - Possible trade scenarios for the Bulls

Bulls beat the MVP, Ayo starts, DeMar DeRozan COVID protocol news

So many topics after 1 game! The Bulls pick up the win vs the reigning MVP Nikola Jokić after an outstanding game from Zach LaVine, but we knew that. The real eye-grabber was rookie Ayo Dosunmu getting the start after DeMar DeRozan gets put on the health and safety protocol list and performing like a vet. Rob Schaefer, Jason Goff, and KC Johnson break down all the info you need on the win, DeRozan's current status, and if Ayo has supplanted Coby in the rotation.(2:00) - Bulls get one of their best wins without DeRozan, Caruso, White, Green, and Williams(7:20) - This Bulls team is for real and won't be an easy out in the playoffs(17:00) - Growth of Zach LaVine(23:50) - Ayo Dosunmu "FROM CHICAGO"! gets his first start(33:30) - How will Billy Donovan handle the Ayo/Coby minutes when Coby returns?

DeMar DeRozan shines vs Knicks, NBA concludes Bulls investigation

The Bulls keep the momentum going led by the Big three of LaVine, DeRozan, and Vučević the Bulls pull off a great win in New York. Rob Schaefer and Tony Gill discuss the win and the 2 game all-star level play of Nikola Vučević has had and the 4th quarter heroics of DeMar DeRozan. Later in the pod, Rob and KC Johnson discuss the details and results of the NBA's investigation in tampering by the Bulls, and they discuss Coby White entering the NBA's health and safety protocol due to COVID-19.(1:30) - Bulls and Knicks are rivals once again(9:00) - Nikola Vučević is starting to return to form(17:00) - Alex Caruso should be on first team all-defense(29:50) - Bulls lose 2nd round pick after NBA's investigation into tampering(38:00) - Coby White enters league's safety protocol

Nikola Vučević shines in the Ball Bowl

Now that's the All-star play Bulls fan have been waiting for. Bulls big man Nikola Vučević has a break out game in the Lonzo and LaMelo Ball Bowl putting up All-star like numbers in a Bulls win. KC Johnson and Rob Schaefer break down the big win over the Charlotte Hornets as the Bulls get the next couple of days off. They guys also discuss the upcoming matchup in New York with the Bulls getting ready to go to the Big Apple to play the Knicks and the Nets.

Should Bulls fans be concerned after Rockets loss?

The Bulls took another tough loss to the lowly Houston Rockets this time and maybe there should be some more concern with the team. Rob Schaefer, Jason Goff, and Tony Gill discuss the Bulls' recent skid and if there is some cause to be concerned about the team. The crew also breaks down what should be expected from big man Nikola Vučević and if he will ever fit into a comfortable role with this team, and should Lonzo Ball be more of a contributor to scoring on a consistent basis vs a traditional point guard role. All that and a lot more on the Bulls Talk Podcast.

Bulls offer no excuses on losing big to the Pacers

After beating Tom Thibodeau's Knicks the Bulls lose big to the Indiana Pacers in the second of a back to back but Billy Donovan and the Bulls aren't giving out excuses on the loss. KC Johnson and Rob Schaefer discuss the 2 game homestand including postgame comments made by Billy Donovan and the team on how they performed, Coby White's great Knicks games vs his poor Pacers game in which he gets his first start of the year, injury updates for Nikola Vučević and Alex Caruso, a preview of the next few games for the Bulls and A LOT more.